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[RainbowsMist]

Raindowmist:

Direct flights with no bag fees! I think the $350 is okay, lets face it, things are crazy this year for pricing. Usually, a connecting flight with bag fees runs $281 lately. That costs out to $331 assuming one bag each way.

In terms of where to stay at MHT, since you leave early, then I would overnight near MHT. I've used springhill suites and the HI express. I see that via trinity reservations, I get:

HI Express, MHT
Airport Shuttle Hours: Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:30am to 11pm
Parking Included: Free 14 days of parking with this package
Additional parking: $10 per day after the 14 days included in this package
Accomodations: One standard over night sleeping room
Breakfast: Free breakfast is included with our package.
Package rate: Friday to Sunday(March)
$ 98.00 inclusive of tax.
Good for up to 4 people per room (final cost, no added fees)


For Springhill Suites via Marriott.com ... they handle 6 people per room and is very close to the airport.

Friday, March 8, 2013 to Saturday, March 9, 2013
Number of rooms: 1
Guests per room: 5
Suite, 2 Double, Sofabed

Park Here Fly There Package, breakfast, airport transportation, see Rate Rules
Maximum 14 days of free parking, any additional days over the maximum 14 days of free parking will be at a charge of 10.00 dollars per day.
1 night at 139.00 USD per night
Total for stay
(including estimated taxes):
151.51 (USD)

Thanks so very much Ted!
We were going to go with the HI but if the Springhill Suites can hold 6 in a room then that's a better way to go for us. I will look into that for sure!

 

[RainbowsMist]

Raindowmist:

Direct flights with no bag fees! I think the $350 is okay, lets face it, things are crazy this year for pricing. Usually, a connecting flight with bag fees runs $281 lately. That costs out to $331 assuming one bag each way.

In terms of where to stay at MHT, since you leave early, then I would overnight near MHT. I've used springhill suites and the HI express. I see that via trinity reservations, I get:

HI Express, MHT
Airport Shuttle Hours: Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:30am to 11pm
Parking Included: Free 14 days of parking with this package
Additional parking: $10 per day after the 14 days included in this package
Accomodations: One standard over night sleeping room
Breakfast: Free breakfast is included with our package.
Package rate: Friday to Sunday(March)
$ 98.00 inclusive of tax.
Good for up to 4 people per room (final cost, no added fees)


For Springhill Suites via Marriott.com ... they handle 6 people per room and is very close to the airport.

Friday, March 8, 2013 to Saturday, March 9, 2013
Number of rooms: 1
Guests per room: 5
Suite, 2 Double, Sofabed

Park Here Fly There Package, breakfast, airport transportation, see Rate Rules
Maximum 14 days of free parking, any additional days over the maximum 14 days of free parking will be at a charge of 10.00 dollars per day.
1 night at 139.00 USD per night
Total for stay
(including estimated taxes):
151.51 (USD)

I must be doing something wrong because I cannot find a Park Here Fly There Package. I've looked on Marriott and Springhill Suites websites....
Update: Ted, I found the rate, however I had to change occupancy to 4 and when I checked it says maximum for the room is 6. Do you know for sure if they will allow 6?
Thanks

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Only the Springhill suites will accommodate 5 (or 6). Let me know if you need a link. I have stayed there with 5 people and there was room for 6. No issues.

 

[RainbowsMist]

Only the Springhill suites will accommodate 5 (or 6). Let me know if you need a link. I have stayed there with 5 people and there was room for 6. No issues.

I have booked the room. It says it accommodates 5..and I put 5 in my registration. Do you think they'll give me a hard time with the 6th? The room has 2 double beds, a pull out sofa and I was able to request a fold away cot. So lots of room for 6 people.

 

[RookieMouse]

Just booked our flights and reserved hotels.

Southwest Airlines from Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) to Orlando (MCO), 6 people flying down on March 2nd, one returning into Bangor (via US Airways) on March 7th and the rest of us returning to MHT on the 9th. Total cost for 6 people: $2405

Basically for having to drive an extra hour and a half compared to Portland, I got the following:

- savings of $1500 over flying US Airways out of Bangor or $1200 over the current JetBlue fares out of Portland.

