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Forum: Accommodation 11 Oct 19, 10:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,748
Posted By Persnicketty
All the suggestions here are good ones. I'd...

All the suggestions here are good ones.

I'd also happily endorse Geraldine and Roy Asher's villa on Sunset Lakes. Lovely people to deal with and zero issues. We returned for a 2nd time in 2019...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 743
Views: 82,923
Posted By Persnicketty
This might be cold comfort, but even if options...

This might be cold comfort, but even if options seem limited just now, they might improve.

The current "batch" of affordable tickets might be exhausted, but scheduled airlines sometimes "stagger"...
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jun 19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By Persnicketty
Have a look at Sunset Vista Resort. If you do...

Have a look at Sunset Vista Resort. If you do book and have someone in your party over 55, further discounts are applied to room rates.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,871
Posted By Persnicketty
Very uncommon to see a TC these days. Many stores...

Very uncommon to see a TC these days. Many stores scratch their heads when they encounter them tbh.

For most folk, as you can see from replies, its not about how much money to bring but about...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Jun 19, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By Persnicketty
Mobile I agree. We got slightly delayed by avis at Tampa...

I agree. We got slightly delayed by avis at Tampa last year and were told a Denali was coming around instead of our Suburban.

They sent an expedition instead. Oh the depravation! :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Jun 19, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By Persnicketty
A dream to drive. But remember you are just as...

A dream to drive. But remember you are just as likely to be offered an Expedition, a Yukon or even a Lincoln Navigator.

Same applies though. All big. All wonderful to drive. :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 11:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,352
Posted By Persnicketty
KevinCosmos's reply comprehensively covered all...

KevinCosmos's reply comprehensively covered all the key stuff. :grin:

I like the ability to freeze the card via the app when not in use and I like the instant notification of transactions. (I was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By Persnicketty
Manchester. No brainer. :d: We live less...

Manchester. No brainer. :d:

We live less than 15 mins from Glasgow Airport which is really handy, but only for Europe.

And we've been travelling to the USA since 1989. when we got married...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jun 19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By Persnicketty
You don't say when you plan to go? For us, end of...

You don't say when you plan to go? For us, end of June with Virgin from Glasgow is always far too expensive compared to BA via Gatwick. Certainly never saw the price pp fall below £750 economy even...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Jun 19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,292
Posted By Persnicketty
We had the Expedition Max last summer (premium...

We had the Expedition Max last summer (premium SUV class) for our family of 6. (4A 2C).

Its very spacious inside for day to day use, but be aware it barely took our 6 medium sized cases plus...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Persnicketty
Have a look at signing up to the MyGatwick...

Have a look at signing up to the MyGatwick website - lots of discount offers and suggestions. A good one is to pay for premium security. Very inexpensive and sometimes there are discount vouchers for...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Jun 19, 02:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
Posted By Persnicketty
Even though we were lucky enough to not be stuck...

Even though we were lucky enough to not be stuck with a tight budget, (bank of recently retired papa treating the family), we found that my grandson (4) and his sister (9) were far happier with the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Jun 19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Persnicketty
Lol... so it wasnt just us. We got messed...

Lol... so it wasnt just us.

We got messed around for an hour due to admin mishaps and crossed wires between her and the fleet guys. She really seemed feckless, like it was her first day and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By Persnicketty
During the height of the recent refurbishment...

During the height of the recent refurbishment program, BA regularly swapped aircraft around and in our experience, (twice), did put folk into seats of a similar selection price.

However on both...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jun 19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Persnicketty
After disembarking and clearing border control,...

After disembarking and clearing border control, you'd travel on the shuttle into the main terminal, collect your luggage and then you catch the "Skytrax" shuttle to the Car Rental Center. (5 mins )
...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Jun 19, 01:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,318
Posted By Persnicketty
Stayed at a DIBB villa on Sunset Lakes last year...

Stayed at a DIBB villa on Sunset Lakes last year and returning to the same villa this year. (Review listed on the left :) )

Just to be a contrarian, I'd say the one thing SL lacks is a sociable...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jun 19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,542
Posted By Persnicketty
It's a calculated and very deliberate pricing...

It's a calculated and very deliberate pricing policy to fill their hotels. And worth every penny in busy months. :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,628
Posted By Persnicketty
As others said, you can view the pre-allocated...

As others said, you can view the pre-allocated seating for families with young children roughly 5 days before departure... and more often than not you will be satisfied, but might not like the seat...
Forum: Tickets 5 Jun 19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By Persnicketty
In my experience last year and this year you are...

In my experience last year and this year you are correct - just ensure your hotel reservation and tickets are displayed on MDE and you can book 60 days out for the duration of your onsite stay.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jun 19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,298
Posted By Persnicketty
800 for a fly drive deal? Next time I'm booking...

800 for a fly drive deal? Next time I'm booking I'm gonna give you a call Fred. :D:D:D

I actually think the OP did very well
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jun 19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,298
Posted By Persnicketty
Last year end of June, it was around 1 hour from...

