American Express Membership Rewards - 'White Glove' Treament at Disney?

I understand that AmEx cardholders get 'White Glove' treatment at the Disney parks around the world.

What exactly does this program entail, what can I expect as a UK Platinum cardholder in Walt Disney World Florida? Do Centurion carholders get VIP treatment?

Thanks,
Richard

If you check in with AMEX this is what I remember: you get a fanny pack and you get a restaurant guide.

Richard,

I was pretty underwhelmed by the Amex White Glove (why do I think of Spinal Tap when I type this?). They give you a fanny pack, and a restaurant booklet. I seem to remember that there was some provision that you'll get priority when it comes to dining reservations, but it didn't seem any different that the regular reservation policy.

I managed to find a blurb from the *Disneyland* website:


2001 White Glove TreatmentSM Benefits

Payment must be made with an American Express® card to receive benefits. Offer valid through December 31, 2001.

50% off Disneyland park Guided Tours.
Please inquire at Disneyland City Hall Guest Relations on Main Street. Tours normally depart at approximately 10:30 a.m.

10% off selected Disney's California AdventureTM park and Disneyland park restaurants. Offer valid at Hollywood & Dine food court and Taste Pilots' Grill located in Disney's California Adventure park. Offer valid for lunch and dinner at the French Market and at the Plaza Inn located in Disneyland park.

10% off merchandise purchases over $50 throughout the Disneyland Resort.
Total purchases per transaction must add up to over $50 before tax, excluding selected merchandise, limited-edition artwork, and fine collectibles.

Disney Friends Portrait -- Buy One, Get One Free. Available at all Disney Friends photo locations: Mickey Mouse in his Movie Barn, Winnie the Pooh in Critter Country, and Ariel the Mermaid in her Grotto. Tax not included with free photo

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I have seen packages offered through Amex travel that will give you a number of free "Disney Dollars" (anywhere from $200-350) if you buy the package through them. That to me is worth more than the White Glove.

My son liked the fanny pack though http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Have you selected a resort?

Sean



[This message has been edited by skofarrell (edited 09-08-2001).]

OH BABY -- WHITE GLOVE BENEFITS!

Just last weekend I had WWIII with Centurion Travel over these supposed "benefits." It's more like they put white gloves on a slap you across the face!!

OH, I guess I should elaborate:

I booked two supposed White Glove package through Centurion travel with the Walt Disney Travel Company for the new Disneyland Resort in California. My agent had faxed me a list of the benefits that would apply, and some of them seemed sort of interesting (50 Disney Dollars, Free Private Storytelling, etc). I bought the package thinking I would get all of that, knowing my little niece would appreciate the storytelling.

Well, I got NOTHING!! Just my hotel stay, park tickets, and a character breakfast, all of which I had paid for. I spent the drive to Anaheim on the phone with a million supervisors and even had to fax them the sheet I was faxed months ago when booking. They finally relented and purchased 100 Disney Dollars for me (2 packages) but were unable to provide the other stuff.

Supposedly I will be contacted by the director of Centurion travel next week, which will be the second time I will speak with him regarding a problem.

As you can see, I was pretty ticked, but the new park was really nice and the hotel was great. Be sure to use Fastpass and plan your day and rides around it!

I've been to Disney World in Florida several times and received the White Glove benefits. My recollection is that I received a fanny pack (at least once I received one for each of my sons) and a bunch of paper (maybe it was the dining guide that others have referred to), but that's all - no white gloves, nothing special.

Excuse my (English?) ignorance, but what on earth is a fanny pack???

dnw

dnw,

Its a small pouch that sits over your "bum" (fanny) with straps that go around your waist.

Here's an example:

http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=186&prmenbr=8000

Sean

[This message has been edited by skofarrell (edited 09-08-2001).]

Heh. "fanny" is one of those words which doesn't mean quite the same thing on the other side of the Atlantic. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I promise not to ask you about fannies if you promise not to ask me for a fag, ok?

In the US, a fanny pack is what you'd call a "hip pack" in the UK. A small satchel with a built-in belt worn around the waist.
"Fanny" is slang for a person's backside here in .us.

Oh boy did I have a child like chuckle when reading this thread!!

My dear American cousins. To us Brits a "fanny" is part of the female anatomy!! I'll leave it to your imagination to guess what part it is. However. if anyone is struggling I'll give you a clue. Boys don't have one!!

Nugget - We call them "bum-bags"!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Nugget:
Heh. "fanny" is one of those words which doesn't mean quite the same thing on the other side of the Atlantic. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I promise not to ask you about fannies if you promise not to ask me for a fag, ok?

In the US, a fanny pack is what you'd call a "hip pack" in the UK. A small satchel with a built-in belt worn around the waist.
"Fanny" is slang for a person's backside here in .us.</font>


You wouldn't be the distributed.net nugget would you?

Disney/American Express White Glove Treatment

Remember...it's Mickey's "glove" we are talking about here.

And he only has 4 fingers for a reason.

ROFL!!! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

OK, so now I see... its a very similar situation to that word we Brits use for little cats (or used to before American
R movies came along!!)

dnw

I once was said something regarding a pair of pants, and some nearby british children all broke out giggling.

It was explained to me that on that side of the atlantic, I should refer to my pants as "trousers" lest people think I am talking about my underwear.
ooops. who knew?