Hello there, Maya, and welcome to planDisney!
It's a pleasure to see you here and congrats on your upcoming visit to the Disneyland Resort in the New Year! I'm glad to see that you're prepping your budget by loading up on some Disney Gift Cards. I'd be happy to walk you through how to use your Gift Card on the
Disneyland Mobile App.
Unfortunately, you are unable to store a Disney Gift Card in the App as a payment method. You are able to use a Gift Card to pay but you'll need to enter the card number every time it's used. I like to recommend storing this number in a separate Notepad file in your phone so you can copy and paste it easily. When the App asks for a payment, select "Use a Different Payment Method" and then pick "Add a Card" under Disney Gift Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card. If you have a physical Gift Card, you can scan the barcode on the back with the App as well.
If you have multiple Gift Cards that you need to track, you can use
DisneyGiftCard.com to register up to 6 cards. You can even transfer credit balances between your cards if you need to consolidate. I find it incredibly handy during my trips.
If you like unique and collectible Gift Cards, keep a lookout for the
Galaxy's Edge Batuuan Spira Coin. It's an actual metal coin from the Star Wars Universe but it functions as a reloadable Gift Card, so you can go to any Disney owned store and proudly show it off for payment like a Huttese mob boss.
Maha, I hope this was helpful for you as you prepare for your trip! Thanks for stopping by and please write again if you think of any more questions. You're always welcome at planDisney and we'd love to hear from you! Until next time!
Wishing You a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow!
-Al