I called my AAA Travel Agent and she tried to apply the room discount and said they can do it, however I would wind up spending more money because it is only for the room and can not be applied to any other promotions or discounts. She was told by Disney that it is trying to get more people in the resorts (i.e. Annual Passholders).
I guess they still did not get the turn out they were hoping for during those months. Hopefully that means that they will be far less busy. I am going from Spet 23 to 30, over my birthday!!!