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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Aug 23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,176
Posted By Optimist
Caught out a few queue jumpers on Thirteen at...

Caught out a few queue jumpers on Thirteen at Alton Towers once. They climbed the fence and jumped in in front of us. I told the ride hosts when we got to the platform, they said there wasn't much...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Aug 23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By Optimist
Can't comment on howl o scream however I do love...

Can't comment on howl o scream however I do love Busch despite it going downhill a bit operations wise.

The I4 is fine once you're out of the sprawl though there was a lot of roadworks going on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Aug 23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,851
Posted By Optimist
Velocicoaster and Iron Gwazi are my 2 favourite...

Velocicoaster and Iron Gwazi are my 2 favourite coasters. These modern era coasters are intense but incredibly smooth.

Worst ride I've ever been on was back row on the big dipper at Blackpool...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Aug 23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,821
Posted By Optimist
Used them once years ago. No issues at all plus...

Used them once years ago. No issues at all plus Sean contacted me a month or two before we were due go and had got the 4 of us upgraded to premium economy on our flights out and home again with...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Aug 23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,725
Posted By Optimist
I was 42 at the time and had never been on a...

I was 42 at the time and had never been on a coaster before, afraid of heights. The Smiler accident at Alton Towers occured around 2 weeks before our first Florida trip and that didn't help with my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 23, 03:42 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 37,263
Posted By Optimist
Flew DUB MCO in May/June. Both legs the...

Flew DUB MCO in May/June. Both legs the entertainment wasn't working. They ran out of food too so there was only the vegetarian option for us, again both legs. Tried to say that passengers on the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Aug 23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,393
Posted By Optimist
One problem both Busch and SeaWorld have is the...

One problem both Busch and SeaWorld have is the lack of indoor attractions so basically most things close during a storm or if there's lightning around. They need more indoor stuff like Disney and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Aug 23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,393
Posted By Optimist
Both parks have gone downhill. Used to love...

Both parks have gone downhill. Used to love SeaWorld and Busch was normally the highlight of a Florida holiday for me. Even some of the animals there seem to have went AWOL.

The difference in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Aug 23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By Optimist
We've stayed at the Rosen closest to Universal...

We've stayed at the Rosen closest to Universal twice and found it spot on for a cheap hotel. Just for info Universal is a 15 minute walk away or they have a free shuttle bus service at set times. The...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Jul 23, 10:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,716
Posted By Optimist
Been to both parks year after year and both have...

Been to both parks year after year and both have gone downhill. Ride ops are definitely not great compared to pre covid. Used to be people out walkabout with animals at Busch etc. Haven't seen many...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Jul 23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,917
Posted By Optimist
I had considered it might be familiarity but it's...

I had considered it might be familiarity but it's not. There are other parks we'd visit more often than SeaWorld or Busch and they haven't lost their touch.

There are the noticeable differences...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Jul 23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,917
Posted By Optimist
There's something missing and I just can't put my...

There's something missing and I just can't put my finger on it, I don't really like animals shows so it's not that. It's not the same park it used to be. Busch gardens has lost some of its appeal too...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jun 23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By Optimist
Had a Chrysler Pacifica with Alamo for two weeks...

Had a Chrysler Pacifica with Alamo for two weeks a few years ago. Took a notion half way through the holiday and rented a Mustang convertible with Alamo for 2 days for a trip to Daytona, no issues at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jun 23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 369
Posted By Optimist
We went last week in November and first week in...

We went last week in November and first week in December 2021 just after the US reopened international travel after covid.

Had a fantastic time. Nice and warm, humidity not a problem. Never saw...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 May 23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Optimist
Brought one back just this month in hand luggage.

Brought one back just this month in hand luggage.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 May 23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,740
Posted By Optimist
Glad you had a good time. We're not long back too...

Glad you had a good time. We're not long back too and had a great holiday.

I have to agree with you about SeaWorld. We didn't enjoy our visit at all this year or in late 2021. We used to love...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 May 23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,823
Posted By Optimist
Don't read too much into forecasts etc. A plague...

Don't read too much into forecasts etc. A plague of love bugs and tens of thousands of cheerleaders were forecast for our trip.

I saw around 10 love bugs and I think I saw 2 cheerleaders in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 May 23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 172,209
Posted By Optimist
Arrived on Wed 26th April, Aer Lingus from Dublin...

Arrived on Wed 26th April, Aer Lingus from Dublin so arrived as domestic and therefore can't comment on the walk or immigration.

Had no problems at all understanding signage or getting around but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By Optimist
Typical forecast. Don't worry about it. We go...

Typical forecast. Don't worry about it. We go home Wednesday after two weeks and the weather has been glorious.

