Need to find the best rate

[Sherri]

I was wondering if you get a hotel discount with the Disney AP, or AAA or being a DVC member? I see that the normal rate to stay at the all star resorts for the weekend that I am going is $77.00 per night. Will I get a discount off of that from being a AAA member or ar DVC member which I am? Or we are also thinking of getting AP. Or are any of the additional discounts off of a higher rate? Rack rate maybe? And what would the rack rate be, would that be the $77.00 rate (which is what comes up at Disneyworld.com?
So many questions. Any info. would be so helpful.
We are staying at the WL for 5 nights but wanted to save on weekend points so figured we would try out an all star.

 

[dianeschlicht]

It depends on the dates. AP rates will vary greatly. We missed a really good one for next week, but we still got a decent AP rate at PORS.

 

[Sherri]

Do we call and ask what the annual pass rate is, or can we check online?
We are so torn as what to do, but I think the deciding factor will be if it is worth it by saving money on the hotel. Although I certainly see there are clearly other advantages of an annual pass. It's just that sometimes my kids also like to go to Island of Adventure and Sea World and with the annual pass you almost feel like to make it worth it that you should utilize it to the fullest while in Disney World. Don't get me wrong we LOVE Disney, but also sometimes like the other parks as well. We are so torn. I guess I should be glad that this is my biggest problem (lol).

 

[weluvpluto]

You won't be able to check AP rates online if you don't have the actual AP yet. Someone here would gladly check them for you usually, or just call and ask if there are AP rates available. Currently they only are available between 2/20/06-4/8/06 and 4/23/06-6/3/06.

 

[keishashadow]

Mousesavers has both AAA rates/seasons listed & AP current discounts.

No DVC discount for rooms, except @ DVC properties - if available.

 

[Sherri]

Thanks everyone. I was able to book the Pop Century for two nights (weekend nights) for $187.00 AAA rate including tax. Not bad. And they said they would transfer our luggage to the Wilderness Lodge.
So does anyone know what the Pop Century is like?????
I am sad kind of that we couldn't get the AP rate because that could have been the selling point for DH. But still there is hope. Does anyone know if you get a discount on food with the AP?

 

[weluvpluto]

For food discounts with an AP you get:
Lunch Discounts: Get 10% off the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding tax and gratuity) Monday through Friday during lunch hours for Passholder and up to three Guests at the following participating Walt Disney World Resort Table Service locations. Call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) for advance dining reservation. Lunch hours vary by location.

- ESPN Club at Disney's Boardwalk
- Sand Trap Bar & Grill at Disney's Osprey Ridge & Eagle Pines Golf Clubs
- Concourse Steakhouse at Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Trail's End Buffeteria at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
- Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
- Olivia's Cafe at Disney's Old Key West Resort
- Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Resort
- Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
- Yacht Club Galley at Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Epcot Lunch Discounts: Get 10% off the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding tax and gratuity) Monday through Friday during lunch hours for Passholder and up to three Guests at the following participating Epcot Table Service locations. Valid for Passholder and up to three guests. Call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) for advance dining reservations. Lunch hours vary by location.

- Nine Dragons Restaurant
- Alfredo di Roma Ristorante
- Le Chefs de France Restaurant
- Restaurant Marrakesh
- Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Restaurant
- San Angel Inn Restaurant
- Coral Reef Restaurant (Quarterly)
- Biergarten Ristorante (Quarterly)
- Le Cellier Restaurant (Quarterly)
- Restaurant Akershus (Quarterly)
- Rose & Crown Restaurant (Quarterly)
- Garden Grill Restaurant (Quarterly)
Other Dining Discounts:

Official All-Star Cafe at Disney's Wide World of Sports - 10% discount off the regular price (excluding tax and gratuity) of food and non-alcoholic beverages in a setting that celebrates sports with amazing memorabilia. Offer valid for all meal periods for Passholder and up to 3 guests. Call 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463) for advance reservations.

Wolfgang Puck Cafe at Downtown Disney's West Side - 10% discount off the regular price (excluding tax and gratuity) of food and non-alcoholic beverages daily during lunch and dinner. Valid for the Passholder and up to 3 guests. Advance dining reservations are available by calling 407-938-9653.

Wolfgang Puck Express at Downtown Disney's Marketplace - Take 10% off the regular price (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) of food and non-alcoholic beverages for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Valid for Passholder and up to three guests.

House of Blues at Downtown Disney's West Side - 20% discount off the regular price (discount excludes alcohol, applicable tax and gratuity) of food and non-alcoholic beverages prior to 4:00 pm or 10% off after 4:00 pm.. Valid for Passholder and up to 5 guests.

Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney's West Side - 10% discount off the regular price (excluding tax and gratuity) of food and non-alcoholic beverages daily. Valid for Passholder and up to 3 guests.

Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney's Marketplace - 10% discount off the regular price (excluding tax and gratuity) of food and non-alcoholic beverages daily from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Valid for Passholder and up to 3 guests. Advance dining reservations are available by calling 407-827-8500.

Fulton's Crab House at Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island - 10% discount off the regular price (excluding tax and gratuity) of food and beverages daily during lunch or dinner. Valid for Passholder and up to 3 guests. Advance dining reservations are available by calling 407-934-BOAT(2628) or 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463).

