All New Atlantic Canada Thread....

[weezy26nm]

I might go shopping in NB before Christmas, does that count?!?!

Skeleton Jack, if I may ask, where do you work?

She is my daughter and she works at the Tim Hortons in Debert.

 

[dennise]

Wheezy: Did you book anything yet? If you see any good deals for April let me know. Just looking for one way, I may never come back.

 

[weezy26nm]

Wheezy: Did you book anything yet? If you see any good deals for April let me know. Just looking for one way, I may never come back.

No it's too far out for us to book. But I have been looking at prices LOL. Apr 8 with West Jet was $376 same date through Expedia (still West Jet) was $334 and Air Canada was $309 (also through Expedia) But then there is also the extra $50 for luggage with Air Canada.

And it sure is tempting to stay down there isn't it?

 

[Skeleton Jack]

Oh, hey mom

 

[Rinstah]

Any Maritimers here visit Universal while staying on-site @ Disney?

We are visiting Orlando Feb 29-Mar 9 (party of 6). Room Only (Feb 29-Mar 2). Free Dining package (Mar 3-9). We added an extra day of park tickets for just $17 each in hopes we'll be able to pick up our park tickets early - so we have a tentative plan to attend 1 Disney park on either Mar 1 or Mar 2.

But none of us have ever been to Universal before and there is growing interest in going.

1. I see lots of threads about the transportation options - but want the perspective from a fellow Maritimer. Has anyone used Dreams Unlimited (or any other provider) to book a package that included tickets and shuttle service?

2. Should we just purchase 1 park per day pass ? Is there enough to see and do to stay in the same park each day?

3. Express Pass - was it worth the extra cost?

4. I've seen some mention about "early entrance". Who is eligible for this? Does it cost more? What time do you recommend we get there to make sure we take advantage of the crowds?

Sorry if these questions have been asked many times before, so if there is an existing thread about all these questions - please post it here.

Thanks

In 2007 DH and I stayed at POP and went to Universal for a day. We found it really busy, and we had to wait really long for rides(2+ hours for one). But, we were there over Christmas so I'm sure that was part of the reason. I was also irritated that the line would move and then 20 people with the express pass would go in. I think its because I'm used to the fast pass at Disney. We took a Mears bus there and back and I think it was $30 for both of us or somewhere in there.

 

[DisneyRookie2007]

In 2007 DH and I stayed at POP and went to Universal for a day. We found it really busy, and we had to wait really long for rides(2+ hours for one). But, we were there over Christmas so I'm sure that was part of the reason. I was also irritated that the line would move and then 20 people with the express pass would go in. I think its because I'm used to the fast pass at Disney. We took a Mears bus there and back and I think it was $30 for both of us or somewhere in there.

I see now their is a promo where we can buy 1 day, get 2nd day free.....so for about $78 each we can get a 2 day pass.

Something I'll have to give serious thought to doing....I like the idea of seeing something new, but I also don't want to be over-scheduled and exhausted at the end of my vacation

ps....MY BAD...the 2 for 1 deal is for Universal Hollywood....I guess I'll have to keep my eyes open for an Orlando deal

 

[Celidh]

She is my daughter and she works at the Tim Hortons in Debert.

I live in Debert on the old base!

 

[Fundytrail]

It has been quite on the Atlantic Canada front the last while, lets see who's going to DW in the New Year?

We are headed to OKW in April

Celidh, do you live near the winter "slide" made by D&L in the video link below?
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/yo...ebert/upload/0/787?ref=ugc_yourweather_search

 

[DisneyRookie2007]

It has been quite on the Atlantic Canada front the last while, lets see who's going to DW in the New Year?

We are headed to OKW in April

Celidh, do you live near the winter "slide" made by D&L in the video link below?
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/yo...ebert/upload/0/787?ref=ugc_yourweather_search

Feb 29-Mar 9 (Free Dining Mar 3-8)
Pop Century

 

[Tinkershelly]

It has been quite on the Atlantic Canada front the last while, lets see who's going to DW in the New Year?

We are headed to OKW in April


http://www.theweathernetwork.com/yo...ebert/upload/0/787?ref=ugc_yourweather_search

Sept.20-Oct.2 at Port Orleans Riverside with free dining. This will be the first time for us staying anywhere other than a value resort!

 

[Applemomma]

Nov 30-Dec 9th at POFQ for my eldest dd and I

 

[Celidh]

It has been quite on the Atlantic Canada front the last while, lets see who's going to DW in the New Year?

We are headed to OKW in April

Celidh, do you live near the winter "slide" made by D&L in the video link below?
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/yo...ebert/upload/0/787?ref=ugc_yourweather_search

LOL, that is my neighbour. I can see that slide from my front door!

My partner and I will be heading to Coronado Springs Sept. 29 - Oct. 6 for a trip without the kids. I can't wait to do adult things and not worry about keeping the kids happy or standing in character lines.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I'm not heading to WDW this year, but I AM heading to DL! March 17-24 staying off site at the Howard Johnson with a Disney view. I think I'm really going to miss shipping my purchases to my resort though!

 

[Brandilovesdisney]

Just found out that we are posted (my husband is military) to Gagetown (Fredericton), NB in July!!! We are so excited!!!

 

[Disney_Mama]

Just found out that we are posted (my husband is military) to Gagetown (Fredericton), NB in July!!! We are so excited!!!

We moved from Ontario to Fredericton 6 years ago (not Military) and love it out here. I'm sure you will too.

 

[Fundytrail]

Sept.20-Oct.2 at Port Orleans Riverside with free dining. This will be the first time for us staying anywhere other than a value resort!

Tinkershelly you should love POR, or at least it is our favorite of the few that we have tried. No better way to spend an evening after a day at the park than a boat ride from POR to Downtown Disney in the evening.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Fundytrail is right ... we liked POR and the boat to DTD. We found POR really relaxing ...

 

[Tinkershelly]

We've got free dining and I hear that House of Blues is now on the dining plan. And, as you say, just a boat ride away!

We decided that since we were getting flights on points that we would take the left-over flight money and upgrade to a moderate.

The more I read, the better I feel about POR. Thanks for the good reviews.

 

[Fundytrail]

We've got free dining and I hear that House of Blues is now on the dining plan. And, as you say, just a boat ride away!

We decided that since we were getting flights on points that we would take the left-over flight money and upgrade to a moderate.

The more I read, the better I feel about POR. Thanks for the good reviews.

Don't forget to set aside an evening for Piano Bob Jackson at POR

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2032027675211001427

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Yes Piano Bob Jackson .. tell him you are from Nova Scotia. He has been to Cheticamp