AAA Discount Change?

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Just read on Orlando Informer that the AAA Discount has changed. Here's where I found it...http://orlandoinformer.com/topic/3553-update-to-the-aaa-discount/

From what it use to do is you show your card and got you got said discount...However according to the post it states that you have to buy your ticket through AAA.com to get the discount. Once purchaced online you get a printout that tells where you can use it and how much the discount is...But, if you purchase it at the front gate with the AAA Card you will get a ticket with the same information...

Has anyone encountered this yet?

 

[BrianV]

That stinks.

Hopefully they still offer Amex discount. Most places had that too.

 

[maxairmike]

That's a universal (pun not intended) change on the part of AAA from what I understand, and applies not only to Universal, but also to Disney and the SeaWorld parks, as well as other ticket-required destinations. No more buying the AAA discounted tickets at the locations, you have to get them online or at a AAA office.

 

[BrianV]

That's a universal (pun not intended) change on the part of AAA from what I understand, and applies not only to Universal, but also to Disney and the SeaWorld parks, as well as other ticket-required destinations. No more buying the AAA discounted tickets at the locations, you have to get them online or at a AAA office.

I can appreciate that. But this now sounds like if you go to a restaurant in universal that offers a AAA discount, unless your entrance ticket was purchased at AAA,you can't get the meals discount. Maybe I'm misreading.

I did look at the universal website and the AMEX discount (essentially identical to the aaa discount of old) still exists, so maybe this was pushed by universal and Amex as I know they signed an expanded marketing deal in 2014.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I can appreciate that. But this now sounds like if you go to a restaurant in universal that offers a AAA discount, unless your entrance ticket was purchased at AAA,you can't get the meals discount. Maybe I'm misreading.

I just checked AAA's site and this is what it says...

AAA Members receive additional savings at Universal Orlando® when you pre-purchase tickets or vacation packages through AAA branches or online.

• 10% off at participating food/beverage locations in the parks
• 10% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $50 at participating locations
• 15% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $75 at participating locations
• 10% off at participating Universal CityWalk® locations
• One (1) free CityWalk Party PassSM, with the Purchase of one (1) CityWalk Party Pass
• 10% off at the Palm Restaurant, located at the Hard Rock Hotel®^
• 15% off at the Mandara Spa®, located at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel^^
• 10% off the purchase of Blue Man Group show Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets at the Blue Man Group Box Office

Expires 12/31/2015

 

[BrianV]

I just checked AAA's site and this is what it says...

AAA Members receive additional savings at Universal Orlando® when you pre-purchase tickets or vacation packages through AAA branches or online.

• 10% off at participating food/beverage locations in the parks
• 10% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $50 at participating locations
• 15% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $75 at participating locations
• 10% off at participating Universal CityWalk® locations
• One (1) free CityWalk Party PassSM, with the Purchase of one (1) CityWalk Party Pass
• 10% off at the Palm Restaurant, located at the Hard Rock Hotel®^
• 15% off at the Mandara Spa®, located at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel^^
• 10% off the purchase of Blue Man Group show Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets at the Blue Man Group Box Office

Expires 12/31/2015

Ok , so indeed that discount is gone. Thanks for confirming. As recently as January we used our aaa card everywhere for discounts. At the time they told us that the aaa and amex discounts were the same so which ever was easier to have in hand.

Looking at the universal website, they list the amex discount still. Though there is mention of showing something from the mobile site, which we never did...I'm not really sure what that means. Any thoughts? We go bck in august and the aaa / amex discount was always nice.

American Express Food & Beverage Savings at Universal Orlando

Enjoy 10% off when you use any American Express Card to purchase food and beverages at Universal Orlando Resort!
Purchase must be made with any American Express Credit or Charge Card to be eligible. Must show the American Express offer on the Universal Orlando Mobile Site to receive the food and non-alcoholic beverage discount. Offer includes 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverage purchase per each American Express Card transaction. Discounts are applicable to all Universal Orlando Resort owned & operated food and non-alcoholic beverage locations. Food and non-alcoholic beverage discount may not be used for certain items and is not available at certain locations including Universal Orlando Operating Participant locations. Offer excludes alcohol, and food and beverage carts. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Promotion offer may not be redeemed for cash, sold, altered, duplicated or copied and will not be replaced if corrupted. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Offer subject to availability. Minimum purchase and separate theme park admission may be required. Additional restrictions may apply, such as changes in operating hours and availablity of attractions and entertainment. Fulfillment of the offer is the sole responsibility of the participating American Express merchant. Tax and gratuity are not included. Offer available 3/5/14 through 12/31/15. POID AVG3:0001

American Express Merchandise Savings at Universal Orlando

Enjoy 10% off when you use any American Express Card to purchase $50 in merchandise or 15% off when you use your Card to purchase $75 in merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort!
Purchase must be made with any American Express Credit or Charge Card to be eligible. Pre-tax, single purchase is required to receive merchandise discount. Must show the American Express offer on the Universal Orlando Mobile Site to receive the merchandise discount. Offer includes 10% off purchase per American Express Card transaction with a $50 minimum purchase. Offer includes 15% off purchase per American Express Card transaction with a $75 minimum purchase. Discounts are applicable to all Universal Orlando Resort owned & operated merchandise locations. Merchandise discount may not be used for certain items and is not available at certain locations including Universal Orlando Operating Participant locations. Offer excludes tobacco, collectibles, sundry items, books, movies, and CDs. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Promotion offer may not be redeemed for cash, sold, altered, duplicated or copied and will not be replaced if corrupted. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Offer subject to availability. Minimum purchase and separate theme park admission may be required. Additional restrictions may apply, such as changes in operating hours and availablity of attractions and entertainment. Fulfillment of the offer is the sole responsibility of the participating American Express merchant. Tax and gratuity are not included. Offer available 3/5/14 through 12/31/15. POID AVG3:0001

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Ok , so indeed that discount is gone. Thanks for confirming. As recently as January we used our aaa card everywhere for discounts. At the time they told us that the aaa and amex discounts were the same so which ever was easier to have in hand.

No Problem...When I was there last November All I did was show my card and then I had the discount...I'm glad I saw this or I would have not been happy since I'm going for a week in September..

 

[Mukta]

I used my AAA card to get food discounts in Universal Orlando in Jan 2015. I tried to use it at Universal in Hollywood in March and they said the discount didn't work anymore. I'm bummed to hear this is a permanent change at all of the Universal parks.