We go with the room only reservations and if an AP rate doesn't come out or if one is not offered, for the price of a AAA membership it pays. We mostly travel to WDW by Amtrak and AAA gives a 10% on fares plus the 10-15% discounts on WDW room rates its a big savings joining AAA. We also have the advantage of each having our AAA cards to use while at home traveling to and from work or visiting the kids which we do by car. Big edge for us.