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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Apr 24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,925
Posted By danc99
On the whole "why hertz?" question, I recently...

On the whole "why hertz?" question, I recently read an article (behind Bloomberg paywall but I work for them!) about how the new management massively tried to revamp the company, went all in with EVs...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By danc99
It was like this for me a few weeks ago doing the...

It was like this for me a few weeks ago doing the reverse (pickup from MCO, drop-off at TPA, 7 seat Tahoe) but in the last few days it now seems to be allowing it... I went with andy@Discount...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Dec 23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,056
Posted By danc99
I have to say I just found the VTP convenient, we...

I have to say I just found the VTP convenient, we were in terminal A anyway but sure it wasn't everyone's cup of tea. Never used tolls that much but got a refund at the end, so it worked.

Thanks...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Dec 23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,056
Posted By danc99
Not using VTP (for a change!)

I've been so used to using the Visitor Toll Pass for the past 3 years (Kudos to whoever thought that up!) but flying out from TPA next year (into MCO though), so need to find an alternative.

Are...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Dec 23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,586
Posted By danc99
Also noticed some oddities because I'm booking a...

Also noticed some oddities because I'm booking a one-way (either MCO->TPA or MCO -> Canaveral + Canaveral -> TPA, doesn't seem much in it for the split).

Alamo don't seem to allow their Full Size...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 38,370
Posted By danc99
You guys are up early, I commend your dedication...

You guys are up early, I commend your dedication :)

I booked for 2nd Nov at 09:08, MCO had all gone but bagged the 2 UC on TPA->LHR and did a Gold Rewarded for the 3rd that I needed.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 38,370
Posted By danc99
Ah that explains it for me too, I just updated...

Ah that explains it for me too, I just updated Reward booking for Oct 2024 trip and added a return leg, and they have only billed me for 2 lots of taxes, which I thought was odd.

The lady did...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,644
Posted By danc99
We had a Tahoe in Aug this year, I walked down...

We had a Tahoe in Aug this year, I walked down the row (its the first one by the rep but it also has the Premium SUVs in) and eyeballed what they had. They offered my a Black Tahoe or White, I went...
Forum: Accommodation 8 May 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By danc99
We've stayed there for the last 2 trips to...

We've stayed there for the last 2 trips to Terminal 3, its very convenient for that. Always get slightly confused at the last roundabout before the hotel but apart from that its a doddle!

Never...
Forum: Tickets 17 Nov 22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,428
Posted By danc99
I can't see 14 days for 7 coming back soon, IMHO...

I can't see 14 days for 7 coming back soon, IMHO if it were they wouldn't have stopped it for 2023. Seems clear (to me) they are favouring their domestic market, who are quite happy to keep paying...
Forum: Tickets 17 Nov 22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By danc99
I used them in 2019 for universal tickets for...

I used them in 2019 for universal tickets for 2020 (only paid deposit); they were a bit slow and vague when it came time to decide whether to pay and extend the tickets or "cancel" (with no refund,...
Forum: Tickets 17 Nov 22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By danc99
I always print everything (and my wife rolls her...

I always print everything (and my wife rolls her eyes), but in reality, every hotel we every stay needs Name + Credit Card (+ sometimes passport).

Travel operators like virgin cover themselves by...
Forum: Tickets 23 Oct 22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,466
Posted By danc99
Last year (black friday 2021) I got 3 ultimate...

Last year (black friday 2021) I got 3 ultimate tickets (DC + Seaworld + Aquatica + BG) for £455 (Floridatix), so if you want the base DC only, they should be even cheaper still. Depends on the time...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Apr 22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 874
Posted By danc99
We’re in dubai right now, and no testing...

We’re in dubai right now, and no testing requirement as long as you are jabbed as boosted. It was pcr before but they dropped that in mid-feb
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Jan 22, 12:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,526
Posted By danc99
We're doing almost the same, 3 days in NY first...

We're doing almost the same, 3 days in NY first to let our 7 year old "see the sights" and then on to orlando. Only just see the rule changes for NYC which isn't great for us. Might have to see if...
Forum: Tickets 14 Nov 21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,579
Posted By danc99
I used OAT back in 2019 for our 2020 trip, I had...

I used OAT back in 2019 for our 2020 trip, I had to cancel because of the pandemic and lost the deposit. Which was fair, it was all unexpected back then, but they seemed quite "its your choice"...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Oct 21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By danc99
I've been doing some checks as well, doesn't...

I've been doing some checks as well, doesn't appear to be much on the MCO route currently, my suspicion is there is so much "carry-over" from 2020 and 2021, and reduced capacity (due to loss of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By danc99
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays are 2...

Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays are 2 separate companies with different policies.
I recall some posts about VH rebranding as Virgin Atlantic Holidays (at the start of the pandemic) but I never...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 21, 10:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By danc99
I had it for work, and it was a god-send at JFK...

I had it for work, and it was a god-send at JFK. Applied in for my wife and daughter in Feb 2020 for our Aug 2020 trip (oh hindsight is a wonderful thing! )

Finally got conditional approval I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Feb 21, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Posted By danc99
It gives me a chuckle that people can think that...

