Can I transfer my pkg ressie to AAA?

[zachnlucy]

I booked through Disney and have already paid the deposit. Is it possible to transfer to AAA to get the better rate?

 

[InstImpres]

You can't transfer but as along as you didn't buy insurance, you wouldn't be out any money. Rebook first, than cancel to ensure you don't lose your ideal vacation

 

[Marthasor]

If you booked a package, I believe you will have to cancel and rebook through AAA. If you booked room-only, you can ask Disney to apply the AAA discount to your room

 

[tkldisney]

As in previous post, I would book new ressie first, then cancel the other.

 

[zachnlucy]

Okay, got it. Now who do you recommend for a AAA agent? My membership lapsed about a year ago so I need to re-join. Which AAA agent really knows WDW and can get the best discounts?

 

[spaceacewannabe]

Regarding packages through AAA, we tried a local agent because we could not get a hold of Michelle Shears and she didn't return calls...
Anyway, the local (non-Disney specialist) agent gave us quotes for room only and dining plan. Compared with the rates we got direct from Disney (without AAA discount for the room), the price difference for room only with AAA vs. straight from Disney was something like $400 for 8 nights at AKL for 3 adults.

Now, here is the weird part...and where my question comes in...when she ran a AAA package with the dining plan, the difference between the price she quoted and the price through Disney was only about $100...this seemed strange. If we book a package through AAA, wouldn't you think that the dollar amount being saved should stay the same? (does that make sense?) Has anyone else had this happen? Is it an issue of the AAA agent not being a Disney specialist?
Thanks! Sorry if I'm commandeering the thread!

 

[srfrgrl07]

I think that the advice you've been given is the quickest way to go. You can, however, transfer an existing reservation from WDW to a TA using a transfer form. If the TA is unaware of it, he/she can call WDW and they will explain. This would be the way to go if you are within 45 days of arrival or don't want to pay a second time or wait for a refund. I would also have the TA check for AAA discount availability before you go through all of that.

As far as price differences, it depends on whether you are pricing like for like. If everything is exactly the same reservation-wise but the price is not what you expected, it could possibly be due to the commission paid to the TA. I'm not familiar with the commission structure, but I'm sure a portion of anything you book through a TA (AAA or others) includes some sort of commission amount due to the time, effort and planning assistance provided by the TA. While it may not be the same savings as booking room only yourself at a AAA rate, you need to ask yourself is it worth it to save more than rack rate to have someone else make the reservation for you. Or is it worth sacrificing the savings to book it yourself. The choice is yours and the answer will vary depending on the person.