The free vacation you are mentioning is a value equivalent to I think $1500, which was basically taken off the going point value. So if original point price was say $90, you were charged a lower point value equivalent to that $1,500 (which
DVC considers the price of 1 vacation).
The same promotion is still in place. Phone 1-800-500-3990 for DVC and they can help give you additional information on this promotion.
I've sent you a pm with our guide's name and phone number. I found him to not be pushy at all, just very informative of our potential options for purchase. Hope this helps