Definately sign up for their emails - and even their "recipe club". They do send discount offers via email for their properties.
Good luck! 
I think if you give them all your options : "I have this email offer, but also have AAA, have Starwood points, or I am eligible for government discount - which is my best option?" - a good reservation agent will work with you to help you figure it out.
And I requested Epcot view... who knows if I'll get an upgrade or not? I'm starwood preferred plus not platinum... That agent also on her own said, let me check to see what is the better rate between govt & AAA, but govt was better. She also said that my two ressies were linked and I wouldn't have to move.
Hi CJ.
I don't think Fresh even takes reservations. I have eaten there a number of times, breakfast only, and just walked in, never a wait. Great food too. Make sure to use your AAA card if you have one.
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I called spg because I thought they had AAA info connected to your file but they don't....and I have a new membership #. (long story...)
So I ended up making ressies with them for 5/31-6/4. I got the govt rate of $149 plus 3 nights on points! woo hoo!!! I figured my total cost with resort fees, taxes and parking is $312 or $78 a night!
I got email confirmations and noticed that while they said two beds they only had two adults and no kids....not two adults and two kids. I wanted to be sure they had the total of 4 in the room so I called dolphin directly to make sure it was there. I got a smart alack young guy who quickly said yes ma'am you have two beds here, you don't need to indicate two kids. Then I checked to make sure he was looking at both of my ressies and that we wouldn't have to move and he said, we'll do our best ma'am but we can't guarantee it.....
Kinda put a damper my high!!
On our July 09 trip we booked in on free nights and teacher rate. They linked my ressies and said we did not have to move. Upon check in, I asked what I needed to do after our free nights ressie was up. I was told to just come to the desk in the morning and turn in the old keys and new ones would be issued for the same room. Surprisingly, when I woke up on that morning, under our door was the usual check-out paperwork and in an envelope our new keys for the new ressie for our same room. 
With a property that large, I don't think they are ever "finished" with renovations. Last June our room was still the same decor, but we had a fridge. My parent's room didn't have the fridge in yet.
If you scan through this thread you will get a good feel for that. And it is exactly what you say: "PERSONAL PICK".
OUR "personal pick" is the Dolphin, hands down. But that's because we adore the hussle and bussle, being close to the Cabana Bar pool area, more restaurants right in the building, and we like to enjoy a cocktail in the lobby and "people watch" after a long day at the parks. But, what we LOVE about the Dolphin is exactly why some shy away from it and prefer the quainter, quieter Swan. That's why it's great to have a choice! Is it worth it to sign up for the Starwood Prefered Guest program even if you don't think you'll earn any points?
I looked at the website and it seems like they offer specials, but are they the same specials you would receive for signing up to be on the email list from the Swan/Dolphin website? Just wondering if there's any benefit other than earning points.
We honestly really don't go anywhere, so I don't forsee me earning enough points for free nights and I already use the Disney Visa to earn rewards dollars, so I don't think I would use their credit card to earn points either.
My DH is a nurse, so we are hoping to go next year using the nurse discount (if they're still offering it). We've only stayed at Disney resorts in the past, so I'm not too familiar with the Dolphin other than what I've read in this thread. I've just started looking into it the past few weeks because I think we will love the location.
Is it worth it to sign up for the Starwood Prefered Guest program even if you don't think you'll earn any points?
I looked at the website and it seems like they offer specials, but are they the same specials you would receive for signing up to be on the email list from the Swan/Dolphin website? Just wondering if there's any benefit other than earning points.
We honestly really don't go anywhere, so I don't forsee me earning enough points for free nights and I already use the Disney Visa to earn rewards dollars, so I don't think I would use their credit card to earn points either.
My DH is a nurse, so we are hoping to go next year using the nurse discount (if they're still offering it). We've only stayed at Disney resorts in the past, so I'm not too familiar with the Dolphin other than what I've read in this thread. I've just started looking into it the past few weeks because I think we will love the location.
Thanks for the reassurance!!! I'll check back sometime in May and make sure all is okay!
I'm not going to let it bother me too much because:
I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!
HI
Has anyone booked the AAA rate with the breakfast plan? The Dolphin has that listed as one of the room options. How many days do you get breakfast? Is it included with the room?
Thanks,
snels