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop - Downtown Disney Marketplace - Enjoy a 10% discount on all retail items and old-fashioned soda fountain creations.

Portobello Yacht Club - Downtown Disney Pleasure Island - Sail away with 10% discount off the regular price (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) of food and beverages daily during lunch or dinner. Valid for the Passholder and up to three guests. Priority Seating is available by calling (407) 934-8888 or (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).

 

[weluvpluto]

Also, if you have an AP you can buy a Disney Dining Experience card for $60 which gives 20% off at all of these restaurants:
All-Star Music Resort
Intermission Food Court

All-Star Sports Resort
End Zone Food Court


All-Star Movies Resort
World Premiere Food Court


Animal Kingdom Lodge
Boma-Flavors of Africa
Jiko-The Cooking Place
Victoria Falls

Beach Club Resort
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
(excludes take-out shop)
Cape May Cafe
Martha's Vineyard Lounge
Rip Tide Lounge

BoardWalk
Bellevue Lounge
ESPN Club
Flying Fish Cafe
Spoodles

Eagle Pines and Osprey Ridge Golf Club
Sand Trap Bar & Grill

Caribbean Beach Resort
Shutters at Old Port Royale

Contemporary Resort
California Grill
California Grill Lounge
Chef Mickey's Restaurant
Concourse Steakhouse
Outer Rim Lounge

Coronado Springs Resort
Maya Grill

Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Crockett's Tavern
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (9:30 p.m. show only, offered seasonally)
Trail's End Restaurant

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
1900 Park Fare
Cítricos
Garden View Lounge
Grand Floridian Cafe
Mizner's Lounge
Narcoossee's
Victoria & Albert's (excluding Chef's Table)

Old Key West Resort
Olivia's Cafe

Polynesian Resort
'Ohana
Kona Cafe
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (8 p.m. show only)
Tambu Lounge

Pop Century Resort
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
Classic Concoctions

Port Orleans Resort
Riverside:
Boatwright's Dining Hall
River Roost
French Quarter:
Scat Cat's Club
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Artist's Palette
The Turf Club

Wilderness Lodge
Artist Point
Territory Lounge
Whispering Canyon Cafe

Yacht Club Resort
Ale and Compass Lounge
Crew's Cup Lounge
Yacht Club Galley
Yachtsman Steakhouse

DOWNTOWN DISNEY Marketplace
Cap'n Jack's Restaurant

DOWNTOWN DISNEY West Side
Wolfgang Puck Grand Café
Planet Hollywood

Epcot
Biergarten Restaurant
Bistro de Paris Restaurant
Chefs de France Restaurant
Coral Reef Restaurant
L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Restaurant Akershus
Restaurant Marrakesh
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
San Angel Inn Restaurante
The Garden Grill Restaurant

Disney-MGM Studios
50's Prime Time Cafe
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Tune-In Lounge

Magic Kingdom
Cinderella's Royal Table
Liberty Tree Tavern
The Crystal Palace
The Plaza Restaurant
Tony's Town Square Restaurant

Animal Kingdom
Tusker House Restaurant
Pizzafari
Flame Tree Barbecue
Restaurantosaurus

Disney’s Wide World of Sports
Official All-Star Cafe

Disney's Vero Beach Resort
The Green Cabin Room
Shutters Restaurant
Sonya's Fine Steaks & Chops (Sunday Brunch not included)

Entertainment & Dancing:

DOWNTOWN DISNEY Pleasure Island:
Half price admission to Pleasure Island Clubs for members and guest;
except for specially priced events

Atlantic Dance Hall - Disney’s BoardWalk:
Admission is free for members and guest

 

[Sherri]

Thanks so much weluvpluto. That is a big help. Is the $60.00 dining card good for a family of 4 or would we need one for each person in the family? Also if we wanted to go to the waterparks sometimes but not take the additional add on to the AP, would we get a discounted rate? Maybe we would want to take a break from the parks and go one or two days during the trip. Can I order Annual passes online and pick them up when we get there, or do we wait until our first trip? Do they activate the first day or purchase or the first day you actually use them?

 

[weluvpluto]

DDE is good for up to parties of 10 I believe. An AP holder and up to 3 guests can get $4 off adult admission to the water parks, $3 off kids (ages 3-9). You can order them online, I'm not sure about picking them up there - I **think** you can. It all depends where you buy your AP from as to when it activates. If you order it, it activates the first day you actually use it. If you buy it form the following places it is activated the day of purchase:
- Any WDW major park ticket window
- Guest Relations at the major parks or at Downtown Disney and West Side
- Disney's EarPort at Orlando International Airport (2 locations)
- Character Warehouse at Belz Mall 2 in Orlando
- Character Premiere at Belz Mall 1 in Orlando
- Character Premiere at Orlando Premium Outlets Mall in Lake Buena Vista

Here's a link I think will help you with a ton of AP info
http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/apass.htm

 

[Sherri]

Thanks so much weluvpluto, that link was a great help along with the list you provided of dining places that take the discount card.
I feel it is all coming together.
By the way thats a beautiful dog with the bone on his nose.