New Free Dining with AAA

[meatballsmom]

Does anyone know if you can book this through AAA and get the AAA package??

 

[MarksMom2006]

You can book it through AAA (and get the little extras). You wont get the AAA discount though. We did this and saved 400 on our package!

 

[2Xited4Disney]

litte extras?

 

[meatballsmom]

You can book it through AAA (and get the little extras). You wont get the AAA discount though. We did this and saved 400 on our package!

Did you save the $400 over the Disney price or just $400 because of the free dining?

 

[MarksMom2006]

It was just because of the dining.

Little extras: Planet Hollywood vouchers. One for free souvenier, one for one person in your party to get a free meal. Storytelling experience only for those who book through AAA. AAA diamond discount card...discounts around the resort. AAA up front parking - you get to park close to the front of the parking lots.

 

[gonemousin']

We booked through AAA and the price was the same as what I was quoted via the Disney website. They're not offering the AAA discount on this package because the free dining discount. I booked it through AAA anyway because their travel ins is a little cheaper (but better protection) and you get the little extras (like a voucher for the AAA lounge in the Magic Kingdom - free sodas, a place to rest, a quiet bathroom, and some nice cool A/C!!).

 

[MarksMom2006]

We booked through AAA and the price was the same as what I was quoted via the Disney website. They're not offering the AAA discount on this package because the free dining discount. I booked it through AAA anyway because their travel ins is a little cheaper (but better protection) and you get the little extras (like a voucher for the AAA lounge in the Magic Kingdom - free sodas, a place to rest, a quiet bathroom, and some nice cool A/C!!).

Actually as of March 31st the AAA lounge closed for good.

 

[itsmyhappyplace]

It was just because of the dining.

Little extras: Planet Hollywood vouchers. One for free souvenier, one for one person in your party to get a free meal. Storytelling experience only for those who book through AAA. AAA diamond discount card...discounts around the resort. AAA up front parking - you get to park close to the front of the parking lots.

Up front parking??? Do you have to book through AAA to get this? Is there a voucher, or do you just show your card to someone in the lot?

 

[gonemousin']

Actually as of March 31st the AAA lounge closed for good.

Oh, no! Oh well...it WAS a nice quiet place to relax. Thanks for the heads up!!

 

[gonemousin']

Up front parking??? Do you have to book through AAA to get this? Is there a voucher, or do you just show your card to someone in the lot?

Yes - AAA gives out little parking vouchers for parking in a special section that is deemed closer. Yes, you have to book the package through AAA in order to get them. I have never personally used them (I actually gave mine away to a fellow DISer) since we use the onsite transportation.

 

[YayDisney!]

We're AAA members but have never booked our Disney vacations through them. We have, however, always gotton the Diamond Parking Voucher just by stopping by the AAA office and requesting one for our trip. No problems, ever.

 

[LakeAriel]

do you mean your local AAA branch?

 

[MEK]

We're AAA members but have never booked our Disney vacations through them. We have, however, always gotton the Diamond Parking Voucher just by stopping by the AAA office and requesting one for our trip. No problems, ever.

I tried getting the voucher through the office once and they refused since I purchased the entire trip through Disney. The only time I got the voucher was when I purchased park hoppers from them or booked a trip through them. Interesting.

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[Stitch65]

Little extras: Planet Hollywood vouchers. One for free souvenier, one for one person in your party to get a free meal.

I did not book through AAA and I still got the Planet Hollywood vouchers.

 

[MarksMom2006]

I did not book through AAA and I still got the Planet Hollywood vouchers.

Really? I thought it was just with AAA.

 

[YayDisney!]

do you mean your local AAA branch?

Yes, our local branch. We just stopped in and told them we we going to Disney and wondered if we could get the Diamond parking pass. They've always handed it right over, along with maps of Orlando and area attraction information.

 

[Stitch65]

Really? I thought it was just with AAA.

As far as I understand it, it's a perk for booking MYW package, whether it's AAA or through Disney. If I just booked a room, no tickets, I wouldn't have gotten it.
Here's what was on the WDW site:



2006 Package Inclusions


As part of purchasing your Magic Your Way package through disneyworld.com, you will receive a Disney's PhotoPass certificate and a Planet Hollywood® Meal Deal upon checking in at your Disney Resort Hotel.

Disney's PhotoPass Certificate


With Disney's PhotoPass service, you can now have your family's magical Walt Disney World® Resort vacation memories captured by a professional photographer and then available to view and share online. And it's as easy as 1-2-3!

Have your picture taken by any of the Disney's PhotoPass Photographers stationed throughout each of the four Theme Parks. The photographer will give you Disney's PhotoPass card.
Present your card to the Disney's PhotoPass Photographer each time you have your picture taken to have all your pictures linked in one convenient personal online account.
Log on to www.DisneyPhotoPass.com, enter the ID number on the back of your Disney PhotoPass card and complete the online registration* to access your account. You can view and share your vacation memories at no charge once you've registered!

And as a special bonus, the Disney PhotoPass card is also redeemable for one 5x7 print plus shipping and handling fees, only redeemable online through www.DisneyPhotoPass.com. To redeem the print, visit www.DisneyPhotoPass.com, select your favorite image taken by a Disney's PhotoPass Photographer during your Walt Disney World® vacation, and enter the promotion code on your Disney's PhotoPass card in the Promotion Code field at checkout. The price of one 5 x 7 print will be removed from your order.

Terms: Registration on www.DisneyPhotoPass.com is separate from registration on disneyworld.com and required to redeem your Disney's PhotoPass certificate. Not valid for redemption in the photo pick up locations in the Theme Parks. Shipping credit applies only to one 5 x 7 print. If more than one photo is ordered, standard shipping and handling fees will be applied. Not valid for photos taken on attractions in the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks."

Planet Hollywood® Meal Deal


And after making memories at the Park, visit the world-famous Planet Hollywood® restaurant at the Walt Disney World ® Resort and enjoy the Planet Hollywood® Meal Deal which includes a select entree and non-alcoholic beverage. You'll even receive a special Planet Hollywood® souvenir keepsake to treasure forever!

Terms: Meal includes one (1) selected entree choice per reservation package and unlimited soft drink, iced tea or coffee. Meal can be redeemed anytime during normal operating hours of Planet Hollywood®, voucher required, tax included. Gratuity is not included. Souvenir keepsake is available for pick up between 11 am and 6 pm daily at the Planet Hollywood® merchandise location at Downtown Disney® West Side, voucher required, tax included.

 

[Katmat75]

I just booked a package through Disney and I received the free dining, The voucher for Planet Hollywood, but it does not state anything about the photo pass certificate. I did look on the website and it does state that you are supposed to get this. I guess I will have to call and find out about the photo pass certificate.

thanks