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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Aug 23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,377
Posted By georgemac
We had 12 seater with Thrifty through USCarHire...

We had 12 seater with Thrifty through USCarHire in May this year - took gold package (multiple drivers) and enhanced roadside assistance recommended by USCarHire - no hard sell on pickup - only thing...
Forum: Sport 25 Jun 23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,712
Posted By georgemac
I do agree Lando probably most popular brit but I...

I do agree Lando probably most popular brit but I also think Lewis has a huge support, as has George.
I think all the new upgrades coming will make it very interesting. Merc making very encouraging...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Posted By georgemac
My recent experiences when calling BA (executive...

My recent experiences when calling BA (executive club but now down all the way to Blue so not too important to them) have been excellent, staff very knowledgeable and helpful. We have been making...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jun 23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 128,585
Posted By georgemac
We first went to Florida in 1997 and we really...

We first went to Florida in 1997 and we really have enjoyed every Florida holiday we have had, last one being last month.
First twice we had motel/hotel at LBV then Villa's every time offsite. ...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jun 23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,598
Posted By georgemac
some very good replies - I have seen some quite...

some very good replies - I have seen some quite badly damaged solar panels - if they get hit by a flying object in high winds, they can be damaged and moisture can get in - the inverter does a check...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Jun 23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,847
Posted By georgemac
We were there last month at about 7pm. Wait time...

We were there last month at about 7pm. Wait time inside was about an hour for a party of 8, so we accepted the conservatory, which ended being bit of a mistake as we had absolutely torrential rain...
Forum: General Chat 14 Jun 23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,598
Posted By georgemac
France has the most advanced solar panel...

France has the most advanced solar panel recycling facility and are world leaders. Others will have to follow. They will need to be recycled to recover rare metals content.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jun 23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,474
Posted By georgemac
The GMC 15 seater we had was bench seats which...

The GMC 15 seater we had was bench seats which could easily be removed and refitted. It was quite new. 10k miles.
Also not sure if airport would remove row of seats, would be a challenge but if I...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Jun 23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,474
Posted By georgemac
The 15 seater we had was very high and difficult...

The 15 seater we had was very high and difficult to get in/out of - and loading the cases on the seats was hard work.

If you get there, have booked 12 seat and they have only 15 - insist they...
Forum: General Chat 13 Jun 23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,598
Posted By georgemac
If you watch this link...

If you watch this link (https://grid.iamkate.com/) you can see what's happening with the electricity grid all year round - gas still produced 43% of our electricity yesterday. Wind 10.4% (3.10 GW),...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,299
Posted By georgemac
I used the Airalo esim, was brilliant. But we...

I used the Airalo esim, was brilliant. But we have some family members at home who do not use WhatsApp and smart phones, so one phone with 3 sim and one airalo worked fine for us.
I think the data...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Jun 23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,928
Posted By georgemac
Found the I4 terrible our last trip, often...

Found the I4 terrible our last trip, often wondered about using Idrive South and universal boulevard instead, wish I had tried it, think first ever trip I have not used any of those roads.

Co...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Jun 23, 04:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By georgemac
For the 1 PM virtual q you must be in the park. ...

For the 1 PM virtual q you must be in the park.
Need to be very quick at 7AM to get a slot.
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jun 23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,011
Posted By georgemac
Our recent stay air con was controlled remotely...

Our recent stay air con was controlled remotely by owner. Upstairs was fine set at 73 but downstairs was warm. Emailed owner who had forgot to lower downstairs but adjusted to 73 and was then fine.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jun 23, 04:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,511
Posted By georgemac
We were there in May. We found majority of wait...

We were there in May. We found majority of wait times in Disney were below advertised wait, and most with 20 minute waits were walk ons.
Exceptions were Ratatouie, and maybe slinky dog. Toy story...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jun 23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,131
Posted By georgemac
Have updated other threads but not this one on...

Have updated other threads but not this one on our recent trip.
We arrived on early BA flight. Through immigration and customs very quickly, Thrifty, Dollar desk 3 agents and only 2 in line in front...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jun 23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,928
Posted By georgemac
We were there in May. At normal junctions, not...

We were there in May. At normal junctions, not controlled by lights but stop signs, the rule (unwritten?) Is that you take turns based on arrival at junction and I find this is always followed.
The...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jun 23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,474
Posted By georgemac
I think if you have a van with the back row of...

I think if you have a van with the back row of seats removed to make it a 12 seater will be tight but OK, you would be able to fit much more cases in this space than on row of seats.

Our 15 seater...
Forum: Sport 7 Jun 23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By georgemac
The LIV players are literally laughing all the...

The LIV players are literally laughing all the way to the bank I'd imagine - will soon be back on the regular tour and still be entitled to all their LIV contract money - unless the contracts have a...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jun 23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,138
Posted By georgemac
I have been very happy with them since I...

I have been very happy with them since I switched, on variable rate price cap tarriff.. Have been looking at Agile tarriff but not brave enough to try it.

