Australia June 11, 2011 - We're booked! - The DIS Discussion Forums

JsMom2 · 07-23-2010, 09:59 AM

Anyone else going?

terranol · 07-23-2010, 11:36 AM

Just curious, how many points do you own?

JsMom2 · 07-23-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by terranol

Just curious, how many points do you own?

We have 545 DVC points/year...why do you ask??

sayhello · 07-23-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JsMom2

We have 545 DVC points/year...why do you ask??

My guess would be this is another person who thinks everyone who goes on ABD's does it with DVC points.

Sayhello

briano72 · 07-23-2010, 01:08 PM

have a great trip

dismiss · 07-23-2010, 04:08 PM

I was looking at this. But after the ABD cost for 3 Adults and 1 Child. I do not know if we could swing the airfare.
Does anyone know a ball park estimate?
I tryed looking on expedia

and find everything from 3,000 to 23,000 PER PERSON

if not booked at the same time as a tour. Can ABD get group rate Airfare?

Thanks in advance

JsMom2 · 07-23-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dismiss

I was looking at this. But after the ABD cost for 3 Adults and 1 Child. I do not know if we could swing the airfare.
Does anyone know a ball park estimate?
I tryed looking on expedia

and find everything from 3,000 to 23,000 PER PERSON

if not booked at the same time as a tour. Can ABD get group rate Airfare?

Thanks in advance

You can get an air quote from ABD, but I think you have to be within 330 day of traveling. I usually do everything separately. When I checked from Pittsburgh it was under $2,000 per person in the lowest economy. What I'll probably do is fly economy r/t to LAX, and then book a fare to Australia that allows me to use miles to upgrade to Business class.

WebmasterPete · 07-24-2010, 01:41 AM

You're going to LOVE this trip - Walter and I did it in September last year, and it was amazing.

Airfare - Qantas and V-Australia are your best bets. I regularly find round trip coach for under $1000 - but I'm always looking at September, not June (I have nights where I just obsess about wanting to go back there - it's really beautiful). V-Australia is really aggressive with their pricing - they're trying to make a dent in Qantas stranglehold on that market.

I'm not sure if this is still the case, but last September we flew Qantas and booked premium economy. The route from Los Angeles to Brisbane doesn't have a premium economy section, so we were put in business class instead. When I asked why, the flight attendant told me that V-Australia was offering business class to Brisbane for the same price Qantas was charging for premium economy (for us, it was about $2800 round trip per person). I can't begin to tell you the difference it made on the flight down. These were the 'lie flat' sleeper seats - pure heaven.

Also, be prepared - apparently everything in Australia will kill you. Disney was meticulous in warning us about every type of critter, bug, snake, spider, man-eating-plant. Of course nothing bad happened, but they warn you about these things A LOT. Even still, it was a flawless vacation - and one that I would do again in a heartbeat!

Pete

JsMom2 · 07-24-2010, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WebmasterPete

You're going to LOVE this trip - Walter and I did it in September last year, and it was amazing.

Airfare - Qantas and V-Australia are your best bets. I regularly find round trip coach for under $1000 - but I'm always looking at September, not June (I have nights where I just obsess about wanting to go back there - it's really beautiful). V-Australia is really aggressive with their pricing - they're trying to make a dent in Qantas stranglehold on that market.

I'm not sure if this is still the case, but last September we flew Qantas and booked premium economy. The route from Los Angeles to Brisbane doesn't have a premium economy section, so we were put in business class instead. When I asked why, the flight attendant told me that V-Australia was offering business class to Brisbane for the same price Qantas was charging for premium economy (for us, it was about $2800 round trip per person). I can't begin to tell you the difference it made on the flight down. These were the 'lie flat' sleeper seats - pure heaven.

Also, be prepared - apparently everything in Australia will kill you. Disney was meticulous in warning us about every type of critter, bug, snake, spider, man-eating-plant. Of course nothing bad happened, but they warn you about these things A LOT. Even still, it was a flawless vacation - and one that I would do again in a heartbeat!

