Hello Stephanie!
Thank you for visiting planDisney with your question about
Disney Gift Cards. It sounds like you’re planning ahead to make your upcoming visit as smooth as possible, which is always a great idea. I’d be happy to guide you through using Disney Gift Cards at the parks and whether they can be added directly to the
My Disney Experience app.
While Disney Gift Cards cannot be saved directly in the My Disney Experience app as a stored payment method, you can still use them in a few convenient ways. For mobile orders, you’ll have the option to enter a gift card number at checkout, allowing you to use your Disney Gift Card balance without needing it saved in the app. Simply have your gift card ready, and you can enter the details to cover purchases on food, drinks, and snacks on the go!
If you’re staying at a
Disney Resort hotel, there’s an extra option that can make using your gift card even easier. You can place a credit card on file at the Front Desk and link it to your
MagicBand, allowing you to charge purchases back to your room during your stay. Before you check out, you can visit the Front Desk to pay down or fully cover your room folio balance with your Disney Gift Card, which will reduce the amount charged to your credit card. This is a great way to simplify transactions around the resort and use your MagicBand for all your purchases.
Here’s another helpful tip: if you have both physical and eGift Cards, you can transfer all your balances onto a single eGift Card using
DisneyGiftCard.com. You can even add an eGift Card to your phone’s digital wallet, making it easy to access whenever you’re ready to pay. By consolidating multiple cards into one, you’ll have a single balance to keep track of, which is super handy for a trip full of fun and magical purchases!
I hope this helps you get ready for your visit, Stephanie! If you have more questions or would like additional tips, please feel free to reach out to planDisney. Wishing you a truly magical time enjoying all the treats, souvenirs, and unforgettable moments on your trip!
Happy Planning!
~Yael