Hi Kathleen,
I'm so excited to hear that you are getting ready for a trip to Walt Disney World Resort! I love using my
MagicBand for charging during our vacations because it's so convenient to pay for things with just a touch of my MagicBand. Unfortunately,
Disney Gift Cards can't be linked to your Disney Resort hotel account and you must link a credit card to your account. However, you can still use your Disney Gift Card to pay for the charges on your account.
Simply head to the front desk of your Disney Resort hotel and let them know you would like to use your Disney Gift Card to pay down your account balance. Keep in mind that your account is generally settled (and your credit card is automatically charged) on the final night of your stay, so I recommend you visit the front desk a day or two before you head home so you can use your gift cards.
I actually did this just a few weeks ago during our vacation! I used multiple Disney Gift Cards to pay our account balance and it was a quick and easy process at the front desk. Plus, I didn't need to worry about retrieving my gift cards all the time during our trip because both my husband and I could make purchases with our MagicBands.
Be sure to come back to see us at planDisney if you have any additional questions as your trip approaches. T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal