FAQ: Travelling to/from Orlando (Including PCR/Antigen Test Info for Canadians)

[CanucksRock]

Is ID ok to get back into Canada? I’ve never heard of that one. Thank you

It is a NAAT test (molecular), yes it is accepted.

Rumble location is doing regular PCR right now, not Rapid. Curative must be out of rapid PCR tests due to surge

 

[ABCanada]

I am interested in hearing how this goes. When are you returning to Canada? Can you please share the link you used to order? Thank you!

We fly back Saturday.

Tested this evening.

They have an App you can download on your phone. A phone might be awkward, We travel with laptops and used those. An iPad would work as well. After you purchase the kit with observation they send a link to set up an appointment (available 24/7). You set up an account and log on for the scheduled time and are walked through the process. (Basically - Wash hands; open package one, the device; insert batteries; open package two, vial; Insert vial gently in device; Open swab, do standard swab (both nostrils, 5 times around each) Insert swab in vial swish for the count of 15; close vial and push firmly into device. Results display in 11-30 minutes, You upload a picture of the results. They call you back and view the results again and upload their Laboratory Results Certificate in you files on their system. We provided picture ID when we signed up and they asked to show it again during the observation.

I followed the link from the first post https://www.azova.com/westjetswoop/

When you select "Purchase Self Testing" It gives you a location option. As we were in the US already we selected US and purchased the "Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit (LAMP/NAAT) Includes Video Observation"
Note when I followed the link today it looks like they are out of the Kits for delivery to the US and Hawaii. The Canadian delivery is still showing availability. The cost is a bit higher and the delivery a bit slower but says 2 weekdays if ordered before 9am. (US orders are next weekday.) Update: The kits are available on Lucira website https://checkit.lucirahealth.com/ but not with next day shipping. You would need to order the kit from Lucira and the video observation from the Azova link above.

Will update if there are any issues on Saturday. Update - No issues

 

[KNovacovschi]

Has anyone purchased the Switch test from AC and used it at Disney? I’m thinking of doing this as it just seems easier. We are flying into BUF and driving over the border. We used beeperMD in September and had a great experience but have heard nothing but negative things lately. We are going the beginning of March so not much time to decide.

 

[Minniemoo15]

Has anyone purchased the Switch test from AC and used it at Disney? I’m thinking of doing this as it just seems easier. We are flying into BUF and driving over the border. We used beeperMD in September and had a great experience but have heard nothing but negative things lately. We are going the beginning of March so not much time to decide.

I’ve given myself a feb 15 to purchase the switch health tests for our early March trip. I’m still hoping the government loosens testing requirements before then but maybe I’m just dreaming.

 

[KNovacovschi]

I’ve given myself a feb 15 to purchase the switch health tests for our early March trip. I’m still hoping the government loosens testing requirements before then but maybe I’m just dreaming.

I also hope they don’t go on back order if we wait, apparently they had happened recently. I also want to order soon because I don’t want to pay for express shipping . But I am also hopeful for the change in testing requirements but not getting my hopes up.

 

[Minniemoo15]

I also hope they don’t go on back order if we wait, apparently they had happened recently. I also want to order soon because I don’t want to pay for express shipping . But I am also hopeful for the change in testing requirements but not getting my hopes up.

Right ?! I feel like early March is such a touchy trip … it’s quite possible they loosen restrictions by then, but we’ve got to buy those tests in time! I really don’t want to shell out $600 if in the end a rapid test will do. Hence my self imposed Feb 15 deadline

 

[Juventus]

Can anyone confirm that the live online testing for the switch tests are available 24/7?

...and same as above we're heading out early March and waiting to see if any testing requirements change, though I doubt it.

 

[hcortesis]

Has anyone purchased the Switch test from AC and used it at Disney? I’m thinking of doing this as it just seems easier. We are flying into BUF and driving over the border. We used beeperMD in September and had a great experience but have heard nothing but negative things lately. We are going the beginning of March so not much time to decide.

Ordered mine a couple of days ago. Got notice today that they shipped. This is a backup plan for my BeeperMD appt booked for March 16.

 

[KNovacovschi]

Ordered mine a couple of days ago. Got notice today that they shipped. This is a backup plan for my BeeperMD appt booked for March 16.

Guess I better get my butt in gear and get it ordered. We arrive on Mar 6th and have beeperMD booked for Mar 10th early in the morning since our flight arrives at 10:40pm in Buffalo and I know we won't be crossing until around midnight. I hope it arrives on time.

EDIT: I just purchased one for my DH and I with free standard shipping, here's to hoping it comes before Mar 5th.

 

[CanucksRock]

The Curative PCR (non rapid) results come in a day or two. Friend went to the Rumble one - and had her result the next day.

Walgreens I had my result in 25 minutes…and was positive. Confirmed today with a rapid.

We have the Manulife Pandemic plan …after some back and forth, we were able to confirm that a Covid Positive result from a “medical professional” is enough to start the claim. It says we need to isolate for 10 days. Travelling companion also positive, so we can split the hotel stay to get a nice place with balcony & exterior entry. She is able to fly home a day before me because as soon as she tested positive on rapid we found her an appt with curative to get PCR. (I did my planned appt at Walgreens the next day, I was negative on rapid Wed morning / positive on PCR Thursday afternoon, positive on rapid today)

The good news ..we were at the end of a two week vacation. No regrets. I had no idea when I started this FAQ I would get all this first hand knowledge of the process

 

[Minniemoo15]

The Curative PCR (non rapid) results come in a day or two. Friend went to the Rumble one - and had her result the next day.

