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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,094
Posted By Kraken
A hotel will definitely tell you when to get out...

A hotel will definitely tell you when to get out of the pool. The one we stay at lock off the gates to the pool areas as soon as they have emptied the pool (as it's open air & not screneed).

I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By Kraken
I did my Global Entry just over 5.5yrs ago when...

I did my Global Entry just over 5.5yrs ago when they had a temporary enrolment center at the US Embassy in London. I went with a lot of documentation, but all the officer wanted was passport (she...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Mar 24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,885
Posted By Kraken
Mythos for us at IoA every time - we did have a...

Mythos for us at IoA every time - we did have a dire experience there a few years back (all but raw fish served), but the service recovery actions by the server & manageress were 100%.

The one I...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Mar 24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Posted By Kraken
Fun Spot is definitely due a drop-in visit just...

Fun Spot is definitely due a drop-in visit just for White Lightning. It looks tame but seriously packs a punch.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Mar 24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,443
Posted By Kraken
Probably quite late, as you have to wait for...

Probably quite late, as you have to wait for darkness to get full effect. That said, most Disney guests will be used to late finishes in the day for fireworks.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,992
Posted By Kraken
If you are approaching the immigration desk as a...

If you are approaching the immigration desk as a family / household unit who all reside at the same address, I can't foresee any issues. You can just explain to the immigration officer the issue and...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Mar 24, 01:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Kraken
Agree that $20 seems high to get from Walmart to...

Agree that $20 seems high to get from Walmart to Portofino Bay. But you need to Uber / Lyft it back to PB to avoid problems with CityWalk security. You might get away with a heavy slab of bottles...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,279
Posted By Kraken
Some of the Bell services people can be quite...

Some of the Bell services people can be quite cheeky... Not Disney, but about 30yrs ago when skiing in Colorado we got Bell services to collect our luggage from our room to be stored - we tipped the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By Kraken
I've stayed in that Premier Inn at Heald Green -...

I've stayed in that Premier Inn at Heald Green - the "cabaret" supplied by the local clientele in the Beefeater pub / restaurant on a Friday or Saturday night is a tad scary. (Think throwing up into...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,577
Posted By Kraken
We're not the hugest fans of Disney (certainly...

We're not the hugest fans of Disney (certainly Magic Kingdom is a 100% "no" for us). We do enjoy the other three Disney Parks though.

We were over there last month and it was $32 to park...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Feb 24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,323
Posted By Kraken
I worry about the cleanliness of some of those...

I worry about the cleanliness of some of those airside water refill taps - especially the ones in the vestibule areas of the toilets (ones in totally public areas are most likely fine).

In MAN...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,495
Posted By Kraken
It's a belt & braces approach, but I always take...

It's a belt & braces approach, but I always take a printout of the "Authorisation Approved" page.

In theory the airline system won't let you check in unless it can see a valid ESTA - but from...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 9 Feb 24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 333
Posted By Kraken
SeaWorld tomorrow (Sat 10th Feb)

If anyone on here is out in Florida and planning on doing SeaWorld tomorrow, Sat 10th Feb...

We're Uber-ing it to SeaWorld as it'd the Food & Drink festival, but we have a VIP QuickQueue ticket...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Feb 24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 22,742
Posted By Kraken
By Terminal 4, they mean the "Airside 4"...

By Terminal 4, they mean the "Airside 4" satellite, which is part of the B side of the main terminal. As you are looking for Terminal A, I assume you are flying Virgin Atlantic?

Virgin do all...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 8 Feb 24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,154
Posted By Kraken
Was at IoA late afternoon today and Velocicoaster...

Was at IoA late afternoon today and Velocicoaster was doing test runs pretty much mimicking normal operations (i.e. frequent dispatches) between 4:15 & 4:30pm when we were in that side of the park. ...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Feb 24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,154
Posted By Kraken
I'm in Orlando at the moment & Velocicoaster was...

I'm in Orlando at the moment & Velocicoaster was closed all day today (Tuesday). Guest Services are giving out normal "we don't know when it will be open" comments.

As we'd only gone to IoA...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By Kraken
It has certainly happened in the past - at one...

It has certainly happened in the past - at one point Virgin Holidays even had an extremely limited allocation of Clubhouse access passes to sell to their customers each day (it was something like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By Kraken
Am currently onboard G-VGEM / "Diamond Girl" (an...

Am currently onboard G-VGEM / "Diamond Girl" (an A330-3000). I paid the £21 for all-flight wifi and it seems pretty good. Yes, it has dropped the connection a few times as the antennas move from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 964
Posted By Kraken
It's a joke - they flag up to you that "you are...

It's a joke - they flag up to you that "you are going to get a swabbing / frisking" at the gate. If you were up to no good, you'd walk. Just keep it anonymous in the boarding pass barcode.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,104
Posted By Kraken
As I have said previously, given the number of...

