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Forum: Accommodation 12 Jan 24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,570
Posted By alanm
I did a recent search both direct & with third...

I did a recent search both direct & with third parties & I was getting the best rate by a few hundred via Trivago
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jan 24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By alanm
This is my worry, standing outside Publix, laden...

This is my worry, standing outside Publix, laden down with stuff, drivers repeatedly cancelling & my wife glaring at me
:grin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jan 24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By alanm
Good to know, thanks

Good to know, thanks
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jan 24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By alanm
Uber & very short journeys

Anybody have any experience of using Uber for very short journeys of approximately 1 mile?

We’ve always had a car in the past but next year plan to only use Uber,

Our villa is 1 mile from a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Jan 24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By alanm
What size Uber vehicle

What vehicle type do I need to request on arrival at MCO for 4 adults & 4 medium / large suitcases
TIA
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Sep 19, 11:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,924
Posted By alanm
Last two weeks of March 2011, weather was great,...

Last two weeks of March 2011, weather was great, hot & sunny, rained on our last full day, crowds wise found it very manageable, that's a while ago now though, nobody can predict the weather
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Aug 19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By alanm
Your bags go straight through, you'll depart for...

Your bags go straight through, you'll depart for Orlando from the same terminal you arrive at too... if buying food in the terminal, last time we were there it was all cashless, card only
Forum: Accommodation 6 Aug 19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,566
Posted By alanm
Can't really go wrong at that price, the bedrooms...

Can't really go wrong at that price, the bedrooms are comfortable & clean, the breakfast is decent, it's a quiet hotel in our experience & a €2, 5 minutes bus ride to the airport, starts running at...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Aug 19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,566
Posted By alanm
We definitely got 4 rooms in Premier Inn Dublin...

We definitely got 4 rooms in Premier Inn Dublin Airport last July (mid) for €287.80, can't remember if that included breakfast for the 6 adults, 4 kids were free & September 1 room for 2 about €65...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Aug 19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,566
Posted By alanm
We also use the Premier Inn Dublin Airport, if...

We also use the Premier Inn Dublin Airport, if you book it well in advance you usually get a good price €60/70 a room, the breakfast is pretty good too
Forum: Accommodation 12 Jul 19, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By alanm
Last trip we did two nights at HRH, five at...

Last trip we did two nights at HRH, five at Disney with ddp & villa for a week, the only thing I'd change is 15 nights rather than 14 & do three nights at Universal
Forum: Accommodation 28 Jun 19, 10:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,835
Posted By alanm
We've rented three villa's in the past, all non...

We've rented three villa's in the past, all non smoking in doors as I'd expect nearly all to be, the pool deck area was ok for smoking, windows & doors are expected to be closed at all times due to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Jun 19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By alanm
There is a sticky in the car hire &...

There is a sticky in the car hire & transportation forum about Alamo & online check in, worth a read, if you drop Andy a message he may be able to walk you through it, should be doable
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 May 19, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By alanm
Yes, I agree, discountfloridacarhire come highly...

Yes, I agree, discountfloridacarhire come highly recommended too, it's the same with uscarhire & selecting an Alamo vehicle, go straight to the garage as you will have checked in online on the Alamo...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 May 19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By alanm
I don't know 100% about Alamo Brits but as far as...

I don't know 100% about Alamo Brits but as far as I'm aware, you can use them, check out uscarhire.com too, you can still select an Alamo vehicle, pay in advance in euro with your debit card, all...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 May 19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By alanm
You could go to the Halloween horror night? two...

You could go to the Halloween horror night? two nights for the price of one on a few sites I've seen, City Walk is all open so dinner & drinks?
Go off-site to Disney Springs? Blue Man Group? Mini...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 May 19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 768
Posted By alanm
Perfect, thanks guys.

Perfect, thanks guys.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 May 19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 768
Posted By alanm
DVC rental & DME

Apologies if this is a stupid question but haven't rented DVC or used MDE before

Thinking of a dvc stay, if we also book dme do we collect our luggage off the carousel at MCO & bring it to the bus...
Forum: Accommodation 22 May 19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By alanm
Just book your park tickets separately from the...

Just book your park tickets separately from the flights & accommodation package, as your daughter is three traveling home you may have to purchase a seat on the plane for her if she is on your lap...
Forum: Accommodation 17 May 19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,273
Posted By alanm
Used orlandovillas.com three times without a...

