2006 AAA Rates are Out

[VAN]

I was holding a reservation for late March 2006 and phoned yesterday to inquire about whether or not AAA rates are out (10% for my time period) ... and they were!!!

I had to split my reservation, however, because the maximum length of stay for 1 reservation with AAA rates is 10 nights (is this new?).

 

[mkandk]

How much is the discount? Enough to justify signing up for AAA?

 

[VAN]

I will be there during the "peak" period and believe was given 10%. We have AAA not only for discounts but for towing, maps, tour books, etc.

We were able to get a 15% discount on water sprite rental last year as well with AAA.

 

[VAN]

Just another note ... we were able to save $94 for our 12 night stay. I believe it cost less than that for a yearly membership.

 

[LMC]

This is interesting......
We all know that WDW does not give discounts on the golf carts so how did you get a boat discount? Did you make your ressies thru AAA or thru WDW marina?

My kids were really wanting to go boating last trip so I was thinking we may try it; it'd be even better with a discount!

We were able to get a 15% discount on water sprite rental last year as well with AAA.

 

[VAN]

The discount was not available on any of the packages, only on the per hour rental. When I rented the boats I asked if there was a AAA discount and he said yes, 15%. We have gotten this discount upon asking for the last 2 years (2004 & 2005).

I find that alot of times the AAA discount is not advertised, you just have to ask.


Note: A couple of years ago when they still had the MK Club, I KNEW there was a discount, but the guy at the marina didn't know anything about it. I insisted and he gave me the DVC discount which was really less than what I remembered I was entitled to. The morale of this story is that not everyone who works the register knows what's going on!!!

 

[Tigger1]

Who do you call for the discount, AAA or WDW reservations?
Thanks Tigger

 

[LMC]

Thanks VAN!

 

[Gillian]

Thank you!!!!

I have not been paying attention to the Resorts board and only check here occasionally, so I really appreciate seeing this info.

I was able to get the discount for my April 2006 trip. I think it is 15%. The rate went from $72 to $61 per night for a preferred site.

 

[Gillian]

Who do you call for the discount, AAA or WDW reservations?
Thanks Tigger

I call WDW for room only reservations. That makes it easy to switch to a travel agent later (I like Dreams Unlimited) or to change/cancel without making a pest of myself.

If you want an AAA discounted package, it has to be booked through an AAA travel agent. At least that's how it worked last year. I am going to hit the resorts board to look for more info on packages.

 

[VAN]

For the campsite, I had previously made a reservation. When I found out the AAA rates were out, I had them applied. All through the WDW reservation number (I did room only).

The marina AAA -- just ask if there is a AAA discount when you go to rent the boats.