Back in the day, before AI, the main benefit was the Elite Happy Hour. We would collect our tiny coupons voraciously and carry them around all day til the clock struck 5 and we could begin imbibing! Although we were given three coupons, there always seemed to be someone with extras to share. My DH, for example, doesn't drink alcohol. So there was always someone willing to buy him a diet coke and them use his coupon for one last appletini! Those were fun days. We used to have 20+ people gathered at the Sunset Bar every afternoon. I'm sure other cruisers thought we were obnoxious hogging all those seats but we sure had a great time! Many of us are booked on the upcoming Apex TA--I seriously cannot wait!