- direct flights; 3:30 to Orlando, 2:50 return

- 2 free checked bags per person

And I got a great deal on a hotel as well:

Homewood Suites at the airport
Park-Stay-Fly package
A 2 bedroom suite that holds all of us (1 king, 2 queens and a sofa bed)
up to 14 days of parking
$168 USD all taxes included

Also booked the same room for our return date, without park-stay-fly package, $132 all taxes included.

I know some folks on here say that if you are flexible, you can save a bundle, but we don't have that flexibility. Our dates are fixed (March Break)and we need to fly into MCO to take advantage of Disney Magical Express transportation (we are staying on DVC points).

But I look at it this way, by driving an extra 90 minutes, I saved enough to buy park passes for 5 of the 6 of us.

Works for me!

 

[fredgirls]

Just booked our flights and reserved hotels.

Southwest Airlines from Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) to Orlando (MCO), 6 people flying down on March 2nd, one returning into Bangor (via US Airways) on March 7th and the rest of us returning to MHT on the 9th. Total cost for 6 people: $2405

Basically for having to drive an extra hour and a half compared to Portland, I got the following:

- savings of $1500 over flying US Airways out of Bangor or $1200 over the current JetBlue fares out of Portland.

- direct flights; 3:30 to Orlando, 2:50 return

- 2 free checked bags per person

And I got a great deal on a hotel as well:

Homewood Suites at the airport
Park-Stay-Fly package
A 2 bedroom suite that holds all of us (1 king, 2 queens and a sofa bed)
up to 14 days of parking
$168 USD all taxes included

Also booked the same room for our return date, without park-stay-fly package, $132 all taxes included.

I know some folks on here say that if you are flexible, you can save a bundle, but we don't have that flexibility. Our dates are fixed (March Break)and we need to fly into MCO to take advantage of Disney Magical Express transportation (we are staying on DVC points).

But I look at it this way, by driving an extra 90 minutes, I saved enough to buy park passes for 5 of the 6 of us.

Works for me!

Congrats! Feels good to get it done doesn't it!
We fly March 1st and return on 8th! If the weather's bad we'll have cleared a path for you the day before!

 

[Ted in Halifax]

I have booked the room. It says it accommodates 5..and I put 5 in my registration. Do you think they'll give me a hard time with the 6th? The room has 2 double beds, a pull out sofa and I was able to request a fold away cot. So lots of room for 6 people.

This link lets you book 6
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mhtsh-springhill-suites-manchester-boston-regional-airport/

 

[RookieMouse]

Congrats! Feels good to get it done doesn't it!
We fly March 1st and return on 8th! If the weather's bad we'll have cleared a path for you the day before!

Great! We'll keep an eye out for your tire tracks!

So are you staying on property?

 

[fredgirls]

Great! We'll keep an eye out for your tire tracks!

So are you staying on property?

No, we're actually doing a cruise this year from Miami. Done parks last few March breaks and did a crazy park and cruise thing this year! Was exhausted! Just gonna cruise this year!

You?
Oh, can see you're at AKV and BLT now! Very nice! Are you DVC owners? Our best stay so far was at Contemporary! Loved walking into MK!

 

[RainbowsMist]

This link lets you book 6
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mhtsh-springhill-suites-manchester-boston-regional-airport/

Hi Ted,

This is what I get from that link:

Please correct the following and try again.

The hotel you requested March 9, 2013 - March 10, 2013 cannot accommodate 6 guests per room.

Please reduce the number of guests requested for each room, and then increase the number of rooms.

Do you think they'll give me a hard time with 6 in the room? There's 2 double beds, a pull out couch AND a roll away cot. So it can definitely accommodate 6 people.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

You are correct ... they must have sold out for that package. I would book across the street at homewood.

http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/e...-hilton-manchester-airport-MHTHWHW/index.html

Rate Details Park, Stay, and Fly

Park, Stay and Fly Package Includes Deluxe accommodations (must stay at least 1 night to qualify)Transportation to and from the MHT Airport by the hotels shuttle, shuttle is available 24 hours per day. Please call the hotel prior to confirm you arrival and departure times for shuttle service. Maximum 14 days of free parking, any additional days will be at a charge of $10.00 per day. Parking is Guaranteed in either the hotels lot or the adjacent overflow lot.
Room: 2 KING BEDS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH SUITE SMOKING
DATE Price per night TAX TOTAL (USD)
09 Mar 2013 155.00 13.95 168.95
Room Subtotal: 168.95

 

[RookieMouse]

No, we're actually doing a cruise this year from Miami. Done parks last few March breaks and did a crazy park and cruise thing this year! Was exhausted! Just gonna cruise this year!

