200 dollar gift card

[zulemara]

I called to make a reservation and was told the gift card is a merchandise only card, you can't use it on food. I was interested in it because I'm staying for a week before my college program starts and this would have taken care of my food for a week, but when I found out it was merch only I cancelled and decided to stay at the Mariott under my friend's employee discount.

Plus I'm still angry about PI, so it makes me feel better that I give my 800 dollars to an off property hotel since Disney obviously is not interested in my age group having something to do on property at night.

edit: I was told this by a Disney cast member at the reservation center, so perhaps Kevin can clarify?

 

[aaronmckie]

Hmm, I was planning to take advantage of the $500 gift card offer I got emailed... but I wont if I can't use it for food. The fine print says that they can't be used to buy Disney dollars or gift cards, but they also state "other restrictions may apply".
I'm going to call on Thursday to find out what I can, but hopefully we can get some confirmation from the Dreams staff.

 

[SamIAm21]

If they give you $200, you should be able to spend it as you please...

Something smells fishy...

 

[NWOhioAngela]

Call back and try again. Make sure they know you're talking about the gift card on the 4/3 package and not thinking about the card they are giving as part of the "come on your birthday" promo.

 

[jeanigor]

I was told this by a Disney cast member at the reservation center, so perhaps Kevin can clarify?

Good point. Ask three cast members the same question, you most likely will get three different answers. (Except: When is the 3 o'clock parade?)

 

[safetymom]

**One gift card per reservation. Disney Gift Card valid at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line®, U.S. Disney Store locations and Disneyshopping.com. Not redeemable for cash. Will not be replaced if lost or stolen without required proof of purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Gift Card Program. Issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc., gift cards may not be used towards the purchase of any Disney Dollars or Disney Gift Cards. Other restrictions may apply. Use of gift card is acceptance of its terms and conditions. Visit disneygiftcard.com for more information.

You might want to check the website they mention for details.

 

[Annette_VA]

**One gift card per reservation. Disney Gift Card valid at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line®, U.S. Disney Store locations and Disneyshopping.com. Not redeemable for cash. Will not be replaced if lost or stolen without required proof of purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Gift Card Program. Issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc., gift cards may not be used towards the purchase of any Disney Dollars or Disney Gift Cards. Other restrictions may apply. Use of gift card is acceptance of its terms and conditions. Visit disneygiftcard.com for more information.

You might want to check the website they mention for details.

From http://disney.go.com/disneygiftcard/use.html#wdw_details

Walt Disney Theme Parks*
The Disney Gift Card can be used to purchase admission tickets at the Theme Parks and annual passes. It may also be used at Disney owned and operated merchandise, dining and recreation locations where credit cards are currently accepted. Some carts, and other outdoor Merchandise vendors may not be able to accept the gift card.

Downtown Disney®
The Disney Gift Card can be used to purchase admission tickets to DisneyQuest®. Tickets to Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™ may be purchased using the Disney Gift Card at the Cirque du Soleil® Box Office located at Downtown Disney® West Side. The Disney Gift Card also offers a convenient option to shop and dine at participating locations throughout the Downtown Disney® Area.

Walt Disney World Water Parks*
The Disney Gift Card also has a special wearable version available for purchase exclusively in shops at Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks. This waterproof card comes with a handy wristband to wear, and is convenient to carry while enjoying the Water Parks attractions, merchandise and food and beverage purchases as well as locker and towel rentals. The cards are valid in a variety of locations throughout the Water Parks as well as at over 1,000 select participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Walt Disney World® Resorts*
The Disney Gift Card offers a convenient option to shop, dine, stay and enjoy recreation experiences at over 1,000 select participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort. Present the Disney Gift Card at any of the Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels Front Desks as payment towards hotel room nights or accumulated purchases on your Key to the World. The Disney Gift Card can also be used at most Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel merchandise or restaurant locations. Not valid for Room Service.

The Disney Gift Card is not redeemable at non-Disney owned hotels such as Walt Disney World® Swan & Dolphin resorts and hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd. with the exception of the owned and operated Disney Merchandise locations that reside within these hotels.

The Disney Gift Card is not accepted at: McDonalds®, Jellyrolls, Rainforest Café®, and the Richard Petty Driving Experience. The Disney Gift Card cannot be used towards the purchase of the following: Disney Dollars, Disney Gift Certificates, or Disney Gift Cards.

Walt Disney Travel Company
The Disney Gift Card is accepted as payment towards a Walt Disney Travel Company vacation package. For information on Walt Disney Travel packages please call (407)-W-DISNEY.

* Restrictions apply. Review Terms and Conditions and check with individual locations for program participation details.

 

[zulemara]

interesting...I guess she was wrong?

I experience a lot of the "ask multiple CMs" problem when I was at WDW in June. You couldn't get a correct answer to save your life.

 

[DVCsince02]

Which is just sad.

 

[diz4ever]

I think I read somewhere that the $200 gift card cannot be used for food, but only for merchandise. I'll try to remember where I read that and post the info.

 

[zulemara]

Which is just sad.

Yes, it is. It got to the point where if I needed transportation information or park hours information, I would ask multiple CMs just because I never trusted just one person. One bus driver actually gave the wrong EMH information and it was printed in a brochure! I'm gonna make it my personal mission to make sure I know what's going on at all the parks every single day.

 

[glenpreece]

Here is the info we were all sent when the special came out
So the Gift Card (like Disney dollars) can be used for dining, tips, merchandise etc... now the fun card that you would get for your birthday can not be used for dining, only merchandise.

You may use the Birthday Fun Card only towards the purchase of merchandise items at participating merchandise locations owned and operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts

Yes you can use the $200 GC for dining it's the birthday fun card you must use for merchandise.