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[d4est]

The three letter codes that are bouncing around out there, are what the agent uses IF you have the PIN associated with your account. Obviously, if you know the three letter code, you can try booking without the PIN.

There continues to be confusion at CRO as to whether these three letter codes are for the general public or if it is only for those who received the postcard/email with the PIN.

If there is "confusion at CRO as to whether these three letter codes are for the general public or if it is only for those who received the postcard/email with the PIN," then who are we to say who the 3 letter codes are for? Is anyone here "in the know?" Employed by Disney & have insider information? We are all just taking our best guess. Some of us are going to end up being right & some of us will end up being wrong... time will tell.

What is really annoying is that some people are really coming off as holier than thou, with wagging fingers. Lighten up. Whatever will be will be.

 

[5DisneyNuts]

As I mentioned on another post, if special documentation is required for a rate at check in it is listed on the confirmation (valid AP required, FL resident status required). For those that got THE CODE rate, if a pin or post card is required at check in it should be listed on the ressie..

If WDW calls in the next few weeks to tell those without a pin the offer is not valid, ok, but at check in NO WAY!!!!!

 

[marathonmommy]

If there is "confusion at CRO as to whether these three letter codes are for the general public or if it is only for those who received the postcard/email with the PIN," then who are we to say who the 3 letter codes are for? Is anyone here "in the know?" Employed by Disney & have insider information? We are all just taking our best guess. Some of us are going to end up being right & some of us will end up being wrong... time will tell.

What is really annoying is that some people are really coming off as holier than thou, with wagging fingers. Lighten up. Whatever will be will be.

I feel the exact same way! Since there is confusion (if there wasn't there wouldn't be so many threads on the darn boards), I called and asked if I could use a certain code. I was told "yes" after specifically asking if I could use said code. I agree about those who "assume" the code is for certain people - it doesn't hurt to ask if a given code can be used, and that is what many people are doing. Geesh!

 

[marathonmommy]

I feel the exact same way! Since there is confusion (if there wasn't there wouldn't be so many threads on the darn boards), I called and asked if I could use a certain code. I was told "yes" after specifically asking if I could use said code. I agree about those who "assume" the code is for certain people - it doesn't hurt to ask if a given code can be used, and that is what many people are doing. Geesh!

I want to add I was never asked for a pin, nor was told one was even required by this CM!

 

[Dicecatt]

I'm not concerned about me, personally, because I have a pin.

However...correct me if I am wrong, but I'm sure Disney released a certain amount of rooms for this code, right? So each resort logically has a certain amount of availability at this discount. I doubt they care how they sell them, as long as they do! They want to sell these rooms, they've set them aside for a discount, and I'm sure they'll be happy when they are all booked!

I don't think this compares to the other incident with a glitch. That was clearly a mistake. Disney has offered this on purpose, and people are booking it...and this has gone on for days. Disney is smart enough to have stopped it by now if it was that big of an issue. I personally don't care, if you got the rate without a pin, more power to you.

 

[Wafflestoo]

Disney IS smart enough to have put an end to this quickly if it was a glitch. They have the technology folks.

Meg

 

[WDWBetsy]

But I don't think this situation to the BW glitch is exactly the same thing. With the BW glitch, people were not paying for rooms at all...they weren't paying a dime. And in that matter, I believe that Disney was completely in the right for calling people and telling them they couldn't do that, they had to pay. Now I'm not going to get into the whole mess where they were printing off DIS stuff (I think that crosses a line of stalking a person by trying all they can to find them online). But this was a situation of literally trying to get something for nothing. This isn't really the case here. This is a case where people are paying for a room, just at a discounted rate. Yes, Disney does still reserve the right to correct anything that might be wrong, even if it was their employees who were at fault. But compared to the BW glitch, people have a higher chance of this being honored...even if it's a slim chance.

