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Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Sep 22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,414
Posted By LKirkw00d
It’s a voucher you get from virgin for universal...

It’s a voucher you get from virgin for universal - I assume you get the tickets at check in (if a Universal hotel) like at Disney. I go on Wed so can confirm what happens then.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By LKirkw00d
I fly on wed and got a text message with the...

I fly on wed and got a text message with the various links to complete.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,636
Posted By LKirkw00d
I’m flying this route in September too, so I will...

I’m flying this route in September too, so I will be following this with interest too.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Jun 22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By LKirkw00d
Unless it has changed, not been since 2019, it...

Unless it has changed, not been since 2019, it just means ID required to initially collect the ticket/band, then you just need to show the band going forward.
Forum: Accommodation 22 Jun 22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By LKirkw00d
Endless Summer - 2 bedroom

For those that have stayed in Surfside or Dockside in a 2 bedroom did you have a bathtub or a walk in shower?
I would like a walk in shower but all the photos of 2 bedroom only show a tub so not...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jan 22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 821
Posted By LKirkw00d
Endless Summer Surfside Questions

I have 2 weeks booked in a 1 bedroom for September and have a few questions, so for those that have stayed there already do you know if there is a gate to access International Drive or is the only...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jan 22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By LKirkw00d
I have done double hotel booking several times...

I have done double hotel booking several times and they don’t really care. You have paid for the room whether you are in it or not. If you are worried, when you are at the first hotel you can tell...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Jan 22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,007
Posted By LKirkw00d
I’m doing a solo trip in September and I picked...

I’m doing a solo trip in September and I picked Surfside. I looked at Adventura and while it looked nice, Surfside easy access to I-drive tipped it for me.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,353
Posted By LKirkw00d
I recently booked a holiday for September from...

I recently booked a holiday for September from Edinburgh. I ended up going with Virgin as they offer direct and, at the time I booked, it was not much more expensive than BA indirect. Virgin’s...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Oct 19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I am just back from a stay in the tower at CS and...

I am just back from a stay in the tower at CS and yes they have streaming but I only have iPhone/iPad and it was not supported.
Forum: Accommodation 1 Oct 19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile No it is just a mini fridge. You might? Get a...

No it is just a mini fridge. You might? Get a bottle really cold if you crank the fridge up to max cold and press the bottle against the back but it is not cold enough to freeze.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,415
Posted By LKirkw00d
I get light triggered migraines and have used...

I get light triggered migraines and have used transition lenses in Florida for years. They are great I don’t need a separate pair of sunglasses at all. My older ones did take a while to change but...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 31 Aug 19, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,761
Posted By LKirkw00d
As people have said, a hotel with internal...

As people have said, a hotel with internal corridors is better. Also if the hurricane does hit, you should not be paying full price for the room, they have hurricane rates that apply.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Aug 19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,419
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile Generally when going to the USA it is because you...

Generally when going to the USA it is because you are at the back of the queue for immigration that people tend to try and sit near the front. There is nothing wrong with the back of the plane,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,384
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I must have been unlucky as twice I have came...

I must have been unlucky as twice I have came back and found the chocolate all melted. I think it is to do with if they leave your bags sitting on the tarmac for a while, rather than the actual...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Aug 19, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I stayed there in September and if a light room...

I stayed there in September and if a light room will wake you, you will need an eye mask as you get light seepage around the edges of the blind.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 9 Aug 19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By LKirkw00d
I have stayed there and walked to many of the...

I have stayed there and walked to many of the restaurants mentioned above all within 5 to 10 minutes. The only thing I would mention is if you are walking after dark, take a torch as there aren’t...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Aug 19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,258
Posted By LKirkw00d
It does not work - you can log in with a UK...

It does not work - you can log in with a UK account to browse but you need a USA account to order anything. They do offer a 30 day free trial you could use though.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jul 19, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile If you are not an on-site guest then you will be...

If you are not an on-site guest then you will be held at the gate.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 29 Jun 19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,432
Posted By LKirkw00d
Über or Lyft are the easiest way but the Lynx bus...

