Does Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick suck? Upper Class LGW-MCO by 747-400 "Ladybird" Trip Report

Its always thought that flying Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick is a second rate experience for second rate flyers, but it this really the case. Fly with me on a trip on the Virgin Atlantic 747-400 "Ladybird" 20 years old this year to Orlando from London Gatwick.