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[Kitka]

The only way to get a AAA discount AND the dining plan is to book through a AAA travel agent-- is this correct?

This is correct.

If a general code comes out, can/will the AAA travel agent apply the code automatically rather than use the AAA discount (which I am assuming would be less)? I think there was a poster who said that their AAA TA couldn't convert their AAA package to a Disney code package. Am I better off just booking a package on my own and waiting (hoping) for a general code to come out?

I had my AAA agent tell me they couldn't convert my AAA package to a code package. But now as I'm reading more posts it seems someone else may have gotten this to happen. Maybe it was just my AAA agent? In which case I'm none too happy!

Anyway, I'd still book a AAA package and you can always do what I did, which is book your code package separately and then cancel the AAA package. That way you're assured a discount no matter what. Sometimes AAA package rates sell out.

 

[LtlTee]

The only way to get a AAA discount AND the dining plan is to book through a AAA travel agent-- is this correct?

This is correct.

If a general code comes out, can/will the AAA travel agent apply the code automatically rather than use the AAA discount (which I am assuming would be less)? I think there was a poster who said that their AAA TA couldn't convert their AAA package to a Disney code package. Am I better off just booking a package on my own and waiting (hoping) for a general code to come out?

I had my AAA agent tell me they couldn't convert my AAA package to a code package. But now as I'm reading more posts it seems someone else may have gotten this to happen. Maybe it was just my AAA agent? In which case I'm none too happy!

Anyway, I'd still book a AAA package and you can always do what I did, which is book your code package separately and then cancel the AAA package. That way you're assured a discount no matter what. Sometimes AAA package rates sell out.

Thanks for the info!
Actually, that's my other concern. I've heard some horror stories about some pretty uninformed AAA agents (and in all fairness, I have heard about some really good ones!). I'm the anal planner of the family and have booked my trips on my own for the past 12 years. I think I would hate someone else handling my reservation! I'll probably drive the agent crazy...

 

[Sea-Donkey]

I called because my mom got a PIN in the mail...turns out apparently it was the same as the Canadian offer.
Ended up getting 7 days 7 nights for 2 adults 1 child with regular dining at POP preferred for $2170. It was almost $2600 before that...and I was just about to book it.

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

Here's my savings - called at 7 a.m. to add the code to an existing reservation:

AsMo
6 nights 7 days
preferred room
PH
DDP
2 adults 2 kids
was $2263.52 (my price given with my reservation)

would have been $2476.58 with Water P & more (price I quoted out online)

New price $1983.62 w code & everything - $279.9 saved off my original reservation

(492.96 saved off the price with Water P & more)

 

[mjem216]

I Got A Code 6 Months Ago Poly Dining Passeshop Concierge For Four For 4000.00

 

[mjem216]

I Got A Code 6 Months Ago Poly Dining Passeshop Concierge For Four For 4000.00 I Saved 1200

 

[The Rocketeer]

If a general code comes out, can/will the AAA travel agent apply the code automatically rather than use the AAA discount (which I am assuming would be less)? I think there was a poster who said that their AAA TA couldn't convert their AAA package to a Disney code package. Am I better off just booking a package on my own and waiting (hoping) for a general code to come out?

Thanks!

Yes, your AAA TA can apply the code on your package. In August, I booked two rooms at Pop for Jan. 23-26, with basic dining and 7-day park hoppers. Total $2930. When the Disney Visa code came out this week, I went in and had her apply the code, and the new price is $2778, a savings of $152.

 

[ladyfoundhertramp]

We are coming to WDW 1/16-1/21. We initially had the CBR booked with MYW, park Hopper, and dining for $2771.00
Called yesterday to apply the code and while we werent able to use the code at CBR we were able to upgrade to AKL for only $100 more and we now have a deluxe resort with the free park hopper with the waterparks and more option, and dining!! Definitely worth trying the codes!!

 

[newchic99]

We booked today using the code.
POP standard room
Jan7-12
park hoppers and water parks
2 adults
$847.26
Saved $172

 

[Elmo888]

Here's my story (used code ZVY)...

MYW with dining
ASMusic Family Suites
7 nights, 7 day PH (PH was included in original price)
2 adults, 1 child
no insurance

Before code: $2864.76
After code: $2618.09
Savings: $246.67

Woo hoo!