You?
Oh, can see you're at AKV and BLT now! Very nice! Are you DVC owners? Our best stay so far was at Contemporary! Loved walking into MK!

Yes, we are DVC owners, our home resort is Bay Lake Tower. We bought into DVC in 2009 when we were on a Disney Cruise. I love BLT for being so close to MK and being on the monorail... so convenient.

 

[RookieMouse]

You are correct ... they must have sold out for that package. I would book across the street at homewood.

http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/e...-hilton-manchester-airport-MHTHWHW/index.html

Rate Details Park, Stay, and Fly

Park, Stay and Fly Package Includes Deluxe accommodations (must stay at least 1 night to qualify)Transportation to and from the MHT Airport by the hotels shuttle, shuttle is available 24 hours per day. Please call the hotel prior to confirm you arrival and departure times for shuttle service. Maximum 14 days of free parking, any additional days will be at a charge of $10.00 per day. Parking is Guaranteed in either the hotels lot or the adjacent overflow lot.
Room: 2 KING BEDS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH SUITE SMOKING
DATE Price per night TAX TOTAL (USD)
09 Mar 2013 155.00 13.95 168.95
Room Subtotal: 168.95

This is where we just booked. There are 6 of us as well, and we booked the 2 bedroom suite that has a king bed, 2 queens and a sofa bed. Same price as above. Booked the same room on our return, AAA rate of $121 plus tax.

 

[RainbowsMist]

You are correct ... they must have sold out for that package. I would book across the street at homewood.

http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/e...-hilton-manchester-airport-MHTHWHW/index.html

Rate Details Park, Stay, and Fly

Park, Stay and Fly Package Includes Deluxe accommodations (must stay at least 1 night to qualify)Transportation to and from the MHT Airport by the hotels shuttle, shuttle is available 24 hours per day. Please call the hotel prior to confirm you arrival and departure times for shuttle service. Maximum 14 days of free parking, any additional days will be at a charge of $10.00 per day. Parking is Guaranteed in either the hotels lot or the adjacent overflow lot.
Room: 2 KING BEDS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH SUITE SMOKING
DATE Price per night TAX TOTAL (USD)
09 Mar 2013 155.00 13.95 168.95
Room Subtotal: 168.95

Thank you so much! Just booked

 

[jkpmac]

We are going March 1 coming back the 8th too, but we are going out of Halifax. We have heard to many horror stories of Car accidents on the way down to Bangor. What I find amazing is the savings just driving to Halifax as opposed to flying out of Moncton. Speaking of which, the last time we flew out of Halifax, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express close to the airport that had a stay and park program as well, with free shuttle service to the airport. The Moncton Hotel has/had the same program. Granted we do not have 5 or 6 in my family, but on that particular trip through Ait Transat, there were a number of large family's staying at the hotel.

Anyone going the first week in March also staying at POP?

 

[Ted in Halifax]

I don't have my rooms booked yet ... waiting for FD to see how I will build this. POP with FD QSP is a major part of our plan. Feb 24th to March 14th is wide open.

 

[bob315]

We are booked in Art of Animation in January 2013. Anyone stayed there yet? It is my wife and I with our kids (10 and 7) and my sister in law. We have one of the family suites. I am just curious if anyone has been there yet and if so, what they thought of it?

Bob

 

[jkpmac]

Just when i think I get caught up with them...FD? QSP?

 

[DisneyRookie2007]

Just when i think I get caught up with them...FD? QSP?

FD = Free Dining
QSP = Counter Service Meal plan ( I think)

 

[Ted in Halifax]

DisneyRookie2007 = Gold Star 100% correct