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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Aug 23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By Procrastinator
Previous trips I had same issues with revolut in...

Previous trips I had same issues with revolut in Walmart, but worked fine this July. Used it loads. Can't think of a single place it didn't work. Just once it got frozen by Revolut, but I just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Aug 23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,978
Posted By Procrastinator
What and when to spend is your call. But is...

What and when to spend is your call.

But is it too soon to go back. No. Def not.

My advice is just not to do 100% the same thing. Pick some of your favourite bits. Or maybe leave out your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,393
Posted By Procrastinator
Not done that before, but taking pics of the...

Not done that before, but taking pics of the cases is a good idea, thank you.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,393
Posted By Procrastinator
The samsung tags were on offer so I bought a set...

The samsung tags were on offer so I bought a set and put them in the luggage last trip.

They obviously can't change any thing, and might even add to stress depending on your personality, but I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 592
Posted By Procrastinator
I would look at google maps in the run up to the...

I would look at google maps in the run up to the time we are leaving.

If it says 90mins. I would allow 2 hour for the journey. And aim to arrive 3 hours before the flight. So 5.45. Maybe at...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Aug 23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,923
Posted By Procrastinator
This Dibber has 2 3 bed villas. Stayed at the...

This Dibber has 2 3 bed villas. Stayed at the Chatham one earlier this summer.

https://www.killervilla.com/

A really good balance:

Decent location - so shorter drive to most of the parks...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 8 Aug 23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Procrastinator
We often do character breakfast at Cape May at...

We often do character breakfast at Cape May at the beach club when not doing Disney on a Florida trip.

You just book the reservation on the Dosney app like normal. Then turn up at the resort...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 7 Aug 23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,696
Posted By Procrastinator
We have never gone back to the villa and...

We have never gone back to the villa and returned. But some way of managing heat / fatigue has been important to us. We have done:

Booked a character lunch at the Disney parks. If going to do a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By Procrastinator
As others said. Every family is different. It is...

As others said. Every family is different. It is your family and your holiday. And your crew may well have a lot more stamina than my lot!

For us, that would be way too packed. We do have kids 8...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,717
Posted By Procrastinator
Cirque du Soleil. We did it first time in...

Cirque du Soleil.

We did it first time in quite a few visits. Good show. Glad we did. Though I wouldn't feel the need to do it again for quite a few years.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jul 23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By Procrastinator
Exactly this. Instead just feels like they can't...

Exactly this. Instead just feels like they can't be bothered.

And I can't think of a much clearer case for an auto refund. Just because they all don't do it, doesn't make it right. They sell and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 23, 11:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By Procrastinator
Yep, 4k. Not a seat I will book again in future. ...

Yep, 4k. Not a seat I will book again in future.

And yes to a PP, i know their T&C's let them always shift seats.

I come back to my point that there were multiple better ways to handle this...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By Procrastinator
Home now. Will claim the refund. The seat...

Home now. Will claim the refund.

The seat was used for a couple hours, nothing more.

But the whole thing is just such bad customer service.

If that plane needs a seat for crew rest and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By Procrastinator
Fair enough. Though now on the plane. The seat...

Fair enough. Though now on the plane. The seat has been booked for crew (pilot) rest. But there are 4 empty seats in this class. Why move 2 passengers that paid for seats months ago and not just use...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Jul 23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,654
Posted By Procrastinator
BA. Moved paid for seats for crew res.

Apologies. Rant.

Had used companion vouchers on 2 accounts to make 2x2 bookings.

To make sure we were together and to avoid seats in the middle we paid 7 months out for pre paid seats in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 23, 01:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By Procrastinator
They do have a general policy of "leave your...

They do have a general policy of "leave your jewelry at home". Though they do also specifically say wedding ring sets are acceptable, so an engagement ring would be ok even for dolphin swim.

But...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 27 Jul 23, 03:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,621
Posted By Procrastinator
It is the nickel and dime approach that I think...

It is the nickel and dime approach that I think may meam this is our last trip to Florida for a few years.

I don't mind if they want to drive me towards all day dining by stopping food coming in...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jul 23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,621
Posted By Procrastinator
We are here today. It is worth getting here...

We are here today.

It is worth getting here for park opening (but don't need to be 30 min early). And go straight to Iron Gwazi. Fantastic ride. But popular and super slow loading, so seems to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jul 23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,512
Posted By Procrastinator
In Universal / Seaworld they have the diet coke...

In Universal / Seaworld they have the diet coke self serve machines dotted quite frequently for the refillable cups. But they dispense both water and ice without requiring a special cup, so keep...
Forum: General Chat 24 Jul 23, 03:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,788
Posted By Procrastinator
We have used ours for several sets of flights to...

We have used ours for several sets of flights to Florida during the summer holidays over the years.

