Joining AAA?

[mmbrad02]

DH and I went to Disney this past July, and I LOVED it (I think he enjoyed hisself too!). I am already talking about going back, and would love to do it next year. I keep reading about AAA discounts, but we are currently not members.

Hypothetically... If we joined, does it have to be both of us, or just one of us to receive the discounts? That being said, if we want to get the dining plan, can we make our reservations through AAA and get the plan, and still get some sort of discount (room only I'm assuming?). And I think I understand correctly that if we went without the plan, we could just make our reservations through Disney. We had the plan this year and loved it, so I really want to have the option of doing it again.

IF (and only if) Disney were to offer Free Dining next year, I'm assuming a AAA discount could not be used?? I was actually planning to try to go during the Free Dining period if they offer it, but I guess it would just depend on my options.

 

[Ragnrok23]

Only the person making the reservation has to be an AAA member.

If you want the dining plan, you must book a package through AAA in order to recieve a discount. (You only get a discount on the hotel portion)

If you don't want the dining plan, you can call Disney directly and book using your AAA discount

You are correct, when they offer free dining, you must pay rack rate- Well worht it in my opion!

 

[mmbrad02]

Oh, and one more question that I forgot. Do you have to be a AAA member for a certain period of time prior to using it for the Discounts?

Has anyone had trouble getting a discounted room through AAA? Do you have to book a while in advance?

 

[jennyl772003]

If you are a member, you qualify. No waiting period.

We usually book close to a year in advance, so I can't help you there. Just to be clear, if you book through AAA, you will be dealing with a TA. It's not a "go to the counter and order your vacation"

I also wanted to add that when we booked our trip originally, they weren't offering the Free Dining. When they offered it, we re-booked our trip. Comparing the prices, we still got the discounted room.