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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Aug 22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By silver_age
We had the three park ticket and went to Aquatica...

We had the three park ticket and went to Aquatica a couple of times. After being royally screwed over for lockers and food on the first visit, next time it was valuables left in the car and out of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Aug 22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,505
Posted By silver_age
About 10 years ago we were in Florida and a car...

About 10 years ago we were in Florida and a car crashed into us from behind. It was one of those where the car in front of us slammed on the anchors for some reason so we had to. We managed to stop...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Aug 22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By silver_age
Just to close this one out, a week after...

Just to close this one out, a week after complaining to AutoEurope I have been refunded the overcharged payment in full.

Apart from having to scan in a couple of receipts and a portion of my...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Aug 22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By silver_age
I collected a Budget car from Tampa a couple of...

I collected a Budget car from Tampa a couple of weeks ago and actually received an Avis one. They both seem to be the same company - there were desks and agents from each company in the rental...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jul 22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,763
Posted By silver_age
If you can avoid the I4 that will take a lot of...

If you can avoid the I4 that will take a lot of the stress away at a stroke. The other roads are busy and they have lots of lights and stop signs, but they're nothing like the permanent car park that...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jul 22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By silver_age
I went through a red light on our first day on...

I went through a red light on our first day on the way to the villa from Tampa airport. We'd stopped at a Wendy's for a snack and as I was rejoining the 4 I just sailed straight through it,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,232
Posted By silver_age
We went to Volcano Bay a week last Tuesday. We...

We went to Volcano Bay a week last Tuesday. We were there for opening time and just as we were getting on the bus from the car park, they were getting the "park full" signs out.

Interestingly...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Jul 22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,453
Posted By silver_age
We've just come back from doing essentially what...

We've just come back from doing essentially what you are planning to do.

The mistake I made, which I advise you not to repeat, is to get a villa in Davenport. The villa was lovely and Universal...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jul 22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By silver_age
Yes, I think it works best if you are staying...

Yes, I think it works best if you are staying onsite and just making odd trips here and there. If you get into 2 or 3 return journeys per day, you'll be worse off.

In fact, here's some quick maths...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jul 22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By silver_age
I guess they have their own gas pump rather than...

I guess they have their own gas pump rather than running cars to local filling stations so they just measure what it takes to brim the tank.

I imagine mine has got mixed up with another one and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jul 22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,016
Posted By silver_age
After being caught out the first time because...

After being caught out the first time because we'd brought our phones in and didn't want to risk it, we made sure to leave them in the car for our next visit (they overheated but that's a different...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jul 22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By silver_age
I've made a claim with Auto Europe which they...

I've made a claim with Auto Europe which they have acknowledged but not actioned yet. We'll see how that goes or I'll be disputing the charge with my credit card company.

I've just looked again at...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Jul 22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,016
Posted By silver_age
We paid $30 a couple of weeks ago. Only got...

We paid $30 a couple of weeks ago. Only got caught out by it once. Compare the same locker for $10 at Volcano Bay.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,190
Posted By silver_age
I have a Clarity card and didn’t notify them we...

I have a Clarity card and didn’t notify them we were going away. It worked fine until the very last day when I made the mistake of trying to buy some Airpods for my son from the Apple Store. That was...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jul 22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By silver_age
I’d consider this if we ever went again. Stay...

I’d consider this if we ever went again. Stay somewhere more central and do without the hire car.

The parking fees at the parks and some hotels are eye watering now. Fuel is relatively expensive...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jul 22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By silver_age
Budget bandits

I’ve mentioned the really poor car we had from Budget in other threads. The final kick in the teeth was that despite returning the car full to the brim (double-click off fill up at a petrol station...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Jul 22, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,599
Posted By silver_age
$30 at SeaWorld. To park in a concrete wasteland...

$30 at SeaWorld. To park in a concrete wasteland a long way from the park with no tram service.

As a bonus we came back today to the inside of the car being a raging inferno. The car reckoned the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Jul 22, 04:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,729
Posted By silver_age
They’re absolute bandits at SeaWorld. In...

They’re absolute bandits at SeaWorld. In comparison, at Volcano Bay today and a small locker was $10 and a breeze to use with their TapuTapu thing.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Jul 22, 01:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,610
Posted By silver_age
We were there yesterday. As said above, small...

We were there yesterday. As said above, small lockers $10 and big enough for car key, cards and phones etc. Bargain compared to the utter rip off at Aquatica.

When we went chaos reigned however...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jul 22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By silver_age
We’re here now. Booked a full size with Budget,...

We’re here now. Booked a full size with Budget, but got a car from Avis for some reason. Toyota Camry just like the one above but ours is red, has 43,000 miles on it and has lead a hard life.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jul 22, 03:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,140
Posted By silver_age
We brought a grand total of $3 out with us, left...