Forecast didn't look great for the 2 weeks before we left home, showing showers most...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 May 23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,439
Posted By Optimist
Here now and there's more wearing them than I'd...

Here now and there's more wearing them than I'd see at home. It's mostly workers in shops and theme parks but it's not many.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,044
Posted By Optimist
Except for a handful of them at Busch Gardens I...

Except for a handful of them at Busch Gardens I haven't saw any at all this past week. Have drove from Orlando to Tampa and back and not one bug splatter on the windscreen.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Apr 23, 03:56 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,850
Posted By Optimist
Dutch Alamo booking picked up today with pay...

Dutch Alamo booking picked up today with pay later option and skip the counter. No problems whatsoever except they didn't have the car I wanted at terminal C.

I had booked a sporty car in the hope...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Apr 23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 399
Posted By Optimist
I did preferred once and it's not worth it. The...

I did preferred once and it's not worth it. The trams are quick and frequent and it's not much of walk to get to them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 89,033
Posted By Optimist
Don't mean to wander off topic and it's not a...

Don't mean to wander off topic and it's not a mask debate (remember how fun those where?) Are many people wearing them in the parks now or are they a rare sight like at home?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Apr 23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,073
Posted By Optimist
Is the 3 pay as you go data really that bad? I'll...

Is the 3 pay as you go data really that bad? I'll only really need it for WhatsApp when I'm out and about. Will have WiFi at the accommodation.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,044
Posted By Optimist
Most of Central Florida is under severe drought...

Most of Central Florida is under severe drought status currently and behind 5-6 inches of rain for this time of year. This could affect the love bug numbers, hopefully there won't be many.

We are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,044
Posted By Optimist
It depends on what the weather has been like in...

It depends on what the weather has been like in the months before as to whether there will be big numbers of them or not. Too hot and they dry out before they hatch. Too wet causes problems for them...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Mar 23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By Optimist
I had exactly the same issue with StaySure. I was...

I had exactly the same issue with StaySure. I was diagnosed with a kidney stone a few weeks before we were due to go to Florida. Contacted them and they said they'd have to speak to the underwriter. ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
Posted By Optimist
They do but it's hit and miss if any of it works...

They do but it's hit and miss if any of it works.

Been a lot of complaints about chargers and in flight entertainment not working this past while. Seems to depend on what aircraft you get.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Mar 23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,850
Posted By Optimist
Just cancelled and rebooked again and saved €70. ...

Just cancelled and rebooked again and saved €70.

I see a load of free cinnebons every time I rebook 😃
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Mar 23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 271
Posted By Optimist
We did it with Europcar from Birmingham Airport...

We did it with Europcar from Birmingham Airport to Manchester Airport. Can't remember it being a horrendous price but it was during Covid and hardly anyone was traveling so maybe prices were low...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,850
Posted By Optimist
It won't work if you've prepaid, only if you...

It won't work if you've prepaid, only if you choose to pay later. Strange I know but I had the exact same thing.

Cancel, rebook and choose pay later.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Feb 23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,246
Posted By Optimist
If it's an option for you we used Google maps on...

If it's an option for you we used Google maps on our phones last year for all our driving and set the app to avoid tolls which it did 100%. We may have been taking slower and longer routes but we...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Feb 23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,366
Posted By Optimist
Fox 35 reporting that demand due to the Daytona...

Fox 35 reporting that demand due to the Daytona 500 was part of the problem like I thought.

Seems that if there is a large event on there could be problems.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Feb 23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,366
Posted By Optimist
Frustrating to say the least. Is it holiday...

Frustrating to say the least.
Is it holiday weekend there at the minute? I see the Daytona 500 is this weekend.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,164
Posted By Optimist
I'm from NI. Your journey starts in the UK but...

I'm from NI. Your journey starts in the UK but I've always checked with whoever we insured with just to be sure. Ring the insurance company to confirm just to be on the safe side.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Feb 23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By Optimist
Perfect. Thankyou 😃

Perfect. Thankyou 😃
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Feb 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By Optimist
Thankfully we don't have to do immigration as...

Thankfully we don't have to do immigration as we've preclearance (already will have done the immigration at Dublin).
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Feb 23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By Optimist
Anyone drove from Term B to Term C

As there are no Alamo cars at terminal C currently the plan is to leave DW and DS to wait for luggage at C while I jump on the monorail to B and pick up hire car there. By that time hopefully DW will...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Feb 23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,850
Posted By Optimist
Just cancelled and rebooked again for the 3rd...

Just cancelled and rebooked again for the 3rd time. Price was down €60 from previous booking plus I'd booked gold previously for the additional drivers and have now only realised that spouse is...
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