Used orlandovillas.com three times without a hitch & their sister site for car hire
Forum: Accommodation 13 May 19, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By alanm
After they return the luggage to you, just before...

After they return the luggage to you, just before you leave the hotel, $1 a bag is a standard enough tip
Forum: Accommodation 3 May 19, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By alanm
They scan your band & you drive on

They scan your band & you drive on
Forum: Accommodation 21 Apr 19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By alanm
Last stayed there in October 13, we thought it...

Last stayed there in October 13, we thought it was great, quiet & as you already know a good location for Disney, we'd stay there again, don't see any reason why it would have gone downhill unless...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,369
Posted By alanm
Can you give me an idea of the times of year you...

Can you give me an idea of the times of year you have used this route & the cost per person please, I assume you book a package?
We've done indirect snn-ewr-mco which we find great, I'd want...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Mar 19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,343
Posted By alanm
Agree, never stayed in a gated community, always...

Agree, never stayed in a gated community, always felt safe,
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Mar 19, 08:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,275
Posted By alanm
Surely if they have been approved, you are good...

Surely if they have been approved, you are good to go otherwise they would have been declined?
Forum: Accommodation 11 Feb 19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,469
Posted By alanm
Free parking at the Water parks, if going to...

Free parking at the Water parks, if going to drive to the other Disney parks, they will scan your magic band at the entrance to the car parks at one of the booths, that will identify you as an...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Feb 19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,813
Posted By alanm
Thanks folks

Thanks folks
Forum: Accommodation 2 Feb 19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,813
Posted By alanm
Thanks, Rosen does seem to pop up a lot & seems...

Thanks, Rosen does seem to pop up a lot & seems popular, any other specific named accommodation to consider that I can research?
Forum: Accommodation 2 Feb 19, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,813
Posted By alanm
I drive accommodation

We've been a few times now, have stayed onsite at both Disney & Universal, Disney Spring's hotel & villa's, never on Idrive though

Possible budget trip next year, no Disney parks just Universal,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Jan 19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Posted By alanm
We were there last two weeks of May 17, only day...

We were there last two weeks of May 17, only day we had available was pretty close to memorial Day, got there before opening but honestly crowds weren't too bad, in previous trips we always went on...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Nov 18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By alanm
We've used orlandovillas three times since 2011,...

We've used orlandovillas three times since 2011, all good, no issues
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Oct 18, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By alanm
Never been in July, been March, May & October,...

Never been in July, been March, May & October, we'd normally pencil in SeaWorld for a Monday or Tuesday & arrive as early as possible, haven't experienced any long lines, don't know how different...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Aug 18, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,732
Posted By alanm
As regards noise, we stayed at HRH last may,...

As regards noise, we stayed at HRH last may, thought the hotel seemed really quiet even though plenty of cars in the carpark
There certainly wasn't any roaring & bawling, we slept really well...
Forum: Accommodation 26 May 18, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,537
Posted By alanm
Last year we booked HRH direct with Loew's, when...

Last year we booked HRH direct with Loew's, when we were checking in, the chap said, "I see you booked directly with us" & we got a free room upgrade

We also booked directly with Disney & got...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 May 18, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
Posted By alanm
Yes, believe if you show your room key you will...

Yes, believe if you show your room key you will be seated at the next available free table
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 May 18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,046
Posted By alanm
I agree with tspill, Aer Lingus don't fly direct...

I agree with tspill, Aer Lingus don't fly direct to MCO every day, I'd also fly in the night before, a room at the Premier Inn Dublin airport for 4 will be £50, a same day cancelled or delayed flight...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 May 18, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,296
Posted By alanm
As mentioned, the drive to Indian Creek is...

As mentioned, the drive to Indian Creek is straight forward but have or get some quarters at the first toll after leaving the airport as the Celebration exit has an unmanned toll booth
The South...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 May 18, 10:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,700
Posted By alanm
Discovery Cove limit the daily numbers, think...

Discovery Cove limit the daily numbers, think it's 1300-1500 so if your dates are not very flexible I'd suggest booking as early as possible
Forum: Accommodation 26 Apr 18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 644
Posted By alanm
Have a look at Vista Cay, not villa's but you...

Have a look at Vista Cay, not villa's but you won't get a villa close to Universal
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