If you sign up thru Lillian Vernon, you get a free 30-day trail membership to Connections and a monthly membership. It cost $8.50 per month thru Lillian Vernon. You can cancel at any time. I joined, ordered vouchers, and then cancelled. I'll join again for my November trip. With most places it is a yearly membership. Once you sign up at Lillian Vernon, you can call Connections and start using the benefits. Connections is an up-sell at Lillian Vernon and the associates get a bonus with each Connectins they sell. They are happy to help you with Connections. You have to call - you cannot do this thru the website.
It also appears the Connections meal vouchers are cheaper than the ones listed above that you get directly from Disney. Also, the hopper prices are the best I've seen.