California Vlogs ’24 - Travel Day - Virgin Upper LHR to LAX
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- čas přidán 14. 10. 2024
- Hello Everyone! It's Tom and Paul! We're The Blokes From Stoke! Two big kids (and a dog) sharing our love of Disney, Universal, Theme Parks, Travel, Florida and Home.
Welcome to our California Vlog series 2024! It's and we're SO excited to be travelling to somewhere brand new. Lots for us to explore as you'll see in the coming episodes so stay tuned.
Our first episode sees us travelling to LHR for our flight to Los Angeles. We have a cheeky upgrade and head to the clubhouse. We'll show you a bit of the flight before we pick up our rental car and head to our first hotel.
Stay tuned for lots coming on this trip including Universal Studios Hollywood, Celebrity Homes Tour, Both Disney Parks, The Warner Brothers Studio Tour and the Hollywood Walk Of Fame!
So make sure your seatbelt is fastened, your armrest is down and your tray table is safely stored away.. because it's time for a California Adventure!
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Excited to see some semi normal, as opposed to full time Disney vloggers, travelers heading to DL.
Thanks! Although we’d refrain from using the word normal at all where we’re concerned! 😂😂😂😂😂
Yay!! Amazing! Funny, informative, the best! Thank u for taking us with u x
Cheers Clare! So excited to be showing you some new stuff!
So happy to have a new series to watch 🎉 Must say that dessert looked a little risqué….or my minds just in the gutter 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you! Nothing wrong with a soft centre!
“He’s making me mince on the walkway” 😂😂😂 can’t wait for this series yay!! 🎉
😂😂😂😂 Mince Mince Mince!
@@TheBlokesFromStoke lmfaoooooooooooo
That long flight LAX is a killer isn’t it? So nice you were able to upgrade to upper! Travel days are the absolute best! Xx
Thanks folks! Yeah, longest we’ve ever done on a flight so we’ll never complain about Orlando again! 😂😂😂
Yay!! You guys are back 😍!! Hope you had a fantastic time 🏰✨can’t wait to watch this series, you guys really make me smile ☺️ xx
Hi Holly! Thanks so much for tuning in! We are indeed back… (be warned!) Lots of new things to bring you this series!
Yey for Travel Day!!
'He's making me mince on the walkway' hahahaha
Fair play upgrading! We would love to do that.
Hopped off the plane at LAX!
The King Suite looked nice and spacious.
Cant wait for the rest of the vlogs xx
Thanks folks! Nothing like a good mince! 😂😂😂😂
oh gawd, we stayed at this hotel. It was awful, the neighborhood was horrible with the homeless encampment across the street.
What a change that was coming from the Disneyland Hotel. Now on with the show, I need to find out what your experience there was
Hiya! Than you so much for coming along with. Have to say, we didn’t have a bad experience here at all. Only thing was that the hotel needed a bit of TLC. We didn’t see anything similar to what you mentioned at the hotel but we saw a lot in Hollywood.
I literally screamed when I got my notification I woke everyone up! 🎉😂
😂😂😂😂 Happy Saturday!! Hope you enjoy it!
The Heathrow gate race is very intimidating to some travelers. Me included.
Good for the step count!
Loved your vlog guys….you are a couple of classic acts….funny, informative…and great to watch…can’t wait for next week…x🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thanks so much Katherine! We had such a great time on this trip and hope you enjoy seeing something a bit different from us!
The never ending green glass walls. oh how I look forward to seeing you again.
Tiring with a case tho! 😂😂
Good to have yous back boys ,seems like ages …absolute class 🇺🇸🎉
Thanks so much Gary! Glad you’ve enjoyed it!
I don’t watch films anymore my fella literally says hopefully there’s a new episode of blokes from stokes online as soon as I get in from work 😂
😂😂😂😂😂 Awwww Thank you! You don’t even need a monthly subscription!!! Tell him we really appreciate it!
Super excited for this series guys …. Have the most fabulous time ❤❤xx
Thank you Davina! We can’t wait to bring you some different things!
Love Travel Day, Love you Guys!! Can't wait for the rest!! xx
Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Saturday!!!! Next episode incoming…
Great first vlog in the new series, hahahaha working in the beauty trade, Tom better take your advice about that wrinkle cream lol Lots of laughs and smiles as usual. Thanks guys
Hahaha thanks so much folks! We’ve stocked up. Every little helps 😂😂
Thumbs up to you boys hopefully we will come and say hi to you again during our Florida visit
Thanks Scott!
@@TheBlokesFromStokeanytime lads
Just got back from a Caribbean cruise and was happy to see a new vlog!!