Über or Lyft are the easiest way but the Lynx bus 50 to Sea World then transfer to a 8 or itrolley will also get you there.
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Jun 19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,447
Posted By LKirkw00d
Thanks for posting. I had always wanted to go to...

Thanks for posting. I had always wanted to go to Disney Tokyo.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 19, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I am doing the same in Sept. I booked with Virgin...

I am doing the same in Sept. I booked with Virgin Holidays and have three different booking no - an all digit on for Virgin and a letter and number one for outbound flights and a different one for...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Jun 19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile A 14 day ticket will only let you into a park on...

A 14 day ticket will only let you into a park on 14 days, regardless of how many days it lets you book fastpasses (which it has let you do because they are not 14 day consecutive tickets). So you...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 May 19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By LKirkw00d
There is a Cinnabon at Orlando International, so...

There is a Cinnabon at Orlando International, so while not Disney, you could get one when you land(assuming you are not a Sanford or Tampa).
Forum: Shopping in Florida 20 May 19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,200
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile Their Bear Claw pastries are amazing. I think...

Their Bear Claw pastries are amazing. I think they are better than Panera Bread’a ones.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 20 May 19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,330
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile You can get a bus from a park to Disney Springs...

You can get a bus from a park to Disney Springs and back now, but, only after 4pm. So based on your plan, you are, like previous posters said, better off driving.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 19, 03:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,990
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I am also going on my first solo trip this...

I am also going on my first solo trip this September. I chose Pop because, as a previous poster commented, the Murphy bed can stay up and so makes a Value room seem a little bigger (and in truth they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,920
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile As others have said, it is very hard to predict...

As others have said, it is very hard to predict. Once I was through in 15 minutes another time to took over 3 hours and last year it took over 2 hours (but that was due to the monorail being down to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 May 19, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By LKirkw00d
It’s a booklet of discounts you get along with...

It’s a booklet of discounts you get along with your final tickets and luggage tags. Normally for some places at Disney Springs, don’t remember it ever being that great.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 23 Apr 19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I have done it before, several times, and 25 mins...

I have done it before, several times, and 25 mins is about right. Just note there is virtually no cover so it can, depending on the weather, be extremely hot.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 19, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,293
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I have the same in September and looked at the...

I have the same in September and looked at the web site. All seems pretty straightforward (although no mention of airside connections) so at worst all landslide but it is all connected so really just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I booked a couple of weeks ago and had to change...

I booked a couple of weeks ago and had to change to EDI to MAN with Virgin (instead of my normal LGW with BA) and got £466.32 for economy classic for 9th to 23rd Sep so maybe play around with you...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Mar 19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 884
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile I have stayed in both - Wilderness Lodge Woodland...

I have stayed in both - Wilderness Lodge Woodland room and Bay Lake tower 1 bedroom. Both resorts are lovely but the Wilderness Lodge is my personal favourite as I just prefer the theming.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,282
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile Thanks for the replies everyone. Really looking...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Really looking forward to it, despite the fact that I will now hit Star Wars crowds.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,282
Posted By LKirkw00d
Thanks - yes I am following. Arisser’s report...

Thanks - yes I am following. Arisser’s report was what finally got me to book.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,282
Posted By LKirkw00d
Any tips for going solo for the first time?

Going in Sep for 14 night at Pop Century with a Virgin package (EDI via Man).
Been to Disney loads, but never been on my own. So looking for any helpful tips?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 19, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By LKirkw00d
Flight connections in Manchester Airport

Book to go in September but EDI to MAN. I have never connected in Manchester before, normally Gatwick. Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. Has anyone done this before, what was it like. Was it easy to do?
Forum: Accommodation 2 Oct 18, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By LKirkw00d
We are just back from doing the same thing. ...

We are just back from doing the same thing.
Bell Services will transfer your luggage over to OKW. It takes a while though (we got them about 4pm). Not sure if they will take them overnight though,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Sep 18, 12:14 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,301
Posted By LKirkw00d
Mobile We are here now and the app and web site are just...

We are here now and the app and web site are just a complete mess. Fastpasss and dining reservation disappearing and we can’t book any fat passes at all for tomorrow. No one seems to know what is...
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