The way it works, as I'm sure you are aware now, is the cast members manning the gates scan your magicband and either you're a resort guest or not. SAB has had massive overcrowding issues over the years, and, speaking only for myself, I don't care to pay those rates (either for the BCV contracts or nightly room rates previously) for others to bring visitors with them and crowd me out of the place, hog all the tables and chaises, etc. I also wouldn't hold front desk, pool, or any other cast members at any fault for following hotel policy. If they make an exception for you, then they have to do it for everyone.