 

[DISNEYmooner2008]

Here's my story - sorry it's sooo long but I promise it's worth reading if you believe in magic!! DF and I have been booked at POR for our honeymoon for about 6 months. FINALLY the general public code came out and I sent it to our TA on the 31st (it came out about 11pm) and haven't heard from her. No email no phone call. She won't answer my emails of phone calls.... SHE FELL OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH. So last night I'm thinking GREAT this code is gonna be all gone and i'm gonna be stuck SO BRIGHT IDEA thanks to lollipopsmom (who helped me TONS last night). I priced a package last night online and NO ROOMS LEFT AT POR or POFQ with the code.... But low and behold AKL was coming up as having rooms avail with the code and to upgrade wouldn't cost a dime according to the quote online!!!! WHAT?!?!?!? COULD THIS BE?!?!?! We are only 19 and 21 years old and could only DREAM of affording a Deluxe resort such as AKL at this point in time.... At this point I'm shaking..... Nerves on edge.... I decide to print the quote and get up at 6:30 am to start trying to get through -- My goal was to be on the phone with a CM at 6:59am. It's now 2am and I can get 5 hours of sleep. I get up, sign on to the DISboard to request pixie dust, and then begin calling. 6:58 and I'm online with CM. I tell him it's our first time and our honeymoon and he says "Lets see what we can do, I'm sure you deserve some extra magic" Finally he tells me what I already know, POR and the code will not work... I timidly ask about AKL and he puts me on hold for about 15 minutes AHHHHHHH..... Then he comes back. "Well the future Mrs. Plyler (my soon to be name) it looks like I can book your honeymoon at the AKL using the discount code and actually still save you $60". OMG i'm dying at this point. Well, actually I screamed and kinda scared him. Thankfully he understood. So, I say all of that to say this - Before and After - here goes:

Before code and upgrade: After code and upgrade:

8 days 8 days
Port Orleans Riverside Animal Kingdom Lodge
Park hopper & Water Park tickets Park hopper & Water Park tickets
Deluxe Dining Deluxe Dining

$2994 $2933


WOW, I got upgraded tickets AND a resort upgrade -- LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY me!!!!! Thanks to everyone that sent me pixie dust!!!!!

 

[LtlTee]

Here's my story - sorry it's sooo long but I promise it's worth reading if you believe in magic!! DF and I have been booked at POR for our honeymoon for about 6 months. FINALLY the general public code came out and I sent it to our TA on the 31st (it came out about 11pm) and haven't heard from her. No email no phone call. She won't answer my emails of phone calls.... SHE FELL OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH. So last night I'm thinking GREAT this code is gonna be all gone and i'm gonna be stuck SO BRIGHT IDEA thanks to lollipopsmom (who helped me TONS last night). I priced a package last night online and NO ROOMS LEFT AT POR or POFQ with the code.... But low and behold AKL was coming up as having rooms avail with the code and to upgrade wouldn't cost a dime according to the quote online!!!! WHAT?!?!?!? COULD THIS BE?!?!?! We are only 19 and 21 years old and could only DREAM of affording a Deluxe resort such as AKL at this point in time.... At this point I'm shaking..... Nerves on edge.... I decide to print the quote and get up at 6:30 am to start trying to get through -- My goal was to be on the phone with a CM at 6:59am. It's now 2am and I can get 5 hours of sleep. I get up, sign on to the DISboard to request pixie dust, and then begin calling. 6:58 and I'm online with CM. I tell him it's our first time and our honeymoon and he says "Lets see what we can do, I'm sure you deserve some extra magic" Finally he tells me what I already know, POR and the code will not work... I timidly ask about AKL and he puts me on hold for about 15 minutes AHHHHHHH..... Then he comes back. "Well the future Mrs. Plyler (my soon to be name) it looks like I can book your honeymoon at the AKL using the discount code and actually still save you $60". OMG i'm dying at this point. Well, actually I screamed and kinda scared him. Thankfully he understood. So, I say all of that to say this - Before and After - here goes:

Before code and upgrade: After code and upgrade:

8 days 8 days
Port Orleans Riverside Animal Kingdom Lodge
Park hopper & Water Park tickets Park hopper & Water Park tickets
Deluxe Dining Deluxe Dining

$2994 $2933


WOW, I got upgraded tickets AND a resort upgrade -- LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY me!!!!! Thanks to everyone that sent me pixie dust!!!!!

Congratulations!!! That's awesome! Have a great honeymoon!

 

[CTrumble]

Found the code on here this morning! Have changed my split stay and my in-laws packages successfully!!!