Love you guys!!!
Thank you Jane! Hope you had a lovely trip!
I thought the counseling had worked until I started watching the vlog 😂. Definitely worth the upgrade on such a long flight, even with the funky seat layout. Pretty good stamina from Tom 😅
😂😂😂😂 He’s had 13 years of Stamina with me…. What a keeper! We’ll be doing personal therapy sessions in August if you want to sign up! 😂😂😂
@@TheBlokesFromStoke ❤️
That apple crumble and custard looked EPIC ❤
@@fionakennedy8465 it was delicious!
Yeh I’m so happy your vlogs are back, so funny and full of dirty innuendos 😂
😂😂😂😂😂 Hopefully not too eyebrow raising! Thanks so much for coming along!
@@TheBlokesFromStoke No never too much, I love it as I have the same mind 😂
Judging from your "Next Time" segment it looks like you had a nice quiet day at Universal Studios 😀. Great travel day Vlog !
Hahaha yeah there wasn’t much going on! 😂😂😂 Hopefully you’ll join us to see what we thought! VERY different to Orlando!
Brilliant vlog, welcome back! First class food looks lush, Brendan is nagging me to upgrade us!! 😂😂
Thanks so much Rach! Not our favourite upper configuration (we’re so fussy! 😂😂😂😂) but for that flight we thought we’d go for it!
Looks exciting . Enjoy , stay safe , be happy 😃
Thanks Jacqueline!
Hi to you both, bet you had a good time in LA, we love it there, you both had a long day so hope you had a good sleep. Take care love tobyou both. 😊 Carol.x
Thanks Carol! We really enjoyed ourselves… as you’ll see in the coming episodes! Cheers for coming with us!
Enjoyed travel day cannot wait to join you both on this adventure xx
You’re very welcome on board Donna! We’re excited to show you some brand new stuff!
Love Love Love you two!!! Found you through Theme Park Bazza and gone back and watched all your Vlogs. Keep doing what you doing! Lots of Love ❤
Hi Ben! Awwww thanks so much! Really appreciate you joining our adventures! Plenty to keep you occupied! Welcome on board!
Can't wait for these vlogs. We're going for he 1st time in October for my 40th!!
Thank you! Hope you have an amazing time!!!
Have a wonderful vacation. For me, I enjoyed Universal Studios orlando
Thanks Jacqueline! We had fun at Universal Hollywood but there’s definitely more to do in Orlando!
Wow! Excellent start to the series. Roll on next week 🙂
Thank you Sue! Lots of new mischief on the way!
Just come across your vloggs and am hooked already. Loved the travel day. Two genuinely nice guys who can have a joke. Keep the vloggs coming ❤
Hello! Thanks so much for checking us out! Great to have you on board. Beware tho…. We’re not your regular Disney vloggers! More like a Carry On Film and a Seaside Postcard! Happy Viewing!
Love it ❤
Another great Vlog. Paul Ur never too much. Ur hilarious 🤣
Hehe thanks so much Jo! Glad you’ve enjoyed it! More on the way!
Loved this and looking forward to the other vlogs ,Awww I would never get bored on a 11plus flight with you guys x😊
Hahaha thanks Janet! Ask the other passengers that! They may think otherwise 😂😂😂
Hii guys so lovely you are back, can’t wait to watch this series and I’m already laughing safe flight ❤❤
Thanks so much Tina! We’ve got plenty of new stuff to bring you!
Great vlog! Welcome back 😊 looking forward to the rest of the series! Thanks for the fun 😂
Thank you! We’ve got lots to bring you this series so stay tuned!
Ps lads the cheapest time to upgrade is when you get on the plane ask you you are seated and you wont get it cheaper keep safe Andy and Vonnie
Yeah we’ve asked this before but we checked the seat map at the airport and there were only a couple of seats left so didn’t want to risk leaving it that late….
Love your vlogs , you just make me laugh so much Paul. Thank you
Thanks so much Mary! Glad you’ve had fun!
Brilliant 😂can’t wait to see the rest of your adventures!! ❤
Thanks so much for watching Louise!
Loved the vlog once again you both look shattered after that flight😅🤗
Thank you! It was a VERY long day but we persevered… well worth all that jet lag!
@@TheBlokesFromStoke good, good! This is Brandon by the way just incase you didn’t know can’t wait for the next vlog on Saturday😊🤗
Welcome back! Loved the first video of the new series! 😁
Thank you! Plenty more on the way!
OMG so excited! Greetings from Spain! Let’s get this party started!
Greetings!
