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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Feb 24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,345
Posted By Sparky
If you go onto Amazon and type in Magic Band...

If you go onto Amazon and type in Magic Band Safety Clips you will get what you need to stop you loosing your bands.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By Sparky
Not sure of your route but you can often get one...

Not sure of your route but you can often get one way UC upgrade for £599 per person at the airport.. if there are seats and you want to wait until then.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,943
Posted By Sparky
I bid £10 over the minimum which was £480 on our...

I bid £10 over the minimum which was £480 on our last flight and got 2 seats. There was 7 seats available in UC when we flew.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Feb 24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
Posted By Sparky
Looks like you have thought out your days.. the...

Looks like you have thought out your days.. the big difference with our itinerary would be knowing what parks on what days. First time we went we realised at the end of the trip we did about 1/2 day...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,534
Posted By Sparky
I think it’s all down to individuals and what you...

I think it’s all down to individuals and what you consider a risk or not. I posted the original thread and subsequently booked a 4 hour connection. I don’t think I would book a connected flight and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,102
Posted By Sparky
Not wanting to turn this into an Amex thread but...

Not wanting to turn this into an Amex thread but reading the above comments regarding the Platinum Card….. it’s not as great as it used to be. Very rarely you can get into lounges without having to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Feb 24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 249
Posted By Sparky
Hertz T Class..

Anyone had any recent experience of what you get in the T Class. It says a GMC Yukon or similar, wondering what the ‘similars’ are.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Feb 24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 807
Posted By Sparky
Am I right in saying that Hertz allocate you a...

Am I right in saying that Hertz allocate you a car and Alamo you can choose your own.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 327
Posted By Sparky
I posted something similar the other day.. have a...

I posted something similar the other day.. have a look down the threads. I had two options going through Atlanta, either 2 or 4 hours. I booked the 4 hour lay over in the end.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By Sparky
Just to say you are 100% doing it the right way...

Just to say you are 100% doing it the right way going by ferry for your children’s first time.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 39,737
Posted By Sparky
Just added it all up… including spending money...

Just added it all up… including spending money about £15k for 3 adults 😱

15 Nights at POR
Disney Tickets
Universal Tickets
MNSSHP
Virgin UC our Eco return
Internal Flights
Car Hire ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,102
Posted By Sparky
No 1 lounge in Terminal 3 used to be a lot more...

No 1 lounge in Terminal 3 used to be a lot more child friendly that it is now, they used to have a cinema room but whenever I’ve been since Covid it’s just normal seating in there.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jan 24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Sparky
I just found discountfloridacarhire which allows...

I just found discountfloridacarhire which allows you to pay there, not sure if anyone has used them.

Booking direct usually means paying more.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jan 24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Sparky
Pay when there car hire..

What’s the best place to book car hire that you pay when you arrive..

I want to ensure I have the flexibility to cancel and re book if cheaper prices come up between now and then.

Glad to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jan 24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,435
Posted By Sparky
Another vote for Wild Florida, we did a couple of...

Another vote for Wild Florida, we did a couple of the animal encounters which were great.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,801
Posted By Sparky
I did mine in Dublin in December. Literally took...

I did mine in Dublin in December. Literally took a minute and I was on my way.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By Sparky
I think it also depends on the plane you are on...

I think it also depends on the plane you are on.. The A350 and A330 Neo was way better than the 787 and the A330-300… a couple of times I’ve been on the A330-300 and it’s not worked. I think they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,934
Posted By Sparky
Another experience of a week here… my daughter...

Another experience of a week here… my daughter had water damage on hers and needed a replacement. She still needed an independent witness to sign online but was still back in a week… this was an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,534
Posted By Sparky
I know I wouldn’t get any compensation if any...

I know I wouldn’t get any compensation if any delays. I think Delta you can get a guaranteed that day flight if you miss one. Ideally I would only want 3 hours… 2 seems too little and 4 too long.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,534
Posted By Sparky
Minimum for a connection

I know this question has done the rounds many times.
If you booked indirect on two seperate tickets what would your minimum connection time be?
Options with Atlanta are either 2 hours or 4...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Jan 24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By Sparky
Disney Hotel - Additional night.

Has anyone added an additional night onto the end of their stay and if so was it a reasonable cost. I priced up just a single day on the website and it’s ridiculously expensive.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,581
Posted By Sparky
Just looked at the JetBlue website - 2 adults 2...

