So after reading through this and noting changes, I am looking for confirmation before booking an AA Vacation package.

A P* fare will be credited at 20% miles flown for EQDs. And EQMs and award miles will be calculated exactly the same as if I bought the PE ticket directly from AA with all of the multipliers for EXP status?

This seems to be a win-win. More EQDs for this particular flight than if I had bought the ticket directly with everything else the same.