No, it's not the same thing. I agree with you there. But whether someone is calling numerous times to see if they can get a CM to figure out how to force a code to work without a pin when others couldn't do it, or me sitting here at my desk booking a package glitch, Disney could quite possibly see it in the same light - unsavory DIS people being "opportunists." Especially since they monitor these boards.

And I wouldn't put it past Disney to generate reservation reports showing those without pin codes but using certain codes, then contact those who need to come up with a pin code. And don't expect regular friendly CMs, but collection agency-type workers brought in simply to fix a problem and not sugar coat it in any way.

I'm not going to argue about me trying to "get something for nothing" because at this point, it really doesn't matter. I paid money for something I hoped they would honor (again, similar to glitches honored by airlines and other hotels). I received a full refund and I'm leaving in a few days to stay at my dream resort. What I do resent is how people were treated after the fact. I don't want to see other DISers treated that way.

 

[mking624]

I'm not going to argue about me trying to "get something for nothing" because at this point, it really doesn't matter. I paid money for something I hoped they would honor (again, similar to glitches honored by airlines and other hotels). I received a full refund and I'm leaving in a few days to stay at my dream resort. What I do resent is how people were treated after the fact. I don't want to see other DISers treated that way.

What I meant by something for nothing was the fact that the glitch made the rooms essentially free and people were only paying for tickets. "Something" being the rooms and "nothing" being the amount paid for the room part of the glitch (which is different from this in that we are booking AND paying for the room, only at a discounted rate). I do fully agree with you that how people were treated after the fact was completely wrong and I believe even borderline stalking since they were tracking people down online. Companies have glitches all the time...and there's a right way and wrong way to handle it. I believe Disney was fine for contacting guests who booked under that glitch, I believe that how it was handled, however, was completely wrong.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I'll presume the 'holier than thou' comment was directed at me.. and point out that name-calling is not necessary here.

I'm all for everyone who possibly can get this deal... getting it. Pin or not. Why else would I have assembled all this info and posted it in one place?

But at the same time I feel it's only fair to point out the potential pit falls ... specifically that no reputable site that lists Disney discounts or vacation codes.. has listed these codes as 'public codes' -- and therefore they may not be honored in the long run.

Then again, they very well might be honored ...

I do feel it's only fair to arm people with the knowledge of whatever mine-field they might be entering. Call me names if you must... but I do resent it.

J

 

[WDWBetsy]

What I meant by something for nothing was the fact that the glitch made the rooms essentially free and people were only paying for tickets. "Something" being the rooms and "nothing" being the amount paid for the room part of the glitch (which is different from this in that we are booking AND paying for the room, only at a discounted rate). I do fully agree with you that how people were treated after the fact was completely wrong and I believe even borderline stalking since they were tracking people down online. Companies have glitches all the time...and there's a right way and wrong way to handle it. I believe Disney was fine for contacting guests who booked under that glitch, I believe that how it was handled, however, was completely wrong.

All I know is that I will never, ever book another glitch again!! At least at Disney World.

 

[d4est]

I'll presume the 'holier than thou' comment was directed at me.. and point out that name-calling is not necessary here.

I'm all for everyone who possibly can get this deal... getting it. Pin or not. Why else would I have assembled all this info and posted it in one place?

But at the same time I feel it's only fair to point out the potential pit falls ... specifically that no reputable site that lists Disney discounts or vacation codes.. has listed these codes as 'public codes' -- and therefore they may not be honored in the long run.

Then again, they very well might be honored ...

I do feel it's only fair to arm people with the knowledge of whatever mine-field they might be entering. Call me names if you must... but I do resent it.

J

The holier than thou comment was NOT directed at you. But I have read NUMEROUS posts with a definite "you are doing something sneaky and wrong & you should be ashamed" attitude. My intent in posting was to point out that part of your "everything we know" isn't quite right, because we don't KNOW that "the code" requires a pin. After pointing out that none of us know, for certain, what is going on, I simply added the one thing about this code chaos that is really getting under my skin--never said or implied that it was you, the OP.