Walgreens I had my result in 25 minutes…and was positive. Confirmed today with a rapid.

We have the Manulife Pandemic plan …after some back and forth, we were able to confirm that a Covid Positive result from a “medical professional” is enough to start the claim. It says we need to isolate for 10 days. Travelling companion also positive, so we can split the hotel stay to get a nice place with balcony & exterior entry. She is able to fly home a day before me because as soon as she tested positive on rapid we found her an appt with curative to get PCR. (I did my planned appt at Walgreens the next day, I was negative on rapid Wed morning / positive on PCR Thursday afternoon, positive on rapid today)

The good news ..we were at the end of a two week vacation. No regrets. I had no idea when I started this FAQ I would get all this first hand knowledge of the process

Thanks for keeping us updated. I’m thinking through all scenarios for our March trip. If I’m going to test positive, I hope it’s at the end of our trip like yours! Did you have any symptoms to lead you to believe your Walgreens test may be positive or was it a surprise ?

 

[hcortesis]

Guess I better get my butt in gear and get it ordered. We arrive on Mar 6th and have beeperMD booked for Mar 10th early in the morning since our flight arrives at 10:40pm in Buffalo and I know we won't be crossing until around midnight. I hope it arrives on time.

EDIT: I just purchased one for my DH and I with free standard shipping, here's to hoping it comes before Mar 5th.

Mine arrived today (Friday). I ordered them on Wednesday. Took the free shipping option. Might even order the rapid tests through them just to avoid going out for a test the day before we depart Canada. Same price with them as a pharmacy.

 

[Minniemoo15]

Mine arrived today (Friday). I ordered them on Wednesday. Took the free shipping option. Might even order the rapid tests through them just to avoid going out for a test the day before we depart Canada. Same price with them as a pharmacy.

Awesome .. I plan on ordering these soon for our early March trip and was wondering how long they were taking. We’ll have to do the rapids as well through switch since NB has very limited private options. Almost $900 in tests for the 4 of us… ugh. I keep hoping testing gets eased before we go, but I do need to order these soon.

 

[hcortesis]

Awesome .. I plan on ordering these soon for our early March trip and was wondering how long they were taking. We’ll have to do the rapids as well through switch since NB has very limited private options. Almost $900 in tests for the 4 of us… ugh. I keep hoping testing gets eased before we go, but I do need to order these soon.

They will ease the testing requirements right after you order and pay for yours. Lol.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Has anyone purchased the Switch test from AC and used it at Disney? I’m thinking of doing this as it just seems easier. We are flying into BUF and driving over the border. We used beeperMD in September and had a great experience but have heard nothing but negative things lately. We are going the beginning of March so not much time to decide.

I have ours getting ready to pack into our luggage. We leave in 12 days I will report back on how they worked for us.

Side note, I have booked back up curative appointments for the next day in case our results are inconclusive or something wonky. Crossing my fingers it was money well spent, so we can do it from our hotel room, at a time that works best for us.

 

[CanucksRock]

Did you have any symptoms to lead you to believe your Walgreens test may be positive or was it a surprise ?

Surprise. I thought maybe it was because I accidentally touched my finger when putting the swab in the package. But rapid confirmed I was positive. Still no clear symptoms yet. Hoping it stays that way, but I know it could change.

 

[KNovacovschi]

Mine arrived today (Friday). I ordered them on Wednesday. Took the free shipping option. Might even order the rapid tests through them just to avoid going out for a test the day before we depart Canada. Same price with them as a pharmacy.

Glad to know they came quick. Yeah that would be a good idea with the antigen test. We are flying out of BUF this time so no need to test beforehand.

 

[hdrolfe]

The Curative PCR (non rapid) results come in a day or two. Friend went to the Rumble one - and had her result the next day.

Walgreens I had my result in 25 minutes…and was positive. Confirmed today with a rapid.

We have the Manulife Pandemic plan …after some back and forth, we were able to confirm that a Covid Positive result from a “medical professional” is enough to start the claim. It says we need to isolate for 10 days. Travelling companion also positive, so we can split the hotel stay to get a nice place with balcony & exterior entry. She is able to fly home a day before me because as soon as she tested positive on rapid we found her an appt with curative to get PCR. (I did my planned appt at Walgreens the next day, I was negative on rapid Wed morning / positive on PCR Thursday afternoon, positive on rapid today)

The good news ..we were at the end of a two week vacation. No regrets. I had no idea when I started this FAQ I would get all this first hand knowledge of the process

I am so sorry you tested positive, I hope the symptoms remain mild or nonexistent. I am interested to know how the Manulife Pandemic plan works out, my next trip isn't until May and I hope testing requirements will be gone by then, but if not I plan to get that coverage.

At least you get to enjoy the nicer weather for some extra day I guess. And I am sure you are glad you got the insurance too.

 

[KNovacovschi]

I have ours getting ready to pack into our luggage. We leave in 12 days I will report back on how they worked for us.

Side note, I have booked back up curative appointments for the next day in case our results are inconclusive or something wonky. Crossing my fingers it was money well spent, so we can do it from our hotel room, at a time that works best for us.

That would be great, thank you. The reason we liked beeperMD in September was that they came to our room but with all the negative reviews lately I'm scared that something will happen, I do have them booked though.

 

[ellbell]

Has anyone heard this yet

https://globalnews.ca/news/8590971/...iewing-border-measures-as-omicron-wave-eases/