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Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Aug 23, 01:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By florida2000
My 92yo mother has none of those! So either I get...

My 92yo mother has none of those! So either I get her a passport in order to fly domestically (which seems a bit silly) or she learns to drive at 92 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jul 23, 01:17 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,207
Posted By florida2000
First visit was 1995 and been around 25 times. ...

First visit was 1995 and been around 25 times.

I keep saying it’s last time but DW keeps convincing me to go back.

I think this year may be last time for a few years art least. It just feels...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 31,871
Posted By florida2000
Airalo does not give you a number it’s just data...

Airalo does not give you a number it’s just data. I gave up with T mobile, just could not get it to accept a uk credit card to buy it. I used Airalo and it worked brilliantly. I’m just back and found...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By florida2000
We have an ID5 Pro Performance. Got a huge...

We have an ID5 Pro Performance. Got a huge discount that made is way cheaper on PCP. It seems to get slated in reviews - I suspect this is because it is being judged on its list price which is too...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 15 Jul 23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By florida2000
It’s been dodgy over past week. I had issues in...

It’s been dodgy over past week. I had issues in Yak & Yeti and T Rex. Luckily had the number in an email. I suggest anyone going soon takes a screenshot of the card from the app
Forum: General Chat 14 Jul 23, 01:41 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,675
Posted By florida2000
I don’t recognise this as being the case. I have...

I don’t recognise this as being the case. I have been here for past 3 weeks. I think over 4th July was a bit of a one off - folks avoided parks and as a result they were pretty light.

I would say...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 13 Jul 23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,035
Posted By florida2000
You can get cowboy boots everywhere in UK now -...

You can get cowboy boots everywhere in UK now - they are the in thing. Primark had them for £20 a few weeks back.

Probably huge demand at moment for Swifties!😀
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By florida2000
Here’s one tip for anyone using Airalo who wants...

Here’s one tip for anyone using Airalo who wants to use TikTok.

It won’t work because it thinks you are in Hong Kong! Even when you are on Wi-Fi. So when on Wi-Fi, swap mobile data to primary...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By florida2000
.. and remember to turn off data roaming on your...

.. and remember to turn off data roaming on your primary uk sim.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jul 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By florida2000
Yes you can just set it up. Keep data as Primary...

Yes you can just set it up. Keep data as Primary (your uk sim) while still in UK so you can still use your data. Swap mobile data to Secondary ( Airalo) once on plane or when you land.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Jul 23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By florida2000
We had clashes with the VQ both this year and...

We had clashes with the VQ both this year and last year. Both times the cast members said to do the other thing and just turn up late for VQ.

One thing, beware if your GOTG gets called early...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Jul 23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,977
Posted By florida2000
Speaking of Christmas, we stay a couple of days...

Speaking of Christmas, we stay a couple of days at “The Inn at Christmas Place” in Pigeon Forge. You have to see this place to believe it, A Christmas themed hotel where every day is Christmas. So...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,675
Posted By florida2000
Ah right, just read the thread. I see what you...

Ah right, just read the thread. I see what you are saying - pointing out DVC and hotels rooms are not comparable 👍🏼
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,675
Posted By florida2000
As far as I can see it says there are 5000 delux...

As far as I can see it says there are 5000 delux rooms and 5000 DVC

“There are eight deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World. How many rooms do they have? In total, there are about 5,000 in this...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,714
Posted By florida2000
Oh dear, an old 1 HP Renault 12 - never mind...

Oh dear, an old 1 HP Renault 12 - never mind EVs, the electrics on that will be shocking 😂
Forum: General Chat 4 Jul 23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 129,675
Posted By florida2000
We’ve been coming to Orlando pretty much every...

We’ve been coming to Orlando pretty much every year for past 30 years. We are here at the moment.

As last year, I notice it most in restaurants. Go back 5 years and 1 hour waits for a table at...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jul 23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,714
Posted By florida2000
I think all the arguments have been covered in...

I think all the arguments have been covered in this thread. Buy an EV is you want for environment, cost, adoption of new technology or any other reason you want. Don’t by one because of cost,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Jul 23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,977
Posted By florida2000
Been to Tennessee quite a few times. In no ...

Been to Tennessee quite a few times. In no particular order here’s some things we have done
- Gaitlinburg
- pigeon forge
- Dollywood
- Ruby falls
- Chattanooga
- Smokey mountains trek to a...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jun 23, 04:07 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,373
Posted By florida2000
Tom Waits - Martha. Very underrated artist. ...

