All of my sons allergy meds in the fall (with coupons), Ibuprofen, cold medicines, make up for dd, milk and eggs, coffee when on sale, band aids, hair dye, sunscreen, bug spray, shampoo, deoderant, body wash, toothbrushes , toilet paper, kleenex etc. I find Rexall really overpriced so I shop the sale items, try to use coupons and buy items with bonus miles if they are a good price.
So due to our ordeal the other day we've been given Jetblue credits. Between those and the points we have, we can fly to Orlando and back for free. I have Universal AP's that don't expire until October 30th 2017, and I have two of the four 5 day Disney tickets I need. I looked on Skyauction and could get a 2 bedroom at Sheraton Vistana for the week we are looking at for $500 USD. There is also Bonnet Creek for $1100. Both are very close, and we love the amenities and space. We just don't all fit well into a room onsite anymore, and love having a kitchen .We would stay onsite at Universal for 3 nights though. I will soon have enough credit card points for our car rental.
I plan to ask for a 5 day Disney pass for my birthday at the end of the month from my parents.
I could conceivably do this trip for 11 days for about $2800 USD ( 3 nights at Cabana Bay , Volcano Bay tickets (estimating $300) , Vistana and $1500 for food and spending money).
That's pretty amazing. I could probably even get it lower than that with AP hotel rates at Universal.
So I have six months to earn another 5 day Disney ticket. I will keep collecting beyond that to try and pay for an airport hotel as well, if we need one.
I'll make my Sobey's and Rexall lists this afternoon. Let the collecting begin.
(seriously you don't want to feel rushed!) lots of extra AM on these (i always grab 2 of the cheapest i can use if my sale doesn't quite meet the mark -- if i need them add them to the order, if not, I "unshop" them)
That's great!!! You will find the best deals in this thread. Everyone is so great about sharing their ideas. If something doesn't seem like a good deal to you, there's always a new one the next week
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I can't believe that our trip is almost here (pay no attention to my stupid ticker ..it's wrong!)We actually head to Toronto tomorrow late afternoon, staying in the Sheraton Gateway overnight (Thanks Airmiles
I've been trying to keep on top of the new deals/flyer dates in the thread title and 1st post but AKK my last minute plans have gotten the best of me. We need to make one of our first stops after we get the rental car (thanks Airmiles) somewhere to get a phone for me. I added time to my ROAM Sim card before i *tried* to charge the phone i use in the States, yeah DEAD. The phone I use here is NOT un-lockable and after far too much running around the city yesterday to find an unlocked phone, decided to pick up one somewhere in Lake Buena Vista, wish me luck on THAT one.
Once we've checked in on Tuesday we'll be heading to Disney Springs to upgrade our tickets (Thanks Airmiles!), hubby to, we think, a 6 or 7 day Hopper and mine to an AP. Crunched the numbers and since we decided we will be getting Memory Maker anyway because our kids and their wives are joining us for a week (thanks mom for my birthday/christmas present of US cash) the extra $25.00 between the hopper and AP is a no-brainer. We'll make good use of the discounts on food and merchandise.
Thanks for all the help and suggestions that allowed us to not only get the airport hotel, 2 5 day passes (thought that would be enough ..WRONG), 2 separate car rentals (worked out cheaper that way as well as allowing us to get a larger car for when the kids descend on us) passes to Universal BUT almost an extra 3800 AM in our account. I'll do my best to keep my eye on the thread to provide whatever help i can, see you in February my fellow hunters!
I am so excited for you!!!! I hope you all have a fantastic time and I wish you safe travels and sunshine. We will hold down the fort and keep up the chatter until you get back. Bon Voyage!I can't believe that our trip is almost here (pay no attention to my stupid ticker ..it's wrong!)We actually head to Toronto tomorrow late afternoon, staying in the Sheraton Gateway overnight (Thanks Airmiles
I've been trying to keep on top of the new deals/flyer dates in the thread title and 1st post but AKK my last minute plans have gotten the best of me. We need to make one of our first stops after we get the rental car (thanks Airmiles) somewhere to get a phone for me. I added time to my ROAM Sim card before i *tried* to charge the phone i use in the States, yeah DEAD. The phone I use here is NOT un-lockable and after far too much running around the city yesterday to find an unlocked phone, decided to pick up one somewhere in Lake Buena Vista, wish me luck on THAT one.
Once we've checked in on Tuesday we'll be heading to Disney Springs to upgrade our tickets (Thanks Airmiles!), hubby to, we think, a 6 or 7 day Hopper and mine to an AP. Crunched the numbers and since we decided we will be getting Memory Maker anyway because our kids and their wives are joining us for a week (thanks mom for my birthday/christmas present of US cash) the extra $25.00 between the hopper and AP is a no-brainer. We'll make good use of the discounts on food and merchandise.
Thanks for all the help and suggestions that allowed us to not only get the airport hotel, 2 5 day passes (thought that would be enough ..WRONG), 2 separate car rentals (worked out cheaper that way as well as allowing us to get a larger car for when the kids descend on us) passes to Universal BUT almost an extra 3800 AM in our account. I'll do my best to keep my eye on the thread to provide whatever help i can, see you in February my fellow hunters!
