AAA card inside park

[chicaintheusa]

Hi,
I already bought my admission tickets, but when can I use my AAA card for discounts inside the park? I read to show it everywhere, just in case.... Souvenirs? Counter service? table service? One thread mentioned only where purchases exceed $50. Has anyone had experiences recently? Thank you!

 

[macraven]

tell the TM you have the AAA card/show it before they ring you up at the counter.

 

[johde]

I didn't buy any Souvenirs so can't help you there. In January, I was able to get 10% off all off the Table Service and Counter Service places in the parks but, there was no discounts at the Kiosks. At City Walk, I've gotten the discount at Emerils, Cowfish, Menchies. I didn't get the discount at Mark Pi's or Burger King.

 

[chicaintheusa]

Thank you both! Did there seem to be a total purchase minimum? I foresee us doing a lot of counter service. I guess I'll have to just keep showing it until I get a sense of what the rules are.

 

[macraven]

no minimum that i am aware of.
i interchange between my ap and aaa cards for park, hotel, city walk discounts.

carts don't give discounts on the ap cards.

i have read of those that had to purchase at least $50 on merch to use the aaa for the 10% discount thought.

my purchases, i wish, were never under $50 when i shop.

 

[chicaintheusa]

What's ap?

lol. Yeah I'm thinking most of my money will be on food at counter service, so that was what I was hoping to use AAA for.

 

[vatmark]

I just read on another site that the AAA discount just changed in the past 2 weeks. It used to be that you just flashed your AAA card and got the discount. Now you have to purchase tickets through AAA and you are given a discount voucher. To get the discount on anything you have to show both your AAA card and the voucher. No voucher no discount. Can anyone confirm this?

Ann

 

[chicaintheusa]

Very interesting Ann.... and potentially disappointing. I found a better ticket deal elsewhere so I jumped on it. I hope that wasn't a bad decision in the long run.

OK, this is what my local AAA says on its website. I hadn't thought to LOOK there before. Pardon me for cutting/pasting but I believe it's only behind the login site, so I can't just share the link.

So what's the AAA Discounts & Rewards Ticket mentioned??


Save at Universal Orlando® when you pre-purchase tickets or vacation packages through AAA/CAA* as well as the following in-park AAA Discounts & Rewards.**10% off at participating food/beverage locations in the parks, 10% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $50. at participating locations, 15% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $75. at participating locations, 10% off at participating Universal CityWalk® locations^, 10% off at the Palm Restaurant,† located at the Hard Rock Hotel®

*AAA Discounts & Rewards℠ applicable to AAA/CAA members and up to five people. Must present valid AAA/CAA membership card and AAA Discounts & Rewards Ticket at the register at the time of purchase or hotel check-in. Blockouts apply. Taxes and optional services are not included and are not subject to any discount.

**All discounts are based on pre-tax amount and expire on December 31, 2015, cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts, are subject to change without notice and additional restrictions may apply. Discounts do not apply to: prior purchases, sales items, Universal Express℠ Passes, the Universal Dining Plan, the Coca-Cola Freestyle® Souvenir Cup, the purchase of Universal Orlando Gift Cards, alcohol, tobacco, tattoos or services associated with tattoos, candy, film, collectibles or sundry items. Discounts are not valid at food and merchandise carts or outdoor kiosks, at any restaurant and merchandise locations located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™, or at Universal Orlando airport locations.

∧Not valid at Universal Orlando owned/operated CityWalk Venues. Discounts are subject to change. Client will receive a 30 day notice of changes for participating locations.

†10% discount off food only. Discount does not apply to parties of eight (8) guests or more, excludes alcohol and gratuities. Not valid on holidays or special events.

 

[macraven]

What's ap?

lol. Yeah I'm thinking most of my money will be on food at counter service, so that was what I was hoping to use AAA for.

ap is annual pass

 

[macraven]

I just read on another site that the AAA discount just changed in the past 2 weeks. It used to be that you just flashed your AAA card and got the discount. Now you have to purchase tickets through AAA and you are given a discount voucher. To get the discount on anything you have to show both your AAA card and the voucher. No voucher no discount. Can anyone confirm this?

Ann

i just read that post of yellowfish who works with aaa.

why don't you make a new thread due to the change of policy with AAA now.
what was valid in february for son's trip, looks like it isn't now.
i last went in october but paid for the february honeymoon for son
he is on my AAA.

i might call my local aaa office to ask about the new policies.
but, i can always fall back on using my ap for park discounts.

 

[chicaintheusa]

i just read that post of yellowfish who works with aaa.

why don't you make a new thread due to the change of policy with AAA now.
what was valid in february for son's trip, looks like it isn't now.
i last went in october but paid for the february honeymoon for son
he is on my AAA.

i might call my local aaa office to ask about the new policies.
but, i can always fall back on using my ap for park discounts.

Thank you. I will make a new thread.