Anyone book free dining with AAA agent??

[llori7]

I am able to book our free dining trip on Thursday. Last year, I used AAA in May to book the trip. Since it is the first day it is open to the public, I am not sure if I should use AAA or just do it myself. I liked the fact that with AAA we got a special storytime with Peter Pan. Our agent also called us to come in and pick up our documents a few weeks before our trip. If you book through Disney, do they just mail you everything?? What if you don't know your flights yet for the DME??

Thanks!

[jjnv]

I booked through AAA. It took a few hours to hear back from the agent. But she has been great so far. PM me if you want her extension number and email. If you are still waiting to book on Thursday and you are afraid of your resort might sell out, it is probably best for you to call in yourself. AAA agent still has to call Disney. Otherwise, I'd love to have an agent to handle my request via email.

[a1tinkfans]

I am able to book our free dining trip on Thursday. Last year, I used AAA in May to book the trip. Since it is the first day it is open to the public, I am not sure if I should use AAA or just do it myself. I liked the fact that with AAA we got a special storytime with Peter Pan. Our agent also called us to come in and pick up our documents a few weeks before our trip. If you book through Disney, do they just mail you everything?? What if you don't know your flights yet for the DME??

Thanks!
I'd call NOW to book "hold" your room preference resort and location, call back and then just add your free dining with minimum 1 day ticket at first
opportunity.
As far and ME, they mail you everything out in plenty of time. As soon as you know your flight info, call and tell them. It is NO BIG DEAL and very common. Are you cutting it "THIS" close, within a week of trip to get flights? If thats the case, I'd check directly with Disney. In the meantime, AAA has no special way to get stuff to you. It all still comes thru Disney, so I am unsure if thats an advantage.
Whatever you choose, feel comfortable in your choice. Good Luck and have a great trip.

[CarolinaBlue]

You could always book now then add the free dining on Thursday, then turn the reservation over to your AAA agent if you wanted to. That way you could still get the AAA package perks.

[SnackyStacky]

I'd call NOW to book "hold" your room preference resort and location, call back and then just add your free dining with minimum 1 day ticket at first
opportunity.


Just as an FYI - like any other promotion with Disney, the free dining is subject to resort availability. A limited number of rooms are held at each resort - and not all room types may be available. (ie: standard vs. water view). If you book your room now, there is no guarantee that it will be available with free dining.

If you want the free dining, best to be on the phone with Disney yourself at 7am booking it and later transfer your reservation into AAA. Better yet, book with a Disney specialist, pay your deposit and the Disney specialist will be on the phone at 7am for you checking into it.

[dcgrumpy]

I reccomend Dreams. Used them for my honeymoon and loved them! :thumbsup2

Aren't you a Dreams Agent?

[yearbook50]

Aren't you a Dreams Agent?

I was thinking the same thing.

[DrDeb]

what are Dreams?? thanks

[smkiss02]

So Pete, I thought you were going to fire those Mod's who advertised about using Dreams?

[Miss Jasmine]

Very unethical to promote Dreams without revealing one is a Dream's agent.

[safetymom]

Let's get this back on topic or the thread will be closed. If you have a question about a post or poster you should use the report a post feature.

You are not allowed to post that you are a travel agent here on the Resorts board. It could appear that you are trying to conduct business when that isn't what the poster is trying to do.

[I loveStitchnippyjon]

Last year I was on hold for so long on the first day to book free dining, so I just called AAA travel and she got through and did the ressy for me immediately! Sure beats hanging on hold forever. I wonder if the AAA folks have a different number to call...

[Lil'DisneyMom]

We booked our through AAA too. We actually booked back in October of last year with dining, and our agent told us to call IF they Disney offered the free dining. SO, first thing Monday morning we called and told her we wanted the free dining added. She called us back an hour later, and had our dinign credited!!

[CarolinaBlue]

Last year I was on hold for so long on the first day to book free dining, so I just called AAA travel and she got through and did the ressy for me immediately! Sure beats hanging on hold forever. I wonder if the AAA folks have a different number to call...

Yes, they do.

[Captn_Jack219]

What are the perks of going through AAA? I know you get Diamond parking, but we wont have a car during our stay.

[CarolinaBlue]

What are the perks of going through AAA? I know you get Diamond parking, but we wont have a car during our stay.

Disney's Story Time, AAA Vacations Diamond Card

[Captn_Jack219]

Disney's Story Time, AAA Vacations Diamond Card

What is the diamond card? Sorry for all the questions! :)

[CarolinaBlue]

What is the diamond card? Sorry for all the questions! :)

A card for savings on meals, merchandise, and entertainment at participating locations in the WDW resort. 15% off tours, 10% off purchases of $50 or more at the World of Disney, 15% off body treatment at GF spa or SSS spa, 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Planet Hollywood, Wolfgang Puck's, etc. That's just some of the discounts.

[weluvariel]

What are the perks of going through AAA? I know you get Diamond parking, but we wont have a car during our stay.

I also like the insurance that AAA offers. Seems easier to let them handle arrangements and work out all the bugs. Make all ADR's myself, along with any other extras. :)

[Captn_Jack219]

I also like the insurance that AAA offers. Seems easier to let them handle arrangements and work out all the bugs. Make all ADR's myself, along with any other extras. :)

Thats another question that I had. :) Are you talking about travel insurance? If so, do you know how much it is?

[wishtdream]

I booked on Monday through AAA I went to the office as it is down the road from my house. The agent got right through it took her about 10 minutes on the phone with Disney to work everything out. the insurance was $133.90

[Captn_Jack219]

Does the cost depend on how many people are in your group? I wonder if you can purchase travel insurance if you dont book through AAA???

[wishtdream]

Does the cost depend on how many people are in your group? yes

I wonder if you can purchase travel insurance if you dont book through AAA??? yes it is disneys insurance

[akaDaddy]

Some of you are mentioning switching your reservations to AAA for the benefits...How do you switch your reservations from Disney Travel to AAA without losing the discounts or benefits????

[weluvariel]

Thats another question that I had. :) Are you talking about travel insurance? If so, do you know how much it is?

It was $62.00 this year for my DD8 and myself. Last year spent a little more 'cause my parents went along. I believe it is based on the age of the traveler. This insurance not only covers her and I, but if something were to happen to an immediate family member where we had to cancel our trip, we would be refunded.

[Luv2Roam]

Disney offers travel insurance through Travel Guard.

Keep in mind anyone who books and buys insurance, and later changes their travel dates, would nee dto buy travel insurance again. The insurance is only good for the date syou are booking. If you change dates, your insurance does not follow you to the new res.