We're booking this weekend! *happy dance*

[angelicamy12]

After much deliberation over whether or nor we could afford it without having 'saved up' as we usually do, my boyfriend and I have decided to book a trip to Florida for two weeks in November. We will fly out of Manchester (we live in Edinburgh) and hopefully stay over in an airport car park the night before (the deals which include parking seem great!). Since we're flying out on a Sunday and we get weekends off, we're hoping to travel to Manchester early on the Saturday morning and spend a relaxed day there (lunch, drinks, etc) then go for dinner and to see Wicked at the theatre (seems like such a nice pre-holiday treat!).

We're doing the first of many car boot sales this weekend as our goal is to cover the cost of our flexi passes through these (our target is to make £500...can we do it?! Last time we did one we made £180 and we have lots of junk in our trunk to sell )

We're staying at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites at Universal (not the classiest, I know!) as we're going to be visiting US/IOA most this trip. We will, however, be having two days of park hopping fun in Disney and hopefully an overnight stay in Miami.

My question is, we've found a great deal online which includes our accommodation, flights (with meals, baggage etc) and a car. It's from a high street travel agent. Is it worth us going into that travel agent and also others on Saturday before we book and asking them to 'beat the price' or does this not happen these days?
xx

 

[PJBeans]

It's always worth asking - they can only say no, right?

Also, if you work for the NHS or another large organisation, you might be able to get discounts.

 

[thestevied]

I know Thomas cook have done that in the past. We booked a virgin holiday through them and they price matched so defo worth asking. Sounds like an exciting pre flight weekend, let alone the holiday! And you won't have long to wait either which for me would be a big plus.

 

[angelicamy12]

I know! I'm a theatre critic so quite lucky in that we get to do these types of things a lot without the crazy expense but I've always wanted to see Wicked so it will be a great little pre-holiday break away!

In some ways it's very exciting booking at such short notice but, at the same time, planning is half the fun! I'm feeling slightly stressed and overwhelmed looking at all the new things since we were last there. I'm also screwed for getting an ADR for Be Our Guest which is one of the main things I wanted to do

 

[thestevied]

I'm also screwed for getting an ADR for Be Our Guest which is one of the main things I wanted to do

True, that will be very difficult. You can still phone every day though and hope for a cancellation. And at least you'll be able to get in for lunch..

 

[crabbie1]

When we wanted to stay the night before we booked the premier Inn r
Rudger lane (5mins from terminal 2) for £29 and meet and greet for £43. Done through top cash back I think it was holidsy extras. Cheaper than booking direct with premier inn

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