Ahoy there, Mary!
Welcome aboard planDisney! It sounds like you're diving into the finer details of your Disney cruise adventure—and I’ve got to say, your level of planning would make even Scrooge McDuck proud (but way more generous). Whether you're dreaming of a
relaxing massage at Senses Spa, chasing thrills on a Port Adventure, or treating yourself to that Disney Cruise Line spirit jersey, I love that you’re already budgeting for magic!
Now for the treasure chest of truth: yes, Disney Gift Cards can absolutely be
used to pay for purchases charged to your stateroom account—including spa treatments,
Port Adventures, specialty dining, merchandise, and all the magical extras onboard. If it's a charge you see in your stateroom folio, a Disney Gift Card can help cover it.
A couple of enchanted tips from one Disney cruiser to another:
• I like grabbing my gift cards from big box stores when they offer discounts—it’s like finding buried treasure! You can also combine your cards (up to $1,000 per card) at
DisneyGiftCard.com to make managing them easier and avoid juggling a pocket full of plastic on embarkation day.
• You can apply them in advance as onboard credit through
the Onboard Gifts page or by calling Disney Cruise Line directly. Just plug in your cruise reservation info and select "Onboard Credit" as your gift type.
• If you’d rather wait until you’re onboard, you can visit Guest Services to have the cards applied to your folio during your cruise—just don’t wait until the final night when the line looks like a conga line at Tiana’s Place.
My family and I almost always cruise with Disney Gift Cards in hand—it's a great way to pre-pay for those splurges without dinging your account mid-cruise. I especially like using them for surprise treats like ice cream at Vanellope’s or a last-minute booking at the Rainforest Room.
I hope this helps as you chart your course toward smooth seas and sweet surprises! You're well on your way to a practically stitch-perfect vacation filled with magic, memories, and maybe even a massage or two.
Sea ya real soon with a June full of sun, sea, and shipshape adventures,
Dustin