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We too have a cruise booked for that time, are CC members, and so far no PIN!!
My TA said pin code was random, not for all CC members, but I guess I have to wonder how "random" it is. I mean after all, we are already booked. It really bums me out though, to think others can sail for so much cheaper when I was a loyal DCL guest and booked it already and won't get a deal...
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My TA said pin code was random, not for all CC members, but I guess I have to wonder how "random" it is. I mean after all, we are already booked. It really bums me out though, to think others can sail for so much cheaper when I was a loyal DCL guest and booked it already and won't get a deal...
Especially since I booked like a day or two after the cruise itself was released, back in December 2007!!
My TA said pin code was random, not for all CC members, but I guess I have to wonder how "random" it is. I mean after all, we are already booked. It really bums me out though, to think others can sail for so much cheaper when I was a loyal DCL guest and booked it already and won't get a deal...
I agree- Others are getting rates a few thousand less than I for the same category room on my same date- and Ive had money down on it for months now. I am very tempted to cancel if I dont receive a pin or the deal isnt released to the public. I have been a loyal disney spender for many many years but this leaves me rethinking that --if my hard earned money isnt as valued as the next guy.
C'mon guys! It's disappointing, sure. Our cruise dates are outside the offer, so it doesn't apply to us. A few years ago, we missed the free dining plan that was an unadvertised special, so a lot of folks got away with spending a lot less money than us. We all hope Disney will give us an upgrade, which could save us hundreds, if not thousands of dollars! This kind of thing goes on all the time, we just aren't always aware of it.
Just be happy for those that can take advantage of the offer, and hope that they extend it to the rest of us!
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I am happy others can take advantage of it, but I still think Disney should do something for us who have booked already. I wouldn't consider cancelling our cruise over it though. I understand the purpose of the code, in these harder economic times they are trying to fill the cabins up and that's why they are offering the pin code. I feel fortunate that I can afford to go at regular price. I was able to work extra this year to be able to go and there are others out there who can't find a job. With that said, this is just a good place to vent our frustrations. I think anyone who has already booked during this time frame and isn't getting a pin code can relate to how we are feeling.
The pin codes were randomly generated and sent by email, not snail-mail postcards. You need to have an email address attached to your Castaway Club number to even have a chance of getting a pin code.
But surprising to me was that DCL did NOT have an email address on file for me! Um... what?! Me?! No way - I get emails all the time from everything Disney so how can they say they don't have my email address? Turns out, they indeed did not have my email address physically typed into the section of my CC info. It doesn't matter if you have a Disney member name or have signed up for the CC Club info... DCL doesn't automatically get your email address simply because you're registered with Disney or CC Club.
Lesson of the story? If you didn't get a pin code offer, call DCL and have them check your Castaway Club member record for an email address. A little birdie mentioned there might be another round of pin code offers depending on the response from the first go-around.
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Congrats on the pin code!
I am not a CC member (yet!), but we do have a cruise scheduled for Nov. 09.
I received a pin code yesterday through email for this same deal.
Just an FYI, the bottom of my email says that two staterooms can be booked with the pin. So we booked our room with the discount AND we booked a stateroom for our friends with the same Pin. So if you know someone who has a pin ....
We received this email w/ pin code today and have never been on a Disney Cruise, or any cruise for that matter! So apparently, it is VERY random who gets it. We seem to be on every one of Disney's email lists since our trip to WDW last Sept. and have gotten several emails w/ specials & pin codes. We haven't taken advantage of any yet. Could anyone give me an idea of the price range of a 7 day cruise for two adults w/ kids free? I know it depends on what type of room you have, but being a cruise novice, I have no idea what something like this costs. This offer is very tempting!
Rates will also vary depending on when you sail (month and itinerary) as well as what type of cabin.
A random pick of the 7-night Western for 2 adults July 25th shows prices of:
Category 11 - $3,430 (standard inside)
Category 8 - $4,230 (deluxe oceanview)
Category 7 - $4,900 (navigator's verandah)
Category 6 - $5,113 (regular verandah)
Those prices include cruise insurance and DCL transfers - price will be less if you don't want those options. Also, your actual cost will vary as you'll have to include port charges and tax amounts on the 'free' children.
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We figure if they extend this, we could save $1000-1500 on our October trip (the difference between my in-laws' cabin and ours with 2 kids in it). In turn, that would then cover most of our incidental spending (excursions, souvenirs, etc).
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It really bums me out though, to think others can sail for so much cheaper when I was a loyal DCL guest and booked it already and won't get a deal... 
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Um... what?! Me?! No way - I get emails all the time from everything Disney so how can they say they don't have my email address? Turns out, they indeed did not have my email address physically typed into the section of my CC info. It doesn't matter if you have a Disney member name or have signed up for the CC Club info... DCL doesn't automatically get your email address simply because you're registered with Disney or CC Club.
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