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Forum: Accommodation 27 Aug 22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,676
Posted By Karl01
Just back from 11 nights and had very few issues...

Just back from 11 nights and had very few issues with noise. We had the first room from the lift on the 6th floor but weren't really bothered by noise from people going past. There was one family who...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 22, 08:23 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,989
Posted By Karl01
Rain is not an issue (pack a waterproof),...

Rain is not an issue (pack a waterproof), thunderstorms are as outdoor rides, pools and waterpark slides will shut.
Sometimes it works in your favour though. About half an hour after a thunderstorm...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Aug 22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,296
Posted By Karl01
Slinky Dog has been booked up for most of the...

Slinky Dog has been booked up for most of the day. There's been a thunderstorm for the last half an hour so I suspect a lot will have left. My third Genie booking of the day is for 7:10
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Aug 22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,296
Posted By Karl01
[QUOTE=Shooby doo;15600951]Op is there any reason...

[QUOTE=Shooby doo;15600951]Op is there any reason why you are waiting until 07:00 top buy G+ ? You can buy G+ at midnight, you just can't make any bookings until 07:00
SD:d:[/QUOTE
Yes, don't want...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Aug 22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,296
Posted By Karl01
Genie + availability for HS

Anyone here now, what's the availability of Genie + for HS?
Am I likely to be able to buy one at 7AM? Thanks
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Aug 22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By Karl01
It looks like one of them has now updated the...

It looks like one of them has now updated the charge on the credit card to include the tip. It looks like a few of you have had similar experiences. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Aug 22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By Karl01
Thanks. I don't see why they don't let you write...

Thanks. I don't see why they don't let you write the tip down before taking your credit card away in the first place. The fact you don't have to chip and pin or sign for over $100 is also strange.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Aug 22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By Karl01
Restaurant payments and tips

We have eaten at a restaurant 3 times so far and the charges that have shown up on my credit card do not include the tip amount that I wrote on the slip of paper that they bring out after returning...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jul 22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By Karl01
Endless Summer Surfside best rooms

Does anyone who has stayed at Surfside have any recommendations for specific room requests? There are many comments on Trip Advisor about the walls being thin, so any advice on which rooms are likely...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,389
Posted By Karl01
So, if you check in online and do the bag drop,...

So, if you check in online and do the bag drop, who attaches the stickers to your suitcase so your cases go on the correct flight?
Forum: Tickets 11 Jul 22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By Karl01
I've had a look at the small print for this and...

I've had a look at the small print for this and dated special events are excluded. I think what is really needed is a travel insurance policy that covers this type of thing. I think Staysure's might...
Forum: Tickets 11 Jul 22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By Karl01
Insurance for park tickets

Does anyone know of an insurance policy which covers park tickets in the event of airline cancellation?
I have travel insurance with Nationwide but they have told me if my flight is cancelled,...
Forum: Tickets 7 Jul 22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By Karl01
Thanks, we are aiming to go to MNSSHP so MK is...

Thanks, we are aiming to go to MNSSHP so MK is taken care of and the 1 day we would book in advance would be HS. Looking at current park availability, AK and Epcot are available, even at short notice.
Forum: Tickets 7 Jul 22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By Karl01
Can Disney tickets be extended when there?

If I buy a one day base ticket in the UK, will I be able to extend it to a 2 day (possibly hopper) ticket at guest services whilst there if necessary?
Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By Karl01
Thanks both

Thanks both
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By Karl01
Aer Lingus Seat Selection

Booked Aer Lingus from Manchester yesterday - Economy Smart. This should include seat selection and bags, but when I've logged on this morning, it says No Seat and No checked bag.
Can't get through...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,758
Posted By Karl01
Thanks for comments everyone. The thing that puts...

Thanks for comments everyone. The thing that puts me off about driving back is the almost inevitable hold up somewhere on the way that could put hours onto the journey. I've had plenty of bad runs...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,758
Posted By Karl01
Heathrow for Northerners?

Seriously considering flying from Heathrow this summer due to the price of Manchester and Scotland flights / holidays. Although VA from Heathrow certainly isn't cheap, it is significantly cheaper...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Oct 21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 835
Views: 88,138
Posted By Karl01
When I took my 16 year old to a vaccination...

