All New Atlantic Canada Thread....

[Honeystar120608]

I need your advice!

Two weeks ago, the flights offered out of Moncton were great, affordable, cheaper than flying out of Portland. Long story short, we are ready to buy and all the flights have changed. The only affordable flights out of Moncton are from Sun-following Wed, so 9 full days in DW, 10 nights. We never thought of staying this long but are considering it. Between the difference of flying out of POrtland (which is still more $$) we'd rather put the difference into DW and not Portland. Also, doing portland and 7 nights in DW puts our vacation at 9 nights anyway.
Question is, should we go for it and get these tickets now, or do you think any more 'deals' will be coming out between now and september? Right now it's around $430 a seat (4 of us)
We live 2 min drive from the airport so it would be SO nice not having to drive to Portland since we've done it the past 3 years, novelty has worn off.

I have a feeling we won't get any cheaper between now and then, but I just don't know.

We weren't in a position to buy 2 weeks ago,

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Prices have been high lately ... if it were me, I'd grab 430 and run. I haven't seen many fares out of pwm lately that have been that great ... the US economy must be picking up or inflation is taking place .

 

[weezy26nm]

Hi everyone. Just a quick post for now since I have spent far too much time on here looking at Disney stuff already and it is past my bedtime!

My name is Tammie and my partner and I are planning a trip with my 3 kids, ds 13, ds 11 and dd 7, hopefully in September. (Hoping for FD) We live in Debert.

I haven't read many of the posts on this thread but I will save that for another day.

TTYL

It sure is a small world! I'm in Crowes Mills Chances are I know you and your children - I use to be the Admin. Assistant at the school in Debert! Close friend of mine is there now

You've come to a great place and will gain a wealth of information and meet lots of great people!

Born and raised in Debert, but have lived outside Debert for the last 39 years but return often as we have camp in the area

I live down Bass River way (Portapique to be exact) and I work in Debert in the spring at Neenah Paper and I worked at Masstown Market years ago. My daughter (PiratesFan) works at Tim Hortons in Debert. It is a small world.

Tammie is this your first trip to Disney World?

 

[Fundytrail]

weezy26nm, and the world only gets smaller, my cousin runs the Dominion Chair Co. Store in Bass River and my Mother was from Little Bass River.

 

[dennise]

Small, small world, I know Wheezy, have conversed with Rainbowmist. Live in between them. Counting the sleeps now.

 

[silverhaze269]

I need your advice!

Two weeks ago, the flights offered out of Moncton were great, affordable, cheaper than flying out of Portland. Long story short, we are ready to buy and all the flights have changed. The only affordable flights out of Moncton are from Sun-following Wed, so 9 full days in DW, 10 nights. We never thought of staying this long but are considering it. Between the difference of flying out of POrtland (which is still more $$) we'd rather put the difference into DW and not Portland. Also, doing portland and 7 nights in DW puts our vacation at 9 nights anyway.
Question is, should we go for it and get these tickets now, or do you think any more 'deals' will be coming out between now and september? Right now it's around $430 a seat (4 of us)
We live 2 min drive from the airport so it would be SO nice not having to drive to Portland since we've done it the past 3 years, novelty has worn off.

I have a feeling we won't get any cheaper between now and then, but I just don't know.

We weren't in a position to buy 2 weeks ago,

I would say, if you haven't already gotten these tickets, you really should. That's a great price!

 

[shassta]

Hi, I must admit, I did see $410 out of Moncton (Air Can) but I was using the dates of Sept 19 - 27. We are flying out of Boston for $223 each - we are going to do some shopping too and possibly an Ikea trip.

 

[silverhaze269]

I probably should have asked before, but are those prices including tax and fees? I paid $460 everything in for my flights from Halifax to Orlando for my upcoming May trip, but I had to get 2 one-way tickets. The cheapest I've ever gotten a flight to Orlando was about $350 everything in, but that was in 2006 I think.

 

[TrainerBBD]

Hey guys,

I'm out of Moncton and have traveled to Florida the last 3 years and have booked another trip for this September.

We booked through Air Canada and got it for $415 return out of Moncton

We are staying at Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa.. We got a 3 bedroom / 2 bath room with a Mini Van rental for 10 nights = $1500 on Expedia. (We have stayed at this resort the last 2 years and have loved it)

For our trips we are rotating parks .. 2011 - Universal / IOA & Sea World ... 2010 - Disney World ... 2009 Sea World & Busch ... 2008 Disney World .... We like the rotation and it allows us to take in some of the other Orlando shopping , mid ways , restaurants

We are a family of 4 ... Me and the wife and Daughter (7) and Son (2)

Love going to Florida and love that I came across this forum site ... Have fun on your trips this year or in the future ... We are super stoked for our next trip in Sept

BBD

 

[dennise]

Trainer BBD: Does Moncton airport have paid parking on site? Do they have Park n Fly? We are 1.5 hours away, as opposed to 1 hr from YHZ, but if the price was right would do it. We went in September last year and loved it, no crowds.

