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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Mar 24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,085
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We had a Standard SUV through Alamo from MCO, and...

We had a Standard SUV through Alamo from MCO, and got a Ford Explorer. It was a 7 seater, but there wasn't much boot left with the back seats up. Check it on this post...

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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,744
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We used Revolut in December 2023, and it worked...

We used Revolut in December 2023, and it worked perfectly in Orlando, Mexico and Bahamas. We did have an issue when we used it in Orlando back in October 2022 where it didnt work in Walmart one day,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 890
Posted By Dom and Sarah
You can do either way, depends how stable the...

You can do either way, depends how stable the currency is at the time you are going. You can convert and know how much you are getting for the whole trip, or you can just pay in £ and you get the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Mar 24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 890
Posted By Dom and Sarah
You'd be surprised about exchangin when the rate...

You'd be surprised about exchangin when the rate is high. We went to Florida back in October 2022, and the rate was awful. We exchanged £3,500 and got $3,900. We are taking the same amount when we go...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Mar 24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,913
Posted By Dom and Sarah
I saw this on FB the other day, such good news...

I saw this on FB the other day, such good news. VTP is such an easy system to use, so great news they have these are MCO Terminal A, B & C now...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Mar 24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We just stayed at LBVR&S at Christmas. If you...

We just stayed at LBVR&S at Christmas. If you search up Wookies on Tour on YoutTube, you can see our tour of the resort. Its a nice place, and the rooms are large. We had a 2 Bed Condo, but they have...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Mar 24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Visiting Polynesian Resort...

Hi All,

Just looking at our schedule at the moment, and we want to book in a visit to Polynesian Resort for some Tonga Toast at Cap'n Cooks.

Has anyone (staying offsite) popped in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 586
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We have just returned from a Christmas trip in...

We have just returned from a Christmas trip in Orlando with a cruise in the middle. We were at the shops on the 22nd December and they were manic with not many sales on. We went back to the malls on...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Mar 24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,007
Posted By Dom and Sarah
They also do this for disabled badge holders. I...

They also do this for disabled badge holders. I think if you put your hazards on, the CM just know to stop you and ask what sort of parking you need...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Thanks all, that makes sense. Its only a little...

Thanks all, that makes sense. Its only a little pool, so i thought it may be warmed by the sun anyway, especially in July. I think we'll leave it as i will probably appreciate a cool dip as many of...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Pool Heating in July

Hi All,

We have just changed from a Windsor Hills Condo to a 3 Bed Townhouse in Serenity Resort, and the townhouse has a small pool. What are your thoughts on having pool heating in July. It’s...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Security in Terminal C is super quick, we were...

Security in Terminal C is super quick, we were through in 10 minutes. We did wait an hour for the bags to start coming through beforehand though, which wasn't great...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Feb 24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We went at Christmas, and there is so much to do...

We went at Christmas, and there is so much to do there. We highly reccomend Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party, but there is also Festival of the Holidays at Epcot and Jollywood Nights at HS. We...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Feb 24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We had a Ford Explorer through Alamo back at...

We had a Ford Explorer through Alamo back at Christmas, but we had booked a Standard SUV (apparently the Explorer had been parked in the wrong place). An Explorer should be a Full Size SUV. They are...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Feb 24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By Dom and Sarah
That's a great idea, i'll do this. Our TA is...

That's a great idea, i'll do this. Our TA is pretty good, so i am sure they wont have an issue sorting this out for us...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Feb 24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We booked a Standard SUV through Alamo, and when...

We booked a Standard SUV through Alamo, and when we were walking up the row, we found a Ford Expedition. We took it, drove to the barrier and checked it out. No worries at all and no extra charges...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Feb 24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We had a big old chip/crack in our windscreen...

We had a big old chip/crack in our windscreen back in December. Took it back to Alamo at PC and they didnt 'batter an eyelid'. Should all be sweet as...

As someone above mentioned above though,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,108
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We have been allocated an Intermediate SUV this...

We have been allocated an Intermediate SUV this time, which we aren't sure about. We had a Standard SUV at Christmas when we went, and that was perfect. We took a Ford Expedition, which was huge.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Yes, Virgin are 'sweet as' with lightsabers. You...

Yes, Virgin are 'sweet as' with lightsabers. You can take it on the plane with you. The Air Steward put it in a cupboard for me so i didnt get damaged in the overhead locker. You just ask for it on...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jan 24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We picked up and dropped off at Terminal C in...

We picked up and dropped off at Terminal C in December. Everything was perfect and there were loads of cars available. We used Skip The Queue, which was amazing...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jan 24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By Dom and Sarah
I tried this on a trip over Christmas, but we...

