Hi everyone. I'm here to tell you that persistence pays off!
My DH called the CRO again last night (with my prompting - it was the second time we've called, the first time - nothing).
Anyway, he called last night, was his charming self, and somehow managed to get us (two adults, two kids) seven nights at the WILDERNESS LODGE in September, with 5-day PH passes with all options, plus Magic Express and the Dining Plan for just under $3,200 (US), taxes in. She even threw in the queen bed/bunk bed option!
I'm sorry that I can't tell you how much of a discount that is. (Please don't burst my bubble if you don't think it's a great discount - because I am so excited!) The CM didn't say what kind of a discount or code it was, but she said it was a special rate. I was trying to calculate it myself, but the email confirmation we got didn't have any breakdown in it. All I know is that it's $500 less than I was quoted by a CAA travel guy.
We were going to go with the Coronado or one of the Moderate resorts which we've stayed at previously, but we decided to go for gold and book the WL. Woo hoo - can't wait!
My husband gave the CM our email address, and she told him I will NOW start to receive any emails of special codes, discounts, offers, etc. (I have been getting the Disney newsletter all along, but that must be generated by a different server).
So the motto is to try and try again - and be charming!