sspontak wrote:

What cities are the 6 flights coming from?

zakuivcustom wrote:

sspontak wrote:

What cities are the 6 flights coming from?

2x 744 + 1x 333 from LGW
2x 744 from MAN
1x 744 from BFS

This happens every Monday, at least during Summer peak, IIRC. Hard to see them all at the gate at the same time, though, as the BFS flight arrives (if on time) at 1740 while one of the LGW 744 departs (again, if on time) at that time.

Mortyman wrote:

5 B747 and one A330 of Virgin at Orlando airport today ( video ) all at the same time. Check out the lineup at the terminal at the end

https://www.facebook.com/flyMCO/videos/ ... 749636625/


I Guess Disney is populare With the British families …

Mortyman wrote:

5 B747 and one A330 of Virgin at Orlando airport today ( video ) all at the same time. Check out the lineup at the terminal at the end

https://www.facebook.com/flyMCO/videos/ ... 749636625/


I Guess Disney is populare With the British families …

factsonly wrote:

There are some brilliant examples of very large outstations around the world:



Feel free to add some more.........examples.

factsonly wrote:

There are some brilliant examples of very large outstations around the world:

- DL at AMS = 20x arrrivals + 20x departures every day:



- AA at LHR = 20x arrivals + 20x departures every day:



- UA at FRA = 8x arrivals + 8x departures every day



- QF at SIN = 7x arrivals + 7x departures every day



Feel free to add some more.........examples.

factsonly wrote:

There are some brilliant examples of very large outstations around the world:

- DL at AMS = 20x arrrivals + 20x departures every day:

scbriml wrote:

factsonly wrote:

There are some brilliant examples of very large outstations around the world:

- DL at AMS = 20x arrrivals + 20x departures every day:

Sigh.

I can remember when there would be a line-up of NorthWest DC-10s at AMS.

factsonly wrote:

There are some brilliant examples of very large outstations around the world:

- DL at AMS = 20x arrrivals + 20x departures every day:

- AA at LHR = 20x arrivals + 20x departures every day:

- UA at FRA = 8x arrivals + 8x departures every day

- QF at SIN = 7x arrivals + 7x departures every day

Feel free to add some more.........examples.

727LOVER wrote:

Didn't this happen about a week ago, also???

a320fan wrote:

When EK still operated AKL as a tag from the Australian east cost ports they had 4 A380s on the ground together in AKL every afternoon.

Cunard wrote:

Well another opportunity for you to post that excellent picture and the information that you have provided but didn't you think it was a case of ''De Javu'' when posting it as this is an identical thread to one that was started last week regarding the exact same albeit with a video, other than that it's identical and should have been merged with the previous thread.

UALFAson wrote:

I just arrived in Disney World for a quick end-of-summer vacation and the place is practically overrun with Brits and other Europeans. It's weird but cool to hear so many non-American accents.

A waitress told me she thought Disney was running some promotion in the UK where visitors could eat for free with the purchase of a vacation package. That's a great deal given these prices!

UALFAson wrote:

I just arrived in Disney World for a quick end-of-summer vacation and the place is practically overrun with Brits and other Europeans. It's weird but cool to hear so many non-American accents.

A waitress told me she thought Disney was running some promotion in the UK where visitors could eat for free with the purchase of a vacation package. That's a great deal given these prices!

BTVB6Flyer wrote:

Now if they could only get one of those down I-4 to TPA, without it being a diversion...*sigh*

airtrantpa wrote:

BTVB6Flyer wrote:

Now if they could only get one of those down I-4 to TPA, without it being a diversion...*sigh*

I agree. VS 747 G_VFAB "lady Penelope" and i have a live hate relationship. She used ti be a regular on the ramp during diversions to TPA plus she alsways seemed to take the Buccaneers to LGW. I wish theyd serve TPA instead on Norwegian.

neomax wrote:

UALFAson wrote:

I just arrived in Disney World for a quick end-of-summer vacation and the place is practically overrun with Brits and other Europeans. It's weird but cool to hear so many non-American accents.

A waitress told me she thought Disney was running some promotion in the UK where visitors could eat for free with the purchase of a vacation package. That's a great deal given these prices!

