Forum: Theme Parks Florida
17 Sep 23, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 596
Got back last Thursday, US and IOA noticably...
Got back last Thursday, US and IOA noticably busier at weekends, Hagrid 70-90 average, Velocicoaster 50-60 average, all other rides around 20-30. Not busy by mid summer standards but a lot busier...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
17 Sep 23, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,423
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
13 Sep 23, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,570
Last day in Dockside today, did early opening...
Last day in Dockside today, did early opening twice and it was a waste of time really, Hagrids 70+ minutes both days despite being in the park before 8qm. I'd say to get the best out of it you'd need...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
13 Sep 23, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,423
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
9 Sep 23, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,825
We did it last night and it was brilliant but...
We did it last night and it was brilliant but utterly exhausting. We got into US at 4pm and joined the stranger things holding area. We were through the house and out by 5.30. From there you have 4...
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
9 Sep 23, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,098
Here now and only doing Universal. Crowds are...
Here now and only doing Universal. Crowds are light, most rides 10 mins tops or straight walk ons apart from the usual suspects. Lowest we've waited for Hagrid is 25 (posted 45) and Velocicoaster 20...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
7 Sep 23, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,207
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
3 Sep 23, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,735
Here right now and actually sad to be going to...
Here right now and actually sad to be going to Orlando tomorrow as we've loved it so much. Doing a road trip and been to Vero, Miami, Naples and Clearwater- all great in different ways but Clearwater...
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
2 Sep 23, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Here now, been to Vero, Miami, Naples and...
Here now, been to Vero, Miami, Naples and Clearwater. Have to say Clearwater wins hands down for us. Best of everything, not too busy but feels 'holiday', not too expensive and lovely. Vero was great...
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Forum: Hurricane Advice
30 Aug 23, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 141
Views: 20,265
We drove from Miami to Naples today via an...
We drove from Miami to Naples today via an airboat ride and arrived in Naples at 1.30pm to greeted by emergency tornado alerts coming through on our phones! The weather was appalling for about 40...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
29 Aug 23, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 240
Did the drive from Vero Beach down the I95 on...
Did the drive from Vero Beach down the I95 on Friday, the tolls are optional, if you don't want the express lanes then don't use them - or at least that's how it appeared to me? Awful drive though...
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Forum: Hurricane Advice
29 Aug 23, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 141
Views: 20,265
Currently in Miami and heading across to Naples...
Currently in Miami and heading across to Naples tomorrow (Tuesday) for 3 nights then up to Clearwater. Staying at the Chrarter Club in Naples and The Edge in Clesrwater and haven't had any contact...
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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants
29 Aug 23, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,722
Update, just ate at Mexican called Mamma's...
Update, just ate at Mexican called Mamma's Taccos (very nice), bill came, 20% added on, receipt came back with the suggested tipping amount... last night st the Cheesecake Factory, no tip on the...
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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants
27 Aug 23, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,722
Mandatory Service Charge
Out here now in Miami, 3 times now been given a bill with a mandatory 20% service charge then given the option of a tip? Big fat nope every time but what's everyone's approach to this? Surely 20% is...
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
21 Aug 23, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
21 Aug 23, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 754
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
20 Aug 23, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Clearwater 'must do's'
Hi, we're staying in Clearwater at the Edge hotel in early September, what are the top things not to miss from those that have been?
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
20 Aug 23, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 754
Naples 'must do's'
Hi, we're in Naples for 3 nights at the beginning of September staying at the Charter Club resort, what are some not to be missed recommendations?
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Forum: Beyond the Parks
20 Aug 23, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 883
Miami 'must do's'
Hi, we're in Miami for 3 nights at the end of the month staying in south beach, what should we absolutely not be missing?
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Forum: General Trip Planning
8 Aug 23, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,073
Definitely drive through Glencoe, it's without...
Definitely drive through Glencoe, it's without doubt the best scenery I've ever driven through in the UK. If you're a Harry Potter fan then Glenfinnan is a must; you can also see the Island where...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
30 Jul 23, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
30 Jul 23, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
Travel Insurance - is this right?!?
We're flying out on the 24th August for 20 nights, when we last went in 2019 I'm pretty sure our travel insurance was around £50, best quote I can get is with Tesco and it's £130 for 3 adults, 49, 52...
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
10 Jul 23, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 482
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
9 Jul 23, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 482
Vocano Bay Cabana in September
Hi all, I turn the big 5-0 during our upcoming trip and rather than going somewhere for a nice meal I'm toying with the idea of booking a cabana in Volcano Bay. Has anyone done this and if so was it...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
29 May 23, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,362
We did Brussels last December and had a great...
We did Brussels last December and had a great time; it's a really pretty city and there's loads to see. The markets are quite spread out with the largest taking at least an hour to make your way...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
21 Mar 23, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,970
We toured last year for 3 1/2 weeks, Venice,...
We toured last year for 3 1/2 weeks, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Amalfi and Naples, never had an issue anywhere. It's like any holiday really, just be extra vigilent in crowded areas and don't...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
13 Mar 23, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
We did Brussels last December and it was...
We did Brussels last December and it was brilliant; quite a few different markets and a lovely vibe. Did a full day in Bruges as well which we thought was great. The market in the square was a good...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
3 Feb 23, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 839
We did 3 nights Venice, 2 nights Bologna, 3...
We did 3 nights Venice, 2 nights Bologna, 3 nights Florence, 5 nights Rome, 7 nights Amalfi and 2 nights Naples last year. We stayed in an amazing AirBnB in Rome (best for 2 adults or 2 adults and 1...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
31 Jul 22, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
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Forum: General Trip Planning
20 Jun 22, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,127
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
7 Jan 22, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
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Forum: General Trip Planning
17 Nov 20, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,951
We have stayed in the Grand Bahia Tulum on the...
We have stayed in the Grand Bahia Tulum on the Riviera Maya and the Iberostar in Cancun and we have just booked the Moon Palace for next August in Cancun. The Riviera Maya is stunning but can be...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
25 Aug 20, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Hands down the best flights we've ever had were...
Hands down the best flights we've ever had were last years Heathrow-Detroit-Orlando, Orlando-Boston-Heathrow with Delta.
They were round with drinks as soon as the seat belt signs were off and the...
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Forum: Accommodation
26 May 20, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,449
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
22 May 20, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,443
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Forum: Accommodation
11 Sep 19, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,077
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Forum: Accommodation
11 Sep 19, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,698
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
27 Aug 19, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 962
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
26 Aug 19, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,521
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
24 Aug 19, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
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