I was pinless......until I called CRO

[MarthaJr.]

First time I have ever gotten a PIN. I had tried all the tricks and never received a coveted PIN. It was driving me crazy. I gave up and called CRO- the 1st time I tried I was told sorry no PIN. I waited a couple days and called again and I had the 30/35/40 PIN that is good most days until 12/16!

I promptly made a reservation at CBR (couldn't get CSR) for 3 nights in June. However, my budget senses got the best of me when I discovered I could book most of our rooms for skymiles + about $250 for 7 nights. (I considered POP but opted for the more comfortable beds at Hilton for EMH purposes)

We are now at Hilton DD for 1st night (we're only going to MK on GAD & adding Waterpark to that), Hampton Inn-Palm Pkwy. for 3 nights w/bkfst, and St. Pete Beach Sandpiper for 3 nights in a suite-----for only $250!
I can get the whole week for less than my $136 w/PIN a night at CBR! I just couldn't justify staying on property for a trip that we will hardly be at the resort. Today I canceled CBR.

So.....the moral of this story is if you really want to stay on property don't give up--call CRO! Or, if you're like me and realize you won't be spending mush time at the resort--save yourself some $ and perhaps your sanity and book offsite. JMHO!

 

[julesingeorgia]

First time I have ever gotten a PIN. I had tried all the tricks and never received a coveted PIN. It was driving me crazy. I gave up and called CRO- the 1st time I tried I was told sorry no PIN. I waited a couple days and called again and I had the 30/35/40 PIN that is good most days until 12/16!

I promptly made a reservation at CBR (couldn't get CSR) for 3 nights in June. However, my budget senses got the best of me when I discovered I could book most of our rooms for skymiles + about $250 for 7 nights. (I considered POP but opted for the more comfortable beds at Hilton for EMH purposes)

We are now at Hilton DD for 1st night (we're only going to MK on GAD & adding Waterpark to that), Hampton Inn-Palm Pkwy. for 3 nights w/bkfst, and St. Pete Beach Sandpiper for 3 nights in a suite-----for only $250!
I can get the whole week for less than my $136 w/PIN a night at CBR! I just couldn't justify staying on property for a trip that we will hardly be at the resort. Today I canceled CBR.

So.....the moral of this story is if you really want to stay on property don't give up--call CRO! Or, if you're like me and realize you won't be spending mush time at the resort--save yourself some $ and perhaps your sanity and book offsite. JMHO!

Could you please tell me how you booked a room with skymiles? Thanks.
Oh nevermind I found it. Very cool and I never knew you could book hotels with skymiles!

 

[Bridge203618]

What is CRO?

 

[DaniB]

What is CRO?

Customer Resort Office?

I have phoned the 407 # listed on Disney's site for book resorts and vacations and specifically asked if there was a pin attached to our name. A few times - but no, no such luck yet.

 

[MPS4124]

CRO-Central Reservations Office

 

[MarthaJr.]

Could you please tell me how you booked a room with skymiles? Thanks.
Oh nevermind I found it. Very cool and I never knew you could book hotels with skymiles!

I know! I didn't know either until I happened upon a post by someone using Delta SkyMiles to get the Swan for 2 nights. I can't believe I never realized that I could get hotel rooms with those miles. I guess I always just thought they could only be used for flights or merchandise.

 

[juliemcalister]

Customer Resort Office?

I have phoned the 407 # listed on Disney's site for book resorts and vacations and specifically asked if there was a pin attached to our name. A few times - but no, no such luck yet.

I tried a few times and finally got the 40% code. Of course we'll never know for sure, but while the CM was searching I told him which code I wanted and that I had my fingers crossed. Good luck!