 

[DisneyRookie2007]

Trainer BBD: Does Moncton airport have paid parking on site? Do they have Park n Fly? We are 1.5 hours away, as opposed to 1 hr from YHZ, but if the price was right would do it. We went in September last year and loved it, no crowds.

I don't believe they have park and fly, but they do have short and long term parking. I'm sure they have a website for you to gather additional info though. My parents live 5 minutes away, so we always park our vehicle there.

 

[shassta]

We parked our car for the week at Moncton Airport, I think it was $7/day. I think we ended up paying $56 altogether. When are you going in September? We are going Sept 19 - 27 (but flying out of Boston)

 

[RainbowsMist]

Totally off topic...just wanted to whine a bit about today's gas prices

Thought others from the area would understand

 

[TrainerBBD]

YA .. Moncton has paid long term parking ... Think we paid $58 or so last year for 9 days. (We are going Sept 13th - 22nd this year)

We like Spet as well do to lower crowds but also it is the best time for us to get vacation time from work etc

Each year we have gone we chose to fly out of Moncton ... By the time we add in the drive time to Boston or even Portland and then the gas and hotel rooms + food and then the lonnnnng drive back on the last day of vacation ... The extra $300 or so make it better for us (lol)

This is the 1st time that we have booked so far in advance ... we usually just say hey lets go next month kinda thing so this is killing us with the waiting

 

[M&M mom]

I'm surprised at the great rates people are getting with flying out of Moncton. When I check for our family of four I usually get around $3000, which to me is crazy! So, we drive to Bangor and pay anywhere from $1100 to $1600. Just wondering how far in advance you book these flights out of Moncton. I usually book really early, around 10 - 11 months ahead, as soon as I can book. Maybe I need to hold off in booking so early. When is the best time to book?
Thanks, I would love to fly from Moncton if I could get a good rate. It's a much shorter drive.

 

[Honeystar120608]

I'm surprised at the great rates people are getting with flying out of Moncton. When I check for our family of four I usually get around $3000, which to me is crazy! So, we drive to Bangor and pay anywhere from $1100 to $1600. Just wondering how far in advance you book these flights out of Moncton. I usually book really early, around 10 - 11 months ahead, as soon as I can book. Maybe I need to hold off in booking so early. When is the best time to book?
Thanks, I would love to fly from Moncton if I could get a good rate. It's a much shorter drive.

We live in Dieppe, and normally drive to Portland to fly out. But this year we got rates at $1650 CA for all 4 of us with Continental. Which, seem to offer the best flights (IMO) We are going in September and just booked 2 weeks ago. I've never seen the flights this low...not that I ever avidly look.

 

[Fundytrail]

Just got back from CBR, daytime temps were between 86F to 91F what a shock to arrive home to this cold weather

 

[Celidh]

I live down Bass River way (Portapique to be exact) and I work in Debert in the spring at Neenah Paper and I worked at Masstown Market years ago. My daughter (PiratesFan) works at Tim Hortons in Debert. It is a small world.

Tammie is this your first trip to Disney World?

I just moved to Debert two years ago from near Portapique . I lived on a little dirt road called "Back Road". You know you live in the middle of no where when your road is called back road and the power poles end at your house! I'm really glad to be out of there.

How long ago did you work at the market? I worked there for a few years. I left about 3 years ago. My mil also worked there before that.

It will sort of be my first trip. I was to Disneyland when I was 16 but it was a day trip. In my early 20s I was to mk for a day trip as well. This will be the first time having the whole experience. We don't have it booked yet. We are hoping for fd soon. If it doesnt come out in May we will just have to bite the bullet and book anyway.

RainbowsMist: My two younger kids go to Debert Elementary. This is only their second year there. It truly is a small world that is for sure.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Look at all of you from the Debert Area!

I heard a rumour that Disney was coming out with a specific PIN for Debert residences ... jk

 

[Fundytrail]

Look at all of you from the Debert Area!

I heard a rumour that Disney was coming out with a specific PIN for Debert residences ... jk

LOL Now that's funny, well it doesn't take much amuse me

While at CBR I saw the Debert local convince store owner walking across a foot bridge;-)