Confused @ codes & AAA

[disneyfan2kids]

I don't have AAA. However, it sounds as if it's only $60/annual fee - thus worthwhile if I'm going to Disney.

I'm planning a week long WL trip for 2 rooms. Using AAA is a big discount right? If so - can I still get a package deal. I'm hesitant to book through AAA just because I like to be in control of my reservation and want to use a code if it becomes available and is cheaper than AAA.

Any advice...what's the down side of booking directly through Disney and using the AAA code?

I'm confused.

 

[budbeerlady]

My AAA travel agent (PM me if you want her contact info) wonderfully already applied the new discount code to our ressie. So I am assuming she canceled our AAA discount part and applied just the general public code. We have a package with the dining plan and park hoppers. I used AAA incase a public code didnt come out I would still get a little discount.

 

[TheWog]

We booked through AAA and received the discount back in March. New visa codes came out, called them up and they checked and applied the code and got me an additional $255 off the package. I say it was worth it to use AAA. You are correct it cost us $58 for 2 people.

 

[mmmears]

We booked a room-only reservation through WDW directly. I also like to keep control of our reservation and dont want to do a package. You can get the AAA rate on a room-only directly through Disney. (in fact, you can book it, decide if the discount is enough for you, then get your AAA card). We're saving about $50 per night on our AKL reservation, so to us it is worth it. (Actually, I've always had AAA since I started driving -- you also get towing and FREE driving maps).

If you want a package deal, you'll have to book through AAA.

For us, the package deal is not a better deal, but for some people it is.

 

[bigcrit]

I was disappointred with my AAA travel agent. I called her regarding the new codes. She called me back and said they were limited and could not be applied. I doubt she really even called. Then there was an issue with our request. When we booked she said we were getting a pool view. Considering it was little cheaper than a standard view from Disney I figured I'd take it. After getting our paperwork from AAA I realized it was a standard view with a pool and bunkbed request. I called her explaing that a pool view was an actual category and not a request per se. After several rounds of bad information and a TA who knew alot less than I did I decided to call the CRO and book my own package. I was ABLE to use the code and I saved nearly $800 . AAA is a great service but some of their staff need training........