All New Atlantic Canada Thread....

[Ted in Halifax]

Momma Melrose's with special entrance to Fantasmic (seating) was well worth it. Did this in 2007.

 

[dvcdisney]

We usually do 1 or 2 Fantasmic Pkg and it's usually with Mama Melrose. I find it a lot of food since you get appetizers, entree and dessert. However, we usually don't have any problems finishing it. Our reservations are generally around 4:30-5pm so we skip lunch and head there hungry.

I always think that it's worth it so that we don't have to line up for a long time. However, a few times, I have noticed that we could have just arrived later and be able to get a few seats. If there are 2 shows, the second show is always less busy.

I guess we would eventually stop getting the package and just take our chances but I always think that we have to eat anyways and the only place we like to eat in HS is Mama Melrose and Brown Derby and they both offer the Fantasmic Pkg so why not?

It's actually my favourite fireworks show so I don't really want to miss it....usually during a 2 wk vacation, we'll see it 3-4 times while seeing Wishes and Illuminations once.

 

[bfamily5]

Been on the boards awhile now - subbing to this thread..great to "see " my fellow maritimers! Bluenose- SUPER excited to see U2 in Moncton! Someone at work said "what if U2 had a concert in Disneyworld?" I said I would probably go into a coma - couldn't handle itdmmichelle...looks like we may be "home" at about the same time!! Hate to wish away the year but man it's gonna be a GREAT one!!!

 

[Candid]

Hi, I'm Candi from Cape Sable Island, NS! DH and I took DS Jason (13) to WDW in 07 and had plans on taking him back in a year or so........then came along the miracle princess, Maya , in Sept. 09. Now we are faced with the dilemma of planning for 2 kids spaced widely apart. We'd gotten so used to doing "big people" stuff (we are big waterpark/Discovery Cove fans)!!

 

[RainbowsMist]

Hi, I'm Candi from Cape Sable Island, NS! DH and I took DS Jason (13) to WDW in 07 and had plans on taking him back in a year or so........then came along the miracle princess, Maya , in Sept. 09. Now we are faced with the dilemma of planning for 2 kids spaced widely apart. We'd gotten so used to doing "big people" stuff (we are big waterpark/Discovery Cove fans)!!

 

[vikkii19]

Hi all, I just found this thread! Nice to see some Maritime friends!

I have been a bit of a DIS lurker since I started planning our FIRST Disney vacation with our boys in April, 2008 although I've had a few posts over the years. I have learned so much from other DIS members and it really adds to the excitement of trip planning when you visit these boards.

My name is Michelle and I live in New Maryland, NB (just outside of Fredericton). My DH and two DS's (13 & 8) love Disney and they also LOVE that I look after most of the planning for them!

We have taken two trips as a family (in April, 2008 & April, 2009) and have our third trip coming up in September/October. Prior to that, my DH and I visited in 1997 (his first trip to Disney) and I went twice with my parents when I was a kid (only MK though).

We are really excited about our next trip as we will be visiting Universal for the first time (WWWOHP - how can you resist?) and going to the MNSSHP which I am really EXCITED about!!

For each trip we have stayed on-site at Disney for the first half (POR and CBR) and at Bonnet Creek for the 2nd half. I love being immersed in all things Disney for 5-6 days and then moving over to Bonnet Creek (which is a beautiful property and steps from CBR) and being able to spread out a bit and do a bit of cooking, etc. It's the best of both worlds really!

We always rent a car once we go to BC and typically take a relaxed approach to the parks so we get to enjoy the pools, resort amenities, dining in some amazing restaurants, etc.

So that's me and my family!

Been on the boards awhile now - subbing to this thread..great to "see " my fellow maritimers! Bluenose- SUPER excited to see U2 in Moncton! Someone at work said "what if U2 had a concert in Disneyworld?" I said I would probably go into a coma - couldn't handle itdmmichelle...looks like we may be "home" at about the same time!! Hate to wish away the year but man it's gonna be a GREAT one!!!

Hey fellow maritimers, looks like we will all be there at the same time. We moved up our dates after I booked great airfare with Southwest. We'll be at POFQ for the first 3 days, then we're heading to the Universal hotel Royal Pacific Resort to experience IOA and US. Then we're back at Disney for 6 nights. Currently I have SSR booked with our DVC points, but at the 7 month mark I'm hoping to switch to AKV's. We'll have a 7 month old at the time, which I would really like to take, but grandma and grandpa really want to have her all to themselves for 10days. We'll see as the time approaches if she'll come along.

 

[Paradise18]

I didn't scroll down far enough I guess. I am originally from Nova Scotia but have been living in Newfoundland for close to 11 years. It is me, DH, DS12, DD7 and we have been to Disney 3 times with another trip booked in August/11. Can't wait.

