I just picked up the AAA brochure with the package prices in it. It states that you get the AAA discount on the room portion of the packages. Might want to check it out and see if that's true - then you can get the best of both worlds.....
When I was at WDW in May, I actually saw Giada DeLaurentis filming on Main Street at the Magic Kingdom. At the time, I knew nothing of the new show..... Now I'll be excited to see it!