Seating Selection

Myself & eight members of my family, two of them who will also be AU the same time as me, are going to MCO April 17. We will be booking in a few weeks time. At the moment I am a AG member and will be AU in September 16
Will I be able to select our seats for the April trip when I become Gold in September for free. Also will the remaining members of my party be able to check in at UC at the airport.

Will I be able to select our seats for the April trip when I become Gold in September for free. Also will the remaining members of my party be able to check in at UC at the airport.