Editor: On a regular basis, the topic of Pin Codes comes up. Mysterious yet highly desirable little things, Pin Codes are like the Holy Grail of Disney discounts.everyone wants to know how to get them. 🙂 So I thought I would use today’s post to re-run an excellent explanation from our friend and former writer, who is the author of many wonderful articles for us. 🙂 My friend called me the other day and told me she had received a pin code in the mail for Disney World. She said she was not going to be able to use it for her family so she wanted to give it to me. I told her that, as sweet as the offer was and as much as I would love to have a pin code, only the person to which it is addressed can use it.

So, I thought I would write a quick tip for you guys on exactly what a pin code is and why it is so valuable. What exactly is a pin code? For anyone who has not heard about these gems, they are not at all related to pins used for pin trading at the parks. They are called “pin codes” because they are special offers redeemable only by the person to whom they are sent and at the bottom of the notice there is a numerical pin number associated with the offer that must be used when making reservations.

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For the past several years, Disney has been sending out these offers which can be for packages, room-only discounts (up to 40% off), room upgrades or free dining. They are not widely received and you are very lucky to get one. In other words, they are like spun gold, Rumpelstiltskin.

Why are pin codes important? These offers are important because they may be the only discount available at certain times, or they might be better than the discounts offered to the general public during your planned visit date.

Often the codes are precursors to discounts planned for the general public later on, but because you received yours first, your chance of getting the rate you want during your visit is better. What should I do if I get one?

Suite life on deck dvd. Contact your travel agent to check on it for you, or call the number on the offer. Darksiders 2 artbook download torrent. You can book it even if you are not exactly positive about your dates. You can always change your reservation at a later date, especially if an even better discount becomes available.

If you change it within 45 days of your arrival date, though, Disney can assess a penalty. Please be aware that when you book your reservation you will be expected to pay a $200 deposit. The PIN code offer isn’t ALWAYS better than the current specials but it is ALWAYS worth a phone call to find out. You will discover that it is usually a great deal and you should feel privileged.

How will I receive it? Sometimes pin codes are mailed in the form of a postcard, but sometimes they are sent in the form of an email. Regarding US Mail, the most important rule is this: NEVER throw away anything you receive from Disney until you have read the offer, including the fine print, very carefully.