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Forum: Accommodation 13 Mar 24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,476
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
A lot of good advice here already. Just to add an...

A lot of good advice here already. Just to add an HOA can be one of the biggest pain in the backside you will face and I’m not even talking about their fees. Some are stricter than others but be very...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
I really would like to see the law changed on...

I really would like to see the law changed on this. The compensation is say 50% of current regulations if paid inside 7 days of flight. After 30 days it doubles if not paid. And continues to double...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 20 Sep 22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,098
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
We always use North Beach Parking Plaza now. It...

We always use North Beach Parking Plaza now. It can be hard to find a space in a lot of the beach side lots and this is the other side of the main road but plenty of crossings. It's also one of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Sep 22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Don't wait. BA won't reply. Unfortunately they...

Don't wait. BA won't reply. Unfortunately they have 60 days to respond to the case when CEDR rule in your favour so don't delay.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Sep 22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
I'm still waiting from Easter. Case has also been...

I'm still waiting from Easter. Case has also been with CEDR for a while. Think I'm about half way through the time BA have to respond to the case.

Tried Resolver but that was a waste of time too...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,561
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
I’m getting really nervous now. 1 week to go. I...

I’m getting really nervous now. 1 week to go. I never knowingly had Covid but DW and DS had it within the last couple of months so they should be ok. I never got it when they did. Tested everyday to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
There is an airside transfer in Manchester. Used...

There is an airside transfer in Manchester. Used it when we did BHD- MAN- MCO. Really efficient when we used it. Bus takes you between terminals.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,015
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Most of the problems seem to be terminal 1. Those...

Most of the problems seem to be terminal 1. Those flying from terminal 2 seem to be mostly ok. That said I saw a pic of pre clearance being rammed.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Mar 22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,113
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Get him an interactive wand and let him loose in...

Get him an interactive wand and let him loose in the Harry Potter areas.
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 23 Mar 22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 174,974
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Clearly Disney picked up this manager from one of...

Clearly Disney picked up this manager from one of the car hire desks at the airport. Did she try and sell you breakdown cover for your room by any chance? 😂
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Mar 22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Ah good old Budget. Couldn’t pay me to book with...

Ah good old Budget. Couldn’t pay me to book with them. Best of luck to their next victim er I mean customer.
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,487
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Yeah Florida for me too. That last day is awful...

Yeah Florida for me too. That last day is awful. Like letting a loved one go. Feels like a version of grief.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Mar 22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,813
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Thanks for this. Good to see it will be open...

Thanks for this. Good to see it will be open again in time for Easter.
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,188
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Yes looks like it's fully booked that week...

Yes looks like it's fully booked that week although I didn't try individual days, just the full week. Checked my stay the week prior and Hard Rock is booked out but Portofino bay is available. That's...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Mar 22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,813
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
If we are staying at one of the universal hotels...

If we are staying at one of the universal hotels we wear swim shorts, a rash vest and flip flops for the water rides and then pop back to the hotel for a swim and then a change. Only take our tickets...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Great result. Glad it worked out for you and fair...

Great result. Glad it worked out for you and fair play to Tesco as well.
Forum: Accommodation 4 Mar 22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,857
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
From what I have seen it looks like something a...

From what I have seen it looks like something a bit different that I would love to experience but just not willing to experience it at $5k. Even if it was only $1k I can't see DW wanting to do it...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Mar 22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,656
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
We’ll be there mid April and also taking an Uber...

We’ll be there mid April and also taking an Uber from Universal so if I remember I’ll take a pic of the kids menu.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Mar 22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,656
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
I’m 99.9% certain they did as last time I was...

I’m 99.9% certain they did as last time I was there was with DW and our 6 year old but I can’t remember what was on it. Probably the usual grub you get on kids menus in the US. Pretty sure it was one...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 3 Mar 22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,656
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Teak Neighborhood Grill. Short Uber from...

Teak Neighborhood Grill. Short Uber from Universal. Burgers are amazing 🤤
Forum: Tickets 27 Feb 22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Maybe it’s just me but e-tickets implies that you...

