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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By gogs
We were in Miami late last year & used Lyft from...

We were in Miami late last year & used Lyft from the airport to our hotel on South Beach - it was $45 (for 4 of us all with cases).

There's a nice little free trolley that takes you up & down the...
Forum: Tickets 26 Sep 22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By gogs
Post-Covid Universal Annual Pass tickets

Hi,
We had annual passes for Universal pre-Covid (4 of us) & when it hit we emailed customer services to ask what the status was, given we couldn't get there due to travel restrictions.
They...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Nov 21, 03:06 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 56,674
Posted By gogs
We flew MAN-LHR-MIA earlier today with BA. We...

We flew MAN-LHR-MIA earlier today with BA.
We used the Verifly app, no issues at all at check-in, processed v quick at MAN.
I have to say I felt the BA service/aircraft wasn't great. We were in row...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Nov 19, 01:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 956
Posted By gogs
Hi, We booked at the very end of May 2019. ...

Hi,
We booked at the very end of May 2019.

I wouldn't have thought they'd release all seats as early as now for next year. Are your dates fixed? If not, then you should be okay. Plus you can...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Nov 19, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 956
Posted By gogs
Hi, We did this kind of holiday last month &...

Hi,
We did this kind of holiday last month & that price seems very expensive.

We paid about £1400 for 2 adults & 2 kids (well, one kid is 16 now so probably an adult price) or so for MAN-LAX with...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 19, 11:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,262
Posted By gogs
We paid £1400 or so for 4 of us to go MAN-LAX...

We paid £1400 or so for 4 of us to go MAN-LAX then MCO-MAN just a couple of weeks ago (flights booked with KLM but flew with Virgin/Delta)
Last year the 4 of us flew MAN-MCO with Virgin & including...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Oct 19, 03:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,097
Posted By gogs
We did the ride on Sunday morning & yesterday...

We did the ride on Sunday morning & yesterday morning - both days we got to the IOA front gate at 8.10/8.15 or so, easy for us as we were staying at the Hard Rock.
On Sunday we briskly walked...
Forum: Tickets 22 Oct 19, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By gogs
Hi, We are on our last day now & had a night at...

Hi,
We are on our last day now & had a night at HHN on Friday night & another Sunday night.
We did what used to be called stay and scream on Friday & basically if you have daytime admission to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,263
Posted By gogs
Booked with KLM, flew with Virgin. My wife...

Booked with KLM, flew with Virgin.

My wife did the same to NYC last month & had no issues with seating or bags.

The flight itself was really good, they kept feeding us & we had a good 2 & a bit...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Oct 19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,263
Posted By gogs
Hi, I'm on the plane now - we checked in 2 bags...

Hi,
I'm on the plane now - we checked in 2 bags at the airport & they said that it would be £44 per bag.
We feigned a bit of surprise & the lady only charged us for 1 which was very nice of her.
...
Forum: Tickets 11 Oct 19, 12:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,758
Posted By gogs
Although it's not connected to the complaint in...

Although it's not connected to the complaint in question but just to add our own experience.
We ordered HHN tickets from FloridaTix, ordered them months ago, paid a deposit then once we paid them...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Oct 19, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1,112
Views: 230,227
Posted By gogs
She's from Atlanta seemingly - not that I'm a...

She's from Atlanta seemingly - not that I'm a stalker, it's that my daughter follows her on Instagram & she mentioned it when we went out to Atlanta to visit friends :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Oct 19, 11:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,263
Posted By gogs
I wonder if the glitch has partially closed as...

I wonder if the glitch has partially closed as I've just checked in for a flight tomorrow (with free assigned seats) & it mentioned baggage, when adding a bag it came up as £44 for each one added.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Oct 19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,916
Posted By gogs
If reassures you a bit more we booked a flight...

If reassures you a bit more we booked a flight for my wife & her sister for last month to NYC using the same KLM/Air France codeshare. They flew direct with Virgin & could both pre-book seats & take...
Forum: Tickets 29 Sep 19, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By gogs
I don't know specifically about the physical card...

I don't know specifically about the physical card tickets you get.

but if it's the same as the others I think you scan! :)
Forum: Tickets 29 Sep 19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By gogs
We bought 14 day Universal explorer tickets for...

We bought 14 day Universal explorer tickets for next month from Travel Republic for £271 each & within a day or 2 they sent an email with a pdf that had the barcodes/numbers on them.
I added those...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 19, 10:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,774
Posted By gogs
Imagine what happens when you actually do book...

Imagine what happens when you actually do book seats/luggage etc via KLM, you might get upgraded to UC flat beds! :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Sep 19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,774
Posted By gogs
Hi, Just chipping in here, we have flights...

Hi,
Just chipping in here, we have flights booked with KLM for next month to LAX & then back from MCO.

We booked the cheapest fare & whilst it still shows on our booking as "0 pieces of check-in...
Forum: Tickets 22 Sep 19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By gogs
When we went a couple of years ago I upgraded my...

When we went a couple of years ago I upgraded my 14 day explorer to a seasonal annual pass at the Cabana Bay Hotel concierge desk.
I parked up in the drop-off area & ran in whilst my wife & kids sat...
Forum: Tickets 21 Sep 19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By gogs
On the likes of Undercover Tourist or the...

On the likes of Undercover Tourist or the Universal site I can't see any option to have more than a 5 day ticket.

If you're going park to park it might be better to get the explorer ticket as...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Sep 19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By gogs
Thanks for the replies, MrBlack - We've not...

