Hiya, Kayla, and welcome to planDisney! It sounds like you're planning an exciting visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! I'm so glad you've found us here with this great question!
Kayla, when you use a
Disney Gift Card to pay for your vacation and end up qualifying for and receiving a refund, the refund should be issued to your original Disney Gift Card. If you happen to no longer have the Disney Gift Cards on hand, reach out to a helpful
Cast Member who can help you find an alternative. If you're able to keep your Disney Gift Cards in a safe place, I recommend doing that, to keep everything streamlined.
Using Disney Gift Cards is one of my favorite ways to save for and budget during a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. During my visit, I charge meals, snacks, and merchandise to my
Disney Resorts Collection hotel room. Then, on the night before I check out, I visit the Front Desk and apply my Gift Cards toward my total bill. I also like to give each of my kids a Disney Gift Card that they can use throughout the visit on things like souvenirs. This gives them more control and helps them learn about budgeting and the value of money. It's a win-win!
Kayla, I hope this is helpful to you as you continue to plan for your vacation. Please stop back by planDisney with any other questions you have as you count down to your arrival!
See you real soon!
Jennifer