FATTY’S SYMPHONY NO.5 FATTY’S AUGUST(US) GLOOP OFFSITE/ONSITE 22 Nights.Final thoughts&Future Plans!

[Unexpectedpenny]

Safe journey and have a wonderful time!

[caitlinsmummy]

Safe flight!

[NewtoOrlando]

Safe flight! Hopefully you're at your first accommodation!

The lounge food doesn't look as bad as some I have been in! The price is worth it just for a cup of tea in peace and away from the rat race that is the terminal!

[gjdjud]

Thanks everyone. I'll reply properly in the morning. Arrived safely. Although drive from Tampa was horrifying. Big thunderstorms. Was so stressful!

[gjdjud]

The plane

Firstly thanks to all the comments. Sorry I haven’t replied properly but I’ve got a little lost on where I am. Proper replies from now on.

So on we go! BA flight to Tampa.

Shortly after take off we got the mandatory pretzels. This packet may now live in the bottom of the seat pocket depending on how well the plane gets cleaned. Not very popular.



Two of us braved the plane food, two of us didn’t.

It was a choice of I think a vegetarian curry and chicken and mash with mushroom gravy. Both Evie and I went for the latter. Determined to show journalistic fortitude we braved it even though we didn’t want to.





It came with a bread roll that was drier than the Sahara desert, a pot of something that I have no idea what it was, cheese and crackers and a strawberry pudding. To be fair the chicken and mash was shockingly actually ok. Took me by surprise and the pudding was edible as well.




Before the flight we bought meal deals from Boots that did the trick at various points throughout the flight.

Both Evie and I went for Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wraps, Lily went for a pasta Salad and Kelly went for Duck wrap. We bought various crisps and accompanying items.






Later on we were given a basic shortbread biscuit each.



An hour or so before landing we were offered either a chicken tikka wrap or a mozzarella and tomato wrap. None of wanted anything but Lily was ready to take one for the team and went for the mozzarella one. She didn’t like it. Is it just me but does the idea of chicken tikka in a wrap sound totally unethical?



So that was the plane. 5 out of 10 for the plane food. 6.5 out of 10 for the Meal deals.

[gjdjud]

Bayliner Diner Cabana Bay

The dreaded jet lag. 3am here and wide awake

We arrived at Cabana Bay about 7.45pm after a horrendous drive up from Tampa. It was stop start with thunderstorms on the I4. I don’t think I’ve ever gripped a steering wheel so hard. It was terrifying! Tampa incidentally was a lovely airport and a much nicer experience than MCO.

We checked in and headed out for some food. The girls at this point were desperately tired. I was hoping to spend a bit more time perusing the menu and options but it was a case of getting in the shortest line possible and doing the quickest option. It was pretty busy so this turned out to be the Deli.

I also grabbed one refil mug for the length of stay. Around $18 I think.



Both girls went for the Turkey and provolone sandwich. It came with a choice of side which was either fruit, salad or chips(crisps). Both really enjoyed them but not so keen on the chips.



Kelly went for the Ultimate Grilled Cheese sandwich with chips. Loved the sandwich but again not the chips.



I went for the beef sandwich. I lost a lot of weight for this holiday so I’m determined not to go from a Frankenfine to a Frankenstein until at least the second week so went for fruit. The sandwich was lovely. So thick that I made a mess!



Lily got a milk and Evie a water so it was about $75 for everything including the refil mug for the length of stay. A nice start.

I’ll do a proper post of the Bayliner Diner report when go next. We were too dead on our feet this first visit.

7.5 out of 10.

[Jaspercat10]

Glad you have all arrived safely, the drive sounds stressful how long was the drive up was it worth it any saving going in to Tampa, My husband does the driving in the US my brain cant compute how to drive on the other side of the road, but coming out of Miami airport in rush hour gave me the same feeling gripping on to the seat and your blood pressure going from nothing to about 400, food at Cabana Bay looks good hope you eventually get to sleep ..

[Mrs Red C]

Top tip for me is to remember my Boots card so I can get the meal deal, water and anything else for free! Save my money for some other treat... 😃

[Bootrip2]

Great so far, hate driving in the rain over there- agree it’s terrifying!

[orlandoamber]

Glad you’re all there safely!

The deli food at bayliner diner looks surprisingly good!

Loving the ratings out of 10 of the food places