Hey there Sai!
Welcome to planDisney, let’s get started! I just got back from
Walt Disney World Resort, myself. It was so nice to be back
home. I normally travel with cash,
but with the new modifications, I opted for a Disney gift card.
Unfortunately, you are unable to make the Disney gift card, your primary choice of payment. While I was there I used my Disney gift card for all of my
Mobile orders. (TIP: Hang on to your receipt from your Mobile orders. At the very bottom of the receipt is where you will find the remaining balance of your gift card.) You will also see your remaining balance on the
My Disney Experience mobile app each time you checkout while Mobile ordering.
When it comes to leaving a tip, Hakuna Matata! As long as your receipt provides a “tipping line” you will be able to pay and tip with your Disney gift card. I do recommend keeping cash on hand in the event that the location you are at, does not include a place on the receipt to tip.
As always, you are more than welcome to make charges to your room using
your MagicBand. The charges made will go directly to the credit card on file at your Disney Resort hotel. Since you are wanting to use your gift card to pay for your expenses, I recommend stopping by the Front Desk nightly, to pay down the balance with your gift card. A Cast Member at the Front Desk will be more than happy to complete these transactions for you!
Sai, I hope this helps answer your
Disney gift card questions. If you find that you have any other questions, please let us know. We are all EARs!
-Shantel