Tell me about AAA discounts - worth joining?

[luvdiz]

We're thinking about going to WL (or Cont) in September. The quotes I'm getting now are for the rack rate. I know there is a potential for future codes, but with AAA do you get the discount now? What is the discount?

We're looking at going for 4 nights and right now I'm getting a room only rate of $914.32 which according to the CM is $205/night.

Any help is appreciated

TIA

 

[cobbler]

Yes you get the discounts now with AAA. You just call and tell them you would like such and such a room and you would like the AAA rate. You will need to give your AAA number to the CM.

There are a certain number of rooms avail at resorts so you might need to be flexible with your dates and resorts.

The discounts are:
20% off values and moderates during value seaon
15% off deluxe

15% off values and moderates during regular and peak season
10% off deluxe

No discounts during holiday season.

 

[formernyer]

I joined. I didn't get much of a discount because it was only for 3 nights in a value hotel, but the discount covered the cost of joining. It was kind of like getting the AAA membership for free and it's always nice to know that I can get a free tow of flat fix if i never need it.

 

[Toots]

It helps if you have an AAA office close by. There's one near my office so I stop in often for tour books and maps. We've also used the towing feature a few times. We only have the basic membership. We've used it for hotel discounts and theme park tickets. They also offer discounts on Disney World Passes. There is a limited number of AAA rooms, so book early if possible.

 

[MEK]

I definately think it is worth it to join AAA. If you join, you should consider their credit card. You get rebate $ when you use the credit card. This can be used for future trips. For example, I booked through AAA for my August 2005 trip. I did not get the AAA discount, because I took the free dining. I got a $25 gift certificate back, which I had to use by this March on a package. I also got a recent $50 rebate from my AAA credit card (By the way this card gives you 5% back on all gas purchases - I use it strictly for that reason).

As it turns out I rented DVC points for an 7 night stay this November. I booked my first night at POP with my park tickets at the AAA rate so it would be a package. I have already applied my $75 rebates to this package. Any more rebates that I get from my credit card, I will continue to apply them to my package. The way I look at it, my room at POP is costing $30.

The AAA agent that I use is very responsive and seems to know her Disney. I like get the Diamond parking pass. If a code comes out before your package starts, the agent can rebook your package. If you are staying at a mod or deluxe resort the cost savings pays for your membership for a few years. AAA also gives out lots of free travel books and maps to its members that you can order on line.

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[babywewe]

AAA is worth joining! Never mind the disc's you get.... its a piece of mind! What if you break down on the side of the road. They will tow you or change your tire. Thats the main reason i join AAA every year. The discounts are just icing on the cake! Not to mention getting free maps and travel books.

 

[ozziewags]

Do you have to book through AAA or can you book through Disney and give them your AAA info? I already have ressies with the spring code ($70 savings..not great, but helpful) and wonder if I can call and use my AAA membership for a discount as well. Is it too late for a May 29 trip?

 

[kath1210]

Do you have to book through AAA or can you book through Disney and give them your AAA info? I already have ressies with the spring code ($70 savings..not great, but helpful) and wonder if I can call and use my AAA membership for a discount as well. Is it too late for a May 29 trip?

You can get the AAA room-only rate through Disney, but only AAA agents can book a package with the AAA discount.

I'm not sure if this is what you meant, but I don't think you can use the spring code and AAA discounts together.

AAA is definitely worth it! I just saved over $300 on a package for 6 nights at the Poly the week before Christmas. I have an AP, but we really want to get the dining plan, so AAA is the only way we can get a discount, unless Disney offers some special deal.

 

[babywewe]

I just saved 120 on my 2person package today! Not much...but i was trilled

 

[5DisneyNuts]

Just be aware that some AAA offices charge a $25.00 PER PERSON cancellation fee for canceling anytime after the deposit is given (in addition WDW's 45 day package cancellation policy).

Word to the wise - ask before you book

 

[Kitty 34]

What's the Preferred parking at the parks? Do you show a card or something? I'm presuming it's closer to the gates but how close?