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Forum: Accommodation 9 Apr 24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By Derbydave4
If you don't mind wheeling your suitcases there...

If you don't mind wheeling your suitcases there is a walking path from Aventura that takes you past RPR it's about a 10 minute walk
Forum: Accommodation 9 Apr 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By Derbydave4
If you are staying at one of the premier hotels...

If you are staying at one of the premier hotels they will move your luggage to any other universal hotel (can take up to 4 hours) but it doesn't work the other way round so you would need to take an...
Forum: Social Groups 4 Apr 24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,891
Posted By Derbydave4
HHN tickets booked for 16th and 17th October with...

HHN tickets booked for 16th and 17th October with FOTL passes for the 16th so think that's everything done just somehow have to wait 192 more days😂
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Mar 24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By Derbydave4
If you mean a companion voucher I was told by the...

If you mean a companion voucher I was told by the flying club that these can only be used on direct Virgin flights
Forum: Tickets 18 Mar 24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By Derbydave4
It was last year July 23 haven't seen anything to...

It was last year July 23 haven't seen anything to suggest things have changed we are not back until October this year perhaps someone who has been more recently can confirm
Forum: Tickets 9 Mar 24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By Derbydave4
We just went to guest services on the first day...

We just went to guest services on the first day with the paper ticket printouts and they exchanged them for the old style card tickets that you can put in a lanyard
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Feb 24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By Derbydave4
Only had the skillet at Whispering Canyon so not...

Only had the skillet at Whispering Canyon so not sure about else where but they happily left off the scrambled egg and gave us extra bacon and Micky waffles instead
I would think the same applies...
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Feb 24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By Derbydave4
Have a look at Riga in Latvia normally gets snow...

Have a look at Riga in Latvia normally gets snow over Christmas, you can go sledging with husky's it has a wonderful old town and a fantastic Christmas market, it's only a 2 hour flight and much...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Feb 24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Derbydave4
"Apologies, another Cabana Bay question! So I...

"Apologies, another Cabana Bay question!
So I know you get disposable bowls, cutlery etc. and can pick up more from the Bayliner Diner if needed but is there anything else provided?
Paper Towel,...
Forum: Social Groups 15 Feb 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,891
Posted By Derbydave4
Flight booked and paid for Virgin Premium Cabin...

Flight booked and paid for Virgin Premium Cabin (points plus taxes)
Hotel booked direct (just deposit)
ESTA done
Universal Tickets booked (deposit)
Travel Insurance done
Taxi to airport and...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Feb 24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By Derbydave4
We have stayed at Cabana Bay in a suite for the...

We have stayed at Cabana Bay in a suite for the last three vacations and have found the sofa bed fine
First year one of our daughters slept on it without complaint the last 2 years me and the missus...
Forum: General Chat 14 Feb 24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,347
Posted By Derbydave4
Now retired but for 25 years I was a Benefits...

Now retired but for 25 years I was a Benefits Fraud Investigator
Forum: Social Groups 4 Feb 24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,891
Posted By Derbydave4
We are going for a sneaky 7 days without the kids...

We are going for a sneaky 7 days without the kids to do HHN for the first time
Going 13th to 20th October, flying Virgin from Heathrow and staying at Aventura
Forum: Accommodation 30 Jul 23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By Derbydave4
The easiest way is getting an Uber, should only...

The easiest way is getting an Uber, should only be about $8
There is a walking path so if you feel fit and your suitcases have wheels you could walk it, takes about 15 mins It brings you out by the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,867
Posted By Derbydave4
You have to stand on an assigned spot either a...

You have to stand on an assigned spot either a orange or green circle, if the gun detects you walking or moving from the spot it switches your gun off once you move back to your spot the gun fires...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Jul 23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,867
Posted By Derbydave4
We got a alert from RixFlix and managed to get on...

We got a alert from RixFlix and managed to get on in the first hour queue was only about 20mins
As others have said it’s a stand up shooting game in a moving walkway but it’s pretty chaotic people...
Forum: Social Groups 15 Jul 23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 23,368
Posted By Derbydave4
Thanks to an alert from RixFlix we have just been...

Thanks to an alert from RixFlix we have just been on the opening day of Minion Blast, it’s great fun but very chaotic you don’t know what your scoring as the counter is in the gun display and the...
Forum: Social Groups 7 Jul 23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 23,368
Posted By Derbydave4
The journey begins, just sitting at Heathrow...

The journey begins, just sitting at Heathrow awaiting the gate number
Checkin and Security were a breeze less that 15 minutes and then had a nice breakfast in Sputino
This holiday was to celebrate...
Forum: Social Groups 1 Jul 23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 23,368
Posted By Derbydave4
Complain to reception and ask them to replace the...

Complain to reception and ask them to replace the mattress on both beds
Forum: Social Groups 30 Jun 23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 23,368
Posted By Derbydave4
We are at Cabana Bay from 7th July will come and...

