Any Canadians planning a fall 2021 trip?

[ilovetotravel1977]

Over on WDW Magic, they said there were fireworks testing in EPCOT last night! Bring on Harmonius!

 

[LuvMyEAR]

Well, I took the leap of faith, or off the cliff, maybe. Booked a split stay in Windsor Hills, a week in a pool home for a 6 person trip, followed by a week in a condo next to the resort pool for just DD and me. Both places have good policies on refunding deposits if we have to cancel and final payments don’t have to be made until 60 days before we travel. we are counting on being able to make a better-informed decision at that point.

We just got the wonderful news that my DSIL’s mother will join us, making this an extra-special trip. This will be the last 3 generation trip in the foreseeable future, as our two DGSs will be graduating from high school in 2022 and 2023, and moving on with their busy young adult lives. How wonderful that both of us grandmothers will share it.

 

[Robert Stoddart]

October trip - split stay at the Dolphin and Grand Floridian (with all the various caveats)
Christmas trip @ Old Key West (hopefully with none)

 

[tlcdoula]

Now that the restart plan is out for BC I am hoping that means we will be able to travel come fall. Starting to really think about driving to Disneyland for a visit... My mind is all over the place with ideas...

Anyone drove from Bc how was it?

 

[bcwife76]

Now that the restart plan is out for BC I am hoping that means we will be able to travel come fall. Starting to really think about driving to Disneyland for a visit... My mind is all over the place with ideas...

Anyone drove from Bc how was it?

We've driven several times, though the last time we did it it was 2013. Took two days down and two days to get home. Takes longer if you want to take the scenic route (101) which I would advice if you have the time and want to see more. We've done 101 one day and I5 the other way, we've done 101 both ways and we've done I5 both ways.

 

[LauraLap]

Well, I took the leap of faith, or off the cliff, maybe. Booked a split stay in Windsor Hills, a week in a pool home for a 6 person trip, followed by a week in a condo next to the resort pool for just DD and me. Both places have good policies on refunding deposits if we have to cancel and final payments don’t have to be made until 60 days before we travel. we are counting on being able to make a better-informed decision at that point.

We just got the wonderful news that my DSIL’s mother will join us, making this an extra-special trip. This will be the last 3 generation trip in the foreseeable future, as our two DGSs will be graduating from high school in 2022 and 2023, and moving on with their busy young adult lives. How wonderful that both of us grandmothers will share it.

That's great. We love Windsor Hills. We're doing a week at Windsor Hills in July following a week at Caribbean Beach.

 

[tlcdoula]

We've driven several times, though the last time we did it it was 2013. Took two days down and two days to get home. Takes longer if you want to take the scenic route (101) which I would advice if you have the time and want to see more. We've done 101 one day and I5 the other way, we've done 101 both ways and we've done I5 both ways.

Is there a certain spot to get on to the the 101 that is better for sights. I would love to drive the entire thing but I know I will be chomping at the bit to get to cali as fast as possible hahaha

 

[bcwife76]

Is there a certain spot to get on to the the 101 that is better for sights. I would love to drive the entire thing but I know I will be chomping at the bit to get to cali as fast as possible hahaha

I'd skip WA state then - just drive the I5 through WA til you get to Olympia. There you get off and follow the signs to the 101. If you stay on the I5 til you get to CA then you are just too far over and will have to make a much longer detour to get to the 101. You can still access it fairly easily if you are taking the I5 through Oregon as there are many exits for it, but in my opinion, some of the best parts of the 101 are in Oregon. Though there are several inland sections of the 101 in Oregon, those are mostly in the northwest part of the state.

 

[LauraLap]

Could be great news! Looks like the Federal panel is recommending to end hotel quarantine and end quarantines altogether for double vaccinated!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coron...s-end-to-hotel-quarantine-in-canada-1.5445641

 

[jcourtney]

Could be great news! Looks like the Federal panel is recommending to end hotel quarantine and end quarantines altogether for double vaccinated!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coron...s-end-to-hotel-quarantine-in-canada-1.5445641

yay! I didn't see where it said about ending quarantines for double vaccinated. But I sure hope that's true!

 

[LauraLap]

Could be great news! Looks like the Federal panel is recommending to end hotel quarantine and end quarantines altogether for double vaccinated!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coron...s-end-to-hotel-quarantine-in-canada-1.5445641

You can read the whole thing here: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-can...s/priority-strategies-quarantine-borders.html

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I wonder how much those arrival tests will cost...

 

[LauraLap]

I wonder how much those arrival tests will cost...

Right now they do them free of charge after you land. I'm not sure that would change.

 

[quandrea]

Right now they do them free of charge after you land. I'm not sure that would change.

Do you know what kind of test. Rapid? Does it require nasal swab?

 

[bcwife76]

So then what about those unable to get vaccinated? Esp the under 12's. Still 14 day quarantine? We won't be going anywhere if that is the case Pfizer isn't even submitting data til the end of summer at the earliest for the under 12's.

 

[lhuggi1]

Please in all that is holy let the quarantine end and let the families get to Disney!
Here’s to being vaccinated and seeing the mouse soon!

 

[LauraLap]

Do you know what kind of test. Rapid? Does it require nasal swab?

I'm not sure. I think it must be nasal. It's the test they do that you currently head to quarantine in a hotel waiting for results. The test at the land border is a test you take at home I believe.

 

[LauraLap]

So then what about those unable to get vaccinated? Esp the under 12's. Still 14 day quarantine? We won't be going anywhere if that is the case Pfizer isn't even submitting data til the end of summer at the earliest for the under 12's.

Yeah, I guess that stinks for the under 12's. However, it would still be easier to travel without parents having to quarantine. I guess we'll see what they do and how they handle under 12's. That's IF we ever get out of this quarantine hotel nightmare!

 

[bcwife76]

Yeah, I guess that stinks for the under 12's. However, it would still be easier to travel without parents having to quarantine. I guess we'll see what they do and how they handle under 12's. That's IF we ever get out of this quarantine hotel nightmare!

Some days I feel so hopeful and other days it's like "well, I don't think we will be leaving the country til mid 2022"

 

[Carolynleanne]

I just booked my park passes for my quick December trip so I’m feeling hopeful! That being said, it’s JUST me so it’s easy. No kids to worry about on this trip.