I tried this on a trip over Christmas, but we couldn't get a clear confirmation if it would work (and also we flew into Terminal C at MCO). We thought you could register a car at MCO when we pick it...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jan 24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 402
Posted By Dom and Sarah
You can still hire SatNav, but they are expensive...

You can still hire SatNav, but they are expensive and not very good. We just used Google Maps through Apple CarPlay (take USB-C and normal USB leads), works so well but ideally you need Data in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,348
Posted By Dom and Sarah
It looked worth it as i walked past to sit in...

It looked worth it as i walked past to sit in Cattle Class. I'm tempted to upgrade next time...



I feel your pain. We had back row seats automatically allocated for us (and the rest of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By Dom and Sarah
My daughter turned 18 on our latest trip to the...

My daughter turned 18 on our latest trip to the States (2 weeks ago). On the way out, she obviously couldn't drink being 17. ON the way back, she asked for alcohol, and they simply asked how old she...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jan 24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Thanks all, thats good to know. I was imagining...

Thanks all, thats good to know. I was imagining that were okay being a large company, but i guess all the hire companies are pretty big setups now. I have signed up the Avis Preferred, so it will be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jan 24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Avis Car Hire

Hi All,

We have a trip booked through a TA for July this year, and they have allocated Avis as a Car Rental company. Has anyone got any experience of them. I searched on here and couldn't find...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jan 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,508
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We usually start at Clearwater and drive down to...

We usually start at Clearwater and drive down to Treasure Island Beach. Any of the beaches along there are amazing and the water is beautiful. When we got this year, were are going to try Cocoa Beach...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jan 24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By Dom and Sarah
I reckon if you could have a word with a cast...

I reckon if you could have a word with a cast member in advance, they could arrange something at Ollivanders? Ollivander tends to come out and pick someone to have a personal wand experience, but its...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jan 24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,586
Posted By Dom and Sarah
We just stayed at the Sandman Signature at...

We just stayed at the Sandman Signature at Christmas before our Florida Trip. Its a really nice hotel, and the rooms were lovely. We had two queen size beds in our room, so it was perfect for the 4...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Jan 24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Posted By Dom and Sarah
I would be hesitant to ever use Budget again. We...

I would be hesitant to ever use Budget again. We had them back in October 2022, and we stood for 2 hours whilst they tried to find us a minivan. It may have been a one off, but then they charged $185...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Jan 24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,300,355
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Place you picked the car up from:- Port Canaveral...

Place you picked the car up from:- Port Canaveral
Place you dropped the car up off :- MCO
Category of Car Hired:- Standard SUV
Category of Car Taken:- Standard SUV
Make of car you got:- Toyota...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Jan 24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,300,355
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Place you picked the car up from:- MCO Place...

Place you picked the car up from:- MCO
Place you dropped the car up off :- Port Canaveral
Category of Car Hired:- Standard SUV
Category of Car Taken:- Standard SUV
Make of car you got:- Ford...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Dec 23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 795
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Thanks chaps. I will let you know once I have...

Thanks chaps. I will let you know once I have picked the car up on Monday...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Dec 23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 795
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Alamo Drop Off Charge...

Hi All,

We are picking up an SUV from MCO next week, and will be dropping it off at Alamo in Port Canaveral. There is a £46 One Way fee we have to pay, which says its 'Due at Pick Up'.

We have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Dec 23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Cool. Realised i am living in the 90's, so I've...

Cool. Realised i am living in the 90's, so I've bought a couple of USB plugs. I've always taken extensions, but yeah makes sense to save some weight. I bought UK 3-Way USB plugs as I can use them in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Dec 23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Strip Plugs

Hey all.

I’ve always take a 4 way UK strip plug to the USA with a US-UK adapter for phones etc. I’m sure I’ve seen somewhere that plugs with Surge Protection don’t work (which kinda makes sense)...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Awesome. We fly on the 18th, so will be nice...

Awesome. We fly on the 18th, so will be nice being all festive. Maybe not the Sprouts though, they can take a jump from 30,000 feet...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Nov 23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By Dom and Sarah
The Alamo there can be a bit weird. I have a car...

The Alamo there can be a bit weird. I have a car booked to drive from our Cruise to the Airport on the 29th December, and when i go to DFCH to check the price, it always flags up there aren't any...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Nov 23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,309
Posted By Dom and Sarah
This is good to know. The reviews on LBVR&S seem...

This is good to know. The reviews on LBVR&S seem to be all or nothing (as they usually are). It looks like a nice resort in a great location, so will be interested to see what they are like when we...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Nov 23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By Dom and Sarah
Holinights at Sunset Walk

Hey All,

Has anyone ever been to Holinights at Sunset Walk (Margaritaville)? We are looking for something to do on the day before we get on our cruise (December 21st). We have MVMCP and a bit of...
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