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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Apr 24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By MrPenguin
It’s cooked on-site but you’re right, it’s all...

It’s cooked on-site but you’re right, it’s all pre-cooked and sat in warming draws to finish to order.
Forum: Accommodation 1 Apr 24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,638
Posted By MrPenguin
I’d look to book it with BA otherwise you’ll have...

I’d look to book it with BA otherwise you’ll have resort fees to pay. If booked with BA, no resort fees which saves hundreds of dollars.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By MrPenguin
Most/some e-sims don’t allow tethering so...

Most/some e-sims don’t allow tethering so wouldn’t work in this scenario.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By MrPenguin
Disney dollars aren’t a thing anymore.

Disney dollars aren’t a thing anymore.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Mar 24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By MrPenguin
Better have your mortgage broker on speed dial 😂

Better have your mortgage broker on speed dial 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Mar 24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By MrPenguin
I think the case is they’re fine when things go...

I think the case is they’re fine when things go fine, a nightmare if anything changes/goes wrong.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 777
Posted By MrPenguin
Sorry, I’m not sure I understand your question? ...

Sorry, I’m not sure I understand your question?

If you’re using Uber then it’s just whatever they want to charge at that moment in time.

I’d say that’s a lot to try and do in a day.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 2 Mar 24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By MrPenguin
Let me know how your journey and trip goes! ...

Let me know how your journey and trip goes!

We have 1 little one with us and as it’s just our family of 3 this year, we have more flexibility to do what we want and when I threw out the idea of an...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Mar 24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,905
Posted By MrPenguin
The menu looks fine and that and it was okay...

The menu looks fine and that and it was okay. Just wouldn’t rush back when the price for the quality didn’t stack up for us.

As I say, service wasn’t great either. I think I remember the orange...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 28 Feb 24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,644
Posted By MrPenguin
Better off asking what your budget is? lol. ...

Better off asking what your budget is? lol.

As my wife can attest, handbags are a bit personal and can run into the thousands.

There isn’t necessarily much saving to have that often these days...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,241
Posted By MrPenguin
If you need accommodation, look at British...

If you need accommodation, look at British Airways holidays packages as they have a sale on and we often find the holiday packages only a fraction more than flight only making it cheaper overall...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,591
Posted By MrPenguin
You can use most cards but it’s probably one of...

You can use most cards but it’s probably one of the most likely places for your card to get skimmed.

Not worth the risk IMO but each to their own.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By MrPenguin
Alamo Compact SUV

Hi everyone,

I’m completely fine with a compact SUV but am I correct in thinking there are no Compact SUV’s for Alamo @ MCO and they’re all intermediates anyway?

Thanks.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Feb 24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By MrPenguin
From bad > worse. Nice.

From bad > worse. Nice.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 578
Posted By MrPenguin
Monzo and similar (Starling) are actual banks...

Monzo and similar (Starling) are actual banks with 24/7 support and financial protection.

These pre paid cards typically work well until they don’t and then you can become a little unstuck.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Feb 24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By MrPenguin
We admittedly only used it once and we did find...

We admittedly only used it once and we did find one but the aforementioned car seat as a roll up booster seat which I wasn’t really happy with but was kind of stuck.

Done it for that one return...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Feb 24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 39,586
Posted By MrPenguin
Was meant to be April 2025 but here we are...

Was meant to be April 2025 but here we are instead!

2 Adults + 1 Child
2 weeks from 11th November

Flights - BA 120k Avios + Companion Voucher = £450 in cattle class.

Margaritaville Resort -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By MrPenguin
First November Trip

Hey everyone.

We gave up waiting until 2025 and managed to swing it with points and a companion voucher to book November this year!

First time as only a family of 3 with a 3 year. We done it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Feb 24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,221
Posted By MrPenguin
If that’s the only benefit you’re after you could...

If that’s the only benefit you’re after you could use a Starling (or many other) bank accounts that are free and get the same benefit.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Feb 24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,905
Posted By MrPenguin
I agree with this. We done it twice I think...

I agree with this. We done it twice I think. Service was pretty meh both times which didn’t help but couldn’t help but think it was expensive for what it was.

If you want something really fresh...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
Posted By MrPenguin
They aren’t even really flushable in the UK. ...

They aren’t even really flushable in the UK.

We got warned moving into our new build several years ago that if you use them and they block your pipes, if you call the developers to fix it they’ll...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By MrPenguin
Sounds like a potentially expensive lesson to...

Sounds like a potentially expensive lesson to learn.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Jan 24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,933
Posted By MrPenguin
Have a bit of a tradition of ending up in Millers...

Have a bit of a tradition of ending up in Millers as can normally always get a table, it’s open late, can get a nice cold beer/cocktail and some decent ribs with a loaded potato! My American food 😁
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Aug 22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,969
Posted By MrPenguin
I don’t think they’ve hit the ceiling yet. ...

I don’t think they’ve hit the ceiling yet.

It’s going to keep going up until those crowds drop off like you say. It will only do so when people vote with their feet.

The thing is, most...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Aug 22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,969
Posted By MrPenguin
Business 101.

Business 101.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By MrPenguin
Does your roaming plan include texts?

Does your roaming plan include texts?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Aug 22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,120
Posted By MrPenguin
You left things late lol. We go next week and...

You left things late lol. We go next week and prices have been climbing for the last week or so. We locked in a good price at the start of August.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,818
Posted By MrPenguin
Wouldn’t have got any tip from me and I’d be...

Wouldn’t have got any tip from me and I’d be asking for the manager to comp my meal.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 27,521
Posted By MrPenguin
Correct.

Correct.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Aug 22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By MrPenguin
I think, but don’t hold me to it, if you drop...

I think, but don’t hold me to it, if you drop back after the time you picked up, then they charge you another days rental.

So if you pickup at 10:30am and return at 12:30pm, they’ll charge you...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Aug 22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,636
Posted By MrPenguin
No, but then nothing in life is ‘fair’. That’s...

No, but then nothing in life is ‘fair’. That’s why we have economic and social divides in society.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 22, 06:46 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,818
Posted By MrPenguin
Hell no from me. More places in the US are trying...

Hell no from me. More places in the US are trying this on (especially coffee shops) but even US residents seem to be annoyed by this from what I see on social media.

I’m not tipping someone who...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,818
Posted By MrPenguin
Looks like their suggested tip is based on total...

Looks like their suggested tip is based on total and not subtotal which is wrong.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 538
Views: 57,818
Posted By MrPenguin
15% fairly average service. 20% good/great...

15% fairly average service. 20% good/great service. Terrible service less than 15% and to be determined on how bad.

Anyone wanting over 20% can take a running jump.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By MrPenguin
There safe and sound and in comfort to enjoy your...

There safe and sound and in comfort to enjoy your holiday/get back safely. That’s all that matters.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 24 Aug 22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,051
Posted By MrPenguin
Also, typically, walmarts self checkouts decline...

Also, typically, walmarts self checkouts decline a lot of methods. It’s not a starling thing but more a Walmart thing.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By MrPenguin
Looks like an Uber XL was circa $150 so certainly...

Looks like an Uber XL was circa $150 so certainly a fair premium to use the taxis/transfer company just in case anyone was comparing :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By MrPenguin
What’s your hire dates you’re looking at?

What’s your hire dates you’re looking at?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Aug 22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,654
Posted By MrPenguin
Hi Stanley, Could I get check for; LGW...

Hi Stanley,

Could I get check for;

LGW > MCO
30/08/22
11am flight with BA
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By MrPenguin
Sounds like you could just get Ubers and likely...

Sounds like you could just get Ubers and likely to be cheaper.
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