I can answer three--no DDE , no DVC, no AP. We missed out on dinner there this last trip, but I had all 3 discount possibilities and Il Mulino did not appear in any of the discount "literature".
Curiously, the DVC member site (which just was overhauled, btw) still lists perks being offered Palio along with the other S/D locations. Obviously, info is out of date.
Was hoping that Il Mulino would come on board but... Oh, well.
We never have dined in the S/D because of no discounts and the parking $ issue.
They seem to want to keep their own guests satisfied with dining choices but don't care (or need) anyone else.
Curiously, the DVC member site (which just was overhauled, btw) still lists perks being offered Palio along with the other S/D locations. Obviously, info is out of date.
Was hoping that Il Mulino would come on board but... Oh, well.
That's okay, the PS Calculator site (which I LOVE), still lists Palio too! Some probably thought that it was a bit dated, but their Mushroom Risotto was to die for........
Many of the guests staying at the Swan/Dolphin are conventioneers on expense accounts. They don't care about the cost of parking and they certainly don't care about the price of dinner. Guests not on expense accounts just have to realize that prices will be higher and discounts fewer given the foregoing.