Pin Code from MIL

[KCervasio]

My MIL received a pin code (same last name as us, different address). Am I able to use her code if I explain that she can't go? My Mil told us we can use her cc and all to book if we need to and just pay her back. I am reading conflicting reports of success and wanted to gauge if I should ask Disney when booking or if I should travel as her and have my hubby check in? TIA

 

[minnie mum]

No. A pin code is only good if used by the person who received it.

 

[kadrachb]

This happened to my boyfriend and I (we live at different addresses, but travel together). Even though the pin code was under his name and he was traveling with me on MDE, I couldn't add it. I had to rebook the vacation under my name (and cc) but at his address. All disney mail now gets sent to his house, but under my name.

 

[PrincessCooper's Mom]

Worth a try!!!

 

[minnie mum]

wanted to gauge if I should ask Disney when booking or if I should travel as her and have my hubby check in?[/QUOTE]

It occurred to me that this would be impersonating another person for a monetary benefit. In other words, fraud. Perhaps not something to do.

 

[ols386]

It occurred to me that this would be impersonating another person for a monetary benefit. In other words, fraud. Perhaps not something to do.

Yes, very true. I sure wouldn't try it.

 

[aaarcher86]

My MIL received a pin code (same last name as us, different address). Am I able to use her code if I explain that she can't go? My Mil told us we can use her cc and all to book if we need to and just pay her back. I am reading conflicting reports of success and wanted to gauge if I should ask Disney when booking or if I should travel as her and have my hubby check in? TIA

Don't. If they would require to see your ID because of the pin and find out the pin holder isn't even on the room they'll remove the discount and you'll be stuck at rack rate.

I get the temptation, but I don't think it's worth the possible ramifications.

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

Can you see if your mother in law can call Disney and say she is "gifting" you the trip? If she pays the deposit with her card maybe that will work. I wouldn't impersonate her, but if she calls and explains what she's doing maybe they will let her book the discount. It seems to depend on the CM, so I'd say it's worth a try.

 

[aaarcher86]

The pin offers say "non transferable." Typically anyone in the same household can use the pin, but OP stated they have different addresses.

 

[dansdad]

Can you see if your mother in law can call Disney and say she is "gifting" you the trip? If she pays the deposit with her card maybe that will work. I wouldn't impersonate her, but if she calls and explains what she's doing maybe they will let her book the discount. It seems to depend on the CM, so I'd say it's worth a try.

It doesn't depend on the CM. They won't let her do this.

 

[IsThatYouTigger]

From what I understand it is the address on the pin codes that matter, not necessarily the person. My husband received a pin code and I was able to book since I could confirm the address and my drivers license would match if they asked for it at check in. I wouldn't do it since your address wouldn't match the pin code address. I think I would be way to nervous to try and go through with it...too much could go wrong.

 

[cw21726]

I used to get PIN codes all the time. Right up until I booked my my wife's grandmother's reservation and used my email address since she doesn't have one (not actually using a PIN). Now all of the codes come to me but are for her.

I go, like, twice a year and she came with us once. It'd be nice if that could get sorted out.

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

The PIN we got this year was only 5% more than the sale rate that came out later. Yes, it's very nice to be able to lock in a good rate early, but if you can't use your MIL's PIN, you may be able to get a similar rate just by watching for the sales anyway.

 

[Tink415]

I used to get PIN codes all the time. Right up until I booked my my wife's grandmother's reservation and used my email address since she doesn't have one (not actually using a PIN). Now all of the codes come to me but are for her.

I go, like, twice a year and she came with us once. It'd be nice if that could get sorted out.

I wouldn't hold out hope. Same thing happened to me when I booked a room for my Dad in 2007. However,
When I've called about the pins a few agents would let me book, most would not.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

I used to get PIN codes all the time. Right up until I booked my my wife's grandmother's reservation and used my email address since she doesn't have one (not actually using a PIN). Now all of the codes come to me but are for her.

I go, like, twice a year and she came with us once. It'd be nice if that could get sorted out.

email address mixup notwithstanding, that's sort of the point though right?
Disney doesn't need to send a pincode to entice you to come back if you are already going twice a year regardless. You are not their target customer. The person who went once is.

 

[Lynne M]

email address mixup notwithstanding, that's sort of the point though right?
Disney doesn't need to send a pincode to entice you to come back if you are already going twice a year regardless. You are not their target customer. The person who went once is.

That's right. There have been a number of times that friends who've come along with me to Disney will get a pincode afterwards. These people go very rarely, maybe once every 5-10 years. Those are the folks that Disney wants to entice with a discount, not the people who will reliably show up every year whether they get a discount or not.

Many people think of pincodes and other discounts as a reward for being a good customer. They're not (even though they're sometimes marketed that way). They're tools for modifying consumer behavior. For getting you to spend money you wouldn't otherwise spend. For convincing the infrequent visitor to book a vacation a little sooner than they'd planned. I see so many posts that say "I go to WDW every single year at Thanksgiving and I *never* get a pin! What am I doing wrong?" Nothing, but you've effectively taught Disney that they don't need to throw you any bait to get you to book a trip.

 

[dansdad]

That's right. There have been a number of times that friends who've come along with me to Disney will get a pincode afterwards. These people go very rarely, maybe once every 5-10 years. Those are the folks that Disney wants to entice with a discount, not the people who will reliably show up every year whether they get a discount or not.

Many people think of pincodes and other discounts as a reward for being a good customer. They're not (even though they're sometimes marketed that way). They're tools for modifying consumer behavior. For getting you to spend money you wouldn't otherwise spend. For convincing the infrequent visitor to book a vacation a little sooner than they'd planned. I see so many posts that say "I go to WDW every single year at Thanksgiving and I *never* get a pin! What am I doing wrong?" Nothing, but you've effectively taught Disney that they don't need to throw you any bait to get you to book a trip.

We seem to be the oddball family that has visited every year for the past 12 years and we've gotten 3-4 PINs each year for the past 6 years.

 

[ols386]

I go every year and have been getting at least one pin code a year.

 

[aaarcher86]

We seem to be the oddball family that has visited every year for the past 12 years and we've gotten 3-4 PINs each year for the past 6 years.

Omg. Brag about it why don't you

 

[Mynamewastaken]

I wouldn't hold out hope. Same thing happened to me when I booked a room for my Dad in 2007. However,
When I've called about the pins a few agents would let me book, most would not.

Happened with my sister. She used my email and now all my pin codes are for her. I have called a million times to get it straightened out but nothing has been done so far.