That's news to me...must be something new. The last time I called to try to get the gate combo I told her we were about 3 hours away she was very clear that we had to be a member to get in on Friday night. I guess we will see next time! It would be awesome if it is like you say, we haven't gone back because it is a killer to leave EARLY Saturday morning and have to leave Sunday because we are so far away.