We began calling (using two land lines) at 6:57 a.m.--got through at exactly 7:00 a.m. and were both promptly queued to hold. DISDiscountman (my husband) was answered before me (I was still on hold even though my call went through first

) after a 25 minute wait!
Unlike last year, we were (or I should say HE--he wanted full credit

) was successful! AP rate was available for our GVC stay at Polynesian 6/11-19/05!

Last year we were blessed with a DVISA discount, but were shut out of an AP by 7:10 a.m.! The difference was only $5 p/night, but still--I felt the AP wasn't as "valuable". This year, I'm glad I renewed!
The rate is more this year than last, but rack rates are more this year than last. The discount for AP last year was 26%--this year a flat $100 off of rack (pre-tax). In our case the rack rate was $455 p/n ($509.60 w/tax) less the AP discount ($100 p/n) = $355 p/n ($397.60 w/tax). Rack rate for this room last year was $440 p/n pre-tax ($490 w/tax). The AP rate last year was $325 p/n pre-tax ($364 w/tax). As you can see, the AP was a better discount last year!
In any event, we are happy to snag a rate this year! Now, I'm thinking of adding a night on the front end of the vacation. Currently we have a great postcard rate at CBR for the first and last nights (arrival/departure). We're considering dropping the CBR first night and just heading to Polynesian. I guess we'll leave it up to fate (or CRO), IF we can add a night at AP, then so be it--IF NOT, I guess we'll be at CBR!
Good luck to everyone else!