I got the pin code this morning.
I used the theory that people said about getting codes by fooling with some reservations on their website, but than not booking it. I did three in the last two weeks and suddenly, I had this pin. I don't know if it is true, but I only received one pin in my entire life (since traveling there annually starting in 2000) and it wasn't for the original week I was going - and it was later released to the public.
Anyway, I was booked at POR, November 27th through December 4th. I was hesitant, because POR seems to be one of the more popular mods that time of year, and last year, when they extended the 4/3 deal, I had to move to another resort. which turned out somewhat disappointing. I vowed this year, no matter what came my way, I was staying at POR.
I called this morning and it did apply to my ressie except for the first day of November 27th, since that is still considered peak season the weekend of Thanksgiving.
So here's how it worked out for me:
I HAD POR for seven nights, water view room with 8 day park hopper pass with water park option at $1,796.66. When you travel alone, you pay almost the full cost of double occupancy.
She gave me one night as a room only ressie for $241.88 (full rack rate) and then I did a six night, 7 day park hopper pass with dining at $1,269.19. That is a total of $1511.07. So I saved about $286.00 and added the dining package.
Loving it!
Good luck everyone!