large family coming out of Cinderella Castle; multigenerational; boys
  • On Jan 2, 2026
    Sabina from ON Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    A family member is treating my group to this trip. How can they pay for our lightning lanes and other costs while we’re at the resort

    Welcome to planDisney, Sabina!

    Oh, you have your very own Fairy Godmother for your upcoming visit to Walt Disney World! How magical!

    Believe it or not, enabling one person to take care of payment for everyone's charges is super-simple. Have that guest sign into the Disney Account that is associated with their Walt Disney World Resort Hotel reservation. If online, hover over the My Disney Experience tab on the far right, then select "Profile." Once on that new page, you'll see "Payment Methods"--that's where a guest can add a credit card. If using the My Disney Experience App, select the "hamburger" icon--the three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other--in the bottom right corner. Scroll down to "Account", then select "Profile." Payment Methods will be in that list as well. 

    Next, everyone in your party should be linked in the Family & Friends List in My Disney Experience. When that main guest adds a credit card to the hotel account, they can give everyone the ability to charge to that hotel account. Our favorite way to make this happen is to use our MagicBand+. This way, even the teens can pick up a Mickey's Premium Ice Cream Sandwich while poolside at the resort or stop for an order of Mini Corn Dogs from Magic Kingdom's Casey's Corner without any worries over carrying cash or a credit card.

    As for those time-saving Lightning Lane Passes, Family & Friends who are planning together are able to make those purchases for the entire group. When traveling with family or friends, I'll make those purchases as soon as they are available and will select everyone in my party. Prior to checkout, I'll confirm that everyone is included, then finalize that purchase. It's so easy!

    Sabina, you are in for the trip of a lifetime, so as you plan your visit, be sure to send additional questions our way. We love to help!

    Andrea H
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Meet the Panelist: Andrea, Pennsylvania

I am a high school English teacher, wife and mom who has been a member of the Disney Vacation Club since 2003. I love discovering a new favorite DVC resort, new fantastic Walt Disney World restaurant, or a hidden gem onboard a Disney ship. I'm a micro-planner who enjoys helping others create their own magic! Learn More About Andrea

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