Who gets the all elusive pin numbers for free dining

I don't think the coin has anything to do with it, I think it is totally random. We take friends with us and they were getting the pins after some trip and we wouldn't. We fill out a lot of the Disney surveys in the parks, have you?

I'm all about the FREE so can someone give me the quick run down here? From what I understand, from time to time Disney randomly emails people with special coupons or PINS with free offers to entice them to book another visit? I am not entirely sure I am on any of their mailing lists or and do not use a Disney Visa card. How can I make sure I am potentially in the running for getting one of these elusive pins?!

LOL Our family went a year ago last June and we (I am NOT exaggerating) were on TEN rides that broke while we were ON the ride. In one case, they were closing Everest for repairs but as we got off, the CM asked if we wanted to go on one more time before they closed it for repairs and my foolish sons and DH grabbed me and jumped on. It stopped mid way. We were on the ascent of Splash Mountain and froze there for 5 minutes. We were coming off the Hotel in DH and as they swing you in the dark (which is actually back stage) the ride froze and as we sat there with our seatbelts firmly locked on, we heard the speaker saying, "Please remain in your seats. We are attempting to resolve the problem." When we finally got off, the CM was directing anyone who wanted to ride again to enter the FP line and they would get am immediate reboard. One CM said they had had to reboot the computer system a couple of times that night and being married and the mother of computer majors, they shook their heads and we headed out - fast!

When we returned home I sent Disney a quick note, just mentioning that the oddly high number of ride failures (we even closed The Adventures of Pooh), seemed....well, un-Disney. They replied that they had put a one-day ticket for ONE person in my name with no expiration. Useless. Anyone who goes to Disney knows 1) you don't get cheaper tickets with less days, and 2) who goes for one day?

We have gone there A LOT, filled out all surveys, answered all their questions, called repeatedly about pins etc, sat on broken rides, and they just happily tell me, "Sorry, we don't have anything for you at this time." I think it's a myth with no magic!

And we still pay and go!

Has anyone else gotten this latest Pin Code offer?

I did. I think because I never book directly through Disney (either through my cousin who is a CM or renting DVC points) they constantly send me these to try and entice me in. I actually came on here to ask if I could let someone use my code.. or is it only linked to my name? I feel bad letting them go to waste when there are so many people who would love to get them.

Nope, but what an awesome offer! Park hopper option is pricy and is a must for my family!

I received one yesterday. Too bad I can't use it this year.

It's linked to your name, so only you can use it.

We book directly with a Disney all the time, so I don't think that's the case.

I got that one, too! It's killing me because wow I need some Disney and I promised DH that we would take a year off Disney following the wedding. I thought I could do it. I was WRONG.

I'm with you Becks. I received it too and I am so wishing that I could go.

We've gotten that one too mr hub. So far free dining in March and that offer. Sure hope we get one for December.

We are hoping (praying?) for Sept FD as that will be the biggest savings. Traditionally that is their slowest month and the most common time for FD, but if all I get is 30% off a resort for 6 days or more, heck, I'll take it as it would pay for the dining!

I am not picky, just....well....um....greedy?

Besides any money I save will be spend there anyway!

Hey, guys!

Any news about the FD? I'm really exited about the rumours, and can't wait to be sure about the Sep. 2014 FD edition!

But I'm thinking about calling WDW to ask about any PINS related to my name. I just have one question about this PIN thing: is this a US residents only or it may be sent to someone who lives abroad?

As I'm planning mu 9th trip to WDW, a big fat FD PIN would be really welcome!

Disney has not announced any free dining yet. I believe it was the beginning of May last year that they announced the fall specials.

Thanks, Allie!

I'll keep checking!

We live in Canada, and I have a friend that gets pin offers every year! She has no idea why she gets them, and we don't - they haven't gone for over 14 years. I guess Disney really, really wants them to come back.

We're going in the beginning of Sept so you can bet I've been checking daily, too!

Awesome, Allie!

I'll be there mid September for the MNSSHP and my birthday!
Yay

Thanks for the information!

I I'll give it a try later, around may 15th, if we don't have any news on the FD by then.