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Forum: Accommodation 21 Oct 22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,889
Posted By Ingram01
Sonesta ES suites opposite Icon Park has 2...

Sonesta ES suites opposite Icon Park has 2 bedroom suites with an extra sofa bed in the living area.
Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 748
Posted By Ingram01
Looks like it was a last minute change of...

Looks like it was a last minute change of aircraft.

Original aircraft was supposed to come from Birmingham but was changed to another from Gatwick.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Ingram01
I think it will stay until 2028. Universals...

I think it will stay until 2028.

Universals rights to use The Simpsons are suggested to end in 2028, meaning it will need to be removed from the park.

Therefore I can see a whole new land...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jul 22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By Ingram01
We stayed at the Sonesta last November. I would...

We stayed at the Sonesta last November. I would happily stay there again.

I think it depends what kind of experience you want. For example, Sonesta has better facilities like a living/dining area,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Jul 22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,812
Posted By Ingram01
There isn’t a confirmed closure date yet. I think...

There isn’t a confirmed closure date yet. I think you’ll be fine in October though. I think it will close in January.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Jul 22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,444
Posted By Ingram01
Forbidden Journey really got me.

Forbidden Journey really got me.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jun 22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 23,048
Posted By Ingram01
It’s an amazing ride. Universal have really...

It’s an amazing ride. Universal have really pulled it out the bag with this and Hagrids.

It’s fast and gives an incredible adrenaline rush - more than any other coaster I’ve ridden, but I wouldn’t...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 681
Posted By Ingram01
The Monday flight only operates every other week...

The Monday flight only operates every other week.

The Friday flight is weekly.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By Ingram01
We flew home the day before Thanksgiving last...

We flew home the day before Thanksgiving last year and had no issues.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jun 22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By Ingram01
Sonesta ES Suites opposite Icon Park has a SIXT...

Sonesta ES Suites opposite Icon Park has a SIXT counter.

Technically not I-Drive, but the Holiday Inn on Kirkman Road (near Universal) has a Budget counter, where we picked ours up from last time.
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 23 Jun 22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,167
Posted By Ingram01
I stood behind someone queuing for Everest who...

I stood behind someone queuing for Everest who spent the whole time (1hr+) taking work video calls.

Some people just can't switch off.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Jun 22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By Ingram01
Back in November we went to Epcot about 3.30pm...

Back in November we went to Epcot about 3.30pm and the parking attendant just waved us through without having to pay.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Jun 22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,001
Posted By Ingram01
We visited for the first time on our trip last...

We visited for the first time on our trip last November. A great place to spend a few relaxing hours.

View across the lake
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/136238/40282ab3842564.jpg

Great...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,391
Posted By Ingram01
Chances are it will be stormy most afternoons,...

Chances are it will be stormy most afternoons, but you should still get plenty of sun in the mornings and around the storms.

BBC weather is weird. The day summary icon they use seems to always...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Mar 22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 1,293,599
Posted By Ingram01
Bit late posting. This is what we got in November...

Bit late posting. This is what we got in November 2021.

Intermediate car from Budget via DFCH
£484 for 13 days
Picked up from Holiday Inn on Kirkman Road
Returned to MCO

Honda Accord Sport
...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 8 Mar 22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,074
Posted By Ingram01
We seen it back in November, the week it opened. ...

We seen it back in November, the week it opened.

It's a fantastic show and i'd encourage anyone to go and see it. I think kids will enjoy this one a lot more than La Nouba because of the Disney...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,278
Posted By Ingram01
Virgin A350 / 787 Virtual Tours

Not sure if this has been posted before or not but i've only just noticed.

Virgin have added some nice virtual tours of their A350 and 787. Very handy for selecting seats...
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Feb 22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,920
Posted By Ingram01
There is no problem doing this. Just tell...

There is no problem doing this.

Just tell the cast member right before you reach the lockers and metal detector area. They will show you the exit or they even have a family room for you to wait in.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Feb 22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By Ingram01
I would consider 2x Ubers. Depends on demand at...

I would consider 2x Ubers. Depends on demand at the time but would probably cost around $60.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 4 Feb 22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,501
Posted By Ingram01
We parked in this car park last time. No problems...

We parked in this car park last time. No problems finding a space... https://www.google.com/maps/@28.3186598,-81.5397466,135m/data=!3m1!1e3



Agreed, Kilwins is a must!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jan 22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By Ingram01
Personally I wouldn't choose Row 64, because of...