Pete

Awesome info, especially about the Business Class on V-Australia. I agree about the Int'l business class - it's a different world! I usually save my frequent flyer miles up just to use for upgrades on int'l flights. Thanks Pete!

Diskidatheart · 07-26-2010, 08:09 AM

Hi JSMom and fellow Pittsburgher! I'm trying to talk my DW into going to Australia in 2011 also. We haven't made any plans yet, but the flight is the main concern for her. Over 24 hours of flying is tough, but I think the prize at the end would make it worthwhile.

disneyphx · 07-26-2010, 12:08 PM

We go to Australia often and have never paid more than $2,000 - and that is in Dec/Jan which is Australia peak.
VAustralia economy is cheap - but everything about it felt cheap.....if you can only do Economy, I suggest paying a little more for Qantas or Air New Zealand (have not done United trans-pacfiic for a long time, and never done Delta).

LoveMickey · 07-30-2010, 02:50 PM

I believe our guide from last year is doing the Australia ABD this year. His name is Daniel and he is a great guide. Have fun.

beachcat · 08-08-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JsMom2

Anyone else going?

Australia is next on my list. How was your trip?

RDH

07-23-2010, 09:59 AM	#1
JsMom2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,494 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	Australia June 11, 2011 - We're booked! Anyone else going?

07-23-2010, 04:08 PM	#6
dismiss Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: orange county, NY Posts: 183	Airfare? I was looking at this. But after the ABD cost for 3 Adults and 1 Child. I do not know if we could swing the airfare. Does anyone know a ball park estimate? I tryed looking on expedia and find everything from 3,000 to 23,000 PER PERSON if not booked at the same time as a tour. Can ABD get group rate Airfare? Thanks in advance

07-24-2010, 01:41 AM	#8
WebmasterPete Grand Administrator The Big Dipple Easily confuses bathrooms and attics I survived Hurricane Frances...send more ice cream! Join Date: Jun 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,075	You're going to LOVE this trip - Walter and I did it in September last year, and it was amazing. Airfare - Qantas and V-Australia are your best bets. I regularly find round trip coach for under $1000 - but I'm always looking at September, not June (I have nights where I just obsess about wanting to go back there - it's really beautiful). V-Australia is really aggressive with their pricing - they're trying to make a dent in Qantas stranglehold on that market. I'm not sure if this is still the case, but last September we flew Qantas and booked premium economy. The route from Los Angeles to Brisbane doesn't have a premium economy section, so we were put in business class instead. When I asked why, the flight attendant told me that V-Australia was offering business class to Brisbane for the same price Qantas was charging for premium economy (for us, it was about $2800 round trip per person). I can't begin to tell you the difference it made on the flight down. These were the 'lie flat' sleeper seats - pure heaven. Also, be prepared - apparently everything in Australia will kill you. Disney was meticulous in warning us about every type of critter, bug, snake, spider, man-eating-plant. Of course nothing bad happened, but they warn you about these things A LOT. Even still, it was a flawless vacation - and one that I would do again in a heartbeat! Pete __________________

07-30-2010, 02:50 PM	#12
LoveMickey Can't wait to feel the "wonder" of the Disney Wonder! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 3,077	I believe our guide from last year is doing the Australia ABD this year. His name is Daniel and he is a great guide. Have fun. __________________

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terranol Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1	Just curious, how many points do you own?

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Diskidatheart Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 359	Hi JSMom and fellow Pittsburgher! I'm trying to talk my DW into going to Australia in 2011 also. We haven't made any plans yet, but the flight is the main concern for her. Over 24 hours of flying is tough, but I think the prize at the end would make it worthwhile.

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disneyphx Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 61	We go to Australia often and have never paid more than $2,000 - and that is in Dec/Jan which is Australia peak. VAustralia economy is cheap - but everything about it felt cheap.....if you can only do Economy, I suggest paying a little more for Qantas or Air New Zealand (have not done United trans-pacfiic for a long time, and never done Delta).