Hiya 🤗 I cannot wait for this vlog series - This kind of trip is on my bucket list ♥️ xxx
Thanks so much! Lots of stuff to show you!
Hi guys happy u had a lovely holiday and I love u guys xxx
Hiya! Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the new series!
Fantastic travel day vlog n lovin the new into 😊
Thanks so much Julie! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yippee fantastic vlog. Cannot wait for the next episode
Thanks Joy! Cheers for coming to play!
Love watching you both❤
Thanks so much for joining us!
Loved the video! So looking forward to your new series! 😍🤩
Thank you Jane! Lots of new stuff coming up!
Yay can’t wait to watch 🎉
Thanks! Hope you enjoy!
Amazing travel day that one even if it was that long not sure about that seating configuration on board. Love the new professional look.
Thank you! Yeah it’s not our favourite upper configuration…. Kept feeling like our feet were sticking out! 😂
@@TheBlokesFromStoke 😆
Great vlog guys! Looking forward to the rest 🎉
Thank you Gemma! Excited to bring you a brand new experience!
Guys! I’ve been waiting for this. Fab vlog xxx
Thanks so much! Have a lovely weekend!
Aww, what a fab start to the new series gents 🥰 Lovely food in the airport lounge & a very long but smooth flight! 🙌 Looking fwd to all you get up to in California 😍 x
Thanks so much! So many new things to share with you on this series!
Hi Tom n Paul looking forward to watch ,ur new vlog series
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the new batch of mischief!
You 2 getting, into mischief no not u2!! Hahaha!! 🤣🤣 thanks for, making me laugh n bright up, my day 😊🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Love love ur vlogs ur my favourite vloggers make me laugh so much xx
Thank you Caroline! Cheers for being part of our madness!
@@TheBlokesFromStoke love it 😆 xx
Loved the new intro music and £7.50 to drop your car off no wonder they call it rip off Britain. Great vlog guys.
Thanks Rae! Yep! What a shocker! They’ll get you any way these days! Cheers for coming with us!
Something to look forward to!
Hopefully you’ll enjoy seeing us somewhere new!
Great to have you guys back 😊 loved the travel day vlog we are also flying UC in a few weeks from LHR looks a fab experience 😊 look forward to Universal coming up next 👏👏
Thanks Lisa! Hope you’re excited for your trip! Make the most of that Clubhouse!
So excited to see a new series from you guys ❤
Thanks Jemma! Hope you enjoy this one! A few new things to show you!
Fantastic travel vlog 😀😀😀❤️
Thank you Andrew! Glad you enjoyed it!
A few years back I booked a park and ride. What i didnt know was the company took the car and randomly parked it in a housing estate for a fortnight!!!
Oh no!!! Hope it was still in one piece Sue! We did check the reviews of the one we booked and it was all ok as well as checking the mileage!
Love the new intro guys it's refreshing
Thank you! Glad you like it!
Enjoyed the vlog guys! Looking forward to seeing what you get up to! X
Thanks so much folks! Get ready for lots of new experiences!!!!
Finally starting this vlog series!❤
Thanks for coming along with us! Brace yourselves….. mischief and madness incoming 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
The X3 is going to seem huge to you.
We had an X3 last summer so was hoping for it again but choice was poor when we got there! Cadillac was nice though!
Hiya - just want to say I love all your videos , the energy you two have is so lovely .
You also provide excellent insights/ tips n hints to how to get the best out of your holiday....
PS I am from Stoke too.... noticed you were at Hanley Tesco , I work over the road 😂😂😂
Hi Marie! Giving you a wave from Hanley! Thank you for watching and hope you’ll “stoke” around for more! 😂😂
@@TheBlokesFromStoke Thank you both - I watched your videos last year while waiting to go to Florida Disney / Universal in September - invaluable info 👍👍👍
Yeah , work in Hanley (Smithfield offices) but live up Ash Bank in Werrington - one thing that I always think is the cheese in the USA is nothing like UK , wouldnt go well on an oatcake eh? 😄😄😄
@@mariehowell7312 Absolutely!
Great to see you guys back!! Hello from Dublin!
Hi Paul! Hope all’s ok in Dublin!! One of us was there last week! Cheers for tuning in!!!
@@TheBlokesFromStoke 21 hours Tom has been up how about that for stamina 🤣🤣🤣 love the one liners 🤣🤣
@@paulorourke4315 😂😂😂 oh we are naughty!
Highway to hell just peed myself haha 😂
We love a bit of hard rock 😂
Give me MCO Orlando any day!
Definitely easier to get the car from there! 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching!
