Welcome, Teresa!
We're so happy to have you here at planDisney. With your visit just a few days away, it's a good idea to put the finishing touches on your planning, and oftentimes that can include how to pay for your time in the magic. Disney Gift Cards are a great way to budget for your trip without detracting from the pixie dust. Let's take a look at your question together.
Happy to report that
Disney Gift Cards can be used at retail and dining locations throughout Disneyland Park, California Adventure,
Downtown Disney, and the Disneyland Resort Hotels at any Disney-owned shops and restaurants. So, you might be wondering, what does that mean? Generally speaking, within the parks and Disneyland Resort Hotels, you should be good to go except for the
Great Maple Modern American Eatery at the Pixar Place Hotel, which is owned by a third party. Once you enter Downtown Disney, your gift cards can be used at places like World of Disney, Wonderful World of Sweets, Avengers Reserve, The D-Lander, WonderGround Gallery, Star Wars Trading Post, and Disney Home. Your gift cards would not be valid at retail locations like The LEGO Store, Sephora, Sunglass Hut, etc, or dining locations such as Din Tai Fun or Jazz Kitchen. When in doubt, ask a host or employee to double-check before making any purchases.
You can even use your Disney Gift Cards to pay for
Mobile Orders or
Merchandise Mobile Check Out within the Disneyland App. While the app does not have the functionality to store the gift card as a payment method, you will see an option to "Pay with Different Method" where you can then select Disney Gift Card and enter the number located below the barcode. A handy tip is to store the number in a "note" on your smartphone so you can just copy and paste and save a few magical minutes! You can also add the Disney Gift Cards to your digital wallet for a quick tap-and-go option where wireless payments are accepted.
Teresa, I hope we've set you up for a successful day in the magic! Get ready to experience the
holidays - Disney style! From the seasonal décor to characters in their holiday best to attraction overlays like "it's a small world" Holiday, there is so much holly jolly to enjoy! If you have any more questions or need another tip or two, we are always here for you at
planDisney.
Merry, merry!
Tara