when I called I just said I saw a code and could I use it on the room... nothing else was said to me about a pin, I saved $730, for 2 rooms at sports (was the only value left for when I tried to book maybe I'll try to call and get into pop later down the road)



So True! 

I was feeling OK about not having one until I decided "You don't know if you don't ask"....so I called and talked to the rudest CM I have ever had the displeasure of speaking with.
Of course, NO codes for me because I already spend THOUSANDS of dollars at WDW EVERY year. He said the Z codes are only applicable if you have the pin code attached to your household. Of course I don't. I feel bitter now, can you tell.
) but really miffed at Disney right now. I just got back from a super expensive GF RPC stay and had buyer's remorse about how much that trip cost. I have another DW reservation for the summer ('cause I love that place
) and I am considering cancelling it and going somewhere else.
If I do go with my 10% 
Cast member said it was a great deal.