Which is better?

[ADPiSpaz16]

So I got my first pin very today! YAY! Unfortunately, it's for THIS December instead of NEXT December like we're planning on going. It was for 20% off. So my question is, when I start booking my ressies (after rates come out) is it best to get an AP for the discounts, a AAA membership (which I undrstand is only 20% off on a deluxe), a code or a pin like what I got (I know the pin's not garanteed)?

 

[snowmouse]

I would book as soon as the dates you want are released. Use whatever discount is available at the time (AAA comes out earlier than ap's) If other discounts are released, just call when they do and ask if the rate can be applied and if it will save you $$. At least you'll have the rooms you need, and just wait it out for the best possible deal.

 

[Aliceacc]

Well, for starters, you've been misinformed about the AAA discount; it applies to all categories of rooms. Here's the info from mousesavers.com:

"American Automobile Association (AAA) and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) members qualify for "room only" discounts almost year-round, though there are a limited number of rooms available for each date. You can generally save about 10-20% at the Disney resort hotels, depending on the season.

In general, the discounts run as follows:

During Value Season you can get up to 15% off at the Disney Deluxe and Disney Vacation Club resorts, or 20% off at the Value and Moderate resorts and the Ft. Wilderness campsites.

During Regular Season you can usually get up to 10% off at the Disney Deluxe and Disney Vacation Club resorts, or 15% off at the Value and Moderate resorts and the Ft. Wilderness campsites.

During Peak Season and Summer Season you can usually get up to 10% off at the Disney Deluxe and Disney Vacation Club resorts, or 15% off at the Value and Moderate resorts.

The only time AAA/CAA discounts don't usually apply is Holiday Season (around Christmas) at the Value and Moderate resorts.

You don't have to book AAA/CAA rates through the Auto Club. Room-only reservations with an AAA discount can be booked directly through the Disney Reservation Center at (407) W-DISNEY or a travel agent who specializes in Disney travel. Just ask if there is an AAA or CAA discount for your dates and resort.

AAA/CAA rates for all of the following year are usually released in the summer. 2008 AAA/CAA "room only" discounts were released on August 5, 2007."

***I think you need to take out a calculator and some paper (says the math teacher) and price out your options for the resort you want during the dates you want for the type of room you want.