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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 2, 2019 9:13:06 GMT -6
I had no issue bringing a regular size backpack but I've only flown them once
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Post by goodson on Jan 2, 2019 9:22:21 GMT -6
i have flown spirit with a backpack 4 or 5 times and never had any issues
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 9:28:16 GMT -6
Cool, thanks folks. Saw the $65 gate check fee and started freaking out a bit that they'd try to say my bag wasn't a personal item.
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 2, 2019 9:29:07 GMT -6
i did it a bunch of times between nyc and chicago and no one ever like tried to check the size of my backpack or put it in that plastic size checker or anything.
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Post by zircona1 on Jan 2, 2019 10:21:32 GMT -6
Girlfriend and I had a really good time in Orlando. But, NYE at Disney is totally not my scene. We did Epcot on NYE and left at 10pm b/c we had done everything we had wanted to do and were tired of the crowds, the EDM DJ's asking people to make some noise, just tired in general. People-watching is kind of fun, for a while I was keeping track of how many multiple NYE-themed matching T-shirts families/couples were wearing (I think I stopped at 13).
Also, on NYE on the way to Epcot around 12:30pm we saw a long line of cars and a highway sign that said 'MAGIC KINGDOM FULL'. Apparently they stopped letting people in around noon b/c of capacity. They started letting people in again in the afternoon. Fortunately we had done the Magic Kingdom - and the major rides - the evening of 12/30.
The only ride we didn't get to do was the Avatar ride at Animal Kingdom. We couldn't get a Fastpass for it, so we tried to get to the park when it opened at 8am. At 8:15, there was already a 2 1/2 hour wait and it never went below that. Most of the wait times we found out were shorter than what they estimated.
Universal Studios was cool, the amount of people in Harry Potter land was nuts. We did manage to ride both of the HP rides (the one at Universal and the one at Islands of Adventure), both were pretty great. Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios was another great one.
Weather was almost perfect - partly cloudy, low 80's/high 70's during the day, shorts every day.
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Post by doso on Jan 2, 2019 10:23:26 GMT -6
Same. I've flown Spirit dozens of times and I've never once been questioned about my backpack that fits under the seat. They will stop people with giant frame backpacks, big-ass duffels or traditional carry-on luggage. edit: irt scoots |
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Post by thebosma on Jan 2, 2019 10:43:00 GMT -6
My sister got stopped with her backpack at the gate once and they made her pay to check it. This was several years ago though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 10:44:40 GMT -6
I did a quick Google search and it seems like it's more of an issue on Frontier. I never personally had the issue on Frontier, so maybe it's just whether or not the gate attendant decides to be an asshole. Eh I'm sure I'll be fine.
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 2, 2019 11:14:59 GMT -6
Heading to Puerto Vallarta for eight days on Saturday. December was so rough at work, I can't wait to check out for a while.
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Post by alady on Jan 2, 2019 11:22:19 GMT -6
I am super jealous. Not taking any time off over the holidays has really burnt me out.
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Post by rango420 on Jan 2, 2019 11:23:46 GMT -6
I’ve definitely seen the bag check happen but magically i haven’t had to pay the fee. Used to fly spirit alot
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Post by venom on Jan 2, 2019 11:48:02 GMT -6
if anyone's been to morocco, is fes a must-visit? i'll be staying in/near marrakech, but considering taking the train to fes for 2 days and then flying back.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 11:55:40 GMT -6
we didnt get to do fez or marrakesh when we were there but all of morocco was pretty spectacular so i'd recommend checking out as much of it as you can.
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Post by goodson on Jan 3, 2019 15:23:03 GMT -6
i have finally returned to nyc after my almost month long trip to miami/nola/atl
i need to go on a juice cleanse rn because i feel like i am going to die
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Post by alady on Jan 3, 2019 15:49:28 GMT -6
if anyone's been to morocco, is fes a must-visit? i'll be staying in/near marrakech, but considering taking the train to fes for 2 days and then flying back. You should do the thing where you go out in the desert and cats sleep on you |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 16:08:46 GMT -6
That sounds terrifying.
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Post by neader on Jan 4, 2019 11:49:05 GMT -6
3 full days enough for boston to keep me entertained without leaving too much of the main stuff out of it?
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Jan 4, 2019 11:57:27 GMT -6
3 full days enough for boston to keep me entertained without leaving too much of the main stuff out of it? Yep You could obviously do a lot more with more time, but I've done 3 or 4 not-that-full days in Boston and had a great experience. If you're down for a lot of walking, the Freedom Trail knocks quite a bit out and really lets you see the city. |
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 4, 2019 12:11:18 GMT -6
3 days too much boston
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Jan 4, 2019 12:13:36 GMT -6
3 full days enough for boston to keep me entertained without leaving too much of the main stuff out of it? also please go to sam lagrassa's for a sandwich its a little hokey but omg |
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Post by neader on Jan 4, 2019 12:13:48 GMT -6
robyn show is monday night. was thinking about doing friday afternoon arrival and tuesday afternoon departure. so one night will be dedicated to robyn, so more like 2.5 days.
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Post by neader on Jan 4, 2019 12:15:13 GMT -6
3 full days enough for boston to keep me entertained without leaving too much of the main stuff out of it? also please go to sam lagrassa's for a sandwich its a little hokey but omg starred. which kinda leads me to another general question, outside of the official travel thread what sites do people typically use for finding things to do and eat when they travel? are they useful? i feel like yelp, google maps, thrillist, eater, etc. are all kinda trash. |
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Post by dij22 on Jan 4, 2019 12:16:49 GMT -6
robyn show is monday night. was thinking about doing friday afternoon arrival and tuesday afternoon departure. so one night will be dedicated to robyn, so more like 2.5 days. Boston is great but that's a really long time. It's a small city. |
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Post by thebosma on Jan 4, 2019 12:16:58 GMT -6
Most cities like Boston have a nice dedicated subreddit with a list of suggestions. I usually check that out.
Also 3 days is pretty much perfect for Boston if you like history.
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Post by rango420 on Jan 4, 2019 12:18:06 GMT -6
Struggling with not checking the Eater but checking a subreddit
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Post by neader on Jan 4, 2019 12:19:32 GMT -6
Most cities like Boston have a nice dedicated subreddit with a list of suggestions. I usually check that out. Also 3 days is pretty much perfect for Boston if you like history. I do. Would love to be able to make it down to peacefield. |
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Post by rango420 on Jan 4, 2019 12:21:11 GMT -6
"I don't trust this list of 38 restaurants that are generally located near downtown and deemed essential by a pool of local food critics but u/kpopfootfreak suggests theres a better than average arbys off of the BU commons"
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Post by alady on Jan 4, 2019 12:21:29 GMT -6
2.5 is plenty
Check the Board Dot
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 4, 2019 12:23:14 GMT -6
robyn show is monday night. was thinking about doing friday afternoon arrival and tuesday afternoon departure. so one night will be dedicated to robyn, so more like 2.5 days. are you driving or flying? |
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 4, 2019 12:25:17 GMT -6
i feel like i thought it would take like 5 hours to drive to boston from charlotte but apparently it's more like 13.5!
fly on saturday, it'll be cheaper and you won't lose anything by shortening a day since there's not that much to do in boston.
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