Best way to bring money to wdw?!?

[mrstaylorparker]

What's the best way to bring your money to WDW? I know cash, for airline payments, and tips and such, but I am scared to bring just all that money in cash? Any other suggestions?

 

[Itinkso]

Travelers' checks if your bank or AAA still issues them. Chase Bank has ATM machines at all parks and resorts. If you will have a car, you can stop by a grocery or drug store and use your debit card for a small purchase and get cash back without any additional fees.

 

[I Love Pluto]

We bring Disney gift cards - then use them for all of our meals. It's our own "dining plan".

 

[Alesia]

A debit card.

 

[mrstaylorparker]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

 

[livsmom04]

Either a debit card or Disney gift cards.

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[ZoZo]

Most travel experts don't recommend debit cards for travel. Debit cards offer less protection than credit cards if stolen or "cloned." If stolen, the thief could literally wipe out your entire bank account with a debit card. There is much less liability with a credit card.

Check out this info:
http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/11/15/credit-vs-debit-cards-for-travel/

 

[christianweecare]

Most travel experts don't recommend debit cards for travel. Debit cards offer less protection than credit cards if stolen or "cloned." If stolen, the thief could literally wipe out your entire bank account with a debit card. There is much less liability with a credit card.

Check out this info:
http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/11/15/credit-vs-debit-cards-for-travel/

My nephew just had this happen while we were on a cruise a few weeks ago. He tried to use his debit card during the course of the trip and found that his card had been compromised and locked down by his bank. We actually think it had been compromised before we even left the US. My sister also had a debit card compromised a few years ago while traveling and she had not even pulled the card out throughout the entire trip. DH & I never use our debit card while traveling. Strictly, credit card or a small amount of cash.

 

[pepe of ohio]

We don't have debit cards... Don't need nor want one...

Long ago we used cash, then travelers checks and now credit card (Discover ) for the cash back... Room and food paid for with Disney Gift Cards for the fuel perks... Incidentals and card on file, is Discover..!

 

[JessM]

I just put everything on my CC. I bring a little bit of cash for tips but I charge whatever I can. I don't want to carry cash and I know my debit card isn't as secure, plus I don't earn points for spending on my debit card. A credit card is a no-brainer imo.

 

[Kelleigh710]

I am all about Disney gift cards. I go to Target because you can get 5% off all Disney gift card when using your Target Debit card. From there, I will charge all purchases and meals to the room each day and head down to the lobby desk to pay off the balance with those cards. This way, I don't need to carry them around with me all day.

 

[Chief Powhatan]

How much money are you planning on spending that you are concerned about having it all in cash?

 

[Luv0fDisney]

I would think perhaps you could buy a gift card prior to leaving with said money on it. So you wouldn't be bringing money...

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

We also use Disney gift cