Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[tinkerone]

So, if I have this straight, I can purchase a St. Louis gift card for $65, get 25 AMs and it should qualify for the 20Xs offer. I must do this on the 12th or 13th. Does that sound right? I have read and reread the terms several times and it looks good to me but I'm not always on the ball with these offers.

 

[mort1331]

We go every time we are there. Yes, you can use a gift card. Be prepared to line up to get in. It’s pretty quick though.

Yes we shopped there on Sunday 6 October and paid with Disney Gift Cards. Be prepared you have to line up to get in the store it is very busy.

Thanks, so that means it is owned and run by Disney? Are both locations equally busy? Same stuff at both, is it worth going to both?
Been going to WDW since 2010 and now just finding out about this place and my girls are bugging to go.
THanks

 

[Donald - my hero]

For the 20x for Onyx members and 15x for Gold members:
You must opt in first
valid ONLY Oct 12-13th
Online Shopping - every BASE mile earns 20/15 x , so that means 20 miles/ $20 pre tax & shipping
Card linked offers- even though they are listed as BONUS miles they are in fact actually BASE miles and would qualify for $20

specific offers asked about:
Gift card from any location that is a card link offer, either online or brick and mortar store, YES you'll get the 20x


remember with card linked offers, they have no way of telling what you bought and it's the TOTAL amount you spend, tax included!

 

[tinkerone]

Thanks, so that means it is owned and run by Disney? Are both locations equally busy? Same stuff at both, is it worth going to both?
Been going to WDW since 2010 and now just finding out about this place and my girls are bugging to go.
THanks

Yes, they are run and owned by Disney. Both locations are equally busy. Some days there is a line to get in, some days there are not. It's hard to tell, just depends how busy the store is on any given day.
We have been to both on the same vacation several times and we have always found that most everything is the same at both stores. We have never found a difference. It's all just overflow, things that didn't sell well at the parks or on DCL. Sometimes there are things that are of interest, sometimes its stuff that is just junk. Depends on what you are looking for. There are a lot of videos on Youtube you may want to check out, they will give you an idea of what types of things are in the stores. Things can change daily but at least you will have an idea of the types of stuff they offer.

 

[Debbie]

For the 20x for Onyx members and 15x for Gold members:
You must opt in first
valid ONLY Oct 12-13th
Online Shopping - every BASE mile earns 20/15 x , so that means 20 miles/ $20 pre tax & shipping
Card linked offers- even though they are listed as BONUS miles they are in fact actually BASE miles and would qualify for $20

specific offers asked about:
Gift card from any location that is a card link offer, either online or brick and mortar store, YES you'll get the 20x


remember with card linked offers, they have no way of telling what you bought and it's the TOTAL amount you spend, tax included!

Thank you, Donald. I regularly pop in to Dollarama to pick up Amazon gift cards. I just need to remember to do it Saturday or Sunday.

 

[AngelDisney]

DANG!
I thought I had another Turkey
BUT
the receipt is for a Turkey Breast ONLY at $13.99 (min required is $15)
Oh well ,,, LOL
Hugs Mel

Does ground turkey count for this offer? TIA!

 

[bababear_50]

Does ground turkey count for this offer? TIA!

Sounds good to me .... I would submit it.
Hugs Mel

 

[Days In the Sun]

Does ground turkey count for this offer? TIA!

Likely, definitely submit it. I purchased butterball Turkey burgers last week and they were approved. Might have helped that they were butterball brand. Sometimes I think it depends on the reviewer.

 

[mkmommy]

Does ground turkey count for this offer? TIA!

I have had ketchup chips earning miles when Ketchup was an item!

 

[Donald - my hero]

completely off topic, we went AURORA hunting tonight!

 

[dancin Disney style]

Thanks, so that means it is owned and run by Disney? Are both locations equally busy? Same stuff at both, is it worth going to both?
Been going to WDW since 2010 and now just finding out about this place and my girls are bugging to go.
THanks

I agree with almost everything Tinkerone said. In my experience there are some differences in the merch between the two locations. Is it worth going? For me, no...but mainly because I'm not making the drive to the IDrive one just for that. The I-4 is worse than the 401. We absolutely go if we are in that area though.

 

[tinkerone]

Not my pictures but taken just a few blocks from me. Very stunning. Amazing that we can see them so clearly.

 

[mort1331]

I agree with almost everything Tinkerone said. In my experience there are some differences in the merch between the two locations. Is it worth going? For me, no...but mainly because I'm not making the drive to the IDrive one just for that. The I-4 is worse than the 401. We absolutely go if we are in that area though.

