Hello again, Tom!
Thank you for sending another question to planDisney. I am glad that my planDisney friends have provided helpful information to you in the past!
Disney Gift Cards can be used to make payments for a Vacation Package booked on the Disneyland Resort website, including
Good Neighbor Hotels. I often ask my family for Disney Gift Cards for birthdays and holidays because they are the perfect gifts! Not only can they be applied towards a Vacation Package, but they can also be used at most food and merchandise locations at Disneyland. Disney Gift Cards are a great tool to use when planning and paying for a trip to "The Happiest Place on Earth!" Make sure to keep your Disney Gift Card in case you cancel your trip or need a refund for an item, as the funds are usually applied to the original form of payment.
To book a Vacation Package, log into your account on the
Disneyland website, enter your trip information, and select your hotel. A down payment is needed to secure your reservation, and you can continue to make payments on your vacation until 30 days before your check-in date (when your final payment is due). There are plenty of wonderful Good Neighbor Hotels to choose from! I like hotels that are within walking distance of Disneyland, although many hotels offer shuttles. Depending on the time of year, a pool is also on my family's "must-have" list for afternoon swim breaks.
Tom, I recommend checking out the recent
Disney Parks Blog post that shared many of the exciting events happening at Disneyland in 2025. I cannot wait to check out the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration next summer! Regardless of when you visit the theme parks, I hope you have a wonderful time!
Magic Happens!
Jen