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  1. Capt_BJ

    Lyft from MCO airport

    UBER/LYFT are not allowed to troll for rides at MCO - nor are TAXI - as is the rule at most major airports and cruise ports. Rather there is a 'holding area' where a ride vehicle checks in and joins a queue. Cars are dispatched first in first out. U/L has the option to 'reject' a ride AND there...
  2. Capt_BJ

    Best Way To Travel From Universal To Port Canaveral (And Back) Is...

    occasionally I have a problem getting 'standard UBER' between home (Canaveral area) and MCO .... when this has happen when I upped to XL I got a ride very quickly for just a couple of dollars more . . .
  3. Capt_BJ

    Hotel near Sanford airport

    if you head west to 417 there's a handful of places ... BASIC places ...... nuthin fancy ... less than 5 miles jump on 417 and head over to I-4 (still under 10 miles) and you'll find more/better choices ... Marriott, Hampton
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    Is There Really Good Pizza in Disney?

    I once went to a Giordano's down there and it was great. That's a Chicago chain though with deep-dish style pizza. Lake Buena Vista 12151 S APOPKA VINELAND RD ORLANDO, FL 32836 or Kissimmee 7866 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 just off property on 192 down near Bliz' Beach I'm from...
  5. Capt_BJ

    Daybed or Cabana?

    we've been to DC a few times and have never felt the need for a Cabana or other ...... they limit the folks inside so there is never a problem finding a chair IME and frankly for what I pay per person/hour for the day ... sitting around ain't what I need to pay EXTRA for!!!! Rain concern...
  6. Capt_BJ

    Shuttle services from Port Canaveral to MCO? Any ground transportation recommendation?

    TWO toll booths 'tween port and MCO ..... been that way for a while .... Dallas Road and at '417' <I'm a local and drive the route regularly ... wanna see my SUNPASS receipts :crutches: with a group of 7 you really should check out a limo ..... they charge by the hour ...
  7. Capt_BJ

    Is RCL actually cheaper than DCL?

    my interest in DCL fell when I realized I could sail Viking Ocean or river for the same or lower per day price .... about to be grand parent, we may be back to DCL in the future but NOW ..... forgetaboutit
  8. Capt_BJ

    Questions - the little things

    there are several lunch options when you board - depending on your time - in general the 'deck' fast food and the buffet are open ..... yes they do 'boarding photos' for what it seems you want to do why not return the rental and go to the port via either their shuttle or an uber? stay together...
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    Questions - the little things

    We sailed on Ody' for Thanksgiving week last year ... and have over 50 cruises under our belt .... my replies to your ?? 1. Will I need old hotel keys to keep the power on in the room, like we did on DCL? If no, I won't waste my time. >> as I recall YES there is the 'power saver' card slot on...
  10. Capt_BJ

    Best Way To Travel From Universal To Port Canaveral (And Back) Is...

    what's your metric for 'best'? For me best is https://hotrayzlimos.com/
  11. Capt_BJ

    Navigating around MCO and car rental questions....

    I recently stood on line for over an hour trying to pickup a rental from DOLLAR at MCO ..... just sayin'
  12. Capt_BJ

    Smoking concerns

    There is only one place on the ship where smoking is allowed. That said, people often smoke on their verandahs. I would report it if you smell it and see if security has any luck finding the offender, because it is a serious safety issue. If I recall correctly, there has been at least one...
  13. Capt_BJ

    Discovery Cove

    their picture are very good. you can see one of their photog's in the water with a group here We've been twice, several year apart and both times the complete picture package was $$$$ but we're suckers and bought it. I'm not sure if TODAY you can buy individual pictures versus the 'whole...
  14. Capt_BJ

    Disney transportation to Carnival cruise

    among your options UBER from DW to Port Can' or similarly book a private ride/shuttle one way car rental UBER <or other> to MCO and take Carnival shuttle from there
  15. Capt_BJ

    Let's talk Manatees

    about Blue Springs ..... from the web site: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO During periods of high visitation, visitors may experience long lines to enter Blue Spring State Park. The park frequently reaches capacity and may temporarily close. Closures occur intermittently and may last several hours. ...
  16. Capt_BJ

    Let's talk Manatees

    Jumping in to ask where would the closest place to orlando be to view them? Using I-4 and SR-408 junction as the 'Orlando' reference ... the Haulover Canal viewing spot I mentioned is 40 miles on a straight line. In the same way, Cape Canaveral Jetty Park is the nearest 'salt water' .... the...
  17. Capt_BJ

    Ensuring transponder shield box is in closed position

    I rent cars occasionally in the Orlando area and I have NEVER gotten a car with a physical transponder in the past 10 years ..... MOST rental cars in the area (IME) are 'fleet registered' in the toll by plate system. But I NEVER rent from AVIS either ,,,, :crutches:
  18. Capt_BJ

    Let's talk Manatees

    Free spot ... S Patrick Drive, 0.8 miles south of Pineda Cswy SR-404 when it get cool dozens will congregate near the bridge here ... and you'll see many cars pulled over to look A bit north of the Space Center is Haulover Canal and at the draw bridge is a large parking area and a deck for...
  19. Capt_BJ

    Uber or Lyft

    many drivers are doing both services so price is the decision point
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