I gave up on codes and joined AAA. Got a great deal! - The DIS Discussion Forums

NvrBnToWDW · 03-17-2005, 04:16 PM

Like everyone else, I've been obsessed with these General codes coming out. Well, I called Disney and got a room only quote before I joined AAA. They told me 7 nights at Pop would be $664 w/tax. That's a rate of $84 night as opposed to $99, what I originally was paying. So I gave in and joined AAA for $49 a year. We really needed it anyway, my DH is famous for locking the keys in the car. Well, I printed out my temp cards and call Disney to apply to my ressie and the total was only $656 ($8 less than they quoted me the day before). That's a rate of $83 per night. I also got the new Mousesavers newsletter and used the link to order discount tickets. So here is my total savings:

7 nights @ POP + 3 adult (7 day) base tickets + 1 child (7 day) base ticket=

AAA Package Quote: $1474
Disney MYW Package Quote: $1593.27

My Plan: Disney Room-only with AAA discount: $656
Ticketmania with Mousesavers discount: $749
______
TOTAL $1405

Total savings: $69 cheaper than AAA MYW Package
$188 cheaper than Disney MYW Package

Ergens2 · 03-17-2005, 04:23 PM

Way to be thrifty!!

Doesn't it feel good to save $!! I am a bargain shopper too.

tippytoe · 03-17-2005, 04:23 PM

Would you mind telling what type of tickets you are getting for that price? I got the link for the discounted tickets from the mousesavers newsletter, but I have not priced them out yet. Thanks!

PavelB · 03-17-2005, 04:27 PM

Take your AAA card everywhere. There are all sorts of discounts that you would not even think about. As an example, I was at discount outlet. My friend saw the AAA sign. So, we enquired and got a whole brochure with different discounts. I saved $300 in one day! (including 33% at Polo)
Last summer we also went to universal. Show the card every time you buy any food and save %10. It really added up.
I'm sure others have a lot of different examples - anyone care to share?

NvrBnToWDW · 03-18-2005, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tippytoe

Would you mind telling what type of tickets you are getting for that price? I got the link for the discounted tickets from the mousesavers newsletter, but I have not priced them out yet. Thanks!

I went to the link from the mousesavers newsletter and bought 3 (ages 10+) and 1 (ages -10) 7-day base tickets. We didn't get any add-ons. The total was $749. I was going to buy them from Disney for $757. I saved only $8, but hey that's a whole burger at WDW!

They give you free shipping and this price includes tax.

Tinkerbelle32 · 03-22-2005, 10:18 AM

I also have been hoping for general room codes for our June 8th-15th trip. I've been watching the boards probably too much! lol I finally gave up and went through the SOG overflow program. I ended up getting Port Orleans Riverside for $94 a night plus tax. This is pretty good isn't it?

edk35 · 03-22-2005, 10:28 AM

I do believe that is a good deal. I have ressies at SOG Thanksgiving week....we stayed there in Jan. too for 7 nights. Once a few years ago..we got Poly at the same rate as SOG just we had to pay tax. That was the best deal.

Denise

Goofy41 · 03-22-2005, 11:18 AM

I have been a AAA member for years and i have saved plenty. I too called WDW and got a room only ressie for the same price of $84.00 a nite at POP. I was going to wait until if any general codes come out, but I think after seeing all the commercials and ads that they may not offer them. I was given the number of a AA agent in SC to do my new ressie, but I will hold out unitl April to see if there is any changes and then make a whole new ressie.

Wendy31 · 03-22-2005, 12:37 PM

We just joined AAA too! So far, we've - -

Saved about $120.00 on our WDW package.

