Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Donald - my hero]

I'm in that group too. They are a very poorly informed bunch and many claim to have been collectors for years and years. I had a conversation with a guy in that group and he was not new to AM but had no clue about the website. I don't post much there because on a daily basis I would be correcting someone. I try not to be 'that' person.

I believe the one that started the mass hysteria a couple of days ago was a page admin. Glad I decided not to say anything and come here for the actual facts.

I joined as well (didn't want to miss out on something they might know that we already didn't) but as many of you have said we are a much better informed group here. Don't want to give all our secrets away .

I was at Rexall today to pick up a few things. I saw a lot of good Xmas present stuff that they are looking to clear out now so I will go back tomorrow and use the email coupon. I will see if it will stack with another coupon I get on the receipt. Will let you know how that goes and we'll have an idea as to whether they've closed the loop hole or not.

Picked up some chocolate initials 65g ($1.66) will put them away for Valentines day.

My one & only New Year's Resolution is to cut back on my social media groups that cause headaches and THAT group is #1 on my hit list!!! I have trouble watching someone spreading information that is straight-up wrong and can't help the drive to provide accurate info with supporting screen shots, direct links (instead of simply posting an image of the coupons for example) and any first-hand accounts i have. So today i left that group, I "unfollowed" another group with the plan of checking in once a week and my FB friend list is up next for some pruning!

This group however, is part of my sanity link! I rarely step foot beyond the border of the CDN forum, unless a trip is upcoming, because I don't feel i can add any benefit to conversations when my info is no longer current.

I showed hubby the coupon for Rexall tomorrow and he already gave me a list! Regarding those travel vouchers, we're almost at $2,000 worth and still have no clear vision of where they will take us!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Off topic - I was just on the MCO app and checked my reservation confirmation and it says MDE pick up is ground floor on Terminal B side. Is that correct? I asked in the transportation board and they said A side.

 

[tinkerone]

Off topic - I was just on the MCO app and checked my reservation confirmation and it says MDE pick up is ground floor on Terminal B side. Is that correct? I asked in the transportation board and they said A side.

Terminal B level 1 I do believe.

https://wdpromedia.disney.go.com/me...aq/faqs/pdf/Orlando-Airport-All-Gates-Map.pdf

ETA-- This from Disneys own website.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...in/magical-express-international-information/

 

[kerreyn]

I believe it’s the B side. I think I’d follow MDE’d information in this instance. Plus, there are signs all over once you land and are making your way out of the arrival gate.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

okay, thanks. Westjet arrivals are Terminal B as well, correct? I'm just trying to get my bearings around that airport.

 

[tinkerone]

okay, thanks. Westjet arrivals are Terminal B as well, correct? I'm just trying to get my bearings around that airport.

That I'm not sure of, I usually fly JetBlue, however your going to take a tram from where ever your flight lands into the main terminal which houses A and B. Its a short walk from point A to point B, you will not get lost and it only takes minutes to get to either side.
Hope this helps a bit.

 

[tinkerone]

okay, thanks. Westjet arrivals are Terminal B as well, correct? I'm just trying to get my bearings around that airport.

Funny story. Last November DH and I were on a 2 week cruise and when that was over he was heading home while I was going on to Disney to spend time with siblings. We booked a day room at the Hyatt as his flight did not leave till 6:30 P.M. At 5 we walked to security and said our good byes, off he went on his way and off I went on mine. Been there a hundred times so I was not worried about getting to Magical Express. I was pulling my luggage as we had to bring it from the cruise with us. I got to level 1 and looked around, thought where is everything? Turns out I had not looked where I was heading and went to side A level 1. Gave my head a shake, went back up to level 3, crossed the building to side B, went to level 1 and was good from then on. It was a bit humbling though, I thought I knew it all, lol.
Point is, its not really terminal A or B, its one building that houses two sides where you get a tram to the actual gates. Its just side A or B. You can't get lost.

 

[ottawamom]

Per a comment made by Donald earlier, I decided to do a little quick sorting on my spreadsheet from last year. I also got the email saying that I earned most of my airmiles at Rexall, so I decided to confirm it (for my own peace of mind). Turns out if I add Foodland and Sobeys together as they are the same corporate structure I earned more from Sobeys than I did from Rexall (13039 vs 10210).

I really need to get a life away from Airmiles collecting.

 

[marchingstar]

Well nuts. I tried the Onyx personal shopper service for the first time. Epic fail! Tried to get Kennedy Space Center admission tickets for my family of 5. First, it has to be offered in Canadian dollars somewhere...which I haven't been able to find. And secondly, each ticket is less than $100, so no go. Argh! What's the point of this shopper service??? Totally aggravating.

Totally aggravating! Last year, when Disney had the canadian discounted tickets, Air Miles was offering 5- and 7-day base tickets that reflected the discount. So I figured the personal shopper service could get ahold of some park hopper tickets for a decent price too. If I remember right, an adult 7-day base ticket was 3250 miles. The personal shopping service got back to me with a cost...5075 miles! Almost 2000 miles more per ticket! I said thank you very much and we learned to visit the World without hopping!

 

[kerreyn]

Regarding those travel vouchers, we're almost at $2,000 worth and still have no clear vision of where they will take us!

Have you been buying the travel vouchers as you earn, or are you saving AM with the intention of buying the vouchers? I can't decide if I should just keep saving, or cashing in what I have and ordering them now...

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Have you been buying the travel vouchers as you earn, or are you saving AM with the intention of buying the vouchers? I can't decide if I should just keep saving, or cashing in what I have and ordering them now...

I'm in this boat too.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Have you been buying the travel vouchers as you earn, or are you saving AM with the intention of buying the vouchers? I can't decide if I should just keep saving, or cashing in what I have and ordering them now...

I'm in this boat too.

