WLE--Considering they are saying they are going to be closed through 2019, I wouldn't be in a big hurry to get my bill. Frankly, it would probably tick me off immensely..
We had to pay ours in full before we joined their exchange club and took our 3 weeks in another DRI resort last Sept. We will be going to CA for 3 weeks in Feb. No water view, but one of mountains, but still a very nice place.