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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 218
Posted By Softy
I don’t think Virgin holidays would be very...

I don’t think Virgin holidays would be very helpful if you don’t have a booking with them.

People on here are more knowledgable and helpful than them anyway.

If you have a problem with your...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By Softy
For a full size car I’d expect it to end up being...

For a full size car I’d expect it to end up being around £600.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,896
Posted By Softy
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/39687/17209fc...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/39687/17209fca1c460f.jpg
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Yesterday, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 159
Posted By Softy
They only fly to Dubai for about 5 months of the...

They only fly to Dubai for about 5 months of the year. I personally wouldn’t look to book that and then a seperate booking Dubai-Thailand unless I was spending a day or 2 in Dubai each way.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By Softy
Disney was where a license and a photo of a...

Disney was where a license and a photo of a passport was enough.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By Softy
I’ve never had to show my passport out there...

I’ve never had to show my passport out there. Sometimes a photo of it with my drivers license years ago but in general my U.K. drivers license has been fine.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Yesterday, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By Softy
You pick them up in the garage.

You pick them up in the garage.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By Softy
In general on release it’s only an extra £20/30...

In general on release it’s only an extra £20/30 for Friday/saturday. Obviously they’re popular so the initial cheapest fare buckets sell out quickly and then there’s an even bigger difference between...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Yesterday, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By Softy
Sixt’s are normally fully loaded though, the full...

Sixt’s are normally fully loaded though, the full size SUVs with dollar are hit and miss.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By Softy
So how many miles do you have? 80k? I’d happily...

So how many miles do you have? 80k? I’d happily buy them off you for 10% more than what you get from using them on VH.
Using them for £250 reward flights is amazing.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By Softy
I think that’s crazy with 4 kids and a baby. ...

I think that’s crazy with 4 kids and a baby.
Maybe 2 taxis or at least a taxi with most of the luggage and kids and a couple of adults get the train.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By Softy
Booking a package so early means they’re...

Booking a package so early means they’re (educated) guessing the times but they always put plenty of fat on the prices too. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a good deal booking this early.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By Softy
Virgin release their flights 330 days out. You’ll...

Virgin release their flights 330 days out. You’ll have to wait until December/january.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 205
Posted By Softy
And the new Nintendo bit is in the new park that...

And the new Nintendo bit is in the new park that opens next summer.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Apr 24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By Softy
You cannot trade a QS credit for 3 snacks...

You cannot trade a QS credit for 3 snacks anymore. Chocolate and sweets were always official snacks, the dining plan symbol was on every price label for them.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By Softy
There’s no such thing as a group esta. They’re...

There’s no such thing as a group esta. They’re all individual, so check each one by passport.

You paid for individual ESTAs in 1 group (payment).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By Softy
It wouldn’t be on VH. VA sent me emails with a...

It wouldn’t be on VH.
VA sent me emails with a link just before the flight. Maybe a week before.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Apr 24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Softy
If it were me I’d book a pay later booking with...

If it were me I’d book a pay later booking with Alamo. If you arrive and Virgin haven’t sorted their one then go collect the Alamo one and bill Virgin for it.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Softy
How much is the hotel and tickets with Disney? ...

How much is the hotel and tickets with Disney?
How much is the universal hotel on travelrepublic?
How much are the universal tickets on the main ticket sites?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 91
Posted By Softy
A few threads down is a November 2025 group and...

A few threads down is a November 2025 group and they seem to be booking ok
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1272849
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,896
Posted By Softy
I’d book direct with Disney in that situation.

I’d book direct with Disney in that situation.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Apr 24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By Softy
You get your total credits when you check in. You...

You get your total credits when you check in. You can use them as you please during your stay.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 238
Posted By Softy
I’m sure I’ve seen a few people say no, you can...

I’m sure I’ve seen a few people say no, you can only make amendments with Disney direct bookings.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 238
Posted By Softy
It’s not a fee. Not an additional cost. The price...

It’s not a fee. Not an additional cost. The price will go up by the ticket cost and that’s it. You’ll pay the per person deposit.
Yes everyone will get the dining plan.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 238
Posted By Softy
Lots do it as if plans change it’d only cost them...

Lots do it as if plans change it’d only cost them the £50 deposit. To add people is a simple phonecall. No fees involved. Just the cost of the others tickets.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By Softy
Use a credit card and you’ll be fine.

Use a credit card and you’ll be fine.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By Softy
Coming back a few days into September makes the...

Coming back a few days into September makes the flights off peak.
Universal tickets for 3 are how much at the moment for 2025- £1100?
Car hire for 14 days £600 max but should be £400-500. ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Softy
You’ve gone the wrong way with that. Planes...

You’ve gone the wrong way with that. Planes aren’t sitting in Orlando.
For yours to get cancelled, the outbound from Manchester before your flight would be cancelled.

In any case. Looking at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Softy
Yeah so why would you expect most to have booked...

Yeah so why would you expect most to have booked seats 40 odd days out?

You’re also forgetting all of the passengers that have booked on the outbound flight to get your plane to Orlando.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Softy
Is it free to select seats?

Is it free to select seats?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By Softy
ESTAs are all individual so it’s totally...

ESTAs are all individual so it’s totally irrelevant.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,896
Posted By Softy
My Inlaws family of 4 had over $600 in there on...

My Inlaws family of 4 had over $600 in there on their last day before covid. My wife and I had over $100 and we were only there a week.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,896
Posted By Softy
Bear in mind you cannot exchange meal credits for...

Bear in mind you cannot exchange meal credits for 3 snacks/ghiradelli credit like you used to. How many that have had the qs plan before can say they actually used up all the credits on meals. If you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,896
Posted By Softy
I posted earlier that a Coke and burger is under...

I posted earlier that a Coke and burger is under $20 at cosmic rays. You’re gonna need to be drinking alcohol at every meal and find the more expensive places to eat at just to break even. If you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By Softy
Most of virgin’s business is to the US, so if...

Most of virgin’s business is to the US, so if they had staff not trained to the basic standard then, well, that wouldn’t be good for them!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 251
Posted By Softy
It’ll no doubt be a lot cheaper to use DVC anyway...

It’ll no doubt be a lot cheaper to use DVC anyway for the Deluxe hotels/villas.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By Softy
What exactly are you worrying about? If...

What exactly are you worrying about?

If something happens and your trip gets extended by more than a week then you just apply for a temp passport, which going by a post on here from last year...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Apr 24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,378
Posted By Softy
Yes you can pool hop to any universal hotel pool...

Yes you can pool hop to any universal hotel pool. Volcano bay is only a 5 mins walk too.
Forum: Accommodation 17 Apr 24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,378
Posted By Softy
Best way to describe it is it’s a hotel, not a...

Best way to describe it is it’s a hotel, not a resort. Pics of the pool are online. It’s small and in keeping with the business vibe.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 176,896
Posted By Softy
For a QS meal and a snack? Surely that’s only...

For a QS meal and a snack? Surely that’s only worthwhile if everyone’s having alcohol with every meal? Which would limit the places you could actually eat. A burger and Coke at cosmic rays is under...
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