Just to let everybody know....
I called the dolphin tonight and spoke to them about the teacher's rate. Originally, when we booked this reservation in december, the girl I was going with was going to be substitute teaching and the dolphin told me that would be fine - not a problem - it would count. Well, she never got called to substitute teach, but we figured since she is a teaching assistant, it would not be a problem. I wanted to check with you guys to see what you thought and then call the dolphin just to verify that it would be ok. WELL, when I called the dolphin, I got a HORRIBLE cm that was so mean. She immediately said, "no, you have to be a certified teacher. No substitutes, no Teaching assistants. This is for certified teachers only". Well, I got a little upset and told her I never would have booked had I known that. I told her I wanted to speak to a group leader or supervisor about the situation. I spoke with the manager and told him that I had been ok'd in december (in regards to substitute teaching and Teaching assistants). I was very nice to him, but told him I was so upset to be hearing about this two weeks before I left. He told me he would honor it for now and that we needed a letter from the professor and a paystub and we would be fine, but it would NOT be ok in the future. He stated that the situation has gotten out of control and that people are taking advantage of the situation. He also said that they are also scheduling a meeting with the cm's about it and telling them to remind guests that the discount is ONLY for certified teachers. I just want to give people a head's up and let you guys know so that you don't have to go through what I went through. I have a feeling they are going to treat us awful when we get there - I tried not to make a stink, but it really did make me upset - especially since people who are substitutes have been getting this discount for awhile now. I just hope they don't hold this against us!!! I'm soooo worried now!!!! well, thanks for all your input - you guys have been so helpful!!!