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[VroomVroomLightning]

This is exactly what I am looking to find out also. Please reply.

Me too! My honeymoon is in November so this would be awesome if we get some sort of discount for then!

 

[Zuzu03]

OH. MY. GOSH!!! So, I got the free dining pin code (after sweating for several days), I THOUGHT DD wanted to go this summer, so I was aaaaaaalllllll excited, then she's like, "Um probably not this summer." ARGH! Oh the mind of a 17-year old!!!!

 

[anorman]

When switching resorts when already booked with a PIN or PROMO code:

a) the resort you wish to go to MUST not only have availability .. but .. availability on the same offer code that you are booked with currently.

b) Trying to switch resorts once the original 'book by' date for your offer has passed cannot be done by the folks on the front lines of the Reservation Center. They will show zero availability across all properties once the book by date has passed. Don't fret tho, you call and ask for Guest Services to change your reservation and if there's avail left on the closed promo they can usually do it.

k

My travel agent was able to switch resorts from POFQ to POR and keep the free dining that I already had however, sadly, the only availability was in the preferred room category (which is in AB section only) and I absolutely need a river view in the Mansions. So I guess for now I will remain at POFQ unless they reoffer the free dining and availability opens up for what I want. Thanks all!

 

[CanadianGuy]

I was just kvetching about not getting any PINs recently...

And yesterday I got the Free Dining Offer from 4/23 to 8/13 ...

Interesting date range.

 

[maggiew]

I was just kvetching about not getting any PINs recently...

And yesterday I got the Free Dining Offer from 4/23 to 8/13 ...

Interesting date range.

It sounds like the tag fairy has a friend called the PIN fairy!

I hope you can use the PIN.

Maggie

 

[PrincessTiffany]

I was just kvetching about not getting any PINs recently...

And yesterday I got the Free Dining Offer from 4/23 to 8/13 ...

Interesting date range.

I can't get an email Pin Code to save my life!

 

[nedidajohn]

When switching resorts when already booked with a PIN or PROMO code:

a) the resort you wish to go to MUST not only have availability .. but .. availability on the same offer code that you are booked with currently.

b) Trying to switch resorts once the original 'book by' date for your offer has passed cannot be done by the folks on the front lines of the Reservation Center. They will show zero availability across all properties once the book by date has passed. Don't fret tho, you call and ask for Guest Services to change your reservation and if there's avail left on the closed promo they can usually do it.

k

Is this possible if you do not have an existing ressie? I am thinking about the kids play free for the end of this month. It expired on 2/17.

Thanks!

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Is this possible if you do not have an existing ressie? I am thinking about the kids play free for the end of this month. It expired on 2/17.

Thanks!

No, you can not apply a discount that has already expired to a new reservation.

But I believe the Kids Stay and Play Free discount has to be booked by March 27.

 

[5boyz]

My travel agent was able to switch resorts from POFQ to POR and keep the free dining that I already had however, sadly, the only availability was in the preferred room category (which is in AB section only) and I absolutely need a river view in the Mansions. So I guess for now I will remain at POFQ unless they reoffer the free dining and availability opens up for what I want. Thanks all!

Question: The mansions...is that a preferred room? I would like to stay at POR but only if I had the Magnolia Section...I dont like AB..... Can you tell them what area/bldg you want?

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I also don't like the AB sections but it seems like that is what most people want so I've never had any trouble getting the mansions.

 

[anorman]

Question: The mansions...is that a preferred room? I would like to stay at POR but only if I had the Magnolia Section...I dont like AB..... Can you tell them what area/bldg you want?

My understanding of preferred rooms are the ones that are closest to the main building and consist of only three or four Alligator Bayou buildings. The Mansions are either standard view (courtyard/parking lot), waterview (pool), or waterview (river).

I have also heard people say that most of AB is used for larger (over 4) families since only AB has the trundle bed. You can always request an area but you are not guaranteed your request.

 

[disneydreamgirl]

I was just kvetching about not getting any PINs recently...

