attention all Disney Visa non-believers

[msdis]

Has anyone created a user log on to the new Disney Visa site? They have special offers including discounted room rates and other special offers. Looks to me like they have re-created the DC. Glad I signed up!

 

[PamOKW]

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to take a look.

 

[Terry S]

Okay, now I would be curious if we all will get the same offers or if those who registered with certain passcodes such as the DVC passcode will get different offers. We certainly don't need the hotel discount.

 

[msdis]

I don't believe any initial codes w/visa mean anything except what our card says. When I just surfed the site after signing on I found discounts for Disney rooms. Who says we DVCer's don't want room discounts? I'm waiting for some myself. We DVCer's who cannot live within our means need room discounts. LOL!!
But the dates I need are not out yet. But it's great to know they will be there when the time comes. I was really gonna miss my MKC/DC card after over 15 years

 

[fkj2]

So, are there discounts for food, admissions, Downtown Disney, etc.? Thanks.

 

[Terry S]

What I was referring to when I said we don't need room discounts is that we have our points. I guess if you were to stay on a non-point vacation or if you were using cash for weekend stays, we would want the discounts.

What I am going to miss most about my DC card is the AP discount. That is what I would really like to see.

 

[msdis]

Yep, pass discounts is something we will miss too. In fact I have to get our AP's for the last time this week w/DC as our DC runs out this week. But we are going with family this summer and I need to buy 7 more passes. Believe it or not AAA was cheaper than DC so for PHP we will still be ok since we have AAA for those. Also, Disney has come out with the new pre-purchase of PHP passes that you can buy at your local DS or on line and it is almost as good as what the DC was so I guess I will just learn to live with it, like I have a choice. We can still hope they will have AP/PHP discounts. My next strategy is to move to FL. to get all the best discounts.


fkj2-I didn't see anything like that but my guess is there will be more to come. What I saw was WDW and DL room discounts, DCL $50.00 on board credit, some dvd video or movie thing and that's all I remember. Since AP holders and DVC members already got a lot of food, recreation discounts, I figured most of us wouldn't miss those things as much since we have other resources.


I'm sure the overwhelming demand will indicate that Disney loyalists demand special treatment. And with all the sales that will come from this it has to be a win win situation for all.

 

[msdis]

Sorry, should have posted this earlier

http://online.firstusa.com/BolExplore.aspx

 

[MinnieGi]

Hi MsDis
Could you please tell me what link you went through to see those discounts? I went to the Bankone link and signed up to have access to my account but I cannot see where any special offers are actually listed.

You didn't happen to see any DS discount did you? That is what I will sorely miss.

Thanks,
Gi

 

[MinnieGi]

Nevermind, I did some more looking and found them. I was so not impressed. The resort offer is the same that is offered on their website or by a code through CRO. There were no offers for discounts of DS stores, dining places in the parks or WDW resorts. etc. What a bummer. For me this does not replace DC at all. I'm hoping better offers come in the future.

Overall I'm disappointed with this card. I really thought that the reward points would be higher if you used your card at the DS or in the parks etc. We have a StockBack card and the Disney Store gives you a 4 % reward with that card!!!!!! Why with their own card do they just give 1% at the same store?

Just had to vent that out there, thank you for reading.

Gi

 

[goofy4wdw59]

I must be blind, I went to the website, and can't find anything about discounts. Wheres the link??

 

[sgtdisney]

Originally posted by goofy4wdw59
I must be blind, I went to the website, and can't find anything about discounts. Wheres the link??

Don't worry, you aren't blind. The website is not very intuitive. At least not in my opinion. Anyway, if you go into Account Summary, you will see a drop down box under account actions on the same line as 'Credit Card.' If you look in there you will see a selection for current offers. Maybe there is another way to get there, I don't know. Like I said, the site looks nice, it just isn't as intuitive as I would like. I guess that's just the programmer in me coming out..

 

[elgerber]

For anyone who hasn't signed up at the site yet, go to Bankone.com/Disney. That will take you right to the Disney Area. I am not so interested in the offers, but I do like being able to access my account and keep an eye on my charges online.

Erika

 

[Chuck S]

Let us know when the card will give you dining and pass discounts (even 10%) that isn't linked as part of the rewards program (ie. you MUSt buy another product to get 10% off meals). Then I may consider getting the card. Room discounts do nothing for me.

