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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 May 20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 22,962
Posted By Mickeymac
Still two Virgin’s parked up at Glasgow, the...

Still two Virgin’s parked up at Glasgow, the 747’s are gone. In my opinion I’ll miss the jumbos, shame they are all retiring early.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 May 20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 22,962
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile Now only two Virgin planes at Glasgow. I’ll have...

Now only two Virgin planes at Glasgow. I’ll have a look later to see if still there.

Our outbound flight on Fri Jul 10th now has no plane assigned, (was 747-400) and no assigned seats, the return...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jan 20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By Mickeymac
If booked through BA ( and BA executive member)...

If booked through BA ( and BA executive member) there are some points differences. With Avis an additional driver can added free of charge. For both companies spouse/legal is covered for driving...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jul 19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By Mickeymac
There has been a number of recent threads on...

There has been a number of recent threads on Starling, Revolut and Monzo which give the benefits.

Our recent trip I used both the Revolut and Starling cards and found them both to be excellent,...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jul 19, 02:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
Posted By Mickeymac
Thanks all for advice. I looked at the external...

Thanks all for advice. I looked at the external fan unit and the local air is cool, it does not appear to be extracting any heat from the radiators. Additionally the small amount of air movement is...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jul 19, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile Aircon - temperatures

Hi all, we’re here at the moment but struggling with the aircon in the villa.
We arrived yesterday and have the setting at 75 cool on, fan on, however the temperature today in villa has not come...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jul 19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By Mickeymac
I’ve always taken my injections and ice packs on...

I’ve always taken my injections and ice packs on hand luggage with no problems once the security have seen Doctors letter. I would definitely not put in hold luggage in case 1, it doesn’t go or gets...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Jun 19, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,125
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile After all the years of searching and checking,...

After all the years of searching and checking, every time we were booking... Putting it all together in one place is excellent and useful. Good job. 😀
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By Mickeymac
Virgin 747 PE Social area

I am hoping Dibbers/Virgin PE flyers may know the answer to my strange question to satisfy my curiosity.
Virgin have noted on their comparison chart for PE, upper class and economy there is an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 19, 12:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,590
Posted By Mickeymac
Shows how sometimes you miss what is right in...

Shows how sometimes you miss what is right in front of you... and learn something new every day. I have seen the baskets/boxes, but never thought to take a snack, just thought they maybe pass round...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 19, 12:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Mickeymac
I found the Virgin customer care people very...

I found the Virgin customer care people very helpful when I was changing seats as the seat allocation could not be moved on the Virgin app (didn’t see the bubble on delta site and thought it was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile I agree, together with the added security using...

I agree, together with the added security using the phone app, they are excellent for purpose. I have Revolut but have ordered Starling to get more cash withdrawal if needed. The good thing is you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile That is correct.

That is correct.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile The Revolut allows you to load in £ and exchange...

The Revolut allows you to load in £ and exchange to dollars whenever you want that days rate, thereby keeping dollars and £ in account. Personally I just load the £ and use the card wherever and it...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 24 Jun 19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By Mickeymac
I may be swimming instead :cry:

I may be swimming instead :cry:
Forum: Shopping in Florida 24 Jun 19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By Mickeymac
I think Disney have imposed a charge for parcel...

I think Disney have imposed a charge for parcel delivery (more a handling charge). Various people have mentioned $5 or possibly now $6, others have mentioned more but may have been big packages.
...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 24 Jun 19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By Mickeymac
Many of the resort shops have "exclusive" items,...

Many of the resort shops have "exclusive" items, e.g. t shirts, bags and hoodies. I believe there are loads of other items, but it is usually t shirts which catch my eye.

Not sure on sending to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By Mickeymac
Revolut charge ~£5 for card. I believe it is...

Revolut charge ~£5 for card. I believe it is currently free if someone refers you
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,912
Posted By Mickeymac
It may be wise to consider paying some of the...

It may be wise to consider paying some of the total to get section 75 cover. I believe the credit card company is then liable if things go wrong
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By Mickeymac
I use Revolut, but have also created an account...

I use Revolut, but have also created an account and ordered Starling card as it does not impose limit on the monthly amount withdrawn from cash machines.

Interbank rate currency exchange and no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 01:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,753
Posted By Mickeymac
Chaos co-ordinator. I feel your pain, I have only...

Chaos co-ordinator. I feel your pain, I have only 12 to get there... It took 3 weeks to get a week at Disney agreed/booked. Villa for a week, cars and if course flights to go. Some want cheapest,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By Mickeymac
In my experience, DIY can give a lot more...

