Hiya, Dan! Welcome to planDisney.
My first thought when I saw your question was "
Disney gift cards are accepted almost everywhere at
Walt Disney World Resort." I'm glad you stopped by and asked, and I am glad I sought confirmation to make sure I got you the correct information. It turns out that while Disney gift cards are accepted almost everywhere, the purchase of a
MagicBand+ before your arrival is one of the few exceptions that leads to the "almost everywhere" phrase. You can use a credit or debit card to purchase your MagicBand+ ahead of time, but you cannot use a gift card.
For me, putting the MagicBand+ on my wrist tells my brain, "We're in vacation mode now!" In addition to the ease of getting into my
Disney Resorts Collection hotel room, entering the theme parks and making purchases, I love unlocking the characters in the Disney Fab 50 Quest with my MagicBand+ and the
Play Disney Parks app. Have you heard of
Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure? I can't wait to play this with my kids when we return to EPCOT.
You will be at Walt Disney World Resort at one of the most magical times! The parks and resorts will be celebrating the Halloween season with gorgeous decorations and festive treats. Speaking of treats, it will also be time for the
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. You may want to bookmark the
Disney Parks Blog for the latest news of all the magic that awaits you on your trip.
If you have any other questions, please come back by
planDisney. We love helping Guests and learning new information, too.
Adventure is Out There!
Jana