 

[d-r]

Looks to me like they have re-created the DC

But it's great to know they will be there when the time comes. I was really gonna miss my MKC/DC card after over 15 years

I'm sure the overwhelming demand will indicate that Disney loyalists demand special treatment. And with all the sales that will come from this it has to be a win win situation for all.

You know I thought hard about this card, and the shiney Day 1 thing, and I really wanted someone to talk me into it. I mean we have AP discounts, DVC discounts, so it had to be something worth it to push me over the edge. But gosh, you know, the more I think about this, the more I think it is pretty sad, and a really bad move by Disney.

So, to be a "loyalist" you have to be willing to make be willing to make a commitment that requires you to re-think your credit habits, budget decisions, etc. and commit to a new credit card.

So the people who aren't willing to choose another credit card are cut out. There is no option like the disney club, where anyone could choose to join. Also, I've noticed more than a couple of posts where people who considered themselves loyal customers were declined for the card, because of divorce, etc. So people without a credit history or a bad history aren't considered loyal customers. I wonder if those people also will miss the MKC/DC card after 15 years...

I can remember on the disboards when people were very upset that "codes" were published only for certian states or in certain newspapers. There were people who argued that it wasn't fair that they could not use those discount codes because they lived in another state. This sort of reminds me of that.

After the talk about rewards for frequent and loyal customers, Disney has decided that willingness to take another credit card is what indicates you are a loyal customer. And after all the talk about personalizing the relationship between Disney and those frequent customers, they have decided to let a credit card company make the decision for them about who those loyal customers are. I find that sort of disturbing.

I'm sure that it will generate some quick capital for the Disney Co, but I'm not convinced that it is a "win/win situation for all."

DR

 

[wdwendyd]

As far as the Annual Passes go, it looks like we can use the Dream Reward certificates toward WDW admission tickets. Here is what is stated:

This rewards certificate may be redeemed only toward select merchandise, recreation, lodging, food, beverages and Walt Disney World® admission tickets at participating locations at the Walt Disney World® Resort and on Disney Cruise Line® ships.

The DC only gave a 5% discount on APs. I will come out way ahead with the Disney Visa!

 

[Chuck S]

Originally posted by wdwendyd
The DC only gave a 5% discount on APs. I will come out way ahead with the Disney Visa!

Yes, but that 5% is roughly $15 - you'll need to spend $1500 to get that $15 with your Visa.

 

[stonewall]

I am VERY disappointed in the whole process surrounding this credit card and it's hype. I have been a DC member for years, an AP holder,a DVC member and have several credit cards,including a platinum one,which were carefully chosen. All of this has been accomplished despite a disaterous(financially)divorce 7 years ago. Even though my credit record has been spotless since then and despite the $$ I spend at WDW, BankOne was left to make a decision saying that I was "not up to Disney standards".So much for good relations,huh? On top of this,we were prevented from going anywhere near Cinderella's Castle when we were at the MK last month because they were filming commercials for the new credit card all day, and the "paying public" was pushed put of the way. Disney needs to get in touch with what appeals to the people that have kept them in business all of these years.Maybe they have to look at more than an occaional survey sent out to a few visitors.

 

[Beth]

We just recently received our cards.

I read through the "Guide to Disney Dream Reward Dollars," but I'm still uncertain of how these certificates will work.

In the past, we have always taken any Disney Dollars we had at check-in and placed them on our account - knowing they would get spent during our stay.

Do you suspect we'll be able to do the same with these certificates? Or are they limited to use towards "specific" purchases? It says they may be used for "merchandise, park tickets, hotels, food, and 'more." Do you think there's anything we can use our room charge cards for at WDW that these certificates could "not" be used for?

I haven't activated our cards, yet. I'm not crazy about having another credit card - I guess I need further convincing this is going to be worth it...

 

[patsal]

Although this looks like it could be a start, the discounts are not nearly what they were with DC or Amex. I'm still holding out for some better shopping discounts and a discount for the dinner shows, although I am using my card, I'm still not as happy iwth it as I was with Amex, and it still doesn't represent a good replacement for the DC (considering it was built up as an improvement when the DC stopped taking enrollments). I guess I'll just have to wait and hope!