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[greystone98]

Is it worth the $30 to become a Club member? I can calculate the difference in ticket prices but beyond that, are the "special savings" at WDW resorts worth it?

I may be mistaken but it appears that the discounted tickets are the biggest incentive and the savings there are minimal. Since we're not planning on going to DisneyQuest or renting a car, I just wondered whether it made sense to apply.
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[Bert & Sully]

I guess it depends on when you're going too. They have the AP rates out for summer (?) and they're 30% off of rack rate. Also, $30.00 is renewal for one year. First year is $40.00 unless there's a code out currently....We frequent our DS in Tallahassee so it's useful for us for more than tickets and DD.

[greystone98]

Thank you for responding. Please forgive my ignorance as I'm terribly new at this. What are the "AP" rates and what code may be out currently? I'm guessing DS is Disney Store?

As I said, I'm still learning the lingo and can see I have a lot to learn.

[Bert & Sully]

Oh wow I'm so sorry greystone98 I didn't even look at the bottom to see when you registered.

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Yes, DS is Disney Store. AP is Annual Pass.

Unfortunately I'm not aware of there being a code out right now for Disney Club (DC). When I joined in January there was a three-letter code on the mousesavers.com site to save $10.00. I try to remember to check at least once a day which isn't difficult lately as we're anxiously awaiting Disney to post their May hours!

If there are any other acronyms you aren't familiar with look at the bottom of the page where I believe it says "shortcuts" and it'll give you a legend of all.

Again, sorry about the confusion! - You'll know 'em all in like a week or so of registering here and they're universal to most Disney Boards I've found for the most part!

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[Jean]

I have always had two cards. One for Disney Club to use on passes and the entertainment logo on the back of the card. I also have AAA to get room discounts for keeping the reservation in CRO [Disney central reservations] Disney Club requires you book in WDW Travel company a separate system[that has a lot of restrictions. Most big discounts will be in CRO. I use AAA to get some discount on the room while I wait for better rates to come out. I do think Disney Club is worth the money. The last few years, there has been a cut back on perks with the card, but, I still feel it is worth it in the long run.

[Pjpoohbear]

GreyStone

The 50% discount on resturants is related to the entertainment book element of DC. Any resturant that take the entertainment card should also honour the DC card. Just show the symbol on the back of the card.

You can find the local participating resturant in the DC benefits page link for the entertainment program.
Also applies to some hotels, car rental deals and some other things, good luck!

[greystone98]

Thank you both for the info (I found and printed the shorthands) as well as the welcome. This can all be a little overwhelming, trying to make sure I make the best deal and have all the pertinent resources available.

At the risk of going to the well once too often, can you tell me what the purpose of the Entertainment logo on the back of the card is for? The Club registration mentions the possibility of UP TO 50% restaurants via entertainment and I have absolutely no idea what this means in practical terms. Do they give you a restricted list of available restaurants?

Thanks again!

[Bert & Sully]

Oh, I understand where you're coming from! - I check here and a few other sites on a regular basis. I believe on the Disney Club Web site they have the Member Benefits Update in an acrobat file. I just got the spring 2002 in the mail a week or two ago.

Using the DC card you get 15% off Select Tours; some Recreation activities; merchandise at select DD stores; Pleasure Island; Spa treatments at Disney Institute.

As far as restaurants:

Official All-Star Cafe 20% on food and non-alcoholic drinks

House of Blues 20% off of Gospel Brunch; 10% off of mercahndise

Wolfgang Puck 20% off between 11:30A and 5p.

You also get 10% off of Hoop-De-Doo Music Review @ Fort Wilderness; Poly Luau Dinner Show @ The Poly.

There are other discounts listed but this is just to give you a glimpse to help in the decision......

[JDForbes]

Bert and Sully -
Do I understand you correctly that currently with a Disney Club membership you can get 30% off the regular rate on an AP? That seems like a pretty big savings.
How many memberships per family do you need? Does everybody have to join individually to get discounts on passes?
Loving all the great info on these boards!

David

[PS - I LUV WDW]

JDForbes - I don't recall what % you save on the AP with the Disney Club. The 30% is the current savings you may be able to get at resorts with your AP (it all depends what time of year it is and if there are any rooms left at the discounted price). The AP room discount changes so you can't always count on 30%.

Welcome to the boards!

[ 03-29-2002, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: PS - I LUV WDW ]