Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[dancin Disney style]

WARNING The Duck is veering off course --- I could make a new thread "out there" but even if i keep it inside our "borders" I'll get comments that will veer into areas not pertinent to my questions Thought this sign is appropriate on several levels: I'm passing thru this thread onto another topic, I'm moving really slowly, my brain is super slow these days ...
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Eventually I'll explain the WHYs behind this but suffice it to say we've extended our January trip and I'm contemplating adding the Dining Plan to single night's Room Only Reservation (possible if you call in). No park days on either side meaning I'm mainly looking for resort and Disney Springs locations, possibly could think about either EPCOT or the Studios if someone has a great suggestion though.
Neither of us drinks so I'm looking for places that might have things like milkshakes to get value from the beverage portion.

Obviously I'm wanting to maximize those credits but since we always get the refillable mugs that's already $20 off the total meal costs.

Ready, set GO!


*****ETA beep beep beep, back the truck up! Chatting with my sister and she just made a great suggestion -- go for the lowest level of the dining plan! Since we tend to share most meals anyways that would give us 4 meals and a ton of options for snack credits.

I'm a little confused......you are looking for a one night room reservation and want to add the DDP for that one day? If that's what you want I have to say that in all honesty the DDP is not worth paying OOP....but paying for only one day is not that big of a deal. It's just difficult to get any value out of the plan. In most cases the cost is more than if you pay OOP for the food. As far as which plan to get you might be best to get the QSDP because if you want to share meals it is not always allowed at TS restaurants. If you are paying OOP at a TS they don't care if you share meals but when on the DDP you are at their mercy as to whether they will allow it or not.

If this added night with dining is at the end of the trip another thing to consider is that you might be at the point of being sick of eating out and not really wanting much to eat at all. It only takes me about 4-5 days to get there.

Great TS places at DS...
The Edison
The Boathouse
STK
Paddlefish
Homecomin'
House of Blues

QS places...
Earl of Sandwich
Wolfgang Puck Express....this is more like a TS
Chicken Guy
Blaze Pizza....but we have this at home
Polite Pig

 

[Disney Addicted]

I second Wolfgang Puck Express at Disney Springs. We ate there this past August for the first time and it was wonderful.

 

[Donald - my hero]

I'm a little confused......you are looking for a one night room reservation and want to add the DDP for that one day? If that's what you want I have to say that in all honesty the DDP is not worth paying OOP....but paying for only one day is not that big of a deal. It's just difficult to get any value out of the plan. In most cases the cost is more than if you pay OOP for the food. As far as which plan to get you might be best to get the QSDP because if you want to share meals it is not always allowed at TS restaurants. If you are paying OOP at a TS they don't care if you share meals but when on the DDP you are at their mercy as to whether they will allow it or not.

If this added night with dining is at the end of the trip another thing to consider is that you might be at the point of being sick of eating out and not really wanting much to eat at all. It only takes me about 4-5 days to get there.

Great TS places at DS...
The Edison
The Boathouse
STK
Paddlefish
Homecomin'
House of Blues

QS places...
Earl of Sandwich
Wolfgang Puck Express....this is more like a TS
Chicken Guy
Blaze Pizza....but we have this at home
Polite Pig

Heck i can confuse MYSELF! Here's what's happening now:
2 nights Room Only that I'm on hold for them to turn into a ticketless package with QS dining plan. Rational behind that is we always get the refillable mugs anyway and the dang things cost $20 now! We often share QS meals and this will give us a total of 8 credits to spread out over 3 full days since our plane lands at 10:30 am. We had planned on using these first days to just chill and check out different food courts at the resorts anyway (HONEST!) because we're extremely boring so this is perfect! We will use the snacks to stock up on breakie foods because there are never enough snacks right? I was originally over-thinking it and trying to squish a square peg into a round hole to make the standard dining plan work and it just doesn't make $$$ sense. As far as getting sick of eating out ... not gonna happen! It's the only place in the world that i can safely allow someone else to cook my food and you bet I'll take full advantage of that

