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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 03:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,314
Posted By LOU68
My first visit was in 1997 for our honeymoon and...

My first visit was in 1997 for our honeymoon and the excitement was off the scale! I think the rate was $1.50ish to £1 and in awe at how cheap everything was. Ponderosa,Sizzler,Wet n Wild, Discovery...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida Today, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 242
Posted By LOU68
We have been a few times , this year included,...

We have been a few times , this year included, and the only difference I noticed was the eating out. The parks didnt appear to be any busier than a normal Sunday. The restaurants (we are offsite) get...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants Yesterday, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By LOU68
The economy hasnt been updated on the website,...

The economy hasnt been updated on the website, when you open the file it has March. I have read a couple of posts for economy and both are different. one says Mac n Cheese or Hickory Chicken and the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,247
Posted By LOU68
All the work being done is mainly for the June...

All the work being done is mainly for the June 1st target of having upgraded security with electronics kept in bags and scrapped fluids rule. Our local news has said its on target and will lessen the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,119
Posted By LOU68
When I looked on the website couple days ago it...

When I looked on the website couple days ago it was still showing "March" info
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Apr 24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,620
Posted By LOU68
I also take my own tea bags (Sainsburys) and...

I also take my own tea bags (Sainsburys) and laundry pods (can only use Daz/Aldi due to DH reactions!). Thats all really.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 5 Apr 24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By LOU68
We were there for 10 days last May but stayed by...

We were there for 10 days last May but stayed by Holmes Beach. We did visit Bean Point to watch the sunset and then watched sunrise from Rod and Reel, followed by a Gin E and Janes brekkie. Also went...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Apr 24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 377
Posted By LOU68
SW/BG Refillable Cups-old style

Its been 2017 since we last went to the SW group parks and we used our Turtle Trek refillable cup. Would pay $1+ for a refill. Now this cup doesnt have a barcode on like I believe some of the cups...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Apr 24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,070
Posted By LOU68
They do? Ah ok I thought it was allocated for you...

They do? Ah ok I thought it was allocated for you at the desk?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Apr 24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,070
Posted By LOU68
Select your own rental car

Have only used Alamo in recent years due to choosing own car in the garage and additional driver included. Do any of the other rental companies do this or do they allocate car for you and charge...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 22,672
Posted By LOU68
I will be arriving ,ooh looks down at the...

I will be arriving ,ooh looks down at the countdown, shortly and have been many times before. however I now have a new passport and have to get a new ESTA. Does anyone know if this will stop us using...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Mar 24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,420
Posted By LOU68
Loved reading your TR, what an amazing time you...

Loved reading your TR, what an amazing time you all had and special memories made.
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,963
Posted By LOU68
We went to AMI finally last May (after it was all...

We went to AMI finally last May (after it was all planned for 10 nights in 2020) and stayed 10 nights. I had read your TR and got some good recommedations. Had a great time there. I did start a TR...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 12 Mar 24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,426
Posted By LOU68
Visited the attraction back in 2001 as we stayed...

Visited the attraction back in 2001 as we stayed at Days Inn close by where we got a free ticket. I think we saw another couple and a Chinese family the whole time we were there! Went back in the...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 12 Mar 24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,137
Posted By LOU68
We drove from IDrive to AMI last May, but didn't...

We drove from IDrive to AMI last May, but didn't stop until we reached Bradenton. Did a food shop before heading over to the Island. There are plenty of places to stop and these are all advertised on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Mar 24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By LOU68
Is this not just the Tassies Twister from before...

Is this not just the Tassies Twister from before with slight amendment,like a roof ?
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 11 Jan 24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,247
Posted By LOU68
Have always enjoyed reading your TR over the...

Have always enjoyed reading your TR over the years and even a few live posts on TwitterX. I know what you mean though I started mine back in June but dont have the incentive to do anymore. Hopefully...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 14 Aug 23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By LOU68
We didnt go with captain Fin but we did kayaking...

We didnt go with captain Fin but we did kayaking from Emerson Point. We started our trip out at about 10am,this was back mid May. Didnt see any dolphins ,although they had been spotted on days before...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Jul 23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,149
Posted By LOU68
I collected our car in May,booked through...

I collected our car in May,booked through Netflights as was the best price. Was able to do online check-in but not STC.
Used the self service kiosks at the desks,with some help from a helpful Alamo...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 16 Jun 23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By LOU68
Thank you for taking time to post a reply. Yes...

Thank you for taking time to post a reply.
Yes it was an awful day,sitting on a plane for 9hours is bad enough but when half of that you havent gone anywhere is a bit :mad:

There was actually a...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 16 Jun 23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By LOU68
The only items we bought this tripfrom the Malls...

