AAA Package Confirmation

[thelittlemermaid]

AngieInOH......I would say I'm central Ohio. At least that's what they say on the news, LOL!!!!

 

[whacked]

Here's a link to the included resturants per Disney:
http://www.kingdom-travel.com/Walt_Disney_World_Planning/Disney_Magic_Your_Way_Dining.shtml#Parks

In Epcot, among the missing is any French, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican or Moroccan table service.

Le Celier and Coral Reef each count as TWO sit down meals, as does Brown Derby in MGM.

Jiko, The Flying Fish Cafe, Artist Point, The Yachtsman, and California Grill in the resorts each count as two sit down meals.

If your kids are of the appropriate age, they MUST order off the children's menu if available, and I doubt swordfish is on it. (My 7 year old would be upset if we ordered seafood he could not have it).

I'm not saying it's a bad deal, as it can be a good deal depending on what you like and where you eat.

We decided it was too limiting for us. It's not the deal that it used to be. Disney does not really make very clear what is allowed, what is not, and what costs extra (counts as two meals for one meal).

Hope the link helps you figure it out. We went back and forth on it for a while before we made our decision not to do it.

 

[SteinsLaFemme]

Ask your AAA to mail it to you. Mine is sending my package to me.

 

[mom2mira]

I am also in Ohio(near Mt. Vernon) and we used AAA this year to book. Last year I got the 7-for-4 deal with the Dinsey Visa, so we only did the maps and stuff through AAA. The service I received was only so-so when I booked. When I called to see if we could add a day onto our trip at the AAA rate(room only with no meal plan) I was given $99 a night at POP. I told her that was rack rate and she told me that AAA doesn't usually get discounts on room only rates. Of course, that's the only thing you normally get the discount all and when I told her that she didn't seem to get it. I knew that just meant they were out of rooms at the AAA rate. The second person I dealt with when I went in to pay and change the dates was a little better, but I still felt rushed. Now I love AAA and have had it since I started driving, but this wasn't the best service ever. I'm glad I knew what I wanted and a little about what the package was like or I doubt I would have been given all the right information.

Also don't know if AAA is like this everywhere, but the TripTiks(sp?) aren't what they used to be. Last year we asked for one for the trip and what we got was basically what we could have printed up on Mapquest. They used to be actual maps in bound form with lots of information on them. I asked about getting one like this this year and they said they could get me one, but it's goint to be about 2 1/2 weeks before I'll get it. She said they only do these on request now.

 

[WDWBetsy]

Also don't know if AAA is like this everywhere, but the TripTiks(sp?) aren't what they used to be. Last year we asked for one for the trip and what we got was basically what we could have printed up on Mapquest. They used to be actual maps in bound form with lots of information on them. I asked about getting one like this this year and they said they could get me one, but it's goint to be about 2 1/2 weeks before I'll get it. She said they only do these on request now.

You can order a TripTik online if you register at the AAA site. I ordered one recently and received it in the mail less than a week later. It looked just like the ones I have ordered for the past 4 years.

 

[thelittlemermaid]

Also don't know if AAA is like this everywhere, but the TripTiks(sp?) aren't what they used to be. Last year we asked for one for the trip and what we got was basically what we could have printed up on Mapquest. They used to be actual maps in bound form with lots of information on them. I asked about getting one like this this year and they said they could get me one, but it's goint to be about 2 1/2 weeks before I'll get it. She said they only do these on request now.

I got the samething last year. I think if we need another trip tix, I will order one off AAA's website.

Someone had asked about how much AAA memberships cost. A basic one where I am is $49, plus $28 extra for an extra person. We just get the basic and I just renewed it online. It gave me an option to choose if I wanted the membership fees charged to my credit card each year before it expired. If you choose this, you save some money. So instead of paying $49, I only paid $44.

 

[yellowfish78]

There are now two types of trip tiks that AAA offers. One is the Internet Trip Tik, which is similar to Mapquest, but is different in alot of ways. The big reason is that ours prints out current construction right on the pages. You can have local attractions marked on the map, and even hotels in cities along the way.
The other trip tik is a Manual Trip Tik. This one is spiral bound on the top or the left side, with the map highlighted on the inside with construction marked with a stamp.
Next time you order a Trip Tik, ask for a manual if you don't like the internet version. Some AAA's ask that you order them at least 10 days in advance. Others can do them right in the office for you. Or order it online and have it mailed.