OK GANG, i promise this is it for discussing my travel plans in this thread and to bring us back to the task at hand ... EARN MORE MILES! Once i get off the phone I'll finish making my shopping list for tomorrow and fingers crossed i can get 2 $50 transactions done at one store to add another 200 miles to both accounts so I'm ready for StB

 

[AngelDisney]

I have great luck with the Rexall on Queen at University but that's really "IN" Toronto! The one in College Park (College at Bay) is hit & miss, they will scan them but get leery! The one in the Atrium (Bay & Dundas) OMG, could they be any smaller and less organized!?! nope, not using coupons there. And the one in the PATH right under One King West (don't ask me which part that actually is) oh heck NO, they don't even like to scan my card, been there twice, never again!

Those are the ones i've hit up when I'm in the city for my appointments. I like to spread my shopping around

Hi Jacqueline, is this the Rexall you go that is at University and Queen? I may go tonight if it opens 24 hours. I can save time and may avoid parking in later evening. TIA!

 

[mort1331]

I'm a little confused......you are looking for a one night room reservation and want to add the DDP for that one day? If that's what you want I have to say that in all honesty the DDP is not worth paying OOP....but paying for only one day is not that big of a deal. It's just difficult to get any value out of the plan. In most cases the cost is more than if you pay OOP for the food. As far as which plan to get you might be best to get the QSDP because if you want to share meals it is not always allowed at TS restaurants. If you are paying OOP at a TS they don't care if you share meals but when on the DDP you are at their mercy as to whether they will allow it or not.

If this added night with dining is at the end of the trip another thing to consider is that you might be at the point of being sick of eating out and not really wanting much to eat at all. It only takes me about 4-5 days to get there.

Great TS places at DS...
The Edison
The Boathouse
STK
Paddlefish
Homecomin'
House of Blues

QS places...
Earl of Sandwich
Wolfgang Puck Express....this is more like a TS
Chicken Guy
Blaze Pizza....but we have this at home
Polite Pig

Heck i can confuse MYSELF! Here's what's happening now:
2 nights Room Only that I'm on hold for them to turn into a ticketless package with QS dining plan. Rational behind that is we always get the refillable mugs anyway and the dang things cost $20 now! We often share QS meals and this will give us a total of 8 credits to spread out over 3 full days since our plane lands at 10:30 am. We had planned on using these first days to just chill and check out different food courts at the resorts anyway (HONEST!) because we're extremely boring so this is perfect! We will use the snacks to stock up on breakie foods because there are never enough snacks right? I was originally over-thinking it and trying to squish a square peg into a round hole to make the standard dining plan work and it just doesn't make $$$ sense. As far as getting sick of eating out ... not gonna happen! It's the only place in the world that i can safely allow someone else to cook my food and you bet I'll take full advantage of that

OK GANG, i promise this is it for discussing my travel plans in this thread and to bring us back to the task at hand ... EARN MORE MILES! Once i get off the phone I'll finish making my shopping list for tomorrow and fingers crossed i can get 2 $50 transactions done at one store to add another 200 miles to both accounts so I'm ready for StB

Actually I think this might be the best place to add the DP. But I would upgrade to the DDP. 3 full meals credits for each night. Here you could maximize the credits and eat at some of the great Springs or Boarswalk places. As well as the resort resturants. If no parks loads of time to sit and enjoy a nice meal amd not be rushed. Plus the DDp I believe you get apps at some of the places. This gives you 6 full meals over 3 days. So late breakfest treated like a brunch the dinner later.
My 2cents

 

[ottawamom]

Just read this on RFD (wasn't mentioned here so I thought I would add). The announcement last year was November 3 for Shop the Block which ran November 15-December 28. So it looks like we will need to be patient for a few more days before any announcement.

 

[Days In the Sun]

I second Wolfgang Puck Express at Disney Springs. We ate there this past August for the first time and it was wonderful.

We also go to Wolfgang Puck Express when at Disney Springs, back up is Earl of Sandwich.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Hi Jacqueline, is this the Rexall you go that is at University and Queen? I may go tonight if it opens 24 hours. I can save time and may avoid parking in later evening. TIA!