Just looked at the JetBlue website - 2 adults 2 children London to Orlando (the are indirect both ways) 14th August to 28th August - £2550. I guess baggage will be extra.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Sparky
We are going this year from 29th to 14th.. we...

We are going this year from 29th to 14th.. we always go at this time.
If it’s crowds you are interested in I would say it’s slightly quieter after Labour Day weekend, although even that wasn’t that...
Forum: Tickets 26 Jan 24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By Sparky
Disney 14 Day Ticket..

When does a Disney 14 day ticket end?

If check in day is a Friday does it expire on the evening of the Thursday 2 weeks later or is it 14 whole days from the time you use it (so you could use it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jan 24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,289
Posted By Sparky
I flew New Years Eve last year, bid accepted for...

I flew New Years Eve last year, bid accepted for £480 each. That was from Heathrow though.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jan 24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By Sparky
Just for reference my flights were 3 x UC outward...

Just for reference my flights were 3 x UC outward journey and 3 x economy coming back. I say that as I doubt there would have been many in UC cabin in addition to what we have.
I’m guessing they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jan 24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By Sparky
Yes rewards seats available both ways.. seatspy...

Yes rewards seats available both ways.. seatspy is always good if you wanted to check.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jan 24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By Sparky
Virgin Reward Flight Sale

As I’m sure you will have seen Virgin have a 20% sale on Reward Flights if they are booked by the end of January.

I’d already booked this summers flight with miles so was a little disappointed…...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Posted By Sparky
Travel Day…. a day early

I was talking about how we do travel day with a friend and wondered if anyone else does this.

We stay at Disney onsite and always arrive in Florida the day before check in that hotel. After we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jan 24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,615
Posted By Sparky
Buy then in Walmart.. they are cheaper than the...

Buy then in Walmart.. they are cheaper than the UK. The brand there is equate Pain Reliever (acetaminophen) which is paracetamol and equate ibuprofen. Both of these come in tubs of 200 and cost less...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jan 24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By Sparky
I was there for New Year and the RunDisney event...

I was there for New Year and the RunDisney event and can say this year the weather was rubbish.. Whilst warmer than the UK you still couldn't walk around in shorts and T-Shirts comfortably and any...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jan 24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By Sparky
I’ve booked with Delta and flown on Virgin quite...

I’ve booked with Delta and flown on Virgin quite a few times when it’s been cheaper. Also found Air France to be even cheaper once (all still still flying on the same Virgin plane)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jan 24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By Sparky
Flew back in the 330-300 a couple of weeks ago in...

Flew back in the 330-300 a couple of weeks ago in PE. If you are wanting more leg room, a bigger seat and the ability to at least get some sleep then it’s worth it. If you are wanting the experience...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,801
Posted By Sparky
We are going for 16 days and have the Disney...

We are going for 16 days and have the Disney credit of $1600. In addition to this I am allocating a further $250 a day. This will be for everything… food, merch, shopping, universal parking, fuel.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 26,747
Posted By Sparky
Just for info. I had this class of car through...

Just for info. I had this class of car through Alamo over new year. I had a brand new X5 45e.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By Sparky
Some lovely places in Celebration to either eat...

Some lovely places in Celebration to either eat or watch the world go by… or do what we did last week and go to ‘the other’ Gideons and by cookies to take home with us
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,889
Posted By Sparky
When I was there last week I used Apple Pay in...

When I was there last week I used Apple Pay in every restaurant. A couple of times they had handheld devices to scan as we do here, more often I would go with them to the terminal and scan my card...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By Sparky
I took the Brightline from Miami to MCO

As the title says.. last week we took the Brightline train from
Miami to MCO.
For anyone that’s thinking of using this I would totally recommend it.
We had the premium seats which meant we had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Posted By Sparky
As someone says everyone flying to Florida this...

As someone says everyone flying to Florida this summer with Virgin are now going to get the old planes.
I flew to Miami for new year on the Neo and it was fantastic, unfortunately we flew back on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Dec 23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By Sparky
Yes.. you will have to do security again and as...

Yes.. you will have to do security again and as others have said Miami can be as bad as MCO for security lines.

I’ve got two trips to Orlando booked, both via Miami but rather than flying between...
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