We brought a grand total of $3 out with us, left over fron the last time we were here in 2019, and we gave those up on the plane to one of those spare change for charity collections that they do.
...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Jul 22, 01:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,729
Posted By silver_age
This is mainly the kids as my rollercoasting days...

This is mainly the kids as my rollercoasting days are behind me, and to be fair they did ride Iron Gwazi as the first ride with a 15 minute wait and there was only a 10 minute wait for Montu I think...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Jul 22, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By silver_age
We did a walk-in at Planet Hollywood in the end...

We did a walk-in at Planet Hollywood in the end. Not the cheapest but everyone enjoyed what they had.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Jul 22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By silver_age
We’ve been a couple of times to both parks in the...

We’ve been a couple of times to both parks in the last week and seen no mention of it at either. Sorry.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Jul 22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,729
Posted By silver_age
We had the 3 park advance tickets for the...

We had the 3 park advance tickets for the “Seaworld Trio” as I call them. These are really good value for the admission and the complimentary parking, but that’s where the deal end because as soon as...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Jul 22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By silver_age
Cheers guys - appreciate the fast responses. I’ll...

Cheers guys - appreciate the fast responses. I’ll report back later with how we got on.

I hope the parking is easier than it was the last time we were there, but I expect it won’t be.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Jul 22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By silver_age
Just rocking up at Disney Springs - dinner options?

Daughter wants to go to Disney Springs this afternoon for a wander around. I know there are plenty of eateries there, but what are the chances of getting into one for dinner on a walk-up basis? I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 22, 03:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,879
Posted By silver_age
We’re here now and have been for the last week...

We’re here now and have been for the last week. We don’t find the heat a problem, nor the storms per se, it’s just the disruption they cause, especially at the water parks. These tend to open later...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,770
Posted By silver_age
I’ve got Gatwick to Lincolnshire coming up in a...

I’ve got Gatwick to Lincolnshire coming up in a week’s time and I’m not looking forward to it. My current plan is to skip the breakfast offering on the plane and load up on caffeine with breakfast on...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,200
Posted By silver_age
We’ve had moderate waits, about 20 minutes, for...

We’ve had moderate waits, about 20 minutes, for restaurants at dinner time. They all seem to have stopped using those black plastic light up buzzing things to let you know when your table is ready...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,200
Posted By silver_age
Yes, I won’t be staying this far out from the...

Yes, I won’t be staying this far out from the attractions again. It never used to be a problem, but the situation is ridiculous now.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 22, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By silver_age
We’ve got a Camry at the moment for 3 adults...

We’ve got a Camry at the moment for 3 adults. It’s allegedly a “full size” saloon, but there’s not much room to spare. I wouldn’t want any more people in it.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 22, 03:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,200
Posted By silver_age
I must say that all this traffic has taken the...

I must say that all this traffic has taken the bloom off the rose a bit for me. It’s one thing to be standing in queues at theme parks but it seems like every car journey now, no matter how small...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 15 Jul 22, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By silver_age
Slightly off topic but I had my standard Skechers...

Slightly off topic but I had my standard Skechers ruined on one of those raft water rides at Universal after they got a good soaking. My own fault of course and ruined is probably a bit strong, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,271
Posted By silver_age
Yes same here. This was quite a few months ago...

Yes same here. This was quite a few months ago but I remember thinking it was a good price - similar or perhaps even less than the long term self-park. It’s been a good service so far.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jul 22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 930
Posted By silver_age
We booked with Budget out of Tampa and ended up...

We booked with Budget out of Tampa and ended up with an Avis car for some reason. The car is a bit of a dog to be honest but it’s doing the job. The queue to collect it was a bit of a pest, but...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jul 22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,271
Posted By silver_age
We came out through Gatwick to Tampa last Sunday...

We came out through Gatwick to Tampa last Sunday. Valet parking £99 for two weeks, no problem with the automatic bag drop and through standard security in 15 mins.

Plane was 30 mins late departing...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jul 22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,220
Posted By silver_age
Our car is on Texas plates. There are lots of...

Our car is on Texas plates. There are lots of other Texas plated cars about that look a bit sorry for themselves, so I wonder if they are other rentals desperately shipped in to serve. California...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jul 22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,200
Posted By silver_age
Yeah, it’s just weight of traffic. There’re cars...

Yeah, it’s just weight of traffic. There’re cars and people everywhere.

I mentioned how busy the park was to a drinks seller at Aquatica on Tuesday (it was heaving) and he said I should see it at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jul 22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,511
Posted By silver_age
They’re painless enough to do. We did ours but...

They’re painless enough to do. We did ours but were not asked for them by anyone. This was flying with BA to Tampa.
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