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Our Florida adventure begins — welcome to Orlando Travel Day! ✈️🇺🇸 We kick off this brand-new travel series with our journey from the UK to Florida, starting with an overnight stay at the Hilton Gatwick, before flying from London Gatwick South Terminal to Orlando International Airport with British Airways. After some welcome downtime in the lounge, we board our flight (yes… right at the back), experience a slightly bumpy crossing, and share our honest thoughts on the flight, the food, and how we felt arriving into Orlando. Once on the ground, we pick up our hire car, talk through the Visitor Toll Pass (a genuine Florida lifesaver), and make our way to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, where we’re spending our first night. This video sets the tone for the entire series — travel, honesty, practical tips, and excitement for what’s ahead. And trust us… there is a LOT coming. ✨ What’s Coming in This Series 🚢 Disney Destiny 🎢 Universal Epic Universe ❄️ Disney Wonder to Alaska (May) 🚢 Royal Caribbean – Liberty of the Seas (July) 🌊 DVC Cruise from Southampton (August) 🎄 Back-to-Back Disney Wonder Sailings for Christmas This is just the beginning. ✈️ What’s in This Orlando Travel Day Vlog ✨ Overnight stay at Hilton Gatwick ✨ Flying British Airways from Gatwick to Orlando ✨ Lounge access before departure ✨ Long-haul flight experience & food review ✨ Arrival at Orlando International Airport ✨ Car hire & Visitor Toll Pass explained ✨ Drive to Disney’s Saratoga Springs ✨ First impressions of Florida 📲 Follow Our Adventures 📸 Instagram: @travelswithdaniandpaul 📸 Instagram: @adventurebydanielle 📧 Email: TravelsWithDaniAndPaul@gmail.com 📧 Email: AdventurebyDanielle@gmail.com 📝 Holiday Enquiries: https://form.jotform.com/252736378494370 ❤️ Thanks for joining us at the start of our Florida adventure Next up: the journey continues… and things get very exciting, very quickly. Chapters 0:00 Welcome To Travel Day 0:35 Hilton Gatwick Overnight Review 4:45 Getting into the terminal for check in 6:23 Through Security with an update 8:34 Aspire Lounge Experience 10:15 Off to our flight! 13:11 Boarding our Orlando bound flight 13:54 and we are off! 16:36 Snacks, food, afternoon tea etc 19:35 Oh Hey Orlando! 20:25 Through security and now to the car 21:49 Visitor Toll Pass! 22:28 Picking up the car as Avis Preferred 27:35 We’ve made it to Disneyworld! 33:23 Travel Day Summarised

👉 WATCH OUR EPIC UNIVERSE VIP EXPERIENCE HERE FIRST: https://youtu.be/N0c1sK8P0s4 We’re back at Universal Epic Universe — this time with Express Pass. After previously visiting Epic Universe with VIP access, we returned to answer the question everyone keeps asking: Is Express Pass actually better than VIP… or not? In this vlog, we spend the full day at Epic Universe using Express Pass, riding attractions we didn’t get to experience on our previous visit — including Battle at the Ministry and Mine-Cart Madness. And let’s be clear… Battle at the Ministry is sensational. Breathtaking. Immersive. Easily one of the most impressive theme park attractions we’ve ever experienced. What makes this video different is that we don’t try to force an answer. We both come away with very different opinions on whether Express Pass or VIP offers better value — and we leave that decision to you, armed with real experience from both sides. If you’re planning a trip to Epic Universe and debating which option to choose, this vlog gives you the clearest, most honest comparison possible. 🎢 What’s in This Epic Universe Vlog ✨ Returning to Universal Epic Universe ✨ Express Pass experience explained ✨ Riding Battle at the Ministry (jaw-dropping) ✨ Riding Mine-Cart Madness ✨ Comparing Express Pass vs VIP ✨ Honest pros & cons of both options ✨ Two very different final opinions 🌍 Part of a Bigger Florida Series This video sits within our wider Florida adventure, including: 🚢 Disney Destiny 🎢 Universal Epic Universe ❄️ Disney Wonder to Alaska (May) 🚢 Royal Caribbean – Liberty of the Seas (July) 🌊 DVC Cruise from Southampton (August) 🎄 Back-to-back Disney Wonder sailings at Christmas 📲 Follow Our Adventures 📸 Instagram: @travelswithdaniandpaul 📸 Instagram: @adventurebydanielle 📧 Email: TravelsWithDaniAndPaul@gmail.com 📧 Email: AdventurebyDanielle@gmail.com 📝 Holiday Enquiries: https://form.jotform.com/252736378494370 💬 So… Express Pass or VIP? We’ve done both — now it’s your turn to decide. Let us know what you think in the comments. Chapters 0:00 Welcome To Epic Universe 4:24 Being blown away by Battle at The Ministry 9:56 Super Nintendo Land 11:38 Being underwhelmed by MineCart Madness 14:29 Collecting Eggs with Yoshi 17:06 Entering Darkmoor 19:46 When a ride goes down, we eat! 24:25 How To Train Your Dragon Highlights 26:18 Why we LOVE Hiccups Winged Gliders 29:15 Finally getting on Monsters Unchained 31:43 IGOR! Is that You?! 32:14 It’s a Butterbeer. It’s nothing special? 36:25 So what is better, Express or VIP?