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yup that's one of my favourite stores, they are usually very friendly, the store is large and bright. I've never had any problems using as many coupons as I want, I just make sure the line isn't too long because most shoppers are in a hurry to get to work or onto the streetcar/ subway. Must admit that the stock in the food/ snack section gets seriously depleted once rush hour hits!!

 

[CanadianKrista]

201 AM for $52 spend before taxes this morning. And some nice new warm gloves for the winter!

 

[TammyLynn33]

where ? What coupon

201 AM for $52 spend before taxes this morning. And some nice new warm gloves for the winter!

 

[Pinkgurlshubby]

where ? What coupon

Ya no kidding CanadianKrista spill the beans. Maybe my wife wants new gloves too

 

[Donald - my hero]

where ? What coupon

today's a one day only coupon event at Rexall... I've cluttered up the thread with my holiday chatter. Sorry!

the coupons are in THIS POST

 

[CanadianKrista]

Yep, Rexall! I got Halloween candy, pepto, a couple other necessaries and topped up with the gloves from their seasonal section

 

[Donald - my hero]

Just read this on RFD (wasn't mentioned here so I thought I would add). The announcement last year was November 3 for Shop the Block which ran November 15-December 28. So it looks like we will need to be patient for a few more days before any announcement.

Just did a quick glance thru my threads and I started StB last year on Nov 2nd & Nov 12th in 2016.

I'm just a tad excited to get started on this again!!!

 

[ottawamom]

Just back from Rexall. I'm happy to report for those of us on the other side of 55 that the two coupons stacked with the Seniors day discount. Net gain today 297AM (equivalent) 200AM for spending $50 and 95AM ($10GC).

I also found out that the Rexall I usually shop at will soon be getting M&M foods. Their freezer section is now on sale and as soon as it's empty M&M's will appear.

 

[Days In the Sun]

Just back from Rexall. I'm happy to report for those of us on the other side of 55 that the two coupons stacked with the Seniors day discount. Net gain today 297AM (equivalent) 200AM for spending $50 and 95AM ($10GC).

I also found out that the Rexall I usually shop at will soon be getting M&M foods. Their freezer section is now on sale and as soon as it's empty M&M's will appear.

Awesome. Just wondering if you used the survey coupon as well? And did the cashier enter the order as "senior" or just give you the giftcard??

I decided to stick with what I know and passed on the seniors promo. Spent $37 ($50 - $8+ manufacturer coupons - $5 survey) plus taxes, earned 202 airmiles.

 

[bababear_50]

We also go to Wolfgang Puck Express when at Disney Springs, back up is Earl of Sandwich.

Me to,,two of my favorites.
Hugs
Mel

 

[accm]

Successful trip to Rexall. Spent just under $98 (decided to add some Halloween candy for the office) and netted 254 AM. I didn’t try the $5 off coupon, since it said it couldn’t be combined with another Rexall coupon

 

[Disney Addicted]

I don't normally spend more than the minimum at Rexall so I quite surprised myself. Three of them!

The 1st was on regular stuff we use: bread, juice boxes, eggs, toothpaste, shaving cream, tuna AND on of those heat holder gloves. Wow, so soft & warm inside! It was $19.99 but I have high hopes it will keep my fingers warm this winter while crossing kids at the school.

The 2nd was M&M foods. Stuff for 2 dinners & 2 desserts. One tonight and one later this week.

The 3rd.. I couldn't resist those gloves. Two more pairs as Christmas presents for my daughter & son; and a pair of those Heat Holder socks for my husband. I purchased a pair last year for him and he loved them. He's told me he would like a couple more pairs for this winter. Keeps his feet cozy & warm in the house.

$156.23 pre-tax and 610 air miles

 

[Disney Addicted]

If anyone sees a deal for The Keg gift cards, I would love to know about it please. My husband's company will have having a Christmas dinner there. I figure we will need $100 in Keg cards.