Honeymoon-Florida with Virgin

Georgie4

I was in EXACTLY the same position as you re honeymoon and flying nerves and we also went to Florida ! We have been there 6 times now and it has got better even though I still don't like flying -it's a means to an end.
Personally, don't take offence I think you have paid far too much for this - I would expect to get a disney hotel such as port orleans or carribean beach for this kind of money. Have you had a look at vrigins website to look at prices?
As for the flights if you get to the airport early - in gatwick you can actually check in the night before you can pay £100 and have an exit row seat - loads of room

Scousebird_2

Georgie4 wrote: »

I was in EXACTLY the same position as you re honeymoon and flying nerves and we also went to Florida ! We have been there 6 times now and it has got better even though I still don't like flying -it's a means to an end.
Personally, don't take offence I think you have paid far too much for this - I would expect to get a disney hotel such as port orleans or carribean beach for this kind of money. Have you had a look at vrigins website to look at prices?
As for the flights if you get to the airport early - in gatwick you can actually check in the night before you can pay £100 and have an exit row seat - loads of room

It's ok-I don't take offence. I have noticed that the hotel has been taken off the Virgin Website....that makes me worry somewhat!

nw_man

rosatoso wrote: »

I've seen newlyweds at Disneyworld wearing the Mickey Mouse ears. The bride one has a veil and the groom one has a top hat, you can buy them in many of the Disneyworld shops! They always get noticed and made a fuss of wearing those (depends how low key you want to be! - LOL!)

Nooooooooo dont wear them !!!! NO !!!

Everyone I see wearing them is some sort of hillbilly or other

Bexm

Hello!

We flew Virgin to Africa for our honeymoon.. and I would definitly recommend shelling out for at least premium economy..! (I'm assuming the planes would be similar!)

On the way out we got "upgraded" to the emergency exit seats.. which were right next to the galley, so people walking past all the time! And staff having gossips meant no sleep!

On the way back we had no leg room what so ever! I don't know how long the flight is to Florida.. but it's really nice to stretch out on a long flight, and you get bigger seats!! Plus I think in premium economy you get free drinks and better food!

We signed up for the virgin credit card, in the hope we'd get enough air miles with it for an upgrade, but as it's american express we could hardly use it!
You can also buy air miles, which is cheaper than buying the upgrade, but you can only buy so many!

Maybe this could work for you?

Definitly don't bank on upgrades because its your honeymoon.. the seats above is the only one we got.. nothing special at the hotels or anything!

It may be different in florida.. but don't expect stuff to happen as you will only be disappointed if it doesnt like we were!

Another suggestion.. Virgin mucked us around big time when we were booking... and we blagged free passes to the Virgin Lounge at Heathrow! If they have mucked you around at all and you're flying from heathrow.. ask them about the lounge and see if you can blag them too!

I wouldn't pay for it, but you get free good food, free massages and a nice sofa to curl up on whilst waiting for the flight!

Our flight was 8:30pm, and we got there at midday to take advantage of it! Loads nicer than treking around the packed airport for 3 hours!


Anyway.. hope this is of some help!

Bex

sgm6670

I would highly recommend upgrading your flight to Premium Economy, you benefit from so much and it is worth making your honeymoon that extra bit special.

Not only do you get your own check in desk (no queues like economy), but you get to board first (no queues), priority disembarkation (which is great at US immigration as you tend to get their first before the other 400 or so passengers), your bags come of quicker and the service on board is superb. The seats are bigger and on the Orlando flights from Gatwick, they are mainly on the upper deck and the configuration is 2 and 2 (so no strangers sitting with you) and there are only 14 rows up there, so it is like your own little cabin.

Unfortunately, upgrades to Orlando are so rare as most people book and pay for these seats in advance. I have worked for the airline and it is very rare to be upgraded and they will give priority to frequent flyer card holders.

You can sometimes pay at the airport a supplement (no cheaper though than booking in advance) if there are seats free, but by this stage you may not get seats together.

Ring Virgin direct and ask them what the supplement will be and then decide if you can afford it.

But in my opinion, I never dread the long haul flight now, I look forward to being spoilt from checkin to arrival.

Go for it and have a fantastic start to your honeymoon!

jackieblack

Scousebird wrote: »

It's ok-I don't take offence. I have noticed that the hotel has been taken off the Virgin Website....that makes me worry somewhat!

On of the hotels we had booked in Arizona this year was dropped by Virgin between us booking and travelling and I, too, was a bit worried, but it was fine - one of the nicest places we stayed on our trip - I think the hotel that had replaced it was a new one that had just opened, so maybe Virgin were able to negotiate a better deal with them or something, I can't imagine it had anything to do with the quality not being up to scratch.

There are thousands upon thousands of hotel rooms in Orlando - if you are worried, ask them to find you an alternative - this is your honeymoon after all and you don't want to be worrying about the accomodation!

isplumm

Hi,

I would be quite surprised if you just pay a bit extra to upgrade ... I suspect you have bought non-refundable tickets, so they won't allow you to just pay a bit extra to upgrade.

You might be able to ask as you in checkin .... but I still think you will struggle.

When you are there .... look out for the booklets, which often have coupons in - discounts, etc.

Mark

retire_2

I have stayed at that hotel it is fine, nearly all the hotels on I drive are. Here's a tip when you go to Disney when you walk down Main street when you reach the end go left, every one goes right, so there are much shorter lines if you go left

simonts

If you are both meat eaters make sure you get a reservation at texas de brazil and make sure you register on their site beforehand for 25% off the bill

You might not find the flights as quiet as some have said, We flew this april and both flights were heaving. Virgin at checkin in orlando were currently doing premium economy upgrades for £149 pp

I cannot fly the virgin orlando/vegas routes in economy without at least upgrading to extra legroom or isle seats as its just far too tight

Aidenr

simonts wrote: »

If you are both meat eaters make sure you get a reservation at texas de brazil and make sure you register on their site beforehand for 25% off the bill

You might not find the flights as quiet as some have said, We flew this april and both flights were heaving. Virgin at checkin in orlando were currently doing premium economy upgrades for £149 pp

I cannot fly the virgin orlando/vegas routes in economy without at least upgrading to extra legroom or isle seats as its just far too tight

The £149 pp deal is still on and is subject to availability. Orlando routes are generally packed so if there are seats in PE available for upgrade then they may not be together.
Another 2 options are extra leg room seats and exit row seats. extra leg room seats are available on all LGW aircrafts and I believe are £50, the same as exit row. Again I would check on the day or contact Virgin/tour operator for full info

hope that helps

A