ILUVWDW - we always book our room at the resort that we want to stay in with a
AAA discount (if available), then if there are better discounts down the road, we call and try to apply it. Others wait until the discount rates come out, then book whatever resort is available. It's all a matter of choice, really.
We go for more than 1 trip per year, so APs are worth it to us for park entry alone. If an AP resort discount comes out for our vacation, it's a bonus. If you are not going for more than one trip, you may want to wait until AP rates come out for your time frame, then purchase an AP.
The picture by the name is called an "avatar". If you go up to the top of the page, above the Swan/Dolphin ad, there is a peach colored banner. The first link is "user CP", click that. You will find a bar that says "control panel" and "settings and options" - under that, click on "edit avatar". There will be several pages of these pictures to choose from. Good luck!
fabfive - I hope the cm explained that you will have to call back if the discount rates become available. They will not simply apply it to your reservation automatically, you must call and request it.
