DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[Dodie]

Flight times SUCK! There's only one non-stop flight from Indy to Orlando on the 11th, but it doesn't get in until 1:40pm!

Is this AirTran or Southwest? I'm on AirTran and it arrives at about that time.

Oops. Edited to add that I am coming on in the 10th, not the 11th.

 

[scarlett873]

So here's the dilemma...and I need help deciding...

I have a $60 credit to use for Southwest Airlines. That was part of my bargaining chip to get DH to agree to letting me go again this year...I have 4 options to choose from and I can't decide what would be best for me...

1. Book everything on SW. My flight wouldn't get in until 1:40pm-ish on the 11th, which means that I would miss out on lots of fun that day. I'd still make DATW, but nothing else...The return flight time is actually perfect for me on the 14th. It gets me back to Indy in time for class that night.

2. Book everything on SW, but arrive on the 10th instead of the 11th. DH has enough Marriott points that would allow me to stay at the Fairfield Inn by the airport for that first night. However...i'm not sure that I could still grab ME on the 11th with Jen. I'm not crazy about staying at a Fairfield Inn alone, but i'll do what I have to do to not miss out on so much!

3. I've found a coupon to use for Airtran. The flights are about the same price...but the coupon is only $25. I could book a one way on Airtran down on the 11th, which has way better flight times, and then my return on the 14th with SW, using my credit, making the return flight essentially free.

4. Try to finagle another $25 Airtran coupon, which would give me $50 off...and fly Airtran both to Orlando and home again...return times kinda suck on Airtran, but I could deal with it.

I'm not an Airtran fan overall...but I would fly them if the price and times make it better...I know that they charge you for bags though, right?

Anyone know how long a SW credit will hold? If it holds long enough, I could use it for PCC 2.0 flights...

Oh what to do, what to do...

 

[NancyIL]

So here's the dilemma...and I need help deciding...

I have a $60 credit to use for Southwest Airlines. That was part of my bargaining chip to get DH to agree to letting me go again this year...I have 3 options to choose from and I can't decide what would be best for me...

1. Book everything on SW. My flight wouldn't get in until 1:40pm-ish on the 11th, which means that I would miss out on lots of fun that day. I'd still make DATW, but nothing else...The return flight time is actually perfect for me on the 14th. It gets me back to Indy in time for class that night.

2. Book everything on SW, but arrive on the 10th instead of the 11th. DH has enough Marriott points that would allow me to stay at the Fairfield Inn by the airport for that first night. However...i'm not sure that I could still grab ME on the 11th with Jen. I'm not crazy about staying at a Fairfield Inn alone, but i'll do what I have to do to not miss out on so much!

3. I've found a coupon to use for Airtran. The flights are about the same price...but the coupon is only $25. I could book a one way on Airtran down on the 11th, which has way better flight times, and then my return on the 14th with SW, using my credit, making the return flight essentially free.

4. Try to finagle another $25 Airtran coupon, which would give me $50 off...and fly Airtran both to Orlando and home again...return times kinda suck on Airtran, but I could deal with it.

I'm not an Airtran fan overall...but I would fly them if the price and times make it better...I know that they charge you for bags though, right?

Anyone know how long a SW credit will hold? If it holds long enough, I could use it for PCC 2.0 flights...

Oh what to do, what to do...

I would do option 3. Southwest's credits will not last until Dec. 2010.

About AirTran's checked bag fee - you're going to WDW for only 3 nights. Surely you can get all of your clothes into a carry-on!

 

[wildfan1473]

So here's the dilemma...and I need help deciding...

I have a $60 credit to use for Southwest Airlines. That was part of my bargaining chip to get DH to agree to letting me go again this year...I have 3 options to choose from and I can't decide what would be best for me...

1. Book everything on SW. My flight wouldn't get in until 1:40pm-ish on the 11th, which means that I would miss out on lots of fun that day. I'd still make DATW, but nothing else...The return flight time is actually perfect for me on the 14th. It gets me back to Indy in time for class that night.

2. Book everything on SW, but arrive on the 10th instead of the 11th. DH has enough Marriott points that would allow me to stay at the Fairfield Inn by the airport for that first night. However...i'm not sure that I could still grab ME on the 11th with Jen. I'm not crazy about staying at a Fairfield Inn alone, but i'll do what I have to do to not miss out on so much!

3. I've found a coupon to use for Airtran. The flights are about the same price...but the coupon is only $25. I could book a one way on Airtran down on the 11th, which has way better flight times, and then my return on the 14th with SW, using my credit, making the return flight essentially free.

4. Try to finagle another $25 Airtran coupon, which would give me $50 off...and fly Airtran both to Orlando and home again...return times kinda suck on Airtran, but I could deal with it.

I'm not an Airtran fan overall...but I would fly them if the price and times make it better...I know that they charge you for bags though, right?

Anyone know how long a SW credit will hold? If it holds long enough, I could use it for PCC 2.0 flights...

Oh what to do, what to do...