The only items we bought this tripfrom the Malls (13-28 May) were a couple of things from Disney Outlet along with B&BW. We did however get quite a haul from the Under Armour at the Marketplace (...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 13 Jun 23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 551
Posted By LOU68
All about the beach,bout the beach, no Disney (well not quite!) - May 2023 - Day 2 – AM Arrival – Fi

Day 2 – AM Arrival – Finally, CeCe Peniston
Sunday 14th May

The all too familiar routine occurred of waking up in the night thinking its time to get up and its only about 2 hours since you...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 7 Jun 23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By LOU68
ALl about the beach,bout the beach - Travel Day – Livin on a Prayer Bon Jovi

Day 1 – Travel Day 13/05/23
Song of the day is Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi. As all will become clear a lot of praying was done on this day! :cry:
Just as I am uploading this to the forum this...
Forum: Indexes 2 Jun 23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,376
Posted By LOU68
All about the beach,bout the beach, no Disney (well not quite!) - May 2023

Hey Y’All :wave:

So, I am now back from our long awaited twin-centre holiday (well 3 if you count the change in accommodations)
I was hoping to do a liveish report but that didn’t go to plan,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 May 23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By LOU68
Thank you for your reply, I was able to follow...

Thank you for your reply, I was able to follow the step-by-step guide many years ago from the Dibb when I last used Netflights. And I was able to STC.
Hopefully we can get it done quickly as we are...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 May 23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By LOU68
Unable to do STC with a 3rd party Alamo booking?

Hi there
I have read the thread for the process but cant seem to get my question answered from it.

I have a car booked with Alamo through Netflights. Recent years its always been Alamo Brits so...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 May 23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,816
Posted By LOU68
I fly on 13th so will wait to see what happens...

I fly on 13th so will wait to see what happens when I check in on 12th, the first day without it required.:thumbs-up I do have my covid info to upload if AL havent amended anything.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 May 23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,333
Posted By LOU68
Thanks Nimbus. We do have adaptors from back in...

Thanks Nimbus. We do have adaptors from back in the days of Thomas Cook flights!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 May 23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,366
Posted By LOU68
First time flew with them back in 97 inside the...

First time flew with them back in 97 inside the drawstring bag was lip balm,a perfume skin balm thing,pens,pads,socks,wet wipes. I used the bag for the pool.Then on return was a little plastic zipped...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 May 23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,333
Posted By LOU68
I had alot of good info when I asked a similar...

I had alot of good info when I asked a similar question a while back. What are the headphone sockets like as looking at some Vlogs it appears they are the old 2 pin ones where you need an adaptor? We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 May 23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,314
Posted By LOU68
2 adults flying MAN-MCO with AL 13/5-28/5 £543pp...

2 adults flying MAN-MCO with AL 13/5-28/5 £543pp booked Boxing Day sale. Economy seats with luggage(whatever thats called )
Forum: Indexes 17 Apr 23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Posted By LOU68
Loved reading along to your fabulous trip. Having...

Loved reading along to your fabulous trip. Having 10 days in AMI next month too so have been interested to read that part of the holiday. Thanks for sharing and congratulations. :thumbs-up. We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,824
Posted By LOU68
Where are they located please? Hope you enjoy...

Where are they located please? Hope you enjoy your trip !:thumbs-up
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,824
Posted By LOU68
Alcohol is not a big issue for us as we never pay...

Alcohol is not a big issue for us as we never pay extra for it. As long as there is plenty of non-alcoholic we will be happy with that.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,824
Posted By LOU68
Yes I saw the app they recommend thats when I saw...

Yes I saw the app they recommend thats when I saw this in the FAQs

" Can I watch TVs and Movies on my personal device on board?
No,in-flight content can only be watched on the in-flight screen...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,824
Posted By LOU68
Aer Lingus Newbie

First timers here for Aer Lingus as usually travel Virgin, but as their flights now seem to require a lottery win trying something different.:erm:
We are flying from Manchester and just wondered...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 14 Apr 23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Posted By LOU68
All about the beach,bout the beach.No Disney...Finally May 2023

So hi you lovely lot :wavey:…am dipping my big toe into the puddle that is known as a Pre-Trip Report. Don’t have a great track record at this (see below efforts). Having lurked on multiple TRs over...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Apr 23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By LOU68
Choose your car

Hi there.
For a few times now we have used Alamo,done skip the counter and got to choose our car. This year Thrifty and Dollar are much cheaper.
Can you still select your own car or is it...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Mar 23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,301
Posted By LOU68
Have used Drop & Go twice, when it opened back in...

Have used Drop & Go twice, when it opened back in 2021. Very easy process and the car does stay within the multi-storey as we checked mileage. Its ready and waiting for you in a bay you are advised...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Mar 23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,226
Posted By LOU68
Thanks for your replies, some good suggestions to...

Thanks for your replies, some good suggestions to be getting on with! Toying with the idea of doing a liveish TR but who knows how that will go.:d:
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