Hello Claudia, and welcome to planDisney!
In the words of Anna from Arendelle, "I've never met someone who thinks so much like me. Jinx, jinx again! Our mental synchronization can have but one explanation."... you and I love our
Disney Gift Cards!To answer the first part of your question: Yes, you can use a Disney Gift Card to pay off your Resort hotel balance, and you can do this before your arrival. I often do this myself. If you have a room-only reservation, you'll need to make this payment over the phone. Simply call the
Disney Resort Hotel Reservations number and provide them with your reservation number and they will be able to apply this gift card payment for you.
Now, on to the second half of your question, and here we are thinking alike again. I use my Disney Gift Cards to purchase
Lightning Lane Passes, and you will have no problems making this payment on the app. Also, if your gift card has a barcode, you can just scan and pay.
Claudia, Disney gift cards are incredibly versatile and can be used almost everywhere at Walt Disney World Resort. Since we seem to use our gift cards for the same things, I hope you can use yours at
Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom by treating yourself to a DOLE Whip. I truly feel "at home" when my gift card buys my first Passion-Orange-Guava Juice, Coconut Soft-Serve, with an Upside-Down Pineapple Cake Pop- Tropical Serenade! YUM!
I hope all this information helps put the finishing touches on your vacation. Please come back and visit us at planDisney anytime. We are always here to help. Follow us on
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Enjoy the magic,
Shonette