And yesterday I got the Free Dining Offer from 4/23 to 8/13 ...

Interesting date range.

Got my first PIN ever yesterday afternoon...same as yours and I'm hoping that I'll get another sometime soon-ish for October.

Weird thing about this PIN is that I received it at work, an e-mail that I believe I set up a Disney account for when I booked a dining reservation a year or two ago and wanted to be sure I had the confirmation. When I logged onto it yesterday I saw that I hadn't added any detailed info about myself on the account and I really don't get Disney e-mails at work, so it for sure has been inactive. My home e-mail and DH's are set up as well and I thought I'd get home last night and we'd both have the same PIN because my co-worker checked his home e-mail and had the PIN within minutes of the work one I received. Alas, no PINs at home! So strange, this PIN business.

That said, I'm heartened that I have actually received a PIN, finally...even though I can't use it. I feel sure that there will be some later dates coming soon...at least I sure hope so! Since we aren't tied to one particular resort and are willing to try something new, I'm going to continue to resist booking anything. It's a strategy...hopefully one that works out for us!

 

[anorman]

I also don't like the AB sections but it seems like that is what most people want so I've never had any trouble getting the mansions.

Thanks. That is a relief to know since the only area that I am interested in is the Mansions. Maybe next trip if things don't work out the way I want on this trip.

 

[5boyz]

Thanks. That is a relief to know since the only area that I am interested in is the Mansions. Maybe next trip if things don't work out the way I want on this trip.

I am only interested in the Mansions too!!!!

 

[Zuzu03]

I can't get an email Pin Code to save my life!

I wish I could give you mine!!!!

 

[anorman]

My travel agent was able to switch resorts from POFQ to POR and keep the free dining that I already had however, sadly, the only availability was in the preferred room category (which is in AB section only) and I absolutely need a river view in the Mansions. So I guess for now I will remain at POFQ unless they reoffer the free dining and availability opens up for what I want. Thanks all!

My travel agent made another phone call today and they were able to find availability in a river view category so I made the switch from POFQ to POR with my free dining intact! I have requested the Mansions so hopefully I will get the room location that I want. I'll find out in August.......can't wait!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Got my first PIN ever yesterday afternoon...same as yours and I'm hoping that I'll get another sometime soon-ish for October.

Weird thing about this PIN is that I received it at work, an e-mail that I believe I set up a Disney account for when I booked a dining reservation a year or two ago and wanted to be sure I had the confirmation. When I logged onto it yesterday I saw that I hadn't added any detailed info about myself on the account and I really don't get Disney e-mails at work, so it for sure has been inactive. My home e-mail and DH's are set up as well and I thought I'd get home last night and we'd both have the same PIN because my co-worker checked his home e-mail and had the PIN within minutes of the work one I received. Alas, no PINs at home! So strange, this PIN business.

That said, I'm heartened that I have actually received a PIN, finally...even though I can't use it. I feel sure that there will be some later dates coming soon...at least I sure hope so! Since we aren't tied to one particular resort and are willing to try something new, I'm going to continue to resist booking anything. It's a strategy...hopefully one that works out for us!

I found out by calling today that I did have a pin (no email as yet) and I also had one for our last trip that I never got an email for. Your post has me wondering if the emails letting me know we had these pins came to dh's old work email. I am pretty sure we used that email a few times for dining reservations. He changed jobs last summer, maybe that's where our emails ended up.

 

[tinkerbell60]

I had not received Pins in years, until last summer when I set up a new email account on the Disney site. I rarely use that one, but suddenly I started getting Pin codes there.

 

[zales127]

I'm trying once a week with calling and asking for a PIN. Today I got a big 0. So I wait. I asked again about free dining becoming available in Sept. and the CM said "we'd like to think so..but lately they have been switching things up and keeping us on our toes. So just continue to call back". So..I guess I will do just that

 

[Lockandbayb]

Just got our pin code, so I called and yes Free dining for May 2-12.....cant get any better than that.....its quick service but we just kept the plus dining and she applied the discount.....we saved $700....