I wonder who’s taking care of your dog Ralph whilst you and Tom are away
Our lovely friend Edwina looks after him Scott. He has a big, comfortable house to run around in, gets very spoiled and has lots of walks & cuddles!
@@TheBlokesFromStokeso edwina is taking care of your dog Ralph whilst you and Tom are away
NEVER drive through Stafford to get anywhere 🤣 I spent years working in Stoke and Up Hanley duck and always got travel issues :)
Just started this series - Always awesome vlogs boys.
See you in Disney 2025. Hopefully at the same time to say hi 🫡
Thanks Lee! Hahah sometimes we have to brave it and do the Stafford run! Cheers for persevering with our nonsense! That’s it now! There’s no going back! 😂
@@TheBlokesFromStoke No perseverance here. I love it - Such a cool couple and my kinda humour. Anyway leave me alone now. I'm with you on Colonial Street looking at the Munsters house as you drive by. :)
If you lovely guys were to make a Hollywood blockbuster, what would it be ?❤
Oh goodness! Lady and the tramp? Carry On Vlogging? 😂😂
So weird watching this as travel upper class with virgin on the 26th feb from Heathrow to st Lucia.
Hope you had a great time!!! Thanks for watching!
Hi guys why did you take the escalator after checking in instead of the upperclass lift and upperclass security, you have to have a Virgin RedHead at the the Virgin lounge its the law lol keep safe Andy and Vonnie
Hiya. Thanks so much for tuning in! We didn’t use the lift as it was out of order, so when we got to security they directed us to the upper class channel and that took you where the car drops you off. We’ll look out for the cocktail!
When you are in that Virgin lounge does a disco soundtrack wAnt to play in your brain ? It looks groovy.
😂😂😂😂 We’ve always got Disco brain!
Given a week of vacation in a hotel room a little space on the flight is not a bad thing.
Definitely agree!
Hi guys good vlogging making me, jealous of you in upper class😭. Do you know what side of the plane is better to sit on, for when you pass over vegas?
Hi Brendan! Hope you’re well! Awww hopefully you’ll get the upper experience soon! When we flew over vegas we saw the sphere on the right hand side of the plane, but of course it depends which way the captain’s flying!!!
Love you guys, I’m a new follower and have binged so many videos.. but do you control how many ads are on a video? I felt like there was LOADS on that one x
Hi Jeni! Thanks so much for coming along! We used to be able to manage it but CZcams made some changes to ad placement and now they pretty much control where they’re put. Hopefully they’re mostly skippable…. But on another note, with our nonsense, you might be glad of the break! 😂😂😂😂😂!
@@TheBlokesFromStoke haha never! I love the entertainment 🩵 exacted for this series 🫶🏻
@@jenij1287 Thank you!
Aww 👌
Hiya!
Great vlog, awesome editing and the music is class. How much was your upgrade on the way out to LA? If you don't mind sharing the cost.
Thanks Warren! This was about £749 (have Credit Card will travel) but the cost always depends on what class you’re upgrading from and how busy the flight is. Still cheaper than buying in advance as to book this ticket on the day would have been over £6000!
@TheBlokesFromStoke thank you guys.
On the trip down to Heathrow. Passenger seat belts are optional? Not a good idea!
Hiya and thanks for watching! Guessing you’re meaning Tom as someone else mentioned this. He is wearing a seatbelt. It’s just under his armpit as it rubs his neck. You can see it coming from the holder down the side but agree that it’s not so obvious! We’re good boys honestly!
Hey guys, If you don’t mind me asking, are you able to say how much you paid to upgrade to Upper on this trip? Very interested in doing this and wondering if it’s better to do it at the airport 🤞🏻
Hi Liam. It depends on what class you’re upgrading from, how many seats are left and what route you’re flying. Our upgrade was about £749pp for this trip.
We have more highways in Houston then exist in England. How comfortable are you driving on the right ? I could never drive in London.
Surprisingly confident! However, LA traffic is either crazy or at a slow crawl.. so definitely an experience!
I salute Maggies too
Morning Mr Magpie! Hahah
There the fly away bus $10 to union station. Also prepare for a line at alamo if you haven’t signed up for their fast pass.
Thanks! We usually do skip the line so it was nice and easy!
Dude you are driving in like 14 hours. have a cocktail. LA is actually an easy city to get around in from a where to go perspective. It’s just massively spread out.
We did have a few cheeky drinks. Just hard to shake the British habits!
That’s a parking bargain for valet. 3x to be in a garage or valet at US major city airport.
WOW!
United would rather leave those fancy seats empty then offer day of upgrade options.
