Giraffes at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • On Jun 7, 2025
    Kathryn a Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I have booked a 14 night holiday to Animal Kingdom Lodge with park tickets for July 2026. I would like to be able to buy some Disney gift cards for my 6 year old grandsons first visit but I can’t find how to do this from the UK. Is this not possible?

    Hi Kathryn and welcome back to planDisney. As one of the current UK panellists, it will be my absolute pleasure to assist you with your question.

    First of all, how exciting that you've booked a 14-night stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge for next year. If you're anything like me, there is nothing that makes me happier than having a brand new trip to Walt Disney World, to count down the days to!

    You're in for a real treat at this stunning, African-inspired, Disney Resort hotel which is home to over 30 species of African wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, gazelles, kudu and flamingos. Uzima pool is also a fantastic place to recharge your batteries after visiting the theme parks. It's zero-depth entry point, children's wading pool and waterslide are sure to be a hit with your grandson. 

    Top Tip - Be sure to make an advance dining reservation for dinner at Sanaa, at the nearby Disney's Animal Kingdom Villa's - Kidani Village, during your stay. It's one of my family's favourite restaurants to dine at when we visit Walt Disney World - the Indian-Style Bread Service is to die for!

    Going back to your question, Kathryn, unfortunately, it is not currently possible to purchase Disney Gift Cards, from here in the UK, which can be used as payment for merchandise etc. once you arrive at Walt Disney World.

    In the past, it was possible to purchase gift cards from the UK Disney Stores however, these could only be used in UK Disney Stores and were not valid for use in the Disney Parks or anywhere else. The sale of these was however temporarily paused a good while ago now.

    If you are looking for ways to provide your grandson with some spending money of his own, to use during your stay, perhaps, you could consider using a prepaid travel card or, getting some money changed into US dollars for him. I have done this for my children in the past and then ordered some nice, personalised, Disney-themed money wallets from Etsy, to put the US dollars in. 

    Another option would be to wait until you arrive at Walt Disney World where you will be able to purchase a Disney Gift Card for your grandson to use, during your stay. Disney Gift Cards are sold throughout the theme parks and Disney Resorts hotels including Zawadi Marketplace at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

    I hope that this has answered your question, Kathryn. Please feel free to re-visit us, here at planDisney, if we can be of any further help with the planning of your 2026 trip.

    Wishing you a magical holiday filled with memories which will last a lifetime!

    Emma
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Meet the Panelist: Emma, United Kingdom

Hi! I'm Emma, a wife, mum of two, and lover of all things Disney! I am very proud to be representing the UK on the panel and can't wait to help other families, particularly international visitors, to plan their trips to the Walt Disney World Resort as well as helping them to create some lifelong, magical memories. Learn More About Emma

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