Free Planet Hollywood and AAA cost?

[DMRick]

A few people have mentioned a free meal at Planet Hollywood, when they booked the free dining plan. Can someone explain that to me?

Also, is AAA less expensive if you book this through them? I booked for two of us, Pop Century , with free dining and one day park pass each for $748.00. I don't have AAA at this time, but am willing to get it, if it saves us some money.

Also, when you use your free dining for breakfast, what do you get? If you go to a character breakfast, I assume you would use your table service?
Thanks

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

The AAA discount and the free dining can't be combined so no need to book through them. The PH cretificate is for one free meal (entree only) , not the whole group, and limited to one cretificate per table. Character Breakfast is 1 TS, counter breakfast you get meal and drink, no dessert or other sides. HTH

 

[DMRick]

But where do you get the PH certificate?
Other's are saying they are getting a slightly more discount with AAA. I guess I'll just call them in the morning and ask.
Thanks.

The AAA discount and the free dining can't be combined so no need to book through them. The PH cretificate is for one free meal (entree only) , not the whole group, and limited to one cretificate per table. Character Breakfast is 1 TS, counter breakfast you get meal and drink, no dessert or other sides. HTH

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

PH certificate comes in your travel documents from AAA after you pay off your final balance.

 

[yellowfish78]

Tinker Shell: Yep your right. The AAA discount for a package can't be booked on top of the free dining. BUT the discount is only on the room portion. So by booking through AAA, you may get the same rate as Disney but you get all your AAA benefits: Planet Hollywood Voucher (one meal for one person only, limited menu) Planet Hollywood Gift, Diamond Card, Parking Card, Character Storytelling... So in reality, it might be better to book with AAA to get these "freebees" on top of the package for the same price.

 

[LWcalif]

We won't be using our PH certificate since we have the dining plan. Hopefully, it doesn't have my name on it, as I plan on finding someone to give it to when we arrive. Does anyone know if your name is on it?

 

[DMRick]

I guess I don't understand. On a couple other threads, people said they still were able to get a small discount (where their AAA booking today, was less than Disney direct). The diamond card means nothing to me, as I find it easier to park and ride the tram. I'm not sure what the parking card is..Does AAA gives you free parking now? I'll have that because I'm staying on site anyway. No kids, so I don't need the storytelling..so I guess if there really isn't a discount, there is no point in changing. The only thing I would have liked was the Planet Hollywood free meal. Thanks

Tinker Shell: Yep your right. The AAA discount for a package can't be booked on top of the free dining. BUT the discount is only on the room portion. So by booking through AAA, you may get the same rate as Disney but you get all your AAA benefits: Planet Hollywood Voucher (one meal for one person only, limited menu) Planet Hollywood Gift, Diamond Card, Parking Card, Character Storytelling... So in reality, it might be better to book with AAA to get these "freebees" on top of the package for the same price.

 

[yellowfish78]

Edited because I found the list of what AAA offers...see next post.

 

[yellowfish78]

Here's what you get for booking with AAA:

Disney's Story Time
Guests on select AAA Vacations® packages will enjoy a story told by a Character from a classic Disney animated feature in an intimate private setting in the Exposition Hall Theatre on Main Street, U.S.A® at the Magic Kingdom® Park (Theme Park admission required, limited seating, operates on select days of the week, advanced reservations and voucher required, subject to availability, certain blockout dates apply).

EXCLUSIVE - AAA Vacations® Diamond Card, which provides special savings and values at participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World ® Resort. (See below for details)
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)
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
Hertz® Rental Car Upgrade: Ask about an upgrade opportunity on selected rentals (restrictions apply)

Diamond Card List:
10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Wolfgang Puck® Express or Cafe (limit six guests per party) Fulton's Crab House, Portobello Yacht Club, Planet Hollywood®, Bongos Cuban CafeTM
10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at The Outback Restaurant at the Buena Vista Palace
15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Earl of Sandwich® and House of Blues®
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 Official All Star Cafe®
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 Hotel); Fresh and Cabana Bar & Grill (both located in Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel)
15% off one round (18 holes) at Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course or Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (up to 6 guests)
15% off regular Day Visitor Rates for up to four Guests at all five Walt Disney World championship golf courses. (Includes greens fees and use of electric cart; tee times are limited at this rate and restrictions apply)
15% off the regular price of Sea Raycer by Sea Ray® rentals (restrictions apply)
10% off the regular price of personal watercraft excursions from Disney's Contemporary Resort (subject to availability, height and age restrictions apply)
15% discount off any Water Therapy or Body Treatments (massage, facial, and Hand & Foot Treatments excluded; age restrictions apply)
Buena Vista Palace: 10% off spa and salon services (subject to availability, packages not included)
10% discount on automotive repairs and tires at AAA Car Care Center. Applies to selected products and services. (services provided by Action Gator Tire)
10% off purchases at: World of Disney® Store (not applicable to Disney ticket media, gift certificates, gift cards, videos, Disney Dollars, food items, sundries, film, periodicals, film/digital processing, Lladró, Armani, Hummel, Swarovski Crystal, Walt Disney Classic Collection and other selected merchandise); Planet Hollywood®, House of Blues®, Bongos Cuban CafeTM
$5.00 charm with the purchase of a hairwrapping service at a Walt Disney World® location
15% off these Behind-the-Scenes Tours: (valid Theme Park admission required; age and other restrictions may apply)
Magic Kingdom® Park
Disney's Family Magic, The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains, Keys to the Kingdom, Mickey's Magical Milestones
Epcot®
The UnDISCOVERed Future World, Gardens of the World, Hidden Treasures of World Showcase, Dolphins in Depth, Backstage Magic, Epcot: DiveQuest, Sea Aqua Tour, Behind the Seeds (NEW), Around the World at Epcot® SegwayTM Tour (NEW)
Disney-MGM Studios
Disney's "Yuletide Fantasy" (offered Monday through Saturday 11/27/06 - 12/30/06 excluding 12/25/06)
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
"Backstage Safari," "Wild by Design"

Hope this helps some!

 

[DMRick]

Thanks..we've had the parking card. I guess I thought that was called a diamond card when we had it. I didn't find it useful. we actually ended up walking further because the tram didn't bring you in from that lot. We have AP's so we have the 10% off, and the 15% theme park tours. Guess I'll stick with the ressie's I have. I appreciate your taking the time to answer.

The Diamond Card is where most of your savings can be found. It gives you:
10% off at World of Disney
15% off Theme Park Tours
10% off stuff like golf and parasailing
10% off spa services...
I could go on, the discounts can go on. I'll look for the post that goes into detail about it.

The Parking Card gives you a spot closer to the front of the parks, not free parking. For those that don't drive, it's not a big deal then.

To me, the 10% off at the World of Disney Store is savings enough to book with AAA. If I'm buying stuff at Disney, I'd like to know I'm saving money somewhere.

Hope this helps some more!

 

[yellowfish78]

No problem! With me being a TA I sometimes I get frustrated when the AAA benefits are forgotten about. I just like to clear up the details to hopefully help out others. I figured you had the AP! It's not worth changing just for the PH meal voucher. It's only for 4-5 meal types during the hours of lunch only, so PH has limits on it anyways. Glad I could help!

 

[InstImpres]

PH Meal Vouchers are park of the 2006 packages. I don't think it is unique to AAA. I am a TA (non AAA) and it comes on all my confirmations (and than obviously with final docs)

 

[ptrbryant]

If you use AAA for a room only discount and, of course, have your AAA membership card, are there any discounts to be had at WDW (other than the room rate)?

Thanks!

Karla B.