AAA Cancellation ???

[ciera321]

Since I can't get an answer from my AAA agent, I will ask this here where I know it will be answered!!! I currently have a package with AAA but plan to go with AP rate if they come out. Does anyone know what the cancellation policy is for AAA??? I was assuming it was the same as Disney, but I'd like to know for sure...If there is a cancellation fee, I'd still be about $300 ahead with AP rate based on the rates we got last year.

 

[mommykds]

My AAA TA said full refund 45 days before travel. Within the 45 days there is a penalty.

 

[ciera321]

Perfect - Thank you!!!

 

[Lichaloca]

I was looking into the cancellation policy for AAA as well and mommykds is correct about cancelling before the 45 days to get a full refund, however I if you purchase the vacation insurance with them, that that is NON-REFUNDABLE. Usually the insurance runs about $120.00. That is one of the reasons I haven't booked my vacation with AAA yet because I don't want to risk losing $120 if a better discount code comes out afterward.

 

[Conkozan]

My AAA charges a $25 pp fee for any cancellation above what Disney charges.

 

[bdklein]

You don't have to get the insurance when you book more than 45 days before travel; it actually makes no sense since your deposit is fully refundable. Only when you approach the 45 day window should you get the insurance.

 

[Lichaloca]

BDKlein-

If I don't get the insurance throught AAA when I book. Can I still get it when I have reached the "44 days and less" period. Or do I have to get that through another company?

 

[bdklein]

Not sure what happens if you don't get the insurance at the 45 day mark.

 

[square pond]

Our AAA paperwork also says 25 per person fee for cancellation. I believe the FULL refund outside of 45 days is standard refund for Disney packages no matter where you book but AAA is going to charge you a fee if you cancel for their time lost. At least mine is.

 

[ciera321]

I can handle the $25, but I didn't want to have a large amount for a fee. Thanks everyone!!!

 

[Ilovestitch]

I've been told you have to get the insurance by the time you make your final payment on the package.

It's pointless to get it before your final payment.

Example:

You book your package w/no insurance and pay the $200 deposit, the next day you change your mind and cancel--- you'll get the $200 refunded.

You book your package w/insurance and pay the $200 deposit, the next day you change your mind and cancel--- you're out $120!!

 

[nin8jc]

I have yet to add the insurance to my AAA package, final payment is due March 1st. My agent will add it when I call to make my final payment. I too didn't want to risk paying for insurance if I were to cancel/change my plans.

 

[Lichaloca]

nin8jc, so you were able to book your package (hotel and tickets) without the insurance with AAA and then had your agent just add it before you final payment, that is great. I am going to tell my agent to do the same thing when I finally book. I am not going until september, but don't want to waste time and risk rates going up higher later on. I just didn't want to risk being out $120 for the insurance if I decided to cancel.

 

[Docsknotinn]

I just booked through AAA this morning. The $25 and insurance if you bought it is non-refundable. Additionally if you cancel 44 days to 6 days out there is a $100 charge by Disney. If less than six days the charge is $200 by Disney.
I don't buy insurance and after the 45 day mark I don't watch anymore so if an AP rate comes out in that time frame I only loose $25 but the AAA price already saved $400+ over the online Disney quote for 7 nights LV at the GF with 7 day hoppers. The countdown is on!