Hi there, Stephanie, and welcome to planDisney!
As a local to the Disney Parks with
annual passes, I almost always book room-only reservations. So, I’d love to give you the lowdown on how to pay off your room sooner rather than later. Let’s get right into it!
The short answer is that you can absolutely pay the remaining balance of your room-only Disney Resort hotel reservation before you arrive in December. Normally, this isn’t due until your vacation starts, but there is a way to get it done ahead of time. However, you can’t do it online or in the
My Disney Experience app. You’ll have to
call a friendly Cast Member to get that paid off early.
Disney World accepts many payment methods. When paying your remaining balance over the phone, have a debit or credit card or a
Disney Gift Card ready to go. The Cast Member will ask you for information, such as the card number or the gift card’s EAN.
AN EXTRA GEM: Once you arrive at The Most Magical Place on Earth, you can use even more methods. I love being able to use Apple Pay when shopping and dining around the theme parks, especially when I’m eating my way around the
EPCOT World Showcase. You can also now save Disney Gift Card information in the My Disney Experience app. This is a great way to keep track of your spending while on vacay.
I think that you’re in for an amazing trip, Stephanie! As you continue planning, reach out to us
here at planDisney if you have any additional questions. Any of us would be more than happy to share our tips and tricks with you.
Magic always,
LeAndra