1/24 to 1/29 - me, DH, DS (5)
5 day hopper
dining plan
POP
was $1688.96
now $1468.90 (with ticket upgrade too)
SAVINGS $220.06

1/29 to 2/2 - same cast of characters
5 day hopper
dining plan
POLY
was $2669.69
now $2359.45
SAVINGS $310.24

Why don't you get a 9 day hopper and a 1 day hopper? Aren't two 5 day hooper are more expensive....

Still trying to get a handle on these tickets, been using up old tickets for awhile.

 

[Mrs. Bee]

6 Nights...Jan 24th-30th
Port Orleans Riverside - standard view
6 day ticket (plus the free park hopper/water parks) for 2 adults
$1469.14

Without the discount it would have been $1672.62. A savings of $203.48

But if we wouldn't have gotten the discount we would not have added the water parks. We just would have added the park hopper...so we would actually have paid $1566.08. So really only a savings of $96.94 for us.

 

[sherry8253]

Code didn't work for me, but the CM almost talked me into getting an AP!!
Seriously, I am going to look into it, because he said the savings with an AP are the best...do you passholders agree?

Normally AP rates are the best. This year it was not for me. We actually saved more with AAA discount. But we get 2 10 day trips and often sneak in a 3rd shorter trip with each AP so that makes it worth it to us even if the room discount isn't what we hoped it would be.

 

[peel]

Here's my story - sorry it's sooo long but I promise it's worth reading if you believe in magic!! DF and I have been booked at POR for our honeymoon for about 6 months. FINALLY the general public code came out and I sent it to our TA on the 31st (it came out about 11pm) and haven't heard from her. No email no phone call. She won't answer my emails of phone calls.... SHE FELL OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH. So last night I'm thinking GREAT this code is gonna be all gone and i'm gonna be stuck SO BRIGHT IDEA thanks to lollipopsmom (who helped me TONS last night). I priced a package last night online and NO ROOMS LEFT AT POR or POFQ with the code.... But low and behold AKL was coming up as having rooms avail with the code and to upgrade wouldn't cost a dime according to the quote online!!!! WHAT?!?!?!? COULD THIS BE?!?!?! We are only 19 and 21 years old and could only DREAM of affording a Deluxe resort such as AKL at this point in time.... At this point I'm shaking..... Nerves on edge.... I decide to print the quote and get up at 6:30 am to start trying to get through -- My goal was to be on the phone with a CM at 6:59am. It's now 2am and I can get 5 hours of sleep. I get up, sign on to the DISboard to request pixie dust, and then begin calling. 6:58 and I'm online with CM. I tell him it's our first time and our honeymoon and he says "Lets see what we can do, I'm sure you deserve some extra magic" Finally he tells me what I already know, POR and the code will not work... I timidly ask about AKL and he puts me on hold for about 15 minutes AHHHHHHH..... Then he comes back. "Well the future Mrs. Plyler (my soon to be name) it looks like I can book your honeymoon at the AKL using the discount code and actually still save you $60". OMG i'm dying at this point. Well, actually I screamed and kinda scared him. Thankfully he understood. So, I say all of that to say this - Before and After - here goes:

Before code and upgrade: After code and upgrade:

8 days 8 days
Port Orleans Riverside Animal Kingdom Lodge
Park hopper & Water Park tickets Park hopper & Water Park tickets
Deluxe Dining Deluxe Dining

$2994 $2933


WOW, I got upgraded tickets AND a resort upgrade -- LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY me!!!!! Thanks to everyone that sent me pixie dust!!!!!

Just saw this update. Congratulations!!!
I think I mentioned in another thread that we honeymooned last May at Disney. Are you going to sign up for the Disney Honeymoon Registry? For us it worked out great. It had just started up when we were planning our trip and a lot of our wedding guests loved that they could give us a dinner or a gift towards our room.

 

[DISNEYmooner2008]

Are you going to sign up for the Disney Honeymoon Registry? For us it worked out great. It had just started up when we were planning our trip and a lot of our wedding guests loved that they could give us a dinner or a gift towards our room.

No, we don't plan on using the honeymoon registry because we REALLY need as many items on our gift registry as possible. We are 19 and 21 and still living at home so we basically are starting from scratch!!

 

[peel]

No, we don't plan on using the honeymoon registry because we REALLY need as many items on our gift registry as possible. We are 19 and 21 and still living at home so we basically are starting from scratch!!

Gotcha! We had been living together for 11 years, so we were pretty much all set on that front. We obviously don't rush into anything.