Hello all. First time poster here, but long time follower. I called Disney yesterday because I had to change my daughter's birth date and you can only do that by phone, not online. I am going in November, and was just talking with the CM about our trip, and things we have planned, etc. Well, he basically said, "Now with you going in November, make sure you keep your eye out over the next few weeks for the fall discounts to be released. I can't tell you specifically what they are, and the exact date they will be released, but I can tell you they will be good." I pressed him just a little further for more information on specifics, but you all know how that goes. He did say, well, maybe it will happen the last week of April, but historically, more like the first week in May." Now, I know we have to take everything that each individual CM tells us with a grain of salt, but I took that as good news regardless. Anxious like the rest of you, and I hope April 23rd is the release date, that would be fantastic!
I only received one pin code in all the years we have gone to Disney. This year, after booking BLT for August and not getting the Summer offer, I am determined to get FD or some other offer. I did all the things they tell you to do to increase your odds of getting a PIN--got on every email list, ordered DVDs, took surveys, cancelled and then rebooked reservations, etc. Nothing yet but fingers crossed.
If we could go at another time during the year when the crowds are lighter, for instance January, we would. But for now, while our kids are still in school, we will continue to go at the end of October during their break and we'll just have to remember to pack our patience hat! 
