AAA discounts for Disney hotels??

[ibleedblue]

are aaa discounts limited or are you guaranteed to get one if you are a member? we usually get ap discounts so i didn't know about this. now i'm wondering if i should call and tell them i'm an aaa member while i'm waiting for ap codes.

Discounts are limited to a set number of rooms per resort per season (or month?). I've read on these boards somewhere that some CRO cast members ask for your AAA membership number when making the reservation and some don't. The lady I spoke to didn't, she said I would just need to show the card at check in. So I think the best thing to do would be call and make the ressie and ask for AAA rate. If they want your membership number tell them you don't have it yet but you will before arrival. Then if the AP rate comes out and it's better, just drop the AAA ressie. Otherwise shell out the $40 for the membership and enjoy the savings!

 

[vossjemi]

No, unfortunately the deluxe hotels only get the 15% discount for value season, unlike the moderates and values getting 20%.

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Thanks! I just wondered when I read about others getting 20%, so now it makes sense.

 

[WDWBetsy]

Discounts are limited to a set number of rooms per resort per season (or month?). I've read on these boards somewhere that some CRO cast members ask for your AAA membership number when making the reservation and some don't. The lady I spoke to didn't, she said I would just need to show the card at check in. So I think the best thing to do would be call and make the ressie and ask for AAA rate. If they want your membership number tell them you don't have it yet but you will before arrival. Then if the AP rate comes out and it's better, just drop the AAA ressie. Otherwise shell out the $40 for the membership and enjoy the savings!

I really don't agree with this - if someone doesn't have a valid AAA membership and they call and get the discount, they're taking away the opportunity for a AAA member to get the discount since the rooms are limited. I wonder if that's why some of the standard rooms I was trying to reserve were not available with the discount?

I wish they would consistently require a membership number when you book, so those with valid memberships can get the discounts they deserve.

Just my opinion.

 

[ibleedblue]

I really don't agree with this - if someone doesn't have a valid AAA membership and they call and get the discount, they're taking away the opportunity for a AAA member to get the discount since the rooms are limited. I wonder if that's why some of the standard rooms I was trying to reserve were not available with the discount?

I wish they would consistently require a membership number when you book, so those with valid memberships can get the discounts they deserve.

Just my opinion.

Good point. And for the record I have a valid membership.

 

[Goofy41]

When you call Disney for your ressie, all you have to do is tell them u you have AAA even if you don't have one and they will apply the discount. Then you can either join AAA or take the risk of not being asked for your card, which I have seen done or even talked about. I know someone who said their wallet was stolen in order not to be charged the rack rate because they already had the discount applied before they arrive and did not have to show proof. Just another sneaky way of getting the discount.

 

[WDWBetsy]

When you call Disney for your ressie, all you have to do is tell them u you have AAA even if you don't have one and they will apply the discount. Then you can either join AAA or take the risk of not being asked for your card, which I have seen done or even talked about. I know someone who said their wallet was stolen in order not to be charged the rack rate because they already had the discount applied before they arrive and did not have to show proof. Just another sneaky way of getting the discount.

Nice.

Well, I hope Disney cracks down on those people and requires all AAA discount bookings to show their AAA card like they're supposed to.

 

[Goofy41]

Believe me I was not happy about it either. If AAA has a link to Disney then maybe Disney should be able to check up on the AAA members. Whats fair is fair. So the lines get a little longer or is it worth it. I do know that one time I was never asked for my card but, I did have it with me and in my pocket to show in case I was asked to show it. I have been a member for years cause I do all my traveling by car, so the Trip Tik is great to get before each journey. See you all in June at the PC.

 

[WDWBetsy]

I have to say, I love getting AAA discounts - and usually get them whenever I travel unless I risk it with Priceline - but we primarily have it for the roadside assistance and TripTiks. Worth every penny - the rest is gravy!!!

 

[sandiegosusie]

I have a question...can you apply discount codes to an existing AAA discounted room? Does that make sense? Double dipping so to speak!

 

[librarylady]

15 percent Coronado Springs for March 16-19th.

 

[becobscot]

Just booked 7 nights at POFQ with AAA discount the savings was $180! I think that is pretty good!

 

[imatoad]

I don't believe you can Sandie, so I've been told.

 

[cobbler]

I have a question...can you apply discount codes to an existing AAA discounted room? Does that make sense? Double dipping so to speak!

No you can not. Its one rate of the other. So right now I have FQ booked with AAA rate for 107/night. If Ap rates come out that will cancel out my AAA rate and my new rate will be Ap for hopefully 79/night.

There isn't any double dipping. It would be nice but nope.

 

[#1 TITANS FAN]

Just booked Pop Century for $84/nt 5/8 - 5/14 through AAA website; reg. rate is $99. Was going to wait until/if AP rates came out to book, but figured I'd better grab a discounted room while they were still available. I think this May is going to be busier than usual, when checking Hotel Kingdom for off sight rates, I noticed a lot of properties showing no availability or rates much higher than 05/04.

 

[kelscross]

I just booked two nights at ASMO (no AAA rates available) followed by a 5 night stay at GF. Our trip is July 9-16. It was a 15% discount for GF.

 

[nluvwithmickey]

7 nights, 27-07 to 03-08, with MYW base ticket 7 days, and MYW dining plan.

Travel Me, DH, and DD 13, DD9

I basically got the 15% discount on my value resort room ALL-STAR music, but I love a bargain...

I'm also available to get 10% off my shopping at World of Disney,and certain discounts on dining and watercraft rentals....

Now I REALLY can't wait.

Still lots to plan, parks and Ps arrangements.....This is goingg to be so much fun, I love planning...I'm a real control freak LOL