We are at Cabana Bay from 7th July will come and say hello when I spot you👍
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jun 23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By Derbydave4
Everything is open apart from the ride but they...

Everything is open apart from the ride but they call it a soft opening to let people know there may be delays or items not available as they work thru any teething problems
Minions cafe at the...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Jun 23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By Derbydave4
Minions cafe is a quick service but at the moment...

Minions cafe is a quick service but at the moment it’s mobile order only as it’s in a soft opening phase
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jun 23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By Derbydave4
Most of the hotel pools don’t open until 9.00am...

Most of the hotel pools don’t open until 9.00am so if you are using early entry at Volcano Bay remember to get towels from the pool the previous evening
Don’t think Universal provide free towels to...
Forum: Social Groups 25 Jun 23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 23,368
Posted By Derbydave4
I suspect it will be 6.00pm as that’s how it...

I suspect it will be 6.00pm as that’s how it works for normal checkin at 24 hrs before flight but be aware that my be UK time not US time so could be 11.00pm
I would try throughout the day whenever...
Forum: General Chat 24 Jun 23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,506
Posted By Derbydave4
3 Pack Cooling Towel for Instant Relief - Quick...

3 Pack Cooling Towel for Instant Relief - Quick Dry Fitness Towel
£5.99
Could come in useful in Florida😁
Forum: Beyond the Parks 24 Jun 23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,721
Posted By Derbydave4
That’s the correct website it’s located south of...

That’s the correct website it’s located south of Kissimmee
Forum: Beyond the Parks 24 Jun 23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,721
Posted By Derbydave4
Looks like they are closed from 4th June until...

Looks like they are closed from 4th June until 23rd June as the website is accepting bookings from the 24th
Could be a way of giving all the staff holidays at the same time or for essential...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 Jun 23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By Derbydave4
There are some 4 seater cars but most are 6...

There are some 4 seater cars but most are 6 seater
I haven’t been since before Covid but at that time you could not request a four seater at your ADR booking, the advice was to turn up 15 minutes...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 Jun 23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,721
Posted By Derbydave4
We went last year by Uber and WiFi was fine, we...

We went last year by Uber and WiFi was fine, we booked an Uber back with no problem but did have to wait 30mins for it to arrive
Forum: Accommodation 22 Jun 23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,949
Posted By Derbydave4
Cabana Bay is great for kids two big pools and a...

Cabana Bay is great for kids two big pools and a lazy river Bowling Alley and nightly movies by the pool as well as fire pits to roast s’mores
Direct access next to the hotel to volcano bay
Family...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,259
Posted By Derbydave4
As they were all men in their 30/40s and did not...

As they were all men in their 30/40s and did not appear to be related (on looks anyway ) I suspect they were either staff or had status with the company
Forum: Social Groups 22 Jun 23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 23,368
Posted By Derbydave4
2 weeks to go, suitcases are down and majority of...

2 weeks to go, suitcases are down and majority of stuff is purchased will do a first pack at weekend and then remove at least a third of the stuff😂 before a final pack next week
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,259
Posted By Derbydave4
The only time we have been moved was on a TUI...

The only time we have been moved was on a TUI flight back from Orlando
We had booked and paid for a row of 4 seats with a bulkhead behind us so we could recline and the kids then aged (9 twins)...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jun 23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,259
Posted By Derbydave4
Airlines class sitting in the seat in front or...

Airlines class sitting in the seat in front or behind or across the isle as sitting together so you can’t be certain of sitting next to each other in the same row if you don’t book seats
Forum: General Chat 21 Jun 23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,259
Posted By Derbydave4
Virgin now operate a hybrid system in both...

Virgin now operate a hybrid system in both Premium and Economy where a number of seats (normally the ones at the front of each cabin) are payable the rest are free
Unlike BA you can book your free...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jun 23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By Derbydave4
The majority of the double rooms are in the...

The majority of the double rooms are in the Americana and Continental blocks they are nearer to Volcano Bay and the pool with the lazy river but furthest away from the bridge walkway to the parks...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jun 23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By Derbydave4
The majority of the external entry suites are in...

The majority of the external entry suites are in the Starlight Castaway and Thunderbird blocks
You need to ask for a car park side room if you don’t want to be on the pool side
Thunderbird is the...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jun 23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 568
Posted By Derbydave4
We have stayed at Cabana Bay four times and have...

We have stayed at Cabana Bay four times and have always had our room request met (although we only ask for top floor in Castaway) In my experience they will always try to meet your requests if they...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jun 23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,443
Posted By Derbydave4
In my experience the people most insistent on...

In my experience the people most insistent on “just split the bill” are the ones who get to gain from it
If I invite people out for a meal I pay the bill, if it’s a works thing or someone else has...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Jun 23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Derbydave4
We had no problem at all just let the hotel know...

We had no problem at all just let the hotel know prior to arrival and bed was already in the room when we checked in
Only issue is standard rooms are not a great size so it does limit the sitting...
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