Thanks,,,thinking about stopping in on way from Vero beach,,so get merch before we even go to parks,,save money.

 

[ottawamom]

Likely, definitely submit it. I purchased butterball Turkey burgers last week and they were approved. Might have helped that they were butterball brand. Sometimes I think it depends on the reviewer.

I just bought some of those yesterday. I'm going to submit that receipt.

 

[Days In the Sun]

completely off topic, we went AURORA hunting tonight!
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Might I ask where you were, just generally??? I live rurally southeast of Guelph.
Edit: if you were local, this reminds me of Bellwood

 

[Donald - my hero]

Might I ask where you were, just generally??? I live rurally southeast of Guelph.
Edit: if you were local, this reminds me of Bellwood

Ding, ding, ding you win the prize! We live just off the Hanlon at Paisley but I grew up in the area and remember going to the general store in Belwood for snacks! We started just east of Belwood on County Rd 26, on the bridge at the lake and then moved up to the Conservation area and walked the path to the top of the damn! My favourite shot is the one with the tree - it's my wallpaper on my phone now. What prompted us to head out was actually some pictures posted on the Seen in Guelph Facebook page from the Arkel sideroad!
It was an incredible shared experience. There were small crowds at both locations, everyone talking in hushed tones until the lights started to dance and fill the sky - LOTS of oohs and awes and a bunch of foreign languages being spoken by people who obviously have never witnessed this.
I just got a new phone on Wednesday and these are the first pictures I've taken on it, wonder how good they would be if I knew how to use it

 

[Days In the Sun]

Ding, ding, ding you win the prize! We live just off the Hanlon at Paisley but I grew up in the area and remember going to the general store in Belwood for snacks! We started just east of Belwood on County Rd 26, on the bridge at the lake and then moved up to the Conservation area and walked the path to the top of the damn! My favourite shot is the one with the tree - it's my wallpaper on my phone now. What prompted us to head out was actually some pictures posted on the Seen in Guelph Facebook page from the Arkel sideroad!
It was an incredible shared experience. There were small crowds at both locations, everyone talking in hushed tones until the lights started to dance and fill the sky - LOTS of oohs and awes and a bunch of foreign languages being spoken by people who obviously have never witnessed this.
I just got a new phone on Wednesday and these are the first pictures I've taken on it, wonder how good they would be if I knew how to use it

I just thought that looked way too familiar. I grew up with a very rustic cottage (with an outhouse) on the north side of the lake (wellington 19 just past highland pines, turn in where belwood camp is). We had two small sailboats that we would race on the lake as kids and would time each other swimming across the lake (times got better the later you swam as the dam opened downstream). So I know that lake pretty well and have been over that bridge and in the country store many times. Many great memories there. Small world.

Love the pics! Thanks so much for sharing, I'll be watching for the next northern lights. Mind if I send them to my 88 year old parents? I know they would love them.

 

[Eveningsong]

For the 20x for Onyx members and 15x for Gold members:
You must opt in first
valid ONLY Oct 12-13th
Online Shopping - every BASE mile earns 20/15 x , so that means 20 miles/ $20 pre tax & shipping
Card linked offers- even though they are listed as BONUS miles they are in fact actually BASE miles and would qualify for $20

specific offers asked about:
Gift card from any location that is a card link offer, either online or brick and mortar store, YES you'll get the 20x


remember with card linked offers, they have no way of telling what you bought and it's the TOTAL amount you spend, tax included!

If I book the Holiday Inn Express Hotel tomorrow will the 20 x air miles count. HIE is 1 air mile for every $35 with air mile shops.

I am booking the park and fly package checking in 23 Feb 2025, free parking for 8 days. Thank you.

 

[Donald - my hero]

If I book the Holiday Inn Express Hotel tomorrow will the 20 x air miles count. HIE is 1 air mile for every $35 with air mile shops.

I am booking the park and fly package checking in 23 Feb 2025, free parking for 8 days. Thank you.

unfortunately it looks like travel is excluded from this offer listed with the general terms and conditions like this

As well as specifically called out under IHG as not included

 

[tinkerone]

Not sure if this has been mentioned or not so if it has I apologize but there is a contest to win a Disney Vacation if anyone is interested in entering. Haven't gone over all the rules as yet but it looks like it is open for Canadians.

https://www.disneymagicforcanadians...DG0qandr5KD8p9Vjtw_aem_OY7wk4hsguyMSBGr6Ubh1g