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January 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Redeeming Air Miles for Disney Tickets – Still a Good Idea?

The notion of a trip to Disney World is likely far from the minds of most Canadians right now, but if you’re an Air Miles member deciding whether to focus on collecting Dream miles or Cash miles in 2021, it’s good to be aware of the various travel reward options.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Air Miles, Disney & Universal

March 7, 2020 1 Comment

Disneyland on Points (Aeroplan, Air Miles, TD Rewards, RBC Avion)

When it was announced that Disneyland and Walt Disney World would be opening a new “land” all about Star Wars, I knew that my brother and I would likely take a trip to see it. Our parents took us to Walt Disney World in Orlando many times during our childhood and my brother was a big fan of the Star Wars movies. The goal then was to accumulate the right points and miles to make an eventual trip as inexpensive as possible. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aeroplan, Air Miles, Disney & Universal, RBC Avion, TD Rewards, Travel Talk

March 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Saving For Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Part 4 – Flights From Halifax (and Trip Update)

In Part 4 of my series on planning for a Disney trip I turn the focus to booking flights to California or Florida. Once you’ve got a handle on park admission and accommodation, you have to figure out how to get there. So, if you’re not just going to hop in your vehicle and hit the road, it’s time to sort out plane tickets. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aeroplan, Air Miles, Disney & Universal, WestJet

February 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

Saving For Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Part 3 – Accommodation

This is the 3rd in my series about saving for a trip to see the new Star Wars attractions now open in both Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. It’s time to discuss where to stay and why. I am not a Disney expert by any means but here are my thoughts and opinions on the subject of choosing accommodation. [Read more…]

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January 7, 2020 1 Comment

Saving For Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Part 2 – Disney Tickets

A while back I wrote the first instalment in this series, Part 1: Orlando or Anaheim, where I shared some thoughts about why you might choose one over the other for a Disney trip. Now I’ll move on to the subject of park tickets. Your ticket to the magic doesn’t come cheap. Visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland is an expensive proposition so any methods you can use to cut the costs are worth examining. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Air Miles, Disney & Universal, Tips

July 23, 2019 1 Comment

Universal Orlando Hotel AP Rates – Confusion, Perseverance And Deals

About a year ago we booked 2 nights at one of the 3 deluxe onsite hotels at Universal Orlando as part of a short December trip. We took advantage of a great opportunity to get a rate that is somehow both a bargain and a splurge. Our other nights were spent at a nearby Best Western on points. It worked out so well that we decided to try again this year. However, the website is doing strange things. We did eventually find a rate similar to last year so we made a speculative cancellable booking in case we decide to do a repeat trip. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Air Miles, Deals, Disney & Universal, Tips

June 3, 2019 5 Comments

Saving For Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge – Part 1 Orlando or Anaheim?

If you’re a fan of Disney or Star Wars, you’ve likely heard about the opening of major new additions in both Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge will be a new “land” in each park that will put visitors on another planet with highly immersive rides, shops and restaurants. The one in California just opened and the one in Florida opens at the end of August. I’m sure it’ll be very exciting…and very expensive. If it’s something you’d like to experience, the first decision will be – which one should I visit? Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Here are a few things to consider when making your choice. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney & Universal, Tips

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