Orlando Florida/Disneyworld (Part 2) *CLOSED*

vivatifosi

A quick thanks to mymatebob and duchy for putting me straight on that one. I've been to Florida over 30 times and didn't have a clue that they locked my credit. I'm not out to give incorrect advice, so thanks to both of you!

mymatebob

vivatifosi wrote: »

A quick thanks to mymatebob and duchy for putting me straight on that one. I've been to Florida over 30 times and didn't have a clue that they locked my credit. I'm not out to give incorrect advice, so thanks to both of you!

It is, to be fair, not something that they would normally tell you.

I have a mate you used to work in a very posh hotel in London.

When they took the credit card from guests they would "guesstimate" if they were likely high-rollers who would be spending a bob or two. They would easily decide on £250 a night to be put on the CC (and this was in the 80s)
Sometimes they wouldn't release the money until a week later - just laziness on their part.

losthour

You have got me worried now. I'm staying at the Travelodge on I-Drive in June. Surely they won't be using up money on my credit card? I need that money on the holiday etc?!

Also how much do car hire firms charge a day for those under 25?

Incapuppy

losthour wrote: »

Also how much do car hire firms charge a day for those under 25?

It should be on the individual companies' websites.

Snoopy_rules

Sorry one last question. I have read that you are not allowed to lock your suitcases when flying to USA. Is this correct? What does everyone else do please. I don't like the thought of my luggage being unlocked.

Incapuppy

Snoopy_rules wrote: »

Sorry one last question. I have read that you are not allowed to lock your suitcases when flying to USA. Is this correct? What does everyone else do please. I don't like the thought of my luggage being unlocked.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/damagedlocks.shtm

princessmoneysaver

My DH has bought some of those special locks which can be opened with a master key, think they were about £3 each but will find out where he got them later.

tich2

I am off over to Florida this Saturday for three weeks and I am taking my lap top with me. Does anyone know if there are any wireless hotspots and will my laptop work over there. Thanks in advance

Edinburghlass_2

It certainly will work, check out your resort/hotel first of all, if no free access then its worth checking the whereabouts of McDonalds to see where their wireless restaurants are.

cuddlymarm

Hi

If the American customs want to check your case they will break the locks (we don't bother to lock because we always bring back odd things like a winnie the pooh kettle, goober and a big snowglobe and we have been searched twice out of 4 journeys)

They always leave the cases tidier then we packed them and never any damage

Cuddles

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