Currently away atm. Economy out. Club return. X4. Used 2x companion vouchers. Cost ~ £1.8k...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 24 Jul 23, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By Procrastinator
The dolphin swim time is only allocated when you...

The dolphin swim time is only allocated when you arrive and check in. So arrive together, check in together and tell them you want to be together for the dolphin swim.

When you go for the dolphin...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 23 Jul 23, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By Procrastinator
We were there today - awesome day! We didn't see...

We were there today - awesome day! We didn't see or hear them agreeing to any deviation from wedding bands only rule. Seemed very strict on it and were checking every person in our group / briefing...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jul 23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,435
Posted By Procrastinator
Unless there is something that was not disclosed...

Unless there is something that was not disclosed correctly (when taking out the policy, were you aware he might have an op for example?) then i strugggle to see this as a significant change. The...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jul 23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,435
Posted By Procrastinator
Home insurance analogy is not the same. Your...

Home insurance analogy is not the same. Your existing provider, prior to start date of new policy should cover something prior to start date of a new policy. And if purchasing a property should have...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 62,077
Posted By Procrastinator
You had asked for a comment on how full the...

You had asked for a comment on how full the flight was - it was packed. In WT i don't think I spotted more than half a dozen empty seats in total.

At the point OLCI opened there were still...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,435
Posted By Procrastinator
2 comments above suggesting other options of...

2 comments above suggesting other options of increased premium or refund. How does that work, it goes against the whole point of insurance.

If a person declares 100% everything, buys insurance,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By Procrastinator
Don't have to. But our experience is that bag...

Don't have to. But our experience is that bag drop (which you can do if checked in online) is quicker tham the queue for check in.

Plus if you have not paid to select seats you can do this at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jul 23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,435
Posted By Procrastinator
Insurance - disclose everything and anything...

Insurance - disclose everything and anything always always always. Or don't bother buying it in the first place.

I don't see how they have anything but 2 options.

1) Say ok. Thanks for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By Procrastinator
Other little peace of mind check she could do is...

Other little peace of mind check she could do is to use first step noted above. On the Esta site where it says "Approved", compare that page to the online check in page fpr the airline where it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,390
Posted By Procrastinator
Think we landed about half 7 local time...

Think we landed about half 7 local time. Immigration and bags pretty good, but still hour in total. Then collect car.

But after finding a top of the line ford expedition in the standard row,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,390
Posted By Procrastinator
We were on the flight yesterday. The delay was...

We were on the flight yesterday. The delay was quite painful (didn't get to accomodation until 5am UK time), but now counting ourselves lucky didn't go today!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,501
Posted By Procrastinator
It is variable. Been in feb. Some days decent...

It is variable. Been in feb. Some days decent enough for water parks. Some needed a jumper at mid day.

Imo, the key is that you have to move your plans around with the weather.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jul 23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Procrastinator
Sorry, can't confirm your Q, but other thing that...

Sorry, can't confirm your Q, but other thing that we do that might be an option is to have partner also set up their own revolut account / card. Adds extra capacity.

Also, if cash feels tight for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jul 23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 62,077
Posted By Procrastinator
Thank you. Yeah, the crux of my question is about...

Thank you. Yeah, the crux of my question is about me debating whether to keep waiting for the 24 hours and free seat selection. Will let you know about how busy the flight is.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jul 23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 62,077
Posted By Procrastinator
Hello, any chance of a look at: BA2167 LGW...

Hello, any chance of a look at:

BA2167
LGW to TPA
15th July
12:25.
World traveller.

I can see about 2/3 of seats are now allocated. Can you tell if many others are bought just not yet...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jul 23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By Procrastinator
Every family and even every person within a...

Every family and even every person within a family is different. So what is too much for one, might be too slow for another.

With that caveat in mind, my thoughts would be:

Disney park day 2...
Forum: Tickets 18 Jun 23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By Procrastinator
Yeah. They sent me that form as well, so provided...

Yeah. They sent me that form as well, so provided details and they have taken payment. And then sent a payment confirmation back to me.

Last year we did pay on gate. But fair enough to ask for c...
Forum: Tickets 10 Jun 23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By Procrastinator
Email info@fun-spot.com Tell them you can't...

Email info@fun-spot.com

Tell them you can't complete purchase as yiu are outside US and it won't complete the purchase.

They need to know:

Name of purchaser.
Email address.
Park...
Forum: Tickets 31 May 23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By Procrastinator
Yeah, think it was something like $10pp. Really...

Yeah, think it was something like $10pp. Really good offer.

Imo Skycoaster is the scariest ride I have been on over there. Scary part only lasts a few seconds. But nothing like pulling that cord...
Forum: Tickets 31 May 23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By Procrastinator
I can't remember if it was use by the end of the...

I can't remember if it was use by the end of the year or 12 months. But they put the terms up on the day you can buy them so have a check to see if your dates fit at that time.

Just spotted you...
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