Hiya Karen!
Welcome to planDisney, the most magical place on the internet! I am so glad you stopped by to ask us this question, as I love using
Disney Gift Cards on my own Disney trips. Indeed, it can be so easy to go over budget when visiting the theme parks (their apparel section is always my weakness!), but Disney Gift Cards are a great way to keep track of your purchases.
Unfortunately, UK residents are not able to purchase Disney Gift Cards on the US site at this time. I know this probably was not the answer you were hoping for, but that doesn't mean that you will not be able to use this method of payment! Thankfully, Disney Gift Cards are available for purchase inside the merchandise locations. Since you will be visiting during
EPCOT'S International Food and Wine Festival, you can even purchase themed Disney Gift Cards with a wrist bracelet so that you can keep it ready. I tied mine to my keychain so that I could always find it easily in my Mary Poppins-like purse!
Speaking of
EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival, I highly recommend getting a park reservation to visit EPCOT at this time of year. The EPCOT festivals are some of my favourite offerings, to the point where I will even plan my vacations around those festivals! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is perfect for those of us who like to
try new foods, but there are also plenty of options for picky eaters. Personally, I absolutely loved The Impossible Burger Slider at Earth Eats and the Potato and Pea Samosa in India. If you are a cheese lover like me, be sure to participate in
Emile's Fromage Montage! The list of eligible items can be found at the end of your festival passport, where you will also receive your stamp every time your buy one of those items. Then, once you have gotten all your stamps, you will receive a delicious complimentary treat! End the day with a Passion Fruit Cheesecake from Hawai'i, and voilà! You've got the perfect EPCOT day.
I hope this was helpful, Karen, and that you will have the best day ever on your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. If you have any other questions in the time leading up to your trip, please don't hesitate to reach back out. It is always a
treat to help fellow international Guests like me!
Have a magical day,
Ariane