Personally I wouldn't choose Row 64, because of the toilets and you'll also be the very last people off the plane.

Thing to think about with Row 41 is that you'll be near the bassinets, so theres...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jan 22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,275
Posted By Ingram01
A little tip of ours is if you see that a popular...

A little tip of ours is if you see that a popular ride is 'Temporarily Closed' on MDE, go and hang around outside it for a little while. Chances are it won't be down for long and you'll be one of the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Dec 21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,893
Posted By Ingram01
It's fantastic. The best show in any of the...

It's fantastic. The best show in any of the Universal or Disney parks IMO.



I'd say so. There are some loud bangs but no worse than Indiana Jones.
Forum: Accommodation 13 Dec 21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By Ingram01
We stayed at the Sonesta on our trip last month. ...

We stayed at the Sonesta on our trip last month.

The location, staff and communal areas were great, but we weren't all that impressed by the suite itself. We felt they could do with a refurb, or...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Dec 21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By Ingram01
I agree, this is an amazing ride. Universal have...

I agree, this is an amazing ride. Universal have really nailed it with this and Hagrid's.

The theming is spectacular, and it looks amazing when you walk into IOA and see it across the water.
...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 30 Nov 21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,886
Posted By Ingram01
We were lucky enough to see this on our trip,...

We were lucky enough to see this on our trip, only its third ever performance.

It's a fantastic show and i'd encourage anyone to go and see it. I think kids will enjoy this one a lot more than La...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Nov 21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,919
Posted By Ingram01
Just back from our trip. We booked an...

Just back from our trip. We booked an Intermediate car with Budget at the Holiday Inn near Universal through Andy at DFCH.

No issues other than the car clearly hadn’t been cleaned. They didn’t...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Nov 21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 56,673
Posted By Ingram01
We arrived in (a grey and wet) Orlando yesterday...

We arrived in (a grey and wet) Orlando yesterday from (a grey and wet) Manchester. Just had breakfast and got a few minutes before we pick up the car hire so thought I’d share our airport experience...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Nov 21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By Ingram01
They need to purchase a day 2 test from someone...

They need to purchase a day 2 test from someone like Chronomics…

https://www.chronomics.com/day2-antigen

Chronomics will email reference codes immediately, which need to be added to the PLF...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Nov 21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 56,673
Posted By Ingram01
Anyone interested in watching the BA / Virgin...

Anyone interested in watching the BA / Virgin joint takeoff do so here:

https://youtu.be/GetRjkdz_4c
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 8 Nov 21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 56,786
Posted By Ingram01
Great thread! Fingers crossed everything runs...

Great thread! Fingers crossed everything runs smoothly. Will be watching with intent as we make the same trip on Wednesday.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Nov 21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,009
Posted By Ingram01
We had our Qured video tests yesterday...

We had our Qured video tests yesterday. Everything went smoothly for us and the certificates appeared in our account within 30 mins.

The certificate states “The test has been supervised and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 21, 10:07 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 56,673
Posted By Ingram01
Had our Qured video tests this evening...

Had our Qured video tests this evening. Thankfully both negative. Process was simple and very quick. Certificates appeared in our account within 30 mins.

Reassuring that the certificate states...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Nov 21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,072
Views: 109,798
Posted By Ingram01
We have ours booked with Qured too on Sunday...

We have ours booked with Qured too on Sunday. Does it state it was supervised on the certificate?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Nov 21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,889
Posted By Ingram01
I think you've covered it all. And a great...

I think you've covered it all.

And a great checklist for others to follow!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Nov 21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,534
Posted By Ingram01
What day of the week / time are you wanting to...

What day of the week / time are you wanting to drop-off?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Nov 21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,464
Posted By Ingram01
I know, it's so confusing. The CDC site says the...

I know, it's so confusing. The CDC site says the complete opposite. Which do we go with?

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/136238/4863098f53e652.jpg
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Nov 21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,337
Posted By Ingram01
Yes. Here is a video of the process... ...

Yes. Here is a video of the process...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL_CoTySNo8

The video is a bit out of date because the newer tests don't require a throat swab, just the nose.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Nov 21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,280
Posted By Ingram01
Is completing the form online 48 hours before...

Is completing the form online 48 hours before travel the only way to do it?

https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Nov 21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,572
Posted By Ingram01
We have a Staysure annual policy. £100 for 4...

We have a Staysure annual policy.

£100 for 4 sounds like a good price. Try using the discount code QNB320 to see if you can reduce it more.
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