Using Disney Gift Cards towards On Board Account - The DIS Discussion Forums

dsnydaddy · 01-26-2013, 12:48 AM

I'm assuming that this can be done. Question is... Does Disney limit the number of Cards that you can apply to your account? i.e. If I hand them forty $50 Gift cards for a total of $2000 will they balk?

pharmjenn · 01-26-2013, 01:48 AM

I gave them 10 $50 gift cards, and the CM happily began applying them. It is not quick, but they only have to swipe the cards and make a few key strokes, so it is not a difficult transaction.

momof2minnies · 01-26-2013, 06:54 AM

Do not do them ahead of time-pay down as you go.Can't imagine needing $2000 OBC unless you are buying art tho.

Linda

MouseMomx2 · 01-26-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by momof2minnies

Do not do them ahead of time-pay down as you go.Can't imagine needing $2000 OBC unless you are buying art tho.

Linda

We did, and no art was purchased. We had a cabana on Castaway Cay ($500), tips ($500), an excursion ($350), Palo ($120), photos ($150), shopping ($400) and assorted other expenses (laundry, a few drinks, popcorn at the movies, etc.) This was for six people in two staterooms, but it can happen.

OP, I do agree about paying as you go though, especially if you aren't sure if you'll use all of the credit. I had $1500 in gift cards and I applied them $500 at a time.

cwdefouw · 01-26-2013, 07:40 AM

They will do it, but I agree with PP, don't apply them all at one time. With that many, it is too easy for the person entering them to get confused, and screw it up somehow. 10 is about the max I would try at a time.

momto2redheadgirls · 01-26-2013, 07:47 AM

We did this on our last cruise. I bought a gift card everytime I got paid and had about 20 cards to hand them. Other than laughing when I apologized as I handed over the cards, the CM just smiled. There was another lady up there doing gift cards also and the 2 CMs made it a race to see who could get a card in first--apparently there is a connectivity issue when you try to upload more than one card at a time. It was quite hilarious. But it did take about 20 minutes to do it. So prepare for that. I had figured all our expenses ahead of time and knew what we were going to spend (Palo, excursions, tips, etc) so I had that much in gift cards and just applied it on the first night. We did have some cash we took with us and I did go down the last night and apply the cash that we hadn't spent to settle the account for what we bought in the shops. Easy Peasy--and no bill when we got home! That was the best part!!

kristieseem1 · 01-26-2013, 08:05 AM

Just remember...whatever cards you apply, make sure you get them back! If you don't spend it all, the credit will go back to that card!

ash901 · 01-26-2013, 08:20 AM

So these are just a Disney gift cards? Do I look for something special when I go to purchase them. I'm going to check our CVS. Where else are they available?

Magic3forme · 01-26-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ash901

So these are just a Disney gift cards? Do I look for something special when I go to purchase them. I'm going to check our CVS. Where else are they available?

I buy them at our local grocery store. ( Kroger) I get money off on gas, and money on my Amex card.
Target sells them at a discount if you have the red card, as well as Sams club etc.

dsnydaddy · 01-26-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by momof2minnies

Do not do them ahead of time-pay down as you go.Can't imagine needing $2000 OBC unless you are buying art tho.Linda

You don't know my wife!!

But Seriously, the excursions on the Alaska cruise are crazy expensive. I'm thinking $1300 then $350 for tips and about $200 for my wifes spa appointment. It really adds up!

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Originally Posted by ash901

So these are just a Disney gift cards? Do I look for something special when I go to purchase them. I'm going to check our CVS. Where else are they available?

Yep, but I buy them at Target with my red card and get 5% off.

01-26-2013, 12:48 AM	#1
dsnydaddy Who is John Galt? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 1,468	Using Disney Gift Cards towards On Board Account I'm assuming that this can be done. Question is... Does Disney limit the number of Cards that you can apply to your account? i.e. If I hand them forty $50 Gift cards for a total of $2000 will they balk? __________________ Steve Our Travel Blog.

01-26-2013, 06:54 AM	#3
momof2minnies DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Westfield,MA. Posts: 3,151	Do not do them ahead of time-pay down as you go.Can't imagine needing $2000 OBC unless you are buying art tho. Linda __________________ 2000 OKW First trip with the kids,2001 OKW First time for my parents,2002 Marriott Grande Vista/OKW,2003 MGV,2004 OKW,2005 March Disney cruise/SSR, July-MGV, 2007 CSR, 2008 Clearwater-day trip, Marathon 2009 OKW,Nov. 2009 CSR then the Magic,Marathon 2010 OKW,June 2010 AKL,Marathon 2011 OKW, Anniversary 2011 POFQ,Disney Dream+BC 2012,Disney Fantasy 2013 4/08 First half marathon- Oleksak lumber- Ma., 2:23:35 10/08 Second half marathon-Applefest-Hollis,NH.,2:17:05 01/09 First full marathon- Disney-5:39:24 01/10 5K and Half marathon- with my brother- Disney-2:43:42 01/11 5k and Half marathon-Disney- 2:11:46 4/12 5k Castaway Cay on the Dream with Arynn

01-26-2013, 07:40 AM	#5
cwdefouw DVC Member since 1999 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 476	They will do it, but I agree with PP, don't apply them all at one time. With that many, it is too easy for the person entering them to get confused, and screw it up somehow. 10 is about the max I would try at a time. __________________

01-26-2013, 08:05 AM	#7
kristieseem1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Emmaus, PA Posts: 233	Just remember...whatever cards you apply, make sure you get them back! If you don't spend it all, the credit will go back to that card! __________________ March 2007--First trip to WDW before nursing school/\February 2011--WDW--All-Star Music/\April 2012--WDW--All-Star Music February 2011--DREAM 4 night Bahamas/\May 2012--FANTASY 7 night Eastern/\January 2013--DREAM 4 night Bahamas/\February 2014--FANTASY 7 night Western

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01-26-2013, 01:48 AM	#2
pharmjenn Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 377	I gave them 10 $50 gift cards, and the CM happily began applying them. It is not quick, but they only have to swipe the cards and make a few key strokes, so it is not a difficult transaction.

01-26-2013, 07:47 AM	#6
momto2redheadgirls Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 24	We did this on our last cruise. I bought a gift card everytime I got paid and had about 20 cards to hand them. Other than laughing when I apologized as I handed over the cards, the CM just smiled. There was another lady up there doing gift cards also and the 2 CMs made it a race to see who could get a card in first--apparently there is a connectivity issue when you try to upload more than one card at a time. It was quite hilarious. But it did take about 20 minutes to do it. So prepare for that. I had figured all our expenses ahead of time and knew what we were going to spend (Palo, excursions, tips, etc) so I had that much in gift cards and just applied it on the first night. We did have some cash we took with us and I did go down the last night and apply the cash that we hadn't spent to settle the account for what we bought in the shops. Easy Peasy--and no bill when we got home! That was the best part!!

01-26-2013, 08:20 AM	#8
ash901 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 57	So these are just a Disney gift cards? Do I look for something special when I go to purchase them. I'm going to check our CVS. Where else are they available?