BTW, I didn't call Disney & ask to use "the code."

 

[MagicKingdom05]

Why bash others for using a code. If Disney lets them so be it. If it was only ment for certain people so be it, but it's Disney's fault for allowing it not the person making the reservation.

I can understand people are angry because one person can book while another person can't, but I guess time tell if this was a Disney mistake or not.

 

[mking624]

All I know is that I will never, ever book another glitch again!! At least at Disney World.

I'll raise my glass to that!!
Enjoy your dream resort, girl!

 

[d4est]

Why bash others for using a code. If Disney lets them so be it. If it was only ment for certain people so be it, but it's Disney's fault for allowing it not the person making the reservation.

I can understand people are angry because one person can book while another person can't, but I guess time tell if this was a Disney mistake or not.

Exactly. It is annoying the crud out of me that some are, well, I don't want to say bashing, but definitely putting out a negative "you are naughty" vibe about those who have been allowed to use the code without a pin.

It's for Disney to worry about, not anyone else. I feel like Kindergarten cop--"worry about Sally, not everyone else. Now run along & play."

 

[MagicKingdom05]

Exactly. It is annoying the crud out of me that some are, well, I don't want to say bashing, but definitely putting out a negative "you are naughty" vibe about those who have been allowed to use the code without a pin.

It's for Disney to worry about, not anyone else. I feel like Kindergarten cop--"worry about Sally, not everyone else. Now run along & play."

Yep.

 

[mking624]

If you feel okay using the code and it's been okayed by Disney when you used it, then don't stress over the nay-sayers. Just keep in mind there's a chance it may not be honored. Otherwise, just let it roll off your back.

 

[Frosty&PixieRN3903]

I just spent a couple of hours on the phone with WDTC and boy am I mad!! The first time I called the CM first told me I couldn't use it and when I continued to question her, she punched soe buttons and then said I could. She quoted me 2 seperate vacations and I told her I would have to call back after discussing with the wifey and decide where she wanted to stay. That was my first big mistake. When I called back, the 2nd CM I spoke with would not grant me the code without a PIN code. We argued back and forth until she switched me to Guest services. The supervisor I spoke with refused to honor the code because it was not attached to my household. But she did tell me.... MAY I HAVE EVERYONES ATTENTION ...if the CM gives you the discount(and make sure they've given you the discount) and you have a reservation number then they would have to honor it!!! So make sure you know the price of your trip before calling, if you get a CM that is willing to honor the code, make sure they have applied the code and then make sure that you have a reservation number. The supervisor said that this would be a written agreement that they would have to honor even though it was their mistake.
SO, GOOD LUCK TO ALL CODE HUNTERS AND MAY YOU FIND THAT SPECIAL CM THAT WILL MAKE YOUR WISH COME TRUE!!!

 

[MagicKingdom05]

If you feel okay using the code and it's been okayed by Disney when you used it, then don't stress over the nay-sayers. Just keep in mind there's a chance it may not be honored. Otherwise, just let it roll off your back.

I agree. At this point nobody knows what will happen and it's up to the individual to decide what there reward/risk tolerance is.

 

[lucincia]

If there is "confusion at CRO as to whether these three letter codes are for the general public or if it is only for those who received the postcard/email with the PIN," then who are we to say who the 3 letter codes are for? Is anyone here "in the know?" Employed by Disney & have insider information? We are all just taking our best guess. Some of us are going to end up being right & some of us will end up being wrong... time will tell.

What is really annoying is that some people are really coming off as holier than thou, with wagging fingers. Lighten up. Whatever will be will be.

I agree - Just sounds like some people on here are just jealous.

 

[d4est]

Lol... I didn't even use the code... I just annoys me. I have read threads where people post "THIS IS A CODE FOR PIN HOLDERS ONLY AND IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE PIN YOU SHOULDN'T BE USING IT," when this poster has, truthfully, no way of knowing that for certain. I guess I need to stop reading about this code business!