AAA membership, what kinds of discounts?

[Zoemakes5]

Hi all. DH and I have just been offered a AAA card for half price through my company. Was wondering what kinds of discounts you can get? What kinds of tickets can you get? Any discounts at WDW? Merchandise? Eating? Other experiences? Waterpark admission?
Can you use the discount once you get there for tickets, or must you buy them beforehand?
We have week at a timeshare, already, so don't need it on rooms.
Thanks again for all your input!

 

[patsal]

Discounted tickets for WDW and US/IOA and seaworld can be purchased through AAA. You need to order them ahead of time at the office or via the mail. I believe that US/IOA you get 10% off of merchandise and food, but no further discounts like that at WDW. AAA has better rates for the hotels, but as you said you do not need that.

 

[Dan Murphy]

20% discount at most Swan/Dolphin eating locations (not Shula's or Blue Zoo).

 

[soxnation]

currently when you book with AAA you get a discount card for disney that gets 10% off in the world of disney store discount on tours golf and a lot more. in universal you can get 10% off in some stores and on city walk at margaritaville we got 10% off dinner and in the gift store. it is a good deal to even have at home for the car care

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

You can get on their website and see the other things that AAA will discount. This is what I did, to decide if it was worth it for me to join.

I've already used it three times. Once for a hotel in Denver, the car rental for our time there and my DD16's Sea World ticket that she's using today.

It's probably pretty darn close to paying for itself, but the biggie will next week when I (hopefully) book my WDW package.

 

[WeLoveThePoly]

I got 10% off our room at the Poly for this year's trip.

Debbie

 

[JungleJim]

I've used AAA the past two years for our resort reservations. They were the cheapest I could get for regular season (I contacted many online services).

Two years ago, Disney was running some awesome discounts directly through their Web site and nobody else could top it.

My brother-in-law joined AAA just to get the best price on our resort reservations (he saved $200 for 5 nights at POFQ).

If you can join for half price, then go for it. We pay a little extra for AAA Plus, which has come in handy.

 

[Joyce Kingkade]

AAA has a special parking area for all parks. Just show your card. Most are closer with the exception of MGM maybe.

 

[Disney1992]

If you can join at half price, do it. While you get all the above discounts at WDW, other venders you may use on a daily basis give you discounts too. You get special rates at Hertz, many national hotel chains. Jiffy Lube gives $4 off service if you show your card. AAA has also paired with many on-line stores of national chains, Borders, Target and many more. The discounts can range from 10% - 35% depending on the vender. I think you get the idea. AAA has many benefits that I think a lot of people don't use or know about.

 

[Zoemakes5]

Anybody know if there is any discount at Bibbidy Bobbity Bootique? Either on the services or the merchandise?

 

[badblackpug]

I saved $250 on our 10 day ASMu package (with dining) in Nov.!

 

[momof2disprincesses]

You also get a discount on mouseboat rentals and tours.

 

[Dan Murphy]

AAA has a special parking area for all parks. Just show your card. Most are closer with the exception of MGM maybe.

You do need a pass, which only comes from a booked AAA trip. Regular AAA card does not do it.

 

[DLR29]

You do need a pass, which only comes from a booked AAA trip. Regular AAA card does not do it.

Can you recieve the pass without buying a package? Or do you have to buy a package to get the special parking.

 

[Disney1992]

I've only received the pass when I've purchased a package.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Can you recieve the pass without buying a package? Or do you have to buy a package to get the special parking.

To my knowledge, only with a AAA vacation package. You might run the question by on the Transportation board.