Code frustration and FOILED by a cruddy postcard!

[Tara8595]

So, I have done everything to try to get a stinkin' 40% off code. I have re-registered on the website with 2 different names, used my business address, ordered DVDs, called to ask, created 2 new email accounts on yahoo...

I check all three of my email accounts weekly. I check my business mail box. I check my own mailbox... I've been doing this for months...

Finally... yesterday I see a glimmer of hope... I glance through my mail fresh out of the mailbox and see a small corner of Disney blue on a postcard - I am like Charlie with the flicker of a golden ticket - Excitedly, I pull out the postcard which has "Walt Disney World" and read at the top.... "A little something to express BIG THANKS" Oh boy oh boy! I think - I've finally gotten a code!!!!

No. "We're giving you a fun and free way to customize your computer with your very own Disney-themed desktop background AND icons - all designed especially to thank Guests like you...."

Sure, I drop 3 grand and you send me downloadable computer icons? That's a great way to thank me. Good grief.

SEND ME A DAMN CODE!!!

 

[carol-lamb]

I totally feel your frustration!! I have only been lucky to get a code once - I was actually doubly lucky because I didn't even know it was attached to my name and I only found out about it when I called to make a room only reservation. It was a great surprise. I got a great deal on a preferred room at All Star Movies in December of 2006. It worked out great because we were only there for a long weekend and knew we wouldn't be in our room much at all. I think we paid $65 a night.

I just booked air fare today for a summer trip and I'm hoping that I can get a AAA discount on a room only. I have never been lucky to snag a AAA discount so I'm not holding out much hope!!

 

[mom2mykids]

LOL I loved your post! I got all excited over a post card before only to realize that it was telling me about a general public code! My luck will be, I'll get one and I won't have either the time or the $$ to go!
a little pixie dust hoping for those codes for you all!

 

[cara loves the poly]

I hear you! We've never recieved a private pin code either! This will be our third deluxe resort trip! This year we did qualify for the public discount! The previous two trips we paid rack rate.

 

[geokeim]

We have AP's and have been 20 times or more and have NEVER gotten any such code. In fact I didn't know they even existed until I joined this board.
I will say however that I emailed some constructive criticism via the website, and after several days, received an answer, from a real live person with a phone number, email address and everything.
You might try this approach, outlining your reasons why you feel you deserve this code, and see what happens.
It can't hurt, right?

Good Luck!

 

[G&J's Mom]

I think the booking date on the 40% off codes expired in March. I know mine did, so I wonder what is next??? 50% off would be good, Oh yeah, like that is going to happen.

 

[DizzDoll]

Man, I ain't seen SQUAT!!!

 

[jerseygal]

Lets hope there's some great codes released for summer visitors..

See no end in gas prices!!!!!!!

 

[cheerforchelsea]

You are not alone in your frustration....I have been to WDW 30+ times and have never received a code.......Last year my husband (who won't even go to WDW) got a code...........HE STILL WON'T GO.

 

[DizzDoll]

Lets hope there's some great codes released for summer visitors..

See no end in gas prices!!!!!!!

I saw on MSNBC that in some areas gas is OVER $4.50 a gallon!!! And to think that this is ACCEPTABLE!?!?! Totally insane.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I feel everybody's pain.

I've done everything possible to get any kind of code and/or discount. I've registered on the Disney website, taken surveys on the website, called, begged, pleaded, etc. but I've never received any kind of code.

The closest I came to a discount was receiving the water parks and more ticket upgrade last year. I already bought the park hoppers so they weren't free.

I got the Mickey Mom's Club packet in the mail the other day and believe you me, I tore that thing apart thinking maybe just maybe it would have a code in it. Nothing....Nada.....Zilch! I even e-mailed Disney to ask if there would be any discounts for those who applied to be on the Disney Mom's Panel and I was told no.

Our vacation is now just 35 days away and I still have my fingers crossed that a code will come out before we arrive. Thank goodness I haven't been holding my breath waiting on a June code!

 

[the workman family]

HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET A CODE FOR SUMMER. HAS THERE EVER BEEN ONE FOR JUNE?

 

[lclark0621]

In all our trips to Disney, we have NEVER gotten a Pin code. Not one stinkin code!

The best we get is an AP discount or general code.

I guess Mickey doesn't love us as much as we love him.

 

[Hasil72]

Don't lose hope! We got that postcard a few months back. Last week we got a code! Only for 20% off, and very limited dates, but it's better than nothing. Now I would never suggest lying but DH ordered a new planning video (for me) and answered "never" when they asked how many times you've been to WDW. Don't know if that did it but the code came on the same day as the DVD.

 

[Tara8595]

I guess Mickey doesn't love us as much as we love him.

That is exactly what it feels like doesn't it? How can we love a place so much and be so mad about stuff all at the same time? I guess if we didn't love it we wouldn't care.

 

[Tara8595]

I tried that too.

On the phone, when I call now, I lie all the time to the little survey thing, and always say I have only been once and it was in the 80s. Same on my new registrations on the website. I even tried to fake out the system logging on with my fake registrations and pricing vacations that are the same as what I'm really already booked for.

Hasn't worked yet.

 

[SleepingUgly]

SEND ME A DAMN CODE!!!

Amen to that!!!

Your entire post cracked me up. Very entertaining. Thanks for making me laugh today.

BTW, I'm not laughing at your frustration. I'm laughing because your post (and not your predicament) was very entertaining. Wanted to make that clear.

Linda

 

[eeyorethegreat]

I fianally got a coveted code. Problem is it wasn;t for any of the dates we could go

 

[fall08CP]

We haven't gotten anything either in our 10 years of going. In less than a month I'll be a CM though so that's a 40-50% discount in itself Trust me, if I find out anything about the codes I'll let you guys know! I'll be working with hotel reservations

 

[BamaFan121s]

I definately feel your frustration. I have not gotten one either, DH hasn't gotten one and DMom who we always travel with hasn't gotten one either.