It gives me a chuckle that people can think that far ahead!

But I get the rationale, a) at this time people need hope, even a carrot a long way away is a carrot, and b) for many it may take a long...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jul 20, 10:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,934
Posted By danc99
Ok, thanks. It wasn't essential for the Aug trip...

Ok, thanks. It wasn't essential for the Aug trip (and even less so now!)
Its a pain there is no email confirmation, we just log on about once a month to see if there is any update.

As long as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jul 20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,934
Posted By danc99
Anyone know when Global Entry might restart?

I applied for Global Entry for my wife and daughter (I already have it through work) back in Feb or early March (oh, the joys of hindsight!) and its been in limbo ever since.

We were supposed to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,862
Posted By danc99
Mine for the 23 August still show LGW :) I've...

Mine for the 23 August still show LGW :) I've given up on the App (and the website), other than the green "schedule change" icon, they haven't changed since we booked last year.

We must have a...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Feb 20, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,543
Posted By danc99
Anyone know what happens if you hotel "hop"? If...

Anyone know what happens if you hotel "hop"? If you ar staying at Endless Summer, but decide to go to Hard Rock for dinner, can you park there for the evening, or do you have to pay for parking...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Nov 19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By danc99
Parking at Universal Hotels and Parks

If you have to pay to park at a Universal Hotel, does that count as credit if you drive to the parks? We are going to Dockside next year, and its $15 a day there, and $25 in the park, but I'm hoping...
Forum: Tickets 18 Nov 19, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By danc99
I think you mean Preferred, which gives you free...

I think you mean Preferred, which gives you free parking (after first visit) and comes out at $536 with tax for the 3-park option. I think that's the 2019 prices, so presumably it will go up next...
Forum: Tickets 18 Nov 19, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,116
Posted By danc99
We were going end of August (26th Aug is when the...

We were going end of August (26th Aug is when the 40% off kicks in!), I was so tempted as the swim price was cheaper than non-swim! However, DD won't be quite 6 and we are only there a week, so...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 5 Jul 19, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By danc99
Thanks, that helps a lot.

Thanks, that helps a lot.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 25 Jun 19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By danc99
Halloween and FastPasses

Hi all,

We have booked to go to DLP during October half term (we know it'll be manic, but school holidays is all we have now), I haven't been years so had a few questions:


If we book the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Oct 18, 02:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,900
Posted By danc99
Mobile We had an Alamo rental, but went to the virgin...

We had an Alamo rental, but went to the virgin pitstop (long story had a rental with them and cancelled it, then went with Alamo direct but still on the virgin board!) Pitstop offered prepay fuel at...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Sep 18, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By danc99
I thought the prepay didn't usually cover car...

I thought the prepay didn't usually cover car seats, additional drivers, etc? I realize your prepay does but maybe that has confused the system which assumes it is still to pay?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Aug 18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Posted By danc99
I had this exact issue earlier this year, (was...

I had this exact issue earlier this year, (was going to call it a dilema but it seems a bit of a first world problem!). I had already booked Valet for our trip in Sept (booked in advance it was...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jun 18, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,136
Posted By danc99
Mobile Can confirm this works. I booked with them for...

Can confirm this works. I booked with them for Sept 18, back in March. Then Alamo dibb was cheaper so cancelled virgin and booked Alamo direct.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jun 18, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,087
Posted By danc99
Going in Sept, and was hoping for a Tahoe (or a...

Going in Sept, and was hoping for a Tahoe (or a cheeky Suburban if I asked nicely), but this 2018 Expedition does look nice. We had a Lincoln Navigator from Avis last year which was nice. The new...
Forum: General Chat 20 Apr 18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,678
Posted By danc99
Mobile Hotel tickets and ddp direct with disney is £4439...

Hotel tickets and ddp direct with disney is £4439 so you are effectively paying £3362 for flights. 3 people (assuming your child is over 2) in PE is that good. I think the rule here is are you...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Mar 18, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,312
Posted By danc99
We "discovered" this last March. Thought it...

We "discovered" this last March. Thought it would be quiet, but most of the major rides all had 3hr queues. We were newbies at the FP system, so didn't make best use of that but we still got to see...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 35,877
Posted By danc99
We booked the same, it was the one Saturday that...

We booked the same, it was the one Saturday that VA were cheap(ish). I could have gotten cheaper to fly on any Tuesday in Sept (£1300 for 2A1C), those are BA's cheap days, and VA were matching.
But...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Mar 18, 11:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,765
Posted By danc99
Looking at this thread, as we just booked a 14...

Looking at this thread, as we just booked a 14 day break in Sept-Oct. But gatwick official parking is crazy expensive, Long Stay wants £133! Valet is actually cheaper (go figure). And I could have...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Mar 18, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By danc99
Mobile I checked park schedules in my disney experience...

I checked park schedules in my disney experience and they stopped in early sept as well. So that would fit with the previous response.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Mar 18, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By danc99
Mobile Thanks that answers a follow up question as well,...

Thanks that answers a follow up question as well, which was going to be can you book the hotel through 1 agent and the tickets through another. Clearly not!
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