I like so many others am waiting word on Free dining. What does one have to do to get a PIN code? Also, would it help for me to get a Disney Rewards Visa?

Now that free dining has been announced and made available to Disney Visa holders and the general public, I'm sure you are no longer waiting for an answer But, for future reference, I'd thought I'd post a few tips. Many people talk about getting "pin code" offers for % off a room or a special package deal, like free dining (during a time it's not offered to the public), and then everyone else wonders why some people get those offers and others don't. Well, of course we don't really know why - but I don't believe it is totally random. Some things others have reported having success with that you can do that might increase your chances of receiving a pin code offer are:

Register on the official Walt Disney World Website

Request a Disney planning DVD

Create an itinerary under "my disney vacation," and then delete it

Order customized park maps (free) from the "my disney vacation" section

Ask your travel agent to check if there is a pin code associated with your name in the Disney system

Price out a package on Disney's website, then navigate to another website. When you leave Disney's website, a pop up box will ask you why. Select any option.

If you get an email or postcard with a special offer, call your travel agent with the info and have them check the discount against any other special Disney might be offering.

Even with pin code offers, Disney does not allow you to stack discounts - you can only use one at a time.

Hope that's helpful!

Disney VISA is always a good thing to have...just for the discounts if nothing else. I also use it to earn money for my next trip.