Last year end of June, it was around 1 hour from touchdown to driving out the car rental centre.

- Disembark, navigate border control (Very easy)
- shuttle to main terminal & get luggage
-...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 May 19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By Persnicketty
We travelled with an 8 and a 3yr old. As...

We travelled with an 8 and a 3yr old.

As you say, very short shuttle to main terminal after border control (swift and welcoming) then elevator or escalator to the 2nd shuttle boarding area. 3...
Forum: Accommodation 27 May 19, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,886
Posted By Persnicketty
I think everyone should sample onsite at least...

I think everyone should sample onsite at least once. Many folk DO get the bug instantly. And you're right about the new gondola system... WDW do realise onsite transport is a major beef. (The cynic...
Forum: Accommodation 27 May 19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,886
Posted By Persnicketty
Or why not choose to eat elsewhere since its, as...

Or why not choose to eat elsewhere since its, as you say, "poor food"?

(Personally I dont think the Royal Table is poor, just overpriced for cash customers and limited in choice)

For us, we...
Forum: Accommodation 27 May 19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,886
Posted By Persnicketty
Personal preference is just SO personal its...

Personal preference is just SO personal its impossible to take another person's experiences as a reliable measure of what might worksfor you.

Some folk have no budgetary concerns, whereas for many...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,190
Posted By Persnicketty
We also have teachers in our group. From...

We also have teachers in our group. From experience, nice (oversized) villa with pool, 2 x return flights and fancy car for 2 weeks:

£4,000, plus or minus £600, depending on personal taste and the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 May 19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,050
Posted By Persnicketty
Not wishing to complicate the simple and very...

Not wishing to complicate the simple and very good advice already given, but just be sure your phone is not network locked. (ie phone locked exclusively to the 02 network, or whatever network you are...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 May 19, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,382
Posted By Persnicketty
Some communities are huge. Walking is not always...

Some communities are huge. Walking is not always an option.

We were informed by one villa owner that the gate codes for unmanned entrances are pretty much an open secret amongst many who have a...
Forum: Accommodation 24 May 19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By Persnicketty
Most of the villa communities in Kissimmee are...

Most of the villa communities in Kissimmee are clustered closely, so much of a muchness regarding being within handy distance of WDW.

But don't rule out some of the lovely communities on H27 or...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 May 19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By Persnicketty
A couple of miles east along the M8 at Linwood,...

A couple of miles east along the M8 at Linwood, there is the Linwood Farm restaurant... typical family style place with extensive menu. Adjacent to a cinema, bundles of fast food places, some chain...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 May 19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,534
Posted By Persnicketty
I've tried to keep out of most of the TC threads...

I've tried to keep out of most of the TC threads because they tend to drift into a cycle of tribal views and mixed information.

But your post sort of affected me. Its horrible to be feeling so...
Forum: Accommodation 21 May 19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,674
Posted By Persnicketty
Yep. As you rightly observe, the coast is a...

Yep. As you rightly observe, the coast is a different animal.

And if you want a resort style hotel, you ARE looking at much higher prices and more limited choice than a simple hotel only.

We...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 May 19, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,729
Posted By Persnicketty
Laptops have attached or built in batteries. So...

Laptops have attached or built in batteries. So no. most electrical devices expected to be carried in hand luggage only.
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,259
Posted By Persnicketty
When you say not having a lot of luck on the...

When you say not having a lot of luck on the request page, have you just put out a general enquiry or actually reached out to individual villa owners? If not, give it a go.

Like others have said,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 May 19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By Persnicketty
I just checked my FPs and it wasnt allowing me to...

I just checked my FPs and it wasnt allowing me to select any before or after our onsite booking period - all dates greyed out. So probably yes, blocked that loophole too.

Many folk pay through...
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 19, 02:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By Persnicketty
We used the Bloc for day rooms (at a very decent...

We used the Bloc for day rooms (at a very decent price) and they were excellent. All we wanted was a kip and some comfort for a few hours.

The only complication we had was that larger rooms were...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 May 19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By Persnicketty
Correct. Covers check-in day to check-out day. So...

Correct. Covers check-in day to check-out day. So 2 days of 60 day FPs.

The rolling 60 day thing after check out was a loophole closed earlier this year by Disney.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 May 19, 06:02 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,321
Posted By Persnicketty
I agree. The last thing anyone needs is less...

I agree. The last thing anyone needs is less competition.

A "fire sale of assets" does seem the most likely option and, to an extent, is part of TCs own plan. Time will tell. But I hope TC...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 May 19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,321
Posted By Persnicketty
What does your sarcastic crystal ball see, with...

What does your sarcastic crystal ball see, with such absolute certainty, that foremost city analysts do not?

The general view is best summarised by one investment platform this afternoon who...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 May 19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,321
Posted By Persnicketty
You're asking people to predict the future...

You're asking people to predict the future without all the facts.

I staunchly took a positive view yesterday based on reading views of city analysts and people like Simon Calder.

But today,...
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