Hi Sam! Searching for ways to save money for or during a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is a great planning strategy!
The credit card that I have found to be most useful in saving money for visits and providing discounts during the visit is the
Disney Visa Card. This card allows you to accrue points that you can then transfer to a redemption card. I have used our redemption card to help pay for things like hotel reservations and theme park tickets. It has truly saved my family a significant amount of money over the years!
The Walt Disney World Resort usually runs
discounts for Disney Visa cardholders as well. These offers usually include discounted hotels and vacation packages. Also, while visiting the Disney Parks, Disney Resort hotels, and Disney Dining establishments, you can usually save around 10% on select purchases. There are also exclusive Disney Character meet and greet and photo opportunities for cardholders at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Please note that cardholder benefits are subject to change.
Sam, my strategy is usually to use our redemption card points when booking the vacation. Then, we begin to build up our points again while we wait for our vacation. We then use the newest points we’ve earned once we arrive for our vacation, while also taking advantage of the discounts offered to cardholders!
I hope this information has been helpful as you look for the best ways to save some money when planning your Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Happy Planning!
Jonathan