When I took my 16 year old to a vaccination centre for a pre booked appointment, I asked if I could bring my 12 year old for a walk in vaccination. They said under 16s couldn't attend a vaccination...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Dec 20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,147
Posted By Karl01
Virgin Atlantic new booking

I'm considering booking flights for August this year. From what I can see Virgin allow you to change the dates prior to the date of departure. So to be clear, if needed, could I change the booking...
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By Karl01
We've had solar panels for years so I've no idea...

We've had solar panels for years so I've no idea how much they cost nowadays. We've got 12 panels on a south facing roof, which generates about 2000 kWh per year. If we used every bit of that...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,368
Posted By Karl01
Mobile The same holiday for next year is £1700 more than...

The same holiday for next year is £1700 more than I paid this year. So to save my £1000 deposit I have to pay an extra £1700. Great deal TUI, cheers!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 May 20, 10:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,368
Posted By Karl01
Mobile So, if you haven't paid your balance yet for...

So, if you haven't paid your balance yet for August (I was due to pay on Monday just gone, but I phoned and they deferred it until 31st May), are the options:
1) Pay the balance and then have the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 May 20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,857
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Do you remember the phone number you rang please?...

Do you remember the phone number you rang please? My Tui balance is also due on Monday and I was going to pay but if changing the balance due date to 4 weeks before is an option, I'll give them a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 20, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,715
Posted By Karl01
Mobile The only time I can reschedule for would be next...

The only time I can reschedule for would be next August. If TUI would do this free of charge, I would do, but they won't. If the holiday you want to change to is more expensive you have to pay extra...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,715
Posted By Karl01
Mobile That's my point, which is the deposit? Just the...

That's my point, which is the deposit? Just the original £500 (£125 pp) paid in January or do they count the second £500 due this month as well? The paperwork just states next payment due 11th April,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,715
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Institute? Do you mean online? Yes, paid online...

Institute? Do you mean online? Yes, paid online. TBH, I think you're in a good position then, if you can only pay in store and they aren't open, they can't expect anymore money from you.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,715
Posted By Karl01
Mobile TUI Package cancellation fee

Due to go out on 10th August. Paid £500 when booked, another installment due on 11th April with the balance due on 18th May. According to T&Cs as I read them, if I cancel more than 70 days before...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 20, 08:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,912
Posted By Karl01
Mobile If you want your money back you have to pay the...

If you want your money back you have to pay the balances when due and then claim off insurance or credit card if / when it is cancelled. Your problem will be if you pay everything and the flight...
Forum: Tickets 7 Mar 20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,769
Posted By Karl01
Mobile After several emails and phone calls I have got...

After several emails and phone calls I have got this sorted.
Guest.services@disneyworld.com confirmed how many days I had left on the tickets after I emailed a picture of the front and back of the...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 1 Mar 20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By Karl01
Mobile I phoned on Friday and they said it would take a...

I phoned on Friday and they said it would take a few days to sort out.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Feb 20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Interesting that you went the middle of August...

Interesting that you went the middle of August and were happy without an Express Pass. We go 10th August for 2 weeks and I was thinking about paying for a night in an Express Pass hotel. What would...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Feb 20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,852
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Also staying at Dockside in August and the heat...

Also staying at Dockside in August and the heat and humidity will mean a maximum 10 mins walk. Anymore than that and it will be I Trolley or Uber.
Forum: Tickets 19 Feb 20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,769
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Thanks for the replies

Thanks for the replies
Forum: Tickets 18 Feb 20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,769
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Thanks. I don't think there's anything to scan on...

Thanks. I don't think there's anything to scan on our tickets, it a magnetic strip.
Forum: Tickets 18 Feb 20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,769
Posted By Karl01
Mobile The old Never Expire Tickets

I am planning on using some never expire tickets this year (bought in 2004!). Has anyone any experience of using these recently? I assume the tickets need swapping at a ticket office for more up to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,692
Posted By Karl01
Mobile As a slight side issue, do you really have time...

As a slight side issue, do you really have time for both Disney and Universal in 10 days? You haven't said if you have been before and if you have, then yes it's possible. If you've never been...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,991
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll have to...

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll have to renew the passports earlier than I wanted to.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,991
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Can a passport number be changed on an Esta once it has been approved?

We travel in August and I want to get the Esta done asap. The children's passports run out before we travel but I don't want to renew them until nearer the time. If I complete the Esta now with their...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jan 20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,789
Posted By Karl01
Mobile Which travel firms on Skyscanner do you trust ?

I've used Netflights before with no problems but I've not heard of most of the companies coming up on Skyscanner, which makes me sceptical. Or they don't have very good reviews. Who have you used on...
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