It’s embarkation day on Disney Destiny — and our cruise adventure officially begins. 🚢✨ After driving down from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, we head to Fort Lauderdale to board Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, but not before making a stop at Port Canaveral to see Disney Adventure — which features in the opening of this vlog as a teaser of what’s still to come. We arrive at the terminal around 11:30am with a Port Arrival Time of 11:45, boarding as Group 6 after waiting for friends in Group 2 (Pearl members… lucky them). Boarding itself is smooth and well managed, although we lose some time early on while sorting a reservation onboard. This embarkation is different for us — for the first time, we choose a sit-down lunch rather than Marceline Market, giving us a calmer start to the cruise (even if it takes a little longer than planned). Our first impressions of Disney Destiny are nothing short of stunning. The Grand Hall is beautifully themed, with incredible Wakanda and vibranium-inspired design, and the moment we see the Vibranium chandelier is a genuine wow moment. Destiny feels busy, but never crowded — likely helped by the ship not being completely full — and theming-wise, it’s right up there with Treasure, and comfortably ahead of Wish in terms of immersion. The day builds towards a powerful sail away party, featuring Spider-Man, with a slightly different feel to Treasure but still carrying that emotionally charged Disney Cruise Line energy. We end the day with dinner at 1923, explore our inside stateroom, meet our friends, and get to know the cast members who’ll be looking after us for the next five nights — officially kicking off our time onboard Disney Destiny. 🚢 What’s in This Embarkation Vlog ✨ Drive from Walt Disney World to Fort Lauderdale ✨ Stop at Port Canaveral to see Disney Adventure ✨ Terminal arrival & boarding process ✨ First impressions of Disney Destiny ✨ Grand Hall & vibranium theming ✨ Sit-down lunch on embarkation day ✨ Sail away party with Spider-Man ✨ Dinner at 1923 ✨ Inside stateroom reveal ✨ Meeting our servers & shipmates 🌍 Part of Our 2025–2026 Cruise & Travel Series 🚢 Disney Destiny 🎢 Universal Epic Universe ❄️ Disney Wonder to Alaska (May) 🚢 Royal Caribbean – Liberty of the Seas (July) 🌊 DVC Cruise from Southampton (August) 🎄 Back-to-back Disney Wonder sailings for Christmas 📲 Follow Our Adventures 📸 Instagram: @travelswithdaniandpaul 📸 Instagram: @adventurebydanielle 📧 Email: TravelsWithDaniAndPaul@gmail.com 📧 Email: AdventurebyDanielle@gmail.com 📝 Holiday Enquiries: https://form.jotform.com/252736378494370 Chapters 0:00 Welcome To EMBARKATION DAY!!! 1:27 Key terms you’ll hear us use, and things to know 5:25 It’s the Disney Adventure in Port Canaveral 7:26 Arriving at Port Everglades 9:56 Making our way into the port terminal 12:57 TIME TO GET ON THE DESTINY!!! 13:56 Our first view of the Grand Hall 14:46 Lunch at pride lands 17:11 Finding our room for the first time 24:23 Our Castaway Club gifts 30:14 A brief look at the Grand Hall 33:25 Highlights of the Sail Away Party 37:38 The Shop is CHAOS! 39:31 Exploring the top decks and the stairways 55:19 We need to talk about Embarkation at Port Everglades 59:24 Our small shop haul 1:11:37 Our thoughts on dinner and the adult entertainment on day 1

Our first full day at sea onboard Disney Destiny — and what a way to settle in. 🌊🚢 After an exciting embarkation day, we wake up to our first day at sea and spend the time properly exploring the ship. The day begins unexpectedly with a medical evacuation, and we hope the guest involved is doing okay, before the ship settles into a relaxed sea-day rhythm. We enjoy a sit-down breakfast, spend time exploring the decks, and make the most of the outdoor food locations on the top deck. One of the highlights of the morning is finally getting to hear the ship’s horns, followed by joining in with Marvel Mega Fan Trivia. Later in the day, we stop by The Sanctum, try a few drinks, and pick up a Destiny sipper before getting ready for dinner. The day ends at Worlds of Marvel, where we experience what is, for us, the best version of this restaurant across all three Wish-class ships. A relaxed, fun, and surprisingly full first sea day — and a great way to ease into life onboard Disney Destiny. 🌊 What’s in This Sea Day Vlog ✨ First full day at sea on Disney Destiny ✨ Ship exploration & deck time ✨ Outdoor food locations ✨ Ship horn experience ✨ Marvel Mega Fan Trivia ✨ Drinks at The Sanctum ✨ Destiny sipper purchase ✨ Dinner at Worlds of Marvel 📲 Follow Our Adventures 📸 Instagram: @travelswithdaniandpaul 📸 Instagram: @adventurebydanielle 📧 Email: TravelsWithDaniAndPaul@gmail.com 📧 Email: AdventurebyDanielle@gmail.com 📝 Holiday Enquiries: https://form.jotform.com/252736378494370 Chapters 0:00 Welcome To Day at Sea 1 0:36 Time for some trivia! 1:26 Deck 11 shop tour 3:25 Lunch time already? 5:14 Mickey horns!!! 7:47 Marvel Superfan stuff 9:28 Now it’s time for lunch! 12:41 Could we be in for a horn battle? 15:55 Proper Shop tour on Deck 5 23:46 Drinks at The Sanctum 28:56 Haunted Mansion Bar 32:54 With Great Power… 45:48 Dinner at Marvel 48:33 Well that was a day!