I have smart meters, hadvthem for years...
Forum: Sport 5 Jun 23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,712
Posted By georgemac
Lecterc was certainly a huge mystery, very...

Lecterc was certainly a huge mystery, very strange. Saint also went backwards, high tyre deg, maybe won't be so bad on some other tracks.
Merc look to have made a stepping forward but thr RBR car is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jun 23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By georgemac
Car rental drop off at C. We dropped off at...

Car rental drop off at C. We dropped off at Thrifty. You have to go up lift or escalator one level, walk past car hire places and then go down 1 level in lift or escalator to check in. There are...
Forum: Tickets 3 Jun 23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By georgemac
I was speaking to server when we were at Chef...

I was speaking to server when we were at Chef Mickey's about 10 days ago - he says the slowdown is now noticeable in amount of people visiting parks and the restaurant - our first week from 11th May...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jun 23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By georgemac
you won't really get to the shops until you get...

you won't really get to the shops until you get through security - which you have to do at C anyway? Try this (https://orlandoairports.net/site/uploads/Terminal-C-Brochure.pdf) - it's their brochure...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 May 23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By georgemac
We were on both over the last few weeks - there...

We were on both over the last few weeks - there were cash booths but we had Visitor Toll Pass so were driving through the e-gates.
No cash gates now on Osceola parkway, and a couple of new no cash...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 May 23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By georgemac
We used our ones as above paying for food on site...

We used our ones as above paying for food on site - just enter gift card code in the MDE app. (ordering food via app).
Forum: Shopping in Florida 31 May 23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,365
Posted By georgemac
Premium end of I Drive ( nearer to Universal) -...

Premium end of I Drive ( nearer to Universal) - based on our recent visit
Forum: Sport 31 May 23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,712
Posted By georgemac
It's probably one of the races where qualifying...

It's probably one of the races where qualifying is way more exciting than the race. The level of driving skill required to go right to the limit is fascinating and a track where driving talent in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 May 23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By georgemac
Although we arrived at TC we departed with car...

Although we arrived at TC we departed with car from TA on 417 - with VTP so straight through e-gates as was great. We returned to TC on Sat on the 528 - again no issues. We were on East 192 at Bella...
Forum: Accommodation 30 May 23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 77,302
Posted By georgemac
Have not read whole thread, but caught my view as...

Have not read whole thread, but caught my view as we drove past this hotel on way to Disney Springs - and I was expecting to still see the old Travelodge we stayed in in 1999 - to see the renamed and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 May 23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,930
Posted By georgemac
Just back Yesterday Tom - was only at pumps 3...

Just back Yesterday Tom - was only at pumps 3 times as paid for full tank - so two of the garages the pumps had diesel and petrol (gas) side by side - green for diesel and black for gas - but you do...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 May 23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,915
Posted By georgemac
I am not - I have been in California - but people...

I am not - I have been in California - but people are leaving there are heading to Southern states due to the high taxes - and probably other reasons too. Even some high tech companies are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 May 23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,299
Posted By georgemac
Yes I had one in my wife's phone and it worked...

Yes I had one in my wife's phone and it worked just fine during the 16 day trip we returned from yesterday. My daughter had same sim and used it a lot and again worked fine.
I think her whatsapp...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 May 23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,915
Posted By georgemac
I accept the need for the world to move away from...

I accept the need for the world to move away from fossil fuels, but in reality this will take decades. I am not convinced there is absolute proof about climate change being caused by CO2 emissions,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 May 23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,474
Posted By georgemac
So we did home airport run yesterday. We had 8...

So we did home airport run yesterday. We had 8 people in 15 seater. 10 hold cases, and 8 cabin cases. We only just managed to fit this all in with 2 rows used for hold cases and cabin cases between...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 May 23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,512
Posted By georgemac
At MCO we did not get a choice of vehicle but we...

At MCO we did not get a choice of vehicle but we had 15 seat van, and had to wait 20 mins for one.
My experience of Thrifty was positive, but their toll charges are very high. Someone had a link,...
Forum: General Chat 28 May 23, 11:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,234
Posted By georgemac
I tried to use card yesterday at car rental...

I tried to use card yesterday at car rental return for luggage trolley was declined again.
I agree authentication by email or within the app itself would be the best option.
I used Airalo esim for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 May 23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,915
Posted By georgemac
Good luck with that. We were waiting at Epcot...

Good luck with that. We were waiting at Epcot guest pick up where EV chargers were, there were the grand total of 5.

Mr Tom, we were buying fuel, cash option last week from Shell on 535 junction...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 May 23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,930
Posted By georgemac
We arrived on 11th May on 15.00 BA flight. The...

We arrived on 11th May on 15.00 BA flight. The line was small. We were also with USCarhire and Thrifty. USCH give you a sheet stating you need no extras. I had taken their recommended enhanced...
Forum: General Chat 27 May 23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,234
Posted By georgemac
I have had my one for years and used with no...

I have had my one for years and used with no issues on previous trips abroad.
Before this trip I tried to use it to pay $ car hire booking and transaction was declined on a Sunday. 2 days later I...
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