You could stay with me on the 10th, I'll be at ASMu

 

[scarlett873]

I would do option 3. Southwest's credits will not last until Dec. 2010.

About AirTran's checked bag fee - you're going to WDW for only 3 nights. Surely you can get all of your clothes into a carry-on!

I can get clothes into my carry on, but not my cosmetics and stuff! I tried that for MF and could not go carry on only...I tried! I'm too much of a girly girl and need my stuff!

 

[tiggerbell]

I'm not an Airtran fan overall...but I would fly them if the price and times make it better...I know that they charge you for bags though, right?

Anyone know how long a SW credit will hold? If it holds long enough, I could use it for PCC 2.0 flights...

Oh what to do, what to do...

SW credit is good 12 months from the date you FIRST purchased it.

AirTran is $15 for the first bag. $25 for the second.

 

[NancyIL]

I can get clothes into my carry on, but not my cosmetics and stuff! I tried that for MF and could not go carry on only...I tried! I'm too much of a girly girl and need my stuff!

I always have a very full ziploc bag, but I can get by for 3 days (or more) at WDW without large bottles of toiletries.

 

[jeanigor]

Given the choices, I like option 3. I don't care for AirTran's bag fees, but if you can get away with only one bag one way...its more acceptable.

 

[exwdwcm]

I'd go with option #3 Brandie! Get in early- i know how precious those few extra hours are! and yeah, so glad you are going!

 

[wildfan1473]

A combination of options 2 and 3 - fly down on Thursday on Air Tran using the voucher. Or ask them if they will let you use the voucher to pay for your bag (check out the transportation board about this, I think some people were trying to do this). Use DH's points at Marriott, it's only for one night. Or find someone to bunk in with for the night on property, there are plenty of us who will be there. Then use your voucher to fly home on SW.

 

[NancyIL]

A combination of options 2 and 3 - fly down on Thursday on Air Tran using the voucher. Or ask them if they will let you use the voucher to pay for your bag (check out the transportation board about this, I think some people were trying to do this).

You don't pay the bag fee until you check-in for your flight. However, $25 is $25 - whether it comes off the price of the flight or the bag fee.

 

[TXYankee]

A combination of options 2 and 3 - fly down on Thursday on Air Tran using the voucher. Or ask them if they will let you use the voucher to pay for your bag (check out the transportation board about this, I think some people were trying to do this). Use DH's points at Marriott, it's only for one night. Or find someone to bunk in with for the night on property, there are plenty of us who will be there. Then use your voucher to fly home on SW.

I like option 3 or this one! How much liquids do you need? Maybe you could ship your beauty supplies to the hotel and not check your bag.

 

[scarlett873]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I think i'm going to fly down with Airtran on the 11th and come back on SW on the 14th...I'm going to attempt carry on only...we'll see how well that works...

The Airtran flight on the 11th gets in at about the same time that Jen arrives so we can take ME to SSR together!

 

[georgemoe]

So here's the dilemma...and I need help deciding...

I have a $60 credit to use for Southwest Airlines. That was part of my bargaining chip to get DH to agree to letting me go again this year...I have 4 options to choose from and I can't decide what would be best for me...

1. Book everything on SW. My flight wouldn't get in until 1:40pm-ish on the 11th, which means that I would miss out on lots of fun that day. I'd still make DATW, but nothing else...The return flight time is actually perfect for me on the 14th. It gets me back to Indy in time for class that night.

2. Book everything on SW, but arrive on the 10th instead of the 11th. DH has enough Marriott points that would allow me to stay at the Fairfield Inn by the airport for that first night. However...i'm not sure that I could still grab ME on the 11th with Jen. I'm not crazy about staying at a Fairfield Inn alone, but i'll do what I have to do to not miss out on so much!

3. I've found a coupon to use for Airtran. The flights are about the same price...but the coupon is only $25. I could book a one way on Airtran down on the 11th, which has way better flight times, and then my return on the 14th with SW, using my credit, making the return flight essentially free.

4. Try to finagle another $25 Airtran coupon, which would give me $50 off...and fly Airtran both to Orlando and home again...return times kinda suck on Airtran, but I could deal with it.

I'm not an Airtran fan overall...but I would fly them if the price and times make it better...I know that they charge you for bags though, right?

Anyone know how long a SW credit will hold? If it holds long enough, I could use it for PCC 2.0 flights...

Oh what to do, what to do...

Just sent you a PM with option #5.

 

[jeanigor]

Just sent you a PM with option #5.

Which has now intrigued us all.....

 

[NancyIL]

Just sent you a PM with option #5.

Which has now intrigued us all.....

Yep - please share it with the rest of the class, George!

 

[DVCsince02]

Booked my flights today!!!

 

[DVCsince02]

I know what option 5 is......

 

[georgemoe]

Which has now intrigued us all.....

Yep - please share it with the rest of the class, George!

Come to chat tonight and "maybe" you'll find out.

I know what option 5 is......

Well of course you would.

 

[jeanigor]

Come to chat tonight and "maybe" you'll find out.

Taking lessons from Kevin????