In my experience, DIY can give a lot more flexibility, e.g. dates and length of stay, personal choice of accomodation/villa.
We have found if there are children in group, then packages are often...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jun 19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile There is absolutely nothing wrong with downstairs...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with downstairs on PE. In my experience the bubble is normally slightly quieter and hence better for night flight.
One trip we got 19F &19G as a freebie, I was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jun 19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By Mickeymac
On Virgin, most likely the bubble as it should...

On Virgin, most likely the bubble as it should hopefully be quiet. Unfortunately I forgot it was a night flight and we're downstairs on the return this year.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 19, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,365
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile We’ve been looking for July next year TC Fly...

We’ve been looking for July next year
TC Fly Sun and Monday’s
TUI fly Thu and Sundays (Sunday outbound for first few weeks only)
Virgin still to be listed, but expecting Fri, Sat, possibly Thu and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jun 19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,396
Posted By Mickeymac
As many have said lights/wipers on and driving at...

As many have said lights/wipers on and driving at a suitable speed for the weather is definitely a must. The one thing to remember hire cars are among the best cars on the road for tyres and vehicle...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Jun 19, 01:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By Mickeymac
Flyboarding

Can anyone recommend location or company for doing Flyboarding in either Orlando or Tampa area.

Quite fancy a go, being a long time skateboarder (since the 70's) and now a snowboarder.

many...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 14 Jun 19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,390
Posted By Mickeymac
Brilliant - ICONic trip report:grin: ...

Brilliant - ICONic trip report:grin:

Excellent band
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Jun 19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By Mickeymac
I have used Budget twice in the last two years...

I have used Budget twice in the last two years and whilst it is the same company as Avis, seemingly worlds apart.

I may have been unlucky, both times, but Budget had big queues and Avis had no...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 11 Jun 19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By Mickeymac
A tour on Disney transport is fun. Best area to...

A tour on Disney transport is fun. Best area to my mind is MK paddle boat, monorail to Contemporary, visit Polynesian and a walk through and chill in the Grand Floridian. A little window shopping, a...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Jun 19, 12:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 971
Posted By Mickeymac
Table service treating family for birthday

We have always on been on QSDP, however next year one of the families is considering staying at BCR with Dining plan, the other two families at POR or POFQ with QSDP.

On one of the childrens...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Jun 19, 12:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Posted By Mickeymac
I always keep Sunshine Seasons as our place to...

I always keep Sunshine Seasons as our place to stop when on Quick Service, as it has a good choice. I usually choose the pork :grin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Jun 19, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,717
Posted By Mickeymac
I take my dashcam, a transcend drivepro 200, with...

I take my dashcam, a transcend drivepro 200, with me every time. Suction mounted on passenger side. Tend to put it in the glove box, when parked, so it is not sitting in sunlight.

Personally I...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Jun 19, 12:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,668
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile We also love Portofino, definitely our favourite...

We also love Portofino, definitely our favourite Universal hotel. Good size rooms and facilities and a nice walk over HRH for the Kitchen, our fav restaurant
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 19, 12:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,489
Posted By Mickeymac
We were on the verge, but a few niggles, to be...

We were on the verge, but a few niggles, to be resolved...

We were totally floored with that quote. I am sure they trying see how far we could stretch, and that well and truly would have snapped...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,147
Posted By Mickeymac
Mobile Not 100% sure, never needed to transfer money or...

Not 100% sure, never needed to transfer money or lock when is Asia.

However I expect it is locked to phone, not sim and will work with no issues. Unfortunately my 3 and other sims have not been...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Jun 19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 582
Posted By Mickeymac
Thanks all, you have confirmed my thoughts. I am...

Thanks all, you have confirmed my thoughts. I am pushing for us to book direct with Disney. 😀
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jun 19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 582
Posted By Mickeymac
The 5th sleeper is suitable for smaller person,...

The 5th sleeper is suitable for smaller person, but when asked to confirm the room is 5th sleeper TC have stated "yes it has a 5th sleeper. It will be a roll away bed but it will be included if...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jun 19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 582
Posted By Mickeymac
POR - Rollaway bed - Thomas Cook

Hi I am hoping some Dibber's can advise.

We are nearly at the booking stage for next year and it is a choice between DIY and Thomas Cook, pricing with discounts very close. Due to the party...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 7 Jun 19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,348
Posted By Mickeymac
It may be worth dropping them an email at...

It may be worth dropping them an email at celebration@kilwins.com or asking on their facebook page. I believe the sorbets may be suitable.

They also have hand made chocolates other sweets also...
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