All New Atlantic Canada Thread....

[Ted in Halifax]

ginny_lynn:

The Hojo as mentioned is the cheapest option and works well if you are okay with the hotel. I've stayed there and it was fine with me ... my wife wasn't that thrilled with the place. Here's some reviews:
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserR...rd_Johnson_Plaza_Portland-Portland_Maine.html

see this thread also for more info:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1974675

Also this is a good search engine for options ... just make sure you select the Maine Portland, and not the Oregon one:
http://www.buyreservations.com/park-sleep-fly-hotel-search/

 

[The Lorax]

The last time we flew out of Portland we stayed at Howard Johnson's. It was great. As long as you stay one night you can keep your vehicle there while you are gone. They shuttled us to and from the airport

Same here, we have used Park and Fly at the HoJo's on Riverside St in Portland twice. Highly recommend, read the Trip Advisor reviews in the link Ted posted.

 

[ginny_lynn]

Thanks for the advice! We have never done park ad fly before but flying out of Portland I half the price of Halifax! Cannot argue with that..

 

[dennise]

We have booked flights home on Sunwing, have never flown with them before, but they were the only direct flight the day we needed to come back. We were on a direct AC flight last year,evening flight, it was late leaving so by the time we got home it was almost 4 in the morning. MCO to YHZ. Westjet was an option, but very pricey, more then double what we are paying.

 

[Canadian Girl]

My return flight dropped 120 on AC. Nothing I can do now but multiplied by four At least I got my outbound flight changed to early morning when they changed the arrival time, so we get almost another full day at Disney. When you only have five days and two are travel, that is a big deal. Shouldn't have checked prices.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

And as a result of the GKTW event I'm now in the market for direct flights sometime this winter/early spring so I can claim my big prize, 6 nights/7 days in a moderate resort with park passes and dining! This was a surprise prize provided by Dreams Unlimited Travel and I won it!!!!!

Hee hee hee... if it could not have been me or one of my sisters, at least it was a Diser! Congrats!

 

[Kemette]

Hi everyone! I have a question for the veterans, especially is you've flown Halifax to Orlando via Philadelphia.

We're flying US airways and have a 53 min connection on the way back. They're telling me it's a valid connection time, even with going through customs.

Has anyone done it before and actually made their flight?

Thanks!

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Hi everyone! I have a question for the veterans, especially is you've flown Halifax to Orlando via Philadelphia.

We're flying US airways and have a 53 min connection on the way back. They're telling me it's a valid connection time, even with going through customs.

Has anyone done it before and actually made their flight?

Thanks!

I haven't... but EEEK! Good luck!

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Hi everyone! I have a question for the veterans, especially is you've flown Halifax to Orlando via Philadelphia.

We're flying US airways and have a 53 min connection on the way back. They're telling me it's a valid connection time, even with going through customs.

Has anyone done it before and actually made their flight?

Thanks!

Yes ... this should be fine. Just make sure you scout the flight pattern so you know where in PHL you land, versus where you depart. You have no time for a food break or anything like that. So ... as an example, if you arrive at Terminal F, and depart from terminal C, you need to be aware of the bus, so that you avoid security.

http://mappery.com/map-of/Philadelphia-International-Airport-Terminal-Map

 

[Kemette]

Yes ... this should be fine. Just make sure you scout the flight pattern so you know where in PHL you land, versus where you depart. You have no time for a food break or anything like that. So ... as an example, if you arrive at Terminal F, and depart from terminal C, you need to be aware of the bus, so that you avoid security.

Thanks - that's good to know!

Don't we have to pick up our bags and recheck them though? I seem to remember that from last time I flew....

 

[dennise]

Not if you take the bus and stay in the secure area.

 

[Kemette]

Awesome - thanks.

 

[DVCALMA]

Hello,
You should only see customs in Halifax on your return and departure. Good luck

 

[MikeyNS]

Thanks - that's good to know!

Don't we have to pick up our bags and recheck them though? I seem to remember that from last time I flew....

It's much easier than it sounds. We had about the same connection last year and was worried about it, but we were able to switch terminals with enough spare time to have a bathroom break and wander around the gate.

 

[Kemette]

It's much easier than it sounds. We had about the same connection last year and was worried about it, but we were able to switch terminals with enough spare time to have a bathroom break and wander around the gate.

That is so awesome to hear! Thanks everyone - I've myself quite worked up about this, but feel much better now!

 

[Ted in Halifax]

That is so awesome to hear! Thanks everyone - I've myself quite worked up about this, but feel much better now!

We've all done that before (worked ourselves up) ... much calmer and older now!

 

[DVCALMA]

Well there are 5 of us headed to WDW tomorrow. 3 nights OKW, some of us have 4 nights at all star music and some of us have 7 nights at Coronado. Lots of dining arranged. ME passes are here. everyone has MDE on their phone. These Disney trips are complicated to arrange. MNSSHP arranged and how can you skip out on Hoop De Doo. In the middle of this we have a 3 day CMN convention to attend at Coronado. Well hoping for smooth flights and nice weather.

 

[NicoleDD73]

Hi everyone !!
We are going on our first WDW trip on Oct 30 and I haven't received our ME tags or anything from Disney yet!! My TA did forward me e-mail from them showing the correct mailing address. Most of the others from the October and November boards have already gotten their "Mickey Mail" just wondering if I should be worried we are 21 days away or is it just cause we live in rural, Nova Scotia, Canada - and the mail takes longer?? Any input would be welcome!! Thanks

 

[Ted in Halifax]

I've had the same issue and they have arrived in advance of the trip. Lots of time left.

 

[NicoleDD73]

Thanks Ted - was just starting to worry!!