Maybe it’s just me but e-tickets implies that you have a ticket that can be used at the gate. What Orlando Attractions provide is not an e-ticket. It’s a voucher that must be exchanged for a gate...
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,556
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Yeah notification through by email.

Yeah notification through by email.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 996
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
10 of you with different wants will be easy to...

10 of you with different wants will be easy to cater for. The food court is sort of central to the airport and each wing branches off that. There are quite a few choices from what I recall and you...
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,556
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
DW's is now updated today to approved. Applied...

DW's is now updated today to approved. Applied online on the 4th, sent old one on the 5th and it was accepted as received on the 16th. Hopefully it will arrive soon.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 996
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Charlotte isn't a huge airport (at least in...

Charlotte isn't a huge airport (at least in comparison to most American international airports) and is really easy to navigate. I think the last time we were on the Dublin to Charlotte flight our...
Forum: Tickets 23 Feb 22, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
The US 3 day 3 park pass with park hopping plus 2...

The US 3 day 3 park pass with park hopping plus 2 free days costs roughly the same as the UK 3 park 14 day park hopper ticket.

The only benefit to the US ticket is they don’t have to be used on...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Feb 22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Yeah, same scenario. Just wanted to transfer the...

Yeah, same scenario. Just wanted to transfer the booking to another date. Wouldn’t even have minded about paying more if the price had gone up but hotels.com wouldn’t transfer the voucher value only...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Feb 22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Fingers crossed for you.

Fingers crossed for you.
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,556
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Same for DW. We sent DS away mid Jan and had the...

Same for DW. We sent DS away mid Jan and had the new one back in about 2 weeks. Hoping it won’t be long for DW now so we can get Estas sorted.
Forum: Tickets 21 Feb 22, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
I’ve used Orlando Attractions many times without...

I’ve used Orlando Attractions many times without issue. I would assume their ticket protection overwrites the non refundable T&C but you could always e-mail them to clarify or call them.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Feb 22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,087
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Seems to be a common theme. It will be...

Seems to be a common theme. It will be interesting to see if this trend eventually starts to hit Disney in the pocket. First quarter results suggest not but surely there must be a tipping point.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Feb 22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,103
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
They could maybe make a little more money for...

They could maybe make a little more money for themselves by offering some discount on express passes for the other hotels? Maybe Sapphire and Cabana can purchase express pass with 30% off and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Feb 22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Volcano Bay is 10am to 8 pm that day with early...

Volcano Bay is 10am to 8 pm that day with early entry 9.30am. It’s showing on mine when I follow your link. What is the other date you’re after?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Feb 22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
In Charlotte, there is every chance you will make...

In Charlotte, there is every chance you will make it assuming no delays on the Dublin flight but the baggage is a different story.
Forum: Accommodation 21 Feb 22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Have you tried Tesco to see if they would do...

Have you tried Tesco to see if they would do anything for you? When we had to cancel our 2021 trip as we still couldn’t get into the US, hotels.com wouldn’t let us transfer our booking with the...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Feb 22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,210
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
I’m pretty sure the path connects Cabana Bay and...

I’m pretty sure the path connects Cabana Bay and Royal Pacific but you can also walk over to Sapphire Falls and take the Water Taxi to City Walk to save the feet.
Forum: Accommodation 21 Feb 22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,210
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
I wouldn’t choose Aventura over Cabana Bay based...

I wouldn’t choose Aventura over Cabana Bay based upon location. If anything CB is closer to Volcano Bay and they are a much of a muchness when it comes to getting to CW, US or IOA.

If you like the...
Forum: Tickets 21 Feb 22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 958
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Yes you are correct. Mine were £264 last week and...

Yes you are correct. Mine were £264 last week and now £268.50 - glad I pulled the trigger when I did.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Feb 22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,834
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
No, they work off photos. So unless you have...

No, they work off photos. So unless you have twins or get lucky with inattentive cast members at the express pass entrance then you will need them for the whole party.

Your cheapest option is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Feb 22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By Damn Dirty Ape
Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Card Universal

Could anyone tell me can the Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Card be purchased anywhere in City Walk, at any of the Universal hotels or anywhere in Volcano Bay?

Our first day we checkin at Cabana Bay...
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