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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Apr 23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,130
Posted By KACY
There is no way on earth you’ll cram that lot...

There is no way on earth you’ll cram that lot into two vehicles. Golf bags are a nightmare to squeeze in. I’d definitely stick with the three vehicles you’ve reserved, save the hassle of rebooking...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Apr 23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,452
Posted By KACY
Anyone actually used a minivan for 7 adults? ...

Anyone actually used a minivan for 7 adults?
We’re hoping to try it, way cheaper than two separate standard cars, but will it be practical? 🤔
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Aug 21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By KACY
Daytime Flights home from NYC

Like most people, we hate redeye flights after our Florida fun.
I see there are daytime flights to London from NYC - has anyone used this route and is it worth the hassle of flying to New York then...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,906
Posted By KACY
Has anyone had any luck doing a reward booking...

Has anyone had any luck doing a reward booking with points from two accounts? They used to allow you to pool points if you called them, not sure if they are still flexible with that?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Apr 21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,986
Posted By KACY
Pretty sure it's the same thing. We use Drop and...

Pretty sure it's the same thing. We use Drop and Go at MAN regularly, it's excellent. Enter the car park, drop your keys at the kiosk, they give you a card and you pick it up afterwards. It's...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By KACY
Mozzies love me, but I've never once been...

Mozzies love me, but I've never once been troubled by them in central Florida, only in the mangrove swamps when on boat tours near the coast.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Oct 20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
Posted By KACY
What happens to the amount you're due as a refund...

What happens to the amount you're due as a refund if you take the offer of a companion voucher? Thanks :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Sep 20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
Posted By KACY
I've just had the same email, but I'm only owed...

I've just had the same email, but I'm only owed about £500 (taxes for an u/c reward flight).
Not really sure what they are offering me in exchange?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jul 20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By KACY
You get the taxes refunded (less £30pp for option...

You get the taxes refunded (less £30pp for option c) to your card, one day, and reward points recredited straight away.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Aug 19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By KACY
You won't stuggle to find a gas station, there...

You won't stuggle to find a gas station, there are several very close by and you will pass one or more in the last 1/2 mile or so whichever way you approach.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Mar 19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,159
Posted By KACY
We did this trip in May 17. It was glorious,...

We did this trip in May 17. It was glorious, sunny but not too hot. Cooler at nights. Wasn't crazy busy either. Would highly recommend the North Rim of GC.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Mar 19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,340
Posted By KACY
Always use Alamo. Frequent buses from right...

Always use Alamo. Frequent buses from right outside arrivals, short journey, then skip the line and you're away. Good choice of vehicles and the staff are nice too. Returning vehciles is painless,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Feb 19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By KACY
We're just back from LA and had a spare day after...

We're just back from LA and had a spare day after the cruise so we rented a car for about $40 (1 day) - picked up in Long Beach and dropped off at LAX. Taxi to Long Beach wasn't cheap considering...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Nov 18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By KACY
We paid about £300pp for flights In May 18 from...

We paid about £300pp for flights In May 18 from LAX to Kauai, Kauai to Maui and Maui to San Diego. Hawaiian airlines (who were great btw) booked via Expedia.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 2 Nov 18, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By KACY
We compared using an AmEx card against a...

We compared using an AmEx card against a 'fee-free' card for our two weeks' spending in Orlando, AmEx came in about £100 more expensive due to foreign fees and less favourable exchange rate.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Sep 18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,241
Posted By KACY
There are some guide books written by Andrew...

There are some guide books written by Andrew Doughty (Maui Revealed etc) - highly recommend if you can track them down.
There was a copy of the Maui one in our coattage when we stayed there, it was...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,788
Posted By KACY
Just back after having used T3 at MAN. Going out,...

Just back after having used T3 at MAN. Going out, security was rammed, and it took well over an hour. Returning, we had to wait an hour for our bags (after clearing immigration). Not impressed, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,274
Posted By KACY
Thanks, that makes sense. Bet you were happy with...

Thanks, that makes sense. Bet you were happy with that!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,274
Posted By KACY
That's good - did you just pre-book the MCE seats...

That's good - did you just pre-book the MCE seats and there were no fees to pay, or did you snag them at check-in?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Aug 18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By KACY
Have you considered North Rim? We went there last...

Have you considered North Rim? We went there last year, it was amazing. Probably quieter than the South but that suited us. https://www.grandcanyonforever.com/
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 464
Posted By KACY
When you checked in did you happen to notice how...

