Oh boy, Jessica! I'm so thrilled you have a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth on your mind! It's usually what I have on my mind, too.
Thank you for stopping by planDisney with your question! We're Disney Guests, just like you, who provide helpful tips and heartfelt advice, as well as share our experiences to help you have a magical Disney vacation!
I have purchased a few Disney vacation packages through Costco Travel (but who's counting?) and the Disney Gift Card provided along with the package is a great perk! The Disney Gift Card included in the Costco Travel package can be used in the parks for
sit-down dining,
Character Dining,
mobile food orders, and even merchandise!
Disney Gift Cards are good for practically all things Disney! However, it's good to know, Jessica, that not all outdoor carts or vendors may accept Disney Gift Cards, so it's always a good idea to check with a Cast Member before purchasing, if you're wanting to use your gift card. Typically, if a vendor doesn’t have a card reader, they won’t be able to process a gift card.
My Disney Gift Cards are used, almost exclusively, on mobile food orders via the
Disneyland app, which is where Disneyland really shines, in my opinion. I might have maybe one sit-down meal on any given day, and the rest of the time I'm snacking my way around the park. There's so much to try! And while, currently, Guests are unable to save a Disney Gift Card as a payment method within the Disneyland app, I save the gift card number in the notes section of my phone and simply copy and paste the number into the app when making my purchase. It's easy.
I hope I was able to provide some helpful information for you, Jessica! As you continue to prepare for your upcoming visit, please don't hesitate to come back and
ask me another question! I'd love to share more of my tips and recommendations for a truly magical time in Disneyland, like maybe where to find delicious seasonal treats or some strategies to make sure you hit all your top priorities.
Above all, from the bottom of my heart, I wish you the most magical visit, Jessica!
McCayla