Looking at the properties in Orlando, I'll probably pick something different that charges no resort fee. There's gotta be a couple out there. An upgrade doesn't matter a whole ton to me, although its nice when i can grab one. I wouldn't expect an upgrade all the time just because I'm gold...my overall concern is reward choices versus points required for a nice reward. And, one more question, does the 25% bonus base points count as elite base points for status?