Thanks for the replies,
MrBlack - We've not booked yet but I thought we could paddleboard in La Jolla itself. It seems a bit more interesting than Coronado (we can hire kayaks/paddleboards for free...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Sep 19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By gogs
Hi, As Chmurf (brilliant name btw!) has said,...

Hi,
As Chmurf (brilliant name btw!) has said, the express pass benefit isn't applicable for HHN , you'd need a specific HHN express pass for the evening you go.

What we have done in the past is:...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Sep 19, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By gogs
LA San Diego plan next month

Hi all,
We are flying out next month for a trip to California then back via Orlando & just wanted to go over my rough plan to see if anyone had any pointers/tips.

11th Oct - Fly out MAN - LAX...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Aug 19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,112
Views: 230,227
Posted By gogs
That sounds like a good plan, Once the houses...

That sounds like a good plan,
Once the houses get too busy, you can go round the rides & scare zones!
The scare zones are better after dark anyway
Forum: Tickets 16 Aug 19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 766
Posted By gogs
When I bought my AP (as an upgrade admittedly) I...

When I bought my AP (as an upgrade admittedly) I went to the concierge desk at the Cabana Bay whilst my wife & kids were in the drop-off area with the car.
I was in & out in a few mins & there was...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jul 19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By gogs
We've stayed in a group of 5 in RPR but never...

We've stayed in a group of 5 in RPR but never with 6.
When there were 6 of us we booked 2 rooms.

We had a suite at the Cabana Bay & that could sleep 6 people, it was very reasonably priced too.
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jul 19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By gogs
We've stayed there a few times - staff &...

We've stayed there a few times - staff & amenities are excellent.

We booked through Travelbag & got comped parking & an upgrade to a 3 bedroom suite (for 4 of us!) - it was massive, loads of room...
Forum: Tickets 6 Jul 19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 32,065
Posted By gogs
They said 24 hours then the card can be...

They said 24 hours then the card can be downloaded but it's been more than that.

I'll wait & see on Monday maybe?
They are refundable right up to a couple of days before.
Forum: Tickets 5 Jul 19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 32,065
Posted By gogs
£40 difference between them so I suppose the...

£40 difference between them so I suppose the question is are you going to spend that on activities for each person in the 2 days?

Saying that, I'm thinking I should've bought the 5 dayer! :)
Forum: Tickets 5 Jul 19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 32,065
Posted By gogs
Hi, Sorry it was a bit of a brain-dump! :) ...

Hi,
Sorry it was a bit of a brain-dump! :)

I meant I used the 2 x codes - SAVE50 & JULY50 for ebookers and expedia respectively.

Logging in gives you the extra discount as you've seen too.
...
Forum: Tickets 5 Jul 19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 32,065
Posted By gogs
Thanks for posting this, I just booked 4 x Go San...

Thanks for posting this, I just booked 4 x Go San Diego cards for our October trip saving £200.
Actually if you sign up on ebookers/expedia beforehand they add another discount too so the original...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jun 19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,105
Posted By gogs
We prefer to go in October but it has become much...

We prefer to go in October but it has become much busier in the last few years.
Sometimes at the beginning of October you can get the hangover from any hurricanes still hanging about - good thing...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Jun 19, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1,112
Views: 230,227
Posted By gogs
I called the VIP number (407)3638295 & RIP tours...

I called the VIP number (407)3638295 & RIP tours are available to buy from them.

Friday night in the middle of October was $340.79 (inc tax) & the sunday after was $287.54.

Seems way more...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Jun 19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1,112
Views: 230,227
Posted By gogs
I can't believe you didn't say "They're heeeere!"...

I can't believe you didn't say "They're heeeere!" (yes I know that was last year!) ;)

We already have the BOGOF tickets but I went through a dummy booking for a hotel/ticket package & RIP tours...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 May 19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,367
Posted By gogs
We usually go in October & it's a great time to...

We usually go in October & it's a great time to go.
Last year we got the tail end of the hurricane so it was much hotter & more humid that usual (for that time of year).
The bonus was that due to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 May 19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,400
Posted By gogs
Hopefully the prices will drop, we got 2 adults &...

Hopefully the prices will drop, we got 2 adults & 2 kids with car Man-MCO return for a week last year during the October hols for £1060 (got 2% quidco cashback too) - we booked very last minute.
I...
Forum: Tickets 27 Apr 19, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By gogs
You don't need another park ticket but the HHN...

You don't need another park ticket but the HHN ticket is ONLY for US. So that means you can't do the hogwarts express & anything in IOA (Spiderman, Hulk, Jurassic River Adventure etc).
Many of the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Apr 19, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By gogs
When we've been to Universal on an HHN event day...

When we've been to Universal on an HHN event day (but not gone to HHN itself) we've spent most of the time in US & then gone to IOA around 5pm.
It's then usually open till 8pm & you can stay there...
Forum: Tickets 22 Apr 19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,537
Posted By gogs
Yep, I don't remember them scanning it though,...

Yep, I don't remember them scanning it though, they just saw it in my hand from memory.

Have a great time! (even though it's a wee while away)
Forum: Tickets 22 Apr 19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,537
Posted By gogs
Hi, Just to add to the replies you've already...

Hi,
Just to add to the replies you've already had you don't even need to own an annual pass yet to book the APH rate at the hotel - you just have to be on the spot when they release the rates.

We...
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