When you checked in did you happen to notice how many seats were available? We're on the same flight in a few weeks, but don't really want to pay extra for window seats so may leave it until...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By KACY
We always use Alamo - never had a problem...

We always use Alamo - never had a problem. Generally plenty to choose from, and the staff are friendly. I like to be able to choose which vehicle, so Alamo suits me fine.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Aug 18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,344
Posted By KACY
We've been through LAX five or six times in the...

We've been through LAX five or six times in the past few years - Immigration has always been slow. Even slower since they introduced the machines - you queue for those, then you queue again to do the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Jun 18, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,863
Posted By KACY
Same here - don't like heights at all, but very...

Same here - don't like heights at all, but very glad I did it.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Jun 18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,010
Posted By KACY
We had to checkin at the airport (MAN) last week...

We had to checkin at the airport (MAN) last week too. It wasn't too busy (apart from the usual queues at the security / scanners). Only different thing was that some guy in a suit asked us some...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Feb 18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By KACY
Thanks all. As long as it's sub $100 that's no...

Thanks all. As long as it's sub $100 that's no problem.
Forum: Accommodation 19 Feb 18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,270
Posted By KACY
Villa rental - extra charge for electricity use?

We're renting a villa on the Gulf Coast for a week via FlipKey (no Dibb villas available ;) ) and after paying the deposit, we get a copy of the booking terms which states 'electricity will be...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Feb 18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By KACY
Slightly longer if you miss the turn like we did...

Slightly longer if you miss the turn like we did :(
Forum: Beyond the Parks 19 Jan 18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By KACY
We've stayed there a few times - it's lovely, all...

We've stayed there a few times - it's lovely, all the usual chain restaurants plus some very nice place to walk and visit. There's a beachside nature walk which is ideal to stretch your legs before...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Jan 18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,849
Posted By KACY
There's one right below the flight path at LAX,...

There's one right below the flight path at LAX, been there a few times and love it. It's always packed. Nice to watch the jets coming and going while you're eating that double double with animal...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Jan 18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,487
Posted By KACY
Personally I'd stay somewhere well away from...

Personally I'd stay somewhere well away from Hollywood, it's not the most salubrious of places. Much better to stay elsewhere - maybe near a beach - and just do a tour of Hollywood. There are plenty...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Jan 18, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By KACY
Hi, we stayed at the Hotel California - lovely...

Hi, we stayed at the Hotel California - lovely rooms, charming staff and great gardens with hummingbirds all over the trees :).
Right next to a nice diner, too (Elmers IIRC?).
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Dec 17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,738
Posted By KACY
We did something remarkably similar this year...

We did something remarkably similar this year. Grand Canyon (North rim) was amazing to visit, but hiking is hard there. Zion on the other hand has lots of hiking trails, all standards, so I'd...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 17, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,822
Posted By KACY
We're a family of four living near Nottingham,...

We're a family of four living near Nottingham, and we've tried most ways of getting to Heathrow / Gatwick (except taxi).

We usually end up driving and staying overnight, it works out chepaer than...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Aug 17, 09:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,054
Posted By KACY
Shame about 17m drive being busy, we did it in...

Shame about 17m drive being busy, we did it in December. so it was much quieter.

Agree about Cannery Row, it's worth a quick walk down, and for the aquarium of course, but there are nicer areas to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Aug 17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,337
Posted By KACY
Theyre doing flash sales for c£300 every Weds at...

Theyre doing flash sales for c£300 every Weds at 12 at the moment. Last week was San Fran, today it's Boston. I'd guess they'll do LA, MIami and Orlando over the next few weeks too.

They limit it...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 27 Jul 17, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,268
Posted By KACY
Paper licences are obsolete now. All you need is...

Paper licences are obsolete now. All you need is your booking detail, passport drivers licenece and of course a credit card!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Jul 17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,206
Posted By KACY
I'd do the 17m drive first. Start at the Pacific...

I'd do the 17m drive first. Start at the Pacific Grove / Monterey end, then exit at Carmel, have a look around there and then join the PCH south.

By exiting at Carmel you miss some of the 17m...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Jul 17, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By KACY
Pretty sure they did several different airports...

Pretty sure they did several different airports last year, maybe one each week? I remember Miami, Orlando, SFO, LA maybe Boston and New York too?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Jul 17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By KACY
Interesting - will be keeping an eye out for...

Interesting - will be keeping an eye out for this. Last year we snagged flights with TC MAN to LAX for £299 :)

Thanks!
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