Hi, there!
Welcome back to planDisney, Emily. We're delighted to see you again and, of course, we're SO happy to hear you're planning another Disney vacation! It's the very best kind, if you ask me.
Having a
Disney Gift Card for your next Disney vacation is like having a bit of pixie dust in your wallet! Disney Gift Cards can be used practically everywhere at the Walt Disney World Resort. To answer your first question, yes, you should see the option to use a Disney Gift Card as a form of payment when you purchase your event tickets for
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. And to answer your second question, you can't use a Disney Gift Card to cover the pre-payment requirement when booking a dining reservation online for
Cinderella's Royal Table, but you
can use a Disney Gift Card to pay for the experience if you book your reservation over the phone. To book Cinderella's Royal Table over the phone, call 407-WDW-DINE. A friendly Cast Member will be happy to assist you in making your reservation and processing your Disney Gift Card payment for the experience! And as a final note on that, be sure to keep that Disney Gift Card on hand as it may later be used to verify the reservation.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is always fa-la-la-la-fabulous! With festive (and complimentary!) treats and beverages, exclusive entertainment, low wait times for popular attractions, and unique Character experiences, you won't want to miss one merry moment. Your special event ticket for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party grants you entry to Magic Kingdom Park as early as 4:00 PM on the valid date of your ticket. I recommend getting there at 4:00 PM on the dot and using that bit of time before the party officially starts to eat an early and filling dinner. That way, you won't waste your precious party time (or the space in your belly) on a meal when the event begins!
I hope this was helpful, Emily. Please let us know if you have any other questions about the Walt Disney World Resort! As always, we'd love to help you plan another magical stay.
Ashley