 

[DisneyRookie2007]

Been on the boards awhile now - subbing to this thread..great to "see " my fellow maritimers! Bluenose- SUPER excited to see U2 in Moncton! Someone at work said "what if U2 had a concert in Disneyworld?" I said I would probably go into a coma - couldn't handle itdmmichelle...looks like we may be "home" at about the same time!! Hate to wish away the year but man it's gonna be a GREAT one!!!

Also from Riverview

Can't wait for our next Disney trip (May 2012)....it's been almost 13 months since my last trip and I don't know how I'm going to manage waiting another 15 months to go back.

Well, maybe if I could win Lotto Max we could go back sooner

 

[Honeystar120608]

Hi guys, been a while since I've been on, so thought I'd say hello. Im in dieppe, NB. We've done DW Dec 08 Dec 09 Oct 10 and now just booked for another Oct 2011. DD will be in Kindergarten and DS in grade 2. But there are teacher pd days and Thanksgiving long weekend, so missing school isn't too bad that time of year. Weather was beautiful last year!
We fly out of Portland. This year, I think we will fly to NYC for 2 nights, then to DW 6 nights, then do the return back on Oct 7th to portland. Then home to Turkey Dinner.

Now, gotta go dig out the car! i can tell ya, I wish I were in Florida today!! BAH!

 

[Fundytrail]

Four weeks from today CBR here we come

 

[FreddyDiser]

Hi ALL!

We're a family of four from Fredericton, NB .. travelling to disney this september... we have our house booked from the 24th to Oct 1...going to rent a car ....spend 3 days at disney , 1 day seaworld, 1 day aquatica (if the weather is good ) ... thinking about a day trip to the beach (either cocoa or st. pete's ) ...still waiting on flights to go down ... so far our plan is to fly out of portland ... but would be swayed if a good deal came out of moncton or halifax ...

Any ideas or tips would be greatly appreciated ...

also on my mind is joining CAA ....what does any one know about the benefits? id like to get our travel insurance from them also...

from what we've heard from other travelers , getting tickets once you get there is much cheaper ... so that is also one of our plans ...

 

[Ted in Halifax]

FreddyDiser:

Your best bet would be PWM .... I'd expect a $200 a person flight with everything in ($800 total) There would be nothing out of Moncton or Halifax that would come close to this ... best I've ever seen has been 329 from Halifax ($1,300 plus for 4).

If I lived in Fredericton, I'd go to PWM in a heartbeat. Also, keep an eye on MHT .... I've flown out of there for as low as $557 (everything in) for 4 people. Makes the extra 1.5 hours further than PWM worth it.

CAA can trigger various discounts on rental cars. Not sure about other CAA benefits. I think they do disney tickets .... would be interesting to compare them to undercover tourist. I would buy Disney tickets before you go ... I always do. For Disney tickets they are cheaper to buy thru Undercover Tourist and have free shipping. CAA may be able to beat this .... not sure.

 

[Fundytrail]

FreddyDiser to get the CAA discount on tickets I believe you have to purchase at the CAA office prior to your trip. I would also expect that other discounted tickets can be purchased at CAA.
Some restaurants give you a CAA discount, just ask for a list in the Orlando area from your agent. As stated by Ted CAA have other discounts like car rental.

CAA card holders I believe still get free parking at Disney World.

I have found PC (Presidents Choice online) from the Super Store the best coverage and rates for travel insurance.

Our son and family live in Hanwell and he teaches grade 5 in Fred.

 

[Honeystar120608]

I just posted on the other Atlantic Canada thread, but wanted to say that Air Canada has flights to MCO at $149 one way. For us 4 it is $1652. I always budget about $800-$1000 for a flight out of POrtland. Between the hotels, food, gas, snacks, and whatever little shopping splurges we do. Plus our flights which as of the past 2 years I can only see flights of around $130 one way. Makes sense to fly out of Moncton for us.

 

[FreddyDiser]

In the 1600 range from moncton .. isn't bad at all ...considering everytime i check anywhere in canada it's in the 3000 dollars range ...lol ..i'll keep my eye on moncton for sure ..

 

[Ted in Halifax]

One thing to watch is which airline offers it ... 1600 with no bag fees is like 1400 with bags fees (assuming 4 bags at 25 each way).

Ted

 

[dennise]

Does CAA really get you fre e parking at the parks or did I misunderstand a previous post?

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Yes "Convenient Preferred Parking spaces at all four Walt Disney World Resort Theme parks. (Voucher required, subject to availability, some block-out dates apply.) One per package. " But ,,, it sounds like you might need their package to do so ....

Might be worth it to convert one person to an AP and use their free parking ....

 

[weezy26nm]

You lucky duck! Back to Disney in less than a month. Good for you!

 

[Fundytrail]

Does CAA really get you fre e parking at the parks or did I misunderstand a previous post?

Oops Ted is correct, it looks like it's just preferred parking now, but I'm sure in the past you would receive free parking, been too many years since we stayed off site and no longer use a car to travel within the "World".

Check out the link below;
http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/wdwguide/3_Tripplan/budgeting/aaa_perks.htm