Hi Carrie! Great news! You absolutely can use
Disney Gift Cards at Disney merchandise locations.
I love your idea of sharing Disney Gift Cards with your kiddos. I do the same thing. They love being able to spend "their own" money and I love how it helps with budgeting. One suggestion...if possible, try to purchase gift cards for them that have different designs. I made the mistake of purchasing the same design for my kiddos. We used a permanent marker to write their names on the cards, but it didn't stay on and it was a bit of a challenge knowing which card belonged to which kiddo. I also purchase a Disney Gift Card for myself and/or receive Disney Gift Cards throughout the year as gifts from family and friends. They make such a great gift!!!
I also encourage you to download the
Shop Disney Parks app to your mobile device. Choosing how to use their Disney Gift Cards was a very difficult decision for my children (and for me). At one point during a recent Walt Disney World Resort vacation, I saw a must have item but neglected to purchase it at that particular time. Later that week, I used the Shop Disney Parks app to locate the same item in another location. It saved us oodles of time and helped us maximize each and every moment that we had in the theme parks!
I'm so excited for you! I know you are going to have an amazing vacation and I hope you enjoy planning it as well!
Thank you for sharing your question with the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Please let me know if you have any other questions as you plan your magical
Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Kari