I live in Orlando and can tell you that UK tourists are VERY localized to Disney. I kid you not I have encountered not a single Brit outside the premises of Disney within the Orlando area (this is not an exaggeration). The last time I visited Disney was probably 5+ years ago and I remember many different nationalities but don't distinctly remember Brits. That said, I imagine they must be somewhere within the premises as these 747's don't fill themselves.

I still to this day can't believe the sheer amount of capacity the UK can throw at MCO between BA, VS, DY, TC, TUI, this has got to be one of the few examples of routes in the world that literally have no limit. Crazy.

windian425 wrote:

VS should be talking to Hifly to lease 2 A380's just for MCO operations out of LGW and MAN.

readytotaxi wrote:

The downside of this is the terrible wait times at CBP with so many large aircraft arriving so close together. Yes the auto booths do help a little but not a fun experience after a 9hr flight with kids.

Bongodog1964 wrote:

windian425 wrote:

VS should be talking to Hifly to lease 2 A380's just for MCO operations out of LGW and MAN.

A 8 week lease in the summer might well be a great idea, VS loads drop off dramatically when the schools go back and planes soon get stood down.

32andBelow wrote:

How do grown adults like Mickey Mouse do much.

Boeing74741R wrote:

Bongodog1964 wrote:

windian425 wrote:

VS should be talking to Hifly to lease 2 A380's just for MCO operations out of LGW and MAN.

A 8 week lease in the summer might well be a great idea, VS loads drop off dramatically when the schools go back and planes soon get stood down.

It depends. I've flown MAN-MCO during the middle of September in recent years and the flights have been very well loaded to the point where they were almost full.

They do however often consolidate flights due to lower demand, LGW - MCO has over the years dropped from 3 x 744 to 1 x 744 out of season, often they start off selling 2 flights then cancel one if demand is low.

32andBelow wrote:

How do grown adults like Mickey Mouse do much.

Not everyone who flies into MCO from the UK stays in the Orlando area let alone stick to Disney. For 2 of my last 3 visits to the Orlando area, I didn't go on Disney property at all (Universal is more to my liking, but that's personal preference). I also like going over to the Gulf Coast, but with the only flight option (LGW-TPA) being unsuitable due to not living in the South East or connecting at somewhere like ATL, it's easier to just go into MCO and drive from there. It's about 2 hours from MCO to the beaches of Clearwater/St Pete's, which granted isn't ideal after a long flight from the UK, but I can think of worse hardships and a nice beer at the end of the drive is as good of an incentive as anything.

Gingersnap wrote:

Yeah as a Brit who's done the Mickey Mouse run a few times, we've always made a point to stay a week somewhere along the Gulf Coast prior to our return home.

We've never just visited solely for the theme parks etc.

8herveg wrote:

I’ve never understood the appeal of Orlando. For Brits particularly - flying 4,000 plus miles to go to theme parks in the 35 degree heat. We have theme parks in the U.K. Agreed, they’re not as good. But there is zero culture in Orlando. My holidays as a child were in France...camping, sailing, cycling, playing games on the beach. Surrounded by nice people rather than fat chavs with tatoos who would rather stuff their face with a burger and chips whilst queuing for a rollercoaster. No thanks!

azz767 wrote:

8herveg wrote:

The fact is, those 'chavs' have probably saved up for years to be able to afford that one dream holiday to give their kids an experience they won't forget.
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crownvic wrote:

If only the Brits would start tipping then all would be fine, they along with the Canadians DON'T TIP

azz767 wrote:

8herveg wrote:

I’ve never understood the appeal of Orlando. For Brits particularly - flying 4,000 plus miles to go to theme parks in the 35 degree heat. We have theme parks in the U.K. Agreed, they’re not as good. But there is zero culture in Orlando. My holidays as a child were in France...camping, sailing, cycling, playing games on the beach. Surrounded by nice people rather than fat chavs with tatoos who would rather stuff their face with a burger and chips whilst queuing for a rollercoaster. No thanks!

And snobbery like that is why Britain is in the state its in and us British people are generally despised by a lot of people. We're either thought of as the 'rough, cheap chavs' that you obviously think a lot are, or we are know as the judgemental idiots that always have to comment on it.

The fact is, those 'chavs' have probably saved up for years to be able to afford that one dream holiday to give their kids an experience they won't forget.

As a regular flyer on the route I can also tell you, VS actually commonly has people who live in Orlando permanently and are visiting family back home in the UK. People who have worked hard and spent a lot of money on a very expensive property in the area.