As I have said previously, given the number of guests Virgin Holidays send to Orlando, to not have a 24/7 phone-line available beggars belief. Especially when the company they are in bed with -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,104
Posted By Kraken
No insurance will pay back for lost annual leave,...

No insurance will pay back for lost annual leave, as it's a complete unknown cost. You could be a CEO on mega-bucks for whom a days annual leave cost would easily be in excess of £1000. Or, you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,335
Posted By Kraken
We'll be in the 1903 Lounge at MAN on Sunday...

We'll be in the 1903 Lounge at MAN on Sunday before our 10:30 flight to Orlando. Would only go in as it's free with Upper Class, the lounge experience & welcome "dragons" on the entry desk do their...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,104
Posted By Kraken
If the room rate you have secured at your...

If the room rate you have secured at your existing hotel is broadly in line with what Virgin were offering at Caribe Royal, I hope they will pay out without any hassle. It's worth noting that Virgin...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,157
Posted By Kraken
For the main meal service, probably chicken, beef...

For the main meal service, probably chicken, beef or pasta. Unlike Virgin, BA serve beef.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,104
Posted By Kraken
A MoneyClaimOnline [small claims court] case...

A MoneyClaimOnline [small claims court] case generally has the desired effect if Virgin / Virgin Holidays drag their feet.

They only have to pay the reasonable expenses that they caused you to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,502
Posted By Kraken
Have done the later flight from MAN & whilst it...

Have done the later flight from MAN & whilst it was a long day, it was bearable (we're both adults, no children). The plus was not having the expense of a hotel + evening meal at hotel prices the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,104
Posted By Kraken
Whilst Virgin were [very] slow during the...

Whilst Virgin were [very] slow during the pandemic to refund people, I have found them to be very good when claiming EU261 in the past - cheque within a week.

Virgin (or Virgin Holidays) will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 873
Posted By Kraken
Am not sure I would risk winding up an...

Am not sure I would risk winding up an Immigration Officer by telling them what is / is not required. They hold all the cards and can make your trip through immigration very slow and painful if they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jan 24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,755
Posted By Kraken
Was it a cash booking you upgraded? In which...

Was it a cash booking you upgraded? In which case just changing cabin [upwards] on the same flight does not normally incur a fee.

When it's a miles redemption booking, the Flying Club T&C's do...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,504
Posted By Kraken
In my experience of MAN T2 (mainly "old T2", but...

In my experience of MAN T2 (mainly "old T2", but have been through "new T2" twice)... MAN have a habit of merging the Fast-track security line with the Families / Special Assistance line right at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,360
Posted By Kraken
Well if this has changed, the Virgin Atlantic...

Well if this has changed, the Virgin Atlantic website has not. It still states "Select Premium seat any time". Zero mention of a fee.
https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/seating.html
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By Kraken
We were on the 21:50 flight to MAN in December -...

We were on the 21:50 flight to MAN in December - Duty Free was still open at about 8pm & we purchased. WHen Virgin boarded Group 1 (Upper Class) the Duty Free staff were not in their position just...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jan 24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,103
Posted By Kraken
We've paid about £450 for 8 days in February...

We've paid about £450 for 8 days in February (intermediate SUV with Alamo + the fuel service option, so return the car as close to empty as possible).

All the car hire prices rocketed during the...
Forum: General Chat 16 Jan 24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 133,540
Posted By Kraken
It's happened to me once - in Universal CityWalk,...

It's happened to me once - in Universal CityWalk, in about 2000. In what is now Red Oven Pizza - think it might of been called Pastamore back then. Can still remember the servers name off the till...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jan 24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,009
Posted By Kraken
The only tolls we pay in Florida are on the 528...

The only tolls we pay in Florida are on the 528 from / to the airport. Back in December we paid the grand sum of $18 in cash (split flights, hence the need for 3 journeys each way).

If you're...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jan 24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Kraken
I have just dinged our February trip dates into...

I have just dinged our February trip dates into the Drury Inn website & they are far from cheap - over $1550 for 8 nights.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Jan 24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By Kraken
Put the Crocs in "sport mode" with the heel strap...

Put the Crocs in "sport mode" with the heel strap on and you should be fine.

I've worn Crocs on Mako at SeaWorld which includes plenty of ejector-seat airtime. Have seen more than a few mobile...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Jan 24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Kraken
We always stay at Sheraton Vistana Village on...

We always stay at Sheraton Vistana Village on I-Drive (near Orlando Premium Outlets on Vineland Avenue). Staying there again in 3 weeks time.

Whilst the cost is a bit over the OP's budget, do...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Jan 24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kraken
If you are prepared to jump into an Uber, we...

If you are prepared to jump into an Uber, we really like / rate Maggiano's Little Italy at Pointe Orlando. Never had a bad meal there & whilst it's not cheap, it's far from extortionate.

Or if...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 12 Jan 24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By Kraken
Have done varying options on pre-flight day for...

Have done varying options on pre-flight day for Manchester food over the years.

Have eaten in the Radisson a few times (was staying there on one occasion). There is the very expensive...
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