Hello, Susan!
Welcome to planDisney! Thank you so much for stopping by with your question for us.
I am excited to see that your Most Magical Vacation is just a few weeks away! I have to admit that I am a little jealous that you will get to enjoy the
50th Anniversary Celebration. You will have so much fun celebrating with all the new experiences created for the event. You will not want to miss
Beacons of Magic. When the sun goes down, the EARidescent glow of the iconic theme park landmarks comes to life. I could sit and watch the lights of Spaceship Earth all night long.
I consider myself to be a shopaholic and
Disney Springs is the perfect place for me to indulge in my shopping habits. It is also a must-do if you have a non-park day scheduled. You can fill an entire day with shopping and dining. I know because I spent my birthday at Disney Springs visiting all my favorite shops and dining establishments, last summer. World of Disney, the
Marketplace Co-Op, and
Star Wars: Galactic Outpost are my regular stops.
When it comes to accepting
Disney Gift Cards, all of the Disney-owned shops and restaurants accept them. Quite a few other shops accept them too. If you have a question about what payments are accepted, you could always ask a Cast Member before making your purchase. The same thing with dining, I always ask when I check in for my dining reservation just in case.
While you are in Disney Springs, take a moment to visit the
Disney PhotoPass Studio. No reservations are needed. Just drop in and choose a backdrop. The PhotoPass Photographers would be happy to do a quick session with your family. All photos will be added to your Memory Maker account.
Remember to save some room in your suitcase for all your goodies.
See ya real soon,
Andrea