Tom Waits - Martha. Very underrated artist.

https://youtu.be/VXQwDb7AUmo
Forum: General Chat 30 Jun 23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,714
Posted By florida2000
I just traded in my BMW X3M (500+bhp that...

I just traded in my BMW X3M (500+bhp that averaged 19mpg over the 3.5 years I had it) for a VW ID5. Having had a BMW M3 and M5 before the X3M, changing to an EV is a huge change.

The ID5 will be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 23, 02:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,910
Posted By florida2000
We flew down from Aberdeen the night before...

We flew down from Aberdeen the night before. Everyone had to find a hotel themselves. You then claim expenses back from BA. Having gone through that before, it’s not a quick process.

Hopefully...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,910
Posted By florida2000
Last week with us they didn’t. They rescheduled...

Last week with us they didn’t. They rescheduled the flight for next day PM.

There’s no way they would find seats on other flights for everyone on an a380.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,910
Posted By florida2000
Alamo had nothing bigger than a standard SUV but...

Alamo had nothing bigger than a standard SUV but i assume that was because of the late hour.

Since we were later in we booked a local hotel. So we took a standard and came back in morning for a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,910
Posted By florida2000
We were on that cancelled Thursday flight. Flew...

We were on that cancelled Thursday flight. Flew for 2 hours, turned round then dumped fuel. Then had to fly in circles for another 4.5 hours to burn off rest of fuel.

Usual BA these days, sort...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
Ok thanks. I’ll keep trying - and hope I don’t...

Ok thanks. I’ll keep trying - and hope I don’t end up with 20 charges on my CV 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
I’ve tried more times - deleting app, different...

I’ve tried more times - deleting app, different zip codes !

In the payment screen did you select UK and the UK region then the USA zip code? That’s what I have been doing.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
Yes, that’s what I have tried with 3 different...

Yes, that’s what I have tried with 3 different cards after you suggested it. Very peculiar
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
Ok thanks guys. I have tried 3 different CCs and...

Ok thanks guys. I have tried 3 different CCs and all error. However I am not convinced it’s a CC failure - it may just be app issues at moment.

I will try in a day or two and see if it works...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
Thanks. I tried the 00000 but fails payment. ...

Thanks. I tried the 00000 but fails payment.

I have airalo esims for data but thought I’d get a $10 T-Mobile one on a phone for restaurant texts.

Maybe t-mobile only support US credit cards...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
This is what I get...

This is what I get. https://www.dropbox.com/s/e845638y8nb0sj4/Photo%2018-06-2023%2C%2020%2004%2041.png?dl=0
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
I don’t mean at the start. I have put in 34747...

I don’t mean at the start. I have put in 34747 for that which is Kissimmee.

I am referring to the payment page where you put in the credit card details. That is only allowing zip codes even when...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By florida2000
T Mobile ESIM- pay with UK credit card?

Hi all

Just trying to use the T-Mobile prepaid ESIM app to buy an ESIM.

When I go to pay, only option is credit card and, even though I select UK, it’s wanting a US zip code so won’t complete...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 May 23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,748
Posted By florida2000
I’ve been watching folks posting reductions for...

I’ve been watching folks posting reductions for months while mines has steadfastly stuck and increased slightly. 22-jul premium elite suv for 22 days. Dropped by $100 today - finally!

Note - I...
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By florida2000
I wonder if this has anything to do with the...

I wonder if this has anything to do with the unification of accounts across hotels.com, Expedia and vrbo. I haven’t had any issues with hotels.com but I know they are integrating all three at the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Apr 23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,748
Posted By florida2000
Apart from the STC benefit, paying on arrive is...

Apart from the STC benefit, paying on arrive is beneficial because it allows you to cancel and rebook when the dollar price drops without having to shell out the payment each time. It takes a few...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Apr 23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,748
Posted By florida2000
You need to ignore the Euro price. The dollar...

You need to ignore the Euro price. The dollar price is all that matters. Mine has steadfastly stayed exactly the same in dollars for past 2 months!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Feb 23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,424
Posted By florida2000
Ah sussed it. You need a VPN set to US

Ah sussed it. You need a VPN set to US
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Feb 23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,424
Posted By florida2000
Sounds great. How do you book this? Do you need...

Sounds great. How do you book this? Do you need to call? I looked at it on the Disney site but there wasn’t a link to book.
Forum: Tickets 31 Dec 22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By florida2000
You need to pay in full before you can book park...

You need to pay in full before you can book park days. OAT are great price at moment with the extra 4% off - just booked combo tickets through them.
Forum: Tickets 27 Dec 22, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,392
Posted By florida2000
Same for me so I guess not.

Same for me so I guess not.
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