Hey there, Wendy, and welcome to planDisney.
Do you hear that? (Tick tock, tick tock.) I think it's the crocodile from Peter Pan! It sounds to me like that ticking clock is a reminder that your trip is getting closer and closer. You're only hours away from visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth! Yay! I'm so excited for you. So, let's not waste any time and fly right into your question because "there's a Neverland waiting for you!"
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Disney Gift Card is my favorite form of pixie dust. With it, I can delight in a coconut soft serve DOLE Whip, purchase
Lightning Lane passes, buy a new pair of Mickey Ears, or enjoy a sit-down meal at my favorite EPCOT restaurant,
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria. Wendy, it sounds like you already have your e-gift card set up on your phone, and I'm happy to inform you that a Disney Gift Card, whether it's a plastic card or an e-gift card, can be used almost anywhere at Walt Disney World for food, beverages, and merchandise. A few food and merchandise locations, particularly in
Disney Springs, may not be Disney-owned, and these specific locations would be unable to accept a Disney Gift Card, so I always recommend checking before purchasing. Still, you can expect your Disney Gift Card in plastic or digital form to be accepted in almost all locations on Disney property.
One tip for using an e-gift card on your phone: if you're using it to pay for a meal at a table-service restaurant, you may need to take your phone to the register to be scanned, especially if they don't have a handheld scanner. I had to do this once at a restaurant, and it was no problem. However, I usually keep a printed copy of my e-gift card on hand in case I need a physical copy of the barcode.
I hope you can visit the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this week while you're in town. It's one of my favorite festivals, and I can't wait to attend in a few weeks. The Outdoor Kitchens offer some of the most delicious springtime foods, and you'll be glad to know that I also use my Disney Gift Cards for festival food!
Wendy, I'm so happy you stopped by planDisney. Visit us anytime. We are Guests like you who are passionate about helping other Guests plan their magical moments! It's been my pleasure to help you put your last-minute plans in order. Have the best days ever!
Think of the happiest things!
Shonette