I'm leaving them in our AM account for two reasons

1. we have no real plan in place yet for time or place (hubby's business is STILL not back on track after the disaster with his website in the summer)
2. I'm waiting for the on-line system to go live since i prefer to have more control over my plans.

When we thought we had narrowed our plans down in October we made a trip into the only travel agency in our city that is connected to Transat and the lone agent was busy with another couple and he never acknowledged our presence to even say "can you come back later". We decided to go to a different agency to do some research (I'm so overwhelmed with the options that aren't Disney due to dietary issues), the agent helped us narrow down our choices and sent us home with bunches of brochures and papers. We went back the following week and she had picked a bunch of places and dates but had obviously missed the part of "cheapest time to go, day of week makes no difference to us" and had picked the same resorts we had but every single one she quoted us was at least $500 more than the same package I had priced out!!!

It is also pretty exciting watching the balance grow and reach such high numbers

 

[pigletto]

I'm leaving them in our AM account for two reasons

1. we have no real plan in place yet for time or place (hubby's business is STILL not back on track after the disaster with his website in the summer)
2. I'm waiting for the on-line system to go live since i prefer to have more control over my plans.

When we thought we had narrowed our plans down in October we made a trip into the only travel agency in our city that is connected to Transat and the lone agent was busy with another couple and he never acknowledged our presence to even say "can you come back later". We decided to go to a different agency to do some research (I'm so overwhelmed with the options that aren't Disney due to dietary issues), the agent helped us narrow down our choices and sent us home with bunches of brochures and papers. We went back the following week and she had picked a bunch of places and dates but had obviously missed the part of "cheapest time to go, day of week makes no difference to us" and had picked the same resorts we had but every single one she quoted us was at least $500 more than the same package I had priced out!!!

It is also pretty exciting watching the balance grow and reach such high numbers

Even with all of those reasons, you have so much more self control than me. The second those STB bonuses come in I am booking something for winter 2019. I can barely stand this cold and I need a winter vacay to look forward to next year!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I can barely stand this cold and I need a winter vacay to look forward to next year!

Me too. I'm sitting at my desk checking out travel sites for warm sandy beaches. Making a list to give to the hubby as a reminder for his promise of a trip for our 25 wedding anniversary, since we did not get a honeymoon and haven't done any travelling yet to date. This last cold snap just zapped any life out of me for the rest of the winter. I'm NOT a winter person...and the hubby LOVES winter and does not know why I want to escape the cold.

 

[ottawamom]

Ok Sobeys Ontario shoppers, if you had a promotion where you got a $10GC when you spent $50 Monday-Thursday (promotion ends tomorrow) good news. It is being replaced with a $10GC if you spend $25 on fresh produce (Mon-Thu). There are too many stores to list (and it is specific ones) if there's enough interest I'll try and list them.

 

[star72232]

Ok Sobeys Ontario shoppers, if you had a promotion where you got a $10GC when you spent $50 Monday-Thursday (promotion ends tomorrow) good news. It is being replaced with a $10GC if you spend $25 on fresh produce (Mon-Thu). There are too many stores to list (and it is specific ones) if there's enough interest I'll try and list them.

This is a pretty good one! Although Sobeys produce is usually more expensive, this will probably more than compensate for it (check your prices before you go of course!).

 

[Donald - my hero]

Even with all of those reasons, you have so much more self control than me. The second those STB bonuses come in I am booking something for winter 2019. I can barely stand this cold and I need a winter vacay to look forward to next year!

Me too. I'm sitting at my desk checking out travel sites for warm sandy beaches. Making a list to give to the hubby as a reminder for his promise of a trip for our 25 wedding anniversary, since we did not get a honeymoon and haven't done any travelling yet to date. This last cold snap just zapped any life out of me for the rest of the winter. I'm NOT a winter person...and the hubby LOVES winter and does not know why I want to escape the cold.

Oh you missed the fact that i spend (easily) an hour or more a day searching for the perfect place to go .. checking weather charts to figure out best time of year .. using several Excel spreadsheets .. and talking this to death! It doesn't help that my FB memories for the last few days are simply pictures from the last 2 January trips to Disney We are real "carrot" people and having nothing to look forward to is depressing. I'm waiting for Jan 2019 prices to get released because that's the best time for hubby to take off.

 

[mort1331]

Ok Sobeys Ontario shoppers, if you had a promotion where you got a $10GC when you spent $50 Monday-Thursday (promotion ends tomorrow) good news. It is being replaced with a $10GC if you spend $25 on fresh produce (Mon-Thu). There are too many stores to list (and it is specific ones) if there's enough interest I'll try and list them.

Thats better, they use to have spend $30 on produce get 10. Then this new one you have to have the coupon for the $50 for 10. Hope with the produce you dont need that.

 

[pigletto]

Oh you missed the fact that i spend (easily) an hour or more a day searching for the perfect place to go .. checking weather charts to figure out best time of year .. using several Excel spreadsheets .. and talking this to death! It doesn't help that my FB memories for the last few days are simply pictures from the last 2 January trips to Disney We are real "carrot" people and having nothing to look forward to is depressing. I'm waiting for Jan 2019 prices to get released because that's the best time for hubby to take off.

Ok that for sure sounds like we are peas in a pod! I hope the prices come out soon so you have a bright spot to look forward to.

 

[pigletto]

Ok Sobeys Ontario shoppers, if you had a promotion where you got a $10GC when you spent $50 Monday-Thursday (promotion ends tomorrow) good news. It is being replaced with a $10GC if you spend $25 on fresh produce (Mon-Thu). There are too many stores to list (and it is specific ones) if there's enough interest I'll try and list them.

I don’t think I had that promo, so it’s unlikely I will have the produce offer. Maybe one of the stores in the area will have it though.