We usually always wait til just before we go to see what’s available. Can save considerably!
not sure about the virgin upper. what did you guys make of it ?
We’re not the biggest fans of this configuration as it’s less private, but we love the experience. That bed really does help on the longer flights!
Great vlog guys funny and informative love travel day
@@leejon8716 Thank you!
Didn't look like you used the special security entrance for Virgin Upper via the Red Carpet and Lift ?
Hiya. The lift was out of order so we had to go up the escalators then join the separate security channel which you meet at the Upper check in wing…
@TheBlokesFromStoke Ah , that's good , we used that entrance last September to Florida. Looking forward to the rest of the series and all the other adventures you have planned this year. xx
@@franleejay Thank you! Yeah the whole Upper experience at LHR is great! At least we got a few more steps in with not using the lift! 😂
Was there a safe in the room xx
Sadly not in this one. We locked our valuables in our cases, but there was an iron/ironing board etc in the little cupboard next to the bathroom. We just forgot to show it! 😬😬😬
@@TheBlokesFromStoke thank you so much xxx
Hi guys watching your Lhr to lax can I ask did you book flight n hotel together or separately
Iv wanted to go to universal Hollywood but being worried as lax is much bigger than Orlando. It’s our 40th wedding next year and I would love to do this then fly to Orlando for 10 night
Was the hotel close to everything and did you find driving ok. We watch Nick and Leigh the lodge guys but they made it look so easy. Just starting universal pt 2. ❤❤
Hi Alison! We booked hotel and flights separately (which we usually do). Used points for the Hilton in Anaheim. The hotel near universal was SO close as you may have seen from the time lapse (there are a couple closer) and this wasn’t too pricey, but you can walk to the bottom of the bank and the Universal tram will take you to the entrance. We managed to do everything at Universal Hollywood in a day (but we did buy early access to Nintendoland)..
@@TheBlokesFromStoke thanks I did think about booking hotel n flights separately then we get what we want ❤️
Hi Alison, it’s Tom 👋🏻👋🏻 We actually booked LA through my travel agency and booked the Hilton part using Hilton points. The flight and hotel setup can be totally tailored to the needs of the client so lots of flexibility. If you’d like a quote I can certainly put a no obligation quote together for you 🙂
@@TheBlokesFromStoke that would be good, I just need some idea of pricing. Just we want to go virgin as we have points and a voucher from credit card still not sure. 5 days LA then a flight from LA to MCO, accommodation we will find a villa or something for 12 dats returning to LHR from Tampa international. September next year around 5-6 as our 40th is 7th n my birthday is 8th September so wanted to be in LA around that time. Thank you so much for your assistance very much appreciated. We normally do virgin for all. This year Iv booked villa independently bit nervous about that as you hear of scams but did it through air b n b. Any help, it might be to early for September 2025 flights yet as Virgin are not showing anything. Sorry a bit long this message ❤️❤️
How was the M25 that's always hell lol?
M25 was nice and easy! It was the M6 that threw a spanner in the works!
@@TheBlokesFromStoke if I was coming from Kent I would be stuck in traffic for ages as there are more road works down this area than I've had hot dinners and holidays the holidays well I've only had 2 in 7 years since caring for me mum.
When will the next vid be uploaded, can’t wait
Next Saturday! Hopefully at the same time!
what donations were they asking for on the plane?
It was their usual Passport to Change. The little bag that’s wrapped around your earphones….
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Cheers!
Love Tom but Paul oh stop with the continue banter it's getting to much
Sorry Nicola! Even the biggest gag isn’t going to stop that any time soon! Luckily Tom gives as good as he gets!
Love the banter Paul. We all settled down on Saturday night to watch this vlog. Took priority over Ant and Dec. As with @lifeofkirsty - my wife spotted Hanley Tesco right away. Brought up round there and my lad is over in Staffs Uni. Florida vlog and they got excited over a Tesco... @@TheBlokesFromStoke 🤷♀
@@johnandmazHahahs Thanks folks! Thought we’d bring a bit of the locality in to it this time! Every Little Helps! 😂😂
Omg as if Hanley Tesco is your local Tesco🥲 hi neighbours 🥹
Hahaha it is indeed! We’re often popping in for a crusty roll of a weekend!
Great vlog but I couldn't help but notice, no seat belt 😂
Thanks for joining us! Did you mean on the plane? 😬😬😬😬
Just watched again and Tom’s seatbelt in the car is under his armpit as it rubs his neck. You can see it coming from the holder down the side. It does look like there isn’t one there though. We’re good boys though and always wear a seat belt 😇
That's cool, like I said no hate 😀 enjoyed the day 1 vlog