Does AAA membership provide benefits?

[fflmaster]

I read about some of the benefits when you book thru AAA, but can you also get the benefits if you are just a member.

 

[a742246]

I know that park tickets are a little cheaper. Maybe $5.00 a ticket for a 5 day pass.
Any other discounts anyone?????

 

[normr]

The only benefit for AAA members is discounts on park tickets, they used to give you free theme park parking, because they had a AAA member center in Epcot near Carosel of Progress, plus the gas station near the Magic Kingdom.

 

[Dean]

The only benefit for AAA members is discounts on park tickets, they used to give you free theme park parking, because they had a AAA member center in Epcot near Carosel of Progress, plus the gas station near the Magic Kingdom.

AAA diamond parking passes helps a little for those of us who prefer to drive to the parks.

 

[marie1981]

There is also discount on food and merchandise.

Last time I used it, we had 10% saving at T-Rex, 15% at Earl of sandwich,

There are more here: http://www.htp.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2622216

 

[fflmaster]

So is the preferred parking option still available?

Plus what about preferred spots for parades and fireworks?

How about using any discounts if you travel to universal studios area?

 

[horselover]

The AAA diamond parking pass (preferred parking) seems to vary from one AAA office to another. For the most part you must book a vacation package through AAA to get the pass. However, I have seen a few reports of people walking into their local branch & getting one. It doesn't hurt to ask I suppose.

I have seen no reports of anyone getting preferred parade/fireworks spots without booking a package.

I don't know about Universal beyond a small discount in the tickets.

 

[oswald12]

Parking passes are available branch by branch. We called one and was told they were out, then called another and got a whole bunch. Didn't book anything through them, but we are members.

For the record, the passes were very useful at Epcot and Animal Kingdowm. At the other two it would probably be easier to park near a tram and take that in.