Dining questions...

gopherit

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Ok, leaving in 2 weeks for US/IOA, staying on-site. Have not made any ressies (still trying to educate myself onwhat's there, LOL - I am SO green on US/IOA relative to my years of WDW experience!) Here's where I'm thinking we will want to go while there:

Hard Rock Cafe
NBA City
NASCAR
Mythos
Pastamore

1) So... should I try to make ressies, or no? Does being at an on-site hotel gain us the privvy of priority seating without making a ressie, or do I still need that?

2) I will have an AP - will that gain us a seating privvy at NBA? Anywhere else?

3) I think all of these are AAA / AP discount eligible - is it the same rate, or is one better than another (i.e. where is AP better than AAA?)

4) I can get Hard Rock cafe gift cards for 20% off through Dealpass (formerly Hotwire). Does anyone see any reason why I couldn't get the AAA or AP% taken off the check, then pay the bill with the gift cards (thus effectively making our meal about 20-30% off, if I can closely predict how many cards to get in advance!)

5) Is the %discount off for AAA or AP for any of these places different at lunch versus dinner?

Sorry to inundate you with questions, but this part of the trip has me totally in a tailspin! Any and all help appreciated! Thanks!! :blush:
 
Here is the info from the APH site:
20% savings on the CityWalk Party PassSM (up to 4 people)
10% Savings – Air Brush Wizard, Get Wired, Hair Wraps, Horse Drawn Carriages, Quiet Flight® Surf Shop, Rant N Rave Jewelry, The Endangered Species Store®
15% Savings – Starbucks
20% Savings - Cinnabon ®, DAPY®, Glow! ®, Magnet Hut and the Universal Studios Store®
Bob Marley, A Tribute to FreedomSM - 15% savings on food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
Hard Rock Café®- 10% savings on merchandise , food and beverage (excluding alcohol)
Hard Rock LIVE® - 2 free admissions to "Livewire" and “Jam Bando” local nights (18 and up.) Call 407-351-LIVE for schedule of event.
Jimmy Buffett’s ® Margaritaville® - 10% savings on merchandise, food & beverage (excluding alcohol)
Latin QuarterTM – 15% Savings on food and beverage (excluding alcohol). Priority seating for your entire party (Sun-Thurs only)
NASCAR CaféTM - 10% savings on food & beverage (excluding alcohol)
NBA City - 10% savings on food and beverage (excluding alcohol) one free interactive game card per passholder, one $3.00 off merchandise voucher (per party.) Priority seating is included (excluding holidays & special events)
PastamoréSM - 15% savings on food & beverage (excluding alcohol), plus kids (ages 3-9) eat free for dinner ( with the purchase of an adult entrée limit 1 for up to $4.95)
Pat O'Briens® - 15% savings on food & beverage (excluding alcohol), plus kids (ages 3-9) eat free from 4pm-9pm (with the purchase of an adult entrée-limit 1)
the groove - 2 for 1 domestic drafts
Universal Cineplex - $6.00 admission after 6pm (Sun-Thurs) and $2.25 off admission (Friday and Saturday)
Above discounts cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions.
 
gopherit said:
Ok, leaving in 2 weeks for US/IOA, staying on-site. Have not made any ressies (still trying to educate myself onwhat's there, LOL - I am SO green on US/IOA relative to my years of WDW experience!) Here's where I'm thinking we will want to go while there:

Hard Rock Cafe
NBA City
NASCAR
Mythos
Pastamore

1) So... should I try to make ressies, or no? Does being at an on-site hotel gain us the privvy of priority seating without making a ressie, or do I still need that?

2) I will have an AP - will that gain us a seating privvy at NBA? Anywhere else?

3) I think all of these are AAA / AP discount eligible - is it the same rate, or is one better than another (i.e. where is AP better than AAA?)

4) I can get Hard Rock cafe gift cards for 20% off through Dealpass (formerly Hotwire). Does anyone see any reason why I couldn't get the AAA or AP% taken off the check, then pay the bill with the gift cards (thus effectively making our meal about 20-30% off, if I can closely predict how many cards to get in advance!)

5) Is the %discount off for AAA or AP for any of these places different at lunch versus dinner?

Sorry to inundate you with questions, but this part of the trip has me totally in a tailspin! Any and all help appreciated! Thanks!! :blush:




1. You should be OK making a reservation that morning. Eat earlier or later than typical dining hours. Your room key will help.

2. Damo gave you the AP info.

3. Show both cards every time. Again look at the APH info. We were there once when AAA had promotions and the discount was greater than usual.

4. I dont see why not unless it states it on the card that you cant combine.

5. Same discount during lunch and dinner.
 


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