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  • On Oct 11, 2025
    Kim from OH Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If I upgrade or cancel my stay will I lose the GC balance I used towards my deposit

    Hiya Kim,

    Welcome to planDisney! Thank you for visiting us for help with your upcoming vacation. For the last few years, I have been making it a tradition to visit Walt Disney World Resort in February. It is my birthday month, and nothing is more magical than a sprinkle of Disney magic on your birthday. I also love EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and the fact that it gets a little chilly at night, so it's always a win/win/win for me to visit in February.

    Kim, I hope that you will be upgrading your resort hotel stay and not cancelling. Either way, you will be happy to know that you can modify your resort reservation for any reason. If it is within the cancellation window, you will receive a refund back to your original form of payment. Something similar happened to me a little over a year ago, and I received my deposit back to my Disney Gift Card within a week (the Cast Member I spoke to advised it can take up to 10 business days). Just make sure to keep the empty gift card in a safe place, just in case.

    I hope this was helpful, Kim. Before I let you go, as someone who always uses Disney Gift Cards for as many things as possible, let me share a quick tip. If you haven't already, register your Disney Gift Card on the website. If, for some reason, you cannot locate the card, having it registered will enable you to transfer the balance from the missing card onto a new one. Trust me, it is a lifesaver! Please come back and see us if you need anything else.

    Happy Planning,

    Ashley F.
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Meet the Panelist: Ashley, Texas

Hey Y'all! I’m Ashley and I live in Texas. My family and I love trying out the yummy snacks (DOLE Whip anyone!) and taking full advantage of our resort days. When we are not piloting the Millennium Falcon, exploring Kilimanjaro Safaris, or watching fireworks, you can find me planning our next adventure to Walt Disney World! I am so excited that you are planning a trip, and I look forward to helping you dig a little deeper and find the magic in all of the wonders of Walt Disney World Resort. Learn More About Ashley

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