Help: Please explain different discounts to me

[rubato]

Okay, my plan is to visit in Feb. 2010. We will be camping and don't want the dining plan. I've been seeing things about pins, AAA, and codes.

#1. How do you get a pin? Do you have to be booked already? Do you have to have an AP?

#2. What kind of discount can you get with AAA on camping? Do you get any kind of discount on park tickets? How much does it cost to become a AAA member?

#3. Are there ever codes or pins or whatever for the 40% off that I keep reading about for value seasons?

Basically, I am trying to do this on a major budget. We've only been able to do DW for 4 days on our past 2 trips and I'm shooting for 7 or 8 on this one. I'm also debating tickets. We want Park hoppers, but I may look at AP or 10 days that don't expire. We could, feasibly, make another trip in the fall if I can swing it. If I purchased a 7 day parkhopper now, and didn't use it, how long do I have til I have to use it the first time?

Sorry for all the questions. I really want to do this right this time.
Thanks!!!

 

[rubato]

Okay, I read the sticky at the top (should have done that first) and understand pins and codes a little better. I still have all the other questions though.

 

[mbanks21]

Okay, my plan is to visit in Feb. 2010. We will be camping and don't want the dining plan. I've been seeing things about pins, AAA, and codes.

#1. How do you get a pin? Do you have to be booked already? Do you have to have an AP?

#2. What kind of discount can you get with AAA on camping? Do you get any kind of discount on park tickets? How much does it cost to become a AAA member?

#3. Are there ever codes or pins or whatever for the 40% off that I keep reading about for value seasons?

Basically, I am trying to do this on a major budget. We've only been able to do DW for 4 days on our past 2 trips and I'm shooting for 7 or 8 on this one. I'm also debating tickets. We want Park hoppers, but I may look at AP or 10 days that don't expire. We could, feasibly, make another trip in the fall if I can swing it. If I purchased a 7 day parkhopper now, and didn't use it, how long do I have til I have to use it the first time?

Sorry for all the questions. I really want to do this right this time.
Thanks!!!

Pins are random. You increase your chance of getting one by ordering the planning DVD and registering your email with disney.

I think AAA offers discounts on the campgrounds. Should be 10-20% depending on the season. They also offer slight discounts on tickets.

40% pincodes are rare but they are out there

If you purchase a ticket and dont use it it lasts forever. Once you use it it lasts for 14 days unless you add the no expiration option