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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Feb 24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,484
Posted By captbnut
Best off-site fast food (or at least non tipping places)

I'm sure this is asked all the time so apologies.

We're staying onsite, but have time planned at Universal and Kennedy.

I really can't be bothered with the politics of tipping, so looking for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,010
Posted By captbnut
That's great, where did you stay please?

That's great, where did you stay please?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,010
Posted By captbnut
Landing late (UK time) into TPA advice

Our Virgin flight next August lands at TPA at 1855 local time.

By the time we're off the plane, through security and have collected the car I reckon it'll be gone 8 (or 1am UK time).

We're...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,556
Posted By captbnut
180000 points is under 2 grand. So under £3k for...

180000 points is under 2 grand. So under £3k for 4 peak holiday flights.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,556
Posted By captbnut
Thanks for the tips We've managed to...

Thanks for the tips

We've managed to resurrect our old Flying Club membership and have bought points (plus 70% extra for free) this morning. We had a whopping £7.50 of Clubcard points, so have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,556
Posted By captbnut
Can you explain how that works please? Never...

Can you explain how that works please?

Never done airmiles but have some Tesco points
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Oct 23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 30,420
Posted By captbnut
I'm looking for 3a 1c 6-21/8. Best we've had...

I'm looking for 3a 1c 6-21/8.

Best we've had is LGW-TPA for £834pp in economy, or same route £1291pp in PE.

Nearly booked the PE price, but otherwise any movement is upwards.

I think we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Sep 23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 865
Posted By captbnut
Are the hand luggage restrictions the size of a...

Are the hand luggage restrictions the size of a standard wheelie case with BA?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,556
Posted By captbnut
It's knowing the good price I'm struggling with...

It's knowing the good price I'm struggling with. When we last went in 2019 for direct in August I knew I wanted £500pp

Is it realistic to expect under £700pp (with bags) direct to Tampa? Dates are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,556
Posted By captbnut
With BA. Gone up since the sale started!

With BA. Gone up since the sale started!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Sep 23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,556
Posted By captbnut
Those are similar to what I'm finding, apart from...

Those are similar to what I'm finding, apart from up until the last two days MCO has been cheaper than Tampa.

We've never hired a car from the airport before so would actually prefer TPA.

If...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By captbnut
What is late June/ early July like?

We're currently booked to go in August 2024.

However, we have the double of A Levels and GCSEs in 2025, so our kids will finish exams and we'd be able to travel outside of UK school holidays.
...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Sep 23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 202
Posted By captbnut
All Star Music Family Suite - coffee machine

We're booked into a family suite at ASM. I was wondering what type of coffee machine we should expect?

I seem to remember having pod type things before. If it is that type of thing how do we get...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Sep 23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By captbnut
Cancel and rebook

Hi

I've seen a lot of people on here say they book with Andy and then cancel and rebook when they find a cheaper price.

Two questions - which sites do you look at for alternative quotes?

How...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By captbnut
Direct flights to TPA

I know I asked a flight question yesterday, this should be the last one :grin:

BA are releasing our return date tomorrow - so far LGW to MCO for today looks fine to book. However, I was expecting...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By captbnut
Another August Flight Question!

BA are selling fly drive flights for up to 2 days before our return journey next year.

Currently 6/8-19/8 LGW-MCO direct (our return date is 21/8) including a Ford Edge in World Traveller is about...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By captbnut
That is very much the experience we had in 2017. ...

That is very much the experience we had in 2017.

Glad you're enjoying the coasters
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Aug 23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By captbnut
Universal questions

We're thinking about adding Universal to our stay next year and probably having a stay in one of the deluxe hotels to get Express Passes.

We last went to Universal in 2017 and the rides were too...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Aug 23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By captbnut
I'm hoping that changes for 2024- really fancy a...

I'm hoping that changes for 2024- really fancy a DHS one to take our time in Galaxy's Edge next August
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Aug 23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,462
Posted By captbnut
When you have booked at such short notice, have...

When you have booked at such short notice, have you had much of a discount on the room, or is it still full price?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Aug 23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,324
Posted By captbnut
I don't think it's there any more, but we loved...

I don't think it's there any more, but we loved the Agent P trail at Epcot
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Aug 23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By captbnut
We did Chef Mickey's buffet breakfast on our...

We did Chef Mickey's buffet breakfast on our first morning when we went for our first time (that was on DDP).

Got to meet the big 5 characters and it was awesome. I still tear up at the memory of...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Aug 23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,143
Posted By captbnut
Thanks everyone

Thanks everyone
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Aug 23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,143
Posted By captbnut
Remy and Runaway Train - are they good?

I'm looking at the list of new attractions since we were there last.

Tron and Guardians sound like a must do. I'd read a Star Wars themed phone book so Rise and Smugglers Run are must dos.

I've...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Aug 23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By captbnut
After hours parties - when are the dates announced?

We're not going until next August, but having read reports I'm really keen on a DHS after hours event (can't remember what they're actually called) so we can go crazy in Galaxy's Edge.

When are...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Aug 23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By captbnut
Really fancy this but our youngest is going to be...

Really fancy this but our youngest is going to be 15 when we're there. Do they really check the photo ID?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,732
Posted By captbnut
Just checking - you could use the Genie plus in...

Just checking - you could use the Genie plus in different parks on the same day?

That's cool if so. We loved doing all 4 in one day on my birthday last time we went - didn't hammer all the rides...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By captbnut
On my 40th we did all 4 parks and dinner at...

On my 40th we did all 4 parks and dinner at Polite Pig in Disney Springs
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Aug 23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,696
Posted By captbnut
I'm assuming that, even as an onsite guest you're...

I'm assuming that, even as an onsite guest you're not supposed to use another resort's pool?

We've never tried it, but when we've stayed at both AKL and POFQ I don't remember any 'active' checking...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Aug 23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By captbnut
Onsite parking charges?

Going to be staying onsite next year.

Last time we went it was free to park both at the hotel and in the parks as an onsite guest.

Is that still the case?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By captbnut
Thanks all. Hadn't even considered Brum, but...

Thanks all.

Hadn't even considered Brum, but that would be better than Gatwick or Manchester
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By captbnut
Direct flight options

Hi all

We're going in August 2024 and a beginning to think aboout flights. I get very stressed with travel, so much as I'd love to go indirect I don't think it's realistic for us.

What are the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,626
Posted By captbnut
Is Tampa a quicker airport than MCO to get...

Is Tampa a quicker airport than MCO to get through security?

Does anyone know how much an Uber from Tampa to Disney would be? I'm guessing not much less than hiring a car for a fortnight!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 May 23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By captbnut
Best onsite extra?

Keys to the Kingdom is out because the kids aren't old enough, but is there a paid for extra that you'd recommend?

I think we'll do extra hours in DHS to make the most of Galaxy's Edge.

Is...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 May 23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,282
Posted By captbnut
We saw Billy Ocean and Hanson there in 2019...

We saw Billy Ocean and Hanson there in 2019. Billy was amazing. Hanson didn't play Mmm Bop which was a bit of a let down.

What is Ray Parker Jr going to do except Ghostbusters on repeat for an...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 74,699
Posted By captbnut
I'm assuming you'd have to buy the dining plan...

I'm assuming you'd have to buy the dining plan for the whole party?

There are 4 of us in a value suite - it might be good value if 2 of us could have it!

Going down a calculator rabbit hole now...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 74,699
Posted By captbnut
Have only ever had free dining plans. It'd be...

Have only ever had free dining plans. It'd be nice if we had the choice to use credits to upgrade, but I also know I'll be stressed about getting value if we did buy it!
Forum: Accommodation 7 May 23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,481
Posted By captbnut
Thanks, I've seen a lot of those. Tim...

Thanks, I've seen a lot of those.

Tim Tracker is great, but he's mostly very positive and I was hoping for a non reviewer opinion or two.
Forum: Accommodation 7 May 23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,481
Posted By captbnut
That's what I thought, or maybe people have and...

That's what I thought, or maybe people have and think it's too highfalutin to talk about which is why I thought about a PM.
Forum: Accommodation 7 May 23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,481
Posted By captbnut
Star Wars hotel and experience

Has anyone on here done this?

It's sooo expensive, but the little I've read and seen sounds amazing.

The 4 of us love Star Wars, love games and I think we could get into it.

If it comes down...
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