AAA rate not same at WDW vs calling AAA directly?

[boswellnakia]

Why isn't the AAA rate the same regardless of where I get it?

I called WDW directly and requested a AAA rate on two rooms for Oct '05. I then checked with my AAA office directly and their quote was about $200 more. One of the differences was that the nightly rate changed during our state since it was split over two seasons (value and regular). Does Disney do this? I though the rate for you entire trip was based on the season that you check in with. Is this right? Are there other AAA perks?

 

[cruise-o-matic]

If you call AAA, you are probably dealing with their travel agency. The only thing about booking through AAA is that AAA Travel controls the reservation. If you book directly with CRO, you control the ressie and can make changes.

I've booked through AAA and CRO. When we went in Nov, AAA Travel had rooms at CBR but no CSR rooms. I contacted CRO and they had CSR rooms. Both were the same rate under the Disney Visa package.

 

[Ishy]

Just like Expedia, there are rooms that are sold to them in blocks. AAA are old time sponsers too. If you are in a car and have little ones, those diamond parking passes are gold! You also save 10% on just about everything in the parks if your booked thru AAA and staying on site.

 

[princessmomma]

You also save 10% on just about everything in the parks if your booked thru AAA and staying on site.

I thought the 10% discounts were only in Downtown Disney???

 

[Lorelai71]

Just like Expedia, there are rooms that are sold to them in blocks. AAA are old time sponsers too. If you are in a car and have little ones, those diamond parking passes are gold! You also save 10% on just about everything in the parks if your booked thru AAA and staying on site.

If I were to book through CRO and use my AAA card would I also be able to save 10% on just about everthing in the parks or must I booked with a AAA agent to get this perk?

 

[WDWBetsy]

If I were to book through CRO and use my AAA card would I also be able to save 10% on just about everthing in the parks or must I booked with a AAA agent to get this perk?

If you book room-only through CRO, you do not get the following benefits.

If you book a package through AAA, you get:

* EXCLUSIVE - AAA Vacations® Diamond Card – All AAA Vacations® packages include the exclusive AAA Vacations® Diamond Card, which provides special savings and values at participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Downtown Disney® area
* 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Wolfgang Puck® Express (limit six guests per party) Fulton's Crab House, Portobello Yacht Club, Planet Hollywood®, Bongos Cuban CafeTM
* 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at House of Blues®
* 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Earl of Sandwich
* 20% off guest's dinner at Traders Steak and Seafood House at Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel (includes food and beverages guest consumes while at dinner. Must be all on one check.)
* 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at The Outback Restaurant at the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa

Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex
* 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at the Official All Star Cafe®

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
* 20% off breakfast, lunch and dinner
Valid for food and beverage at Garden Grove, Gulliver's, Kimono's, Palio's, and Splash (all located in Walt Disney World Swan Wing); Fresh and Cabana Bar & Grill (both located in Walt Disney World Dolphin Wing)

Miniature Golf
* 15% off one round (18 holes) at Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course or Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course

Walt Disney World® Golf
* 15% off regular Day Visitor Rates for up to four Guests at all five Walt Disney World championship golf courses. Tee times at this rate are limited (restrictions apply)

Walt Disney World Marinas
* 15% off the regular price of mini-power boat rentals (restrictions apply)

Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre
* 15% off the regular price of personal watercraft excursions from Disney's Contemporary Resort (subject to availability, height and age restrictions apply)

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
* 15% discount off any Water Therapy or Body Treatments (massage, facial, and Hand & Foot Treatments excluded; age restrictions apply)

Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa
* 10% off spa and salon services (subject to availability, packages not included)

* EXCLUSIVE - Admission to the private AAA VIP Lounge in Tomorrowland® at the Magic Kingdom® Park, where you are invited to enjoy a soft drink in a private relaxing location (voucher required, subject to change)

* EXCLUSIVE - EXCLUSIVE - AAA Diamond Parking – Convenient Preferred Parking spaces at all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks (subject to availability, voucher required, block-out dates apply, this is not free parking)

* AAA Vacations® keepsake luggage tag (one per person)

* The How To Guide – a 40-page, full color booklet packed with everything from Theme Park maps and children’s activities, to tours, Disney Character Dining and special tips to make your AAA Vacations® package stay the most magical ever

Hope this helps.

 

[mamapajama]

Why isn't the AAA rate the same regardless of where I get it?

I called WDW directly and requested a AAA rate on two rooms for Oct '05. I then checked with my AAA office directly and their quote was about $200 more. One of the differences was that the nightly rate changed during our state since it was split over two seasons (value and regular). Does Disney do this? I though the rate for you entire trip was based on the season that you check in with. Is this right? Are there other AAA perks?

When you book directly, whatever season your trip starts in is the rate you get for all your days even if the season chages during your stay. In case of the reverse (starting in reg & then going to value) you'd have to make 2 ressies to benefit from the season chage but if it is value to reg it works to your advantage.

Elise

 

[MrsJ Henry]

We booked a room only through CRO using our AAA discount.
We went to our AAA office to get some maps or something and I asked if we could have the AAA parking pass. She said yes and gave it to us. Now... I know this was probably a fluke but it could hurt trying it. Now, we are Always in our AAA office here and I have had AAA for years so that may have been the reason I don't know.

Also my understanding was that you just needed to show your AAA card to get the discount in DTD. I could be wrong. We did this at Universal but not at DTD.

We Don't get the package through them since it costs us more in the long run.

 

[Lorelai71]

Thanks WDWBetsy,

Bummer, I don't want a package but I sure would like the food discounts.

 

[WDWBetsy]

Thanks WDWBetsy,

Bummer, I don't want a package but I sure would like the food discounts.

You never know - maybe you could call your local AAA and ask if you can get the Diamond card without buying a package. It doesn't hurt to ask!

 

[Lorelai71]

You never know - maybe you could call your local AAA and ask if you can get the Diamond card without buying a package. It doesn't hurt to ask!

Good idea, I will give it a try. Thanks