Disney Pin Serial Number Search

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.

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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. 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? Contact your travel agent to check on it for you, or call the number on the offer. 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.

Regarding email, pin code offers will come from Disney Destinations. Be sure to check your SPAM folder periodically as some systems block messages from the site. What if I accidentally threw away or deleted my offer?

If this happens, don’t panic. Just call Disney reservations at (407) 939-7675 and ask the representative if there is a pin code attached to your name. Should the representative tell you she can’t look it up, hang up and call back.

The reps do have this information but they cannot offer it to guests unless they are asked, even if you are booking a reservation. What if it is mailed to me at my former address? Keep your information current at Disney.com. If you have recently moved and your offer goes to someone else at your old address, they cannot use it but neither can you (unless you are friends and they call you to pick it up). If you lived with a relative and your relative receives a pin code addressed to you, only you can use it. You can get your address updated but the reservations can only be made under the name of the person to which the pin code notification is addressed. How can I get a pin code?