Saved 15% on our hotel room going down & coming back

Saved 15% on the Family Magic Tour

03-17-2005, 04:16 PM	#1
NvrBnToWDW Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 284	I gave up on codes and joined AAA. Got a great deal! Like everyone else, I've been obsessed with these General codes coming out. Well, I called Disney and got a room only quote before I joined AAA. They told me 7 nights at Pop would be $664 w/tax. That's a rate of $84 night as opposed to $99, what I originally was paying. So I gave in and joined AAA for $49 a year. We really needed it anyway, my DH is famous for locking the keys in the car. Well, I printed out my temp cards and call Disney to apply to my ressie and the total was only $656 ($8 less than they quoted me the day before). That's a rate of $83 per night. I also got the new Mousesavers newsletter and used the link to order discount tickets. So here is my total savings: 7 nights @ POP + 3 adult (7 day) base tickets + 1 child (7 day) base ticket= AAA Package Quote: $1474 Disney MYW Package Quote: $1593.27 My Plan: Disney Room-only with AAA discount: $656 Ticketmania with Mousesavers discount: $749 ______ TOTAL $1405 Total savings: $69 cheaper than AAA MYW Package $188 cheaper than Disney MYW Package

03-17-2005, 04:23 PM	#2
Ergens2 Just call me Red! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 498	Way to be thrifty!! Doesn't it feel good to save $!! I am a bargain shopper too. __________________ Shelley Veteran of 65+ trips to the happiest place on earth!

03-17-2005, 04:27 PM	#4
PavelB Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Location: ne Posts: 268	Lots of other discounts with AAA... Take your AAA card everywhere. There are all sorts of discounts that you would not even think about. As an example, I was at discount outlet. My friend saw the AAA sign. So, we enquired and got a whole brochure with different discounts. I saved $300 in one day! (including 33% at Polo) Last summer we also went to universal. Show the card every time you buy any food and save %10. It really added up. I'm sure others have a lot of different examples - anyone care to share?

03-22-2005, 10:28 AM	#7
edk35 "Can I offer you a membership?" DD's future job??? Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland and Disney Vacation Club Posts: 5,407	I do believe that is a good deal. I have ressies at SOG Thanksgiving week....we stayed there in Jan. too for 7 nights. Once a few years ago..we got Poly at the same rate as SOG just we had to pay tax. That was the best deal. Denise __________________ Jan. 10 OKW July 09 POLY/BCV/AKV Jan. 09 OKW Nov. 08 SSR/ASM MVMCP July 08 OKW/BCV Jan. 08 SOG Nov. 07 SSR MVMCP Aug. 07 SSR/BWV P&PP Jan. 07 SOG BECAME DVC MEMBERS!!! Nov. 05 SOG/CSR Jan. 05 SOG Nov. 02 CR May 98 Poly May 95 SOG Dec. 93 CR Dec. 92 CBR July 92 Dixie Landing First Family Trip Off Site 87,86,82 (Single With Friends)

03-22-2005, 11:18 AM	#8
Goofy41 Goofy-Dad Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Keansburg, NJ Posts: 270	I have been a AAA member for years and i have saved plenty. I too called WDW and got a room only ressie for the same price of $84.00 a nite at POP. I was going to wait until if any general codes come out, but I think after seeing all the commercials and ads that they may not offer them. I was given the number of a AA agent in SC to do my new ressie, but I will hold out unitl April to see if there is any changes and then make a whole new ressie. __________________ ,,,, Visits: Offsite: 86,87,92,93,95,96,98,99 July 00-Cruise Bahamas July 02-Cruise W. Caribbean/CBR Dec 02-Xmas-PO-R Apr 04-CBR, Dec 06 AsM Aug 07 POP, Dec 08 POP, Dec 09 POP

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03-17-2005, 04:23 PM	#3
tippytoe Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 110	Would you mind telling what type of tickets you are getting for that price? I got the link for the discounted tickets from the mousesavers newsletter, but I have not priced them out yet. Thanks!

03-22-2005, 10:18 AM	#6
Tinkerbelle32 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,631	I also have been hoping for general room codes for our June 8th-15th trip. I've been watching the boards probably too much! lol I finally gave up and went through the SOG overflow program. I ended up getting Port Orleans Riverside for $94 a night plus tax. This is pretty good isn't it?

03-22-2005, 12:37 PM	#9
Wendy31 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 543	We just joined AAA too! So far, we've - - Saved about $120.00 on our WDW package. Saved 15% on our hotel room going down & coming back Saved 15% on the Family Magic Tour __________________ ~Wendy (DH) (me) (DD, 9 years) (DS, 8 years) (DS, 4 months) "All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust!"

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