Hotwire, Connections, Entertainment Card, etc.

[zad's mom]

Hello everyone.

I've been reading almost every post on this board to find ways to save on my family's first trip to Disney. And, boy, am I confused!

I am planning on buying 4-day or 5-day park hopper passes and some Q&C and VKL vouchers.

Can all you experts please let me know if I could get these cheaper through Connections, Hotwire, Lillian Vernon or the Entertainment Card, or AAA? And, if possible, for how much?

Also, is it the Entertainment Card and AAA that I can get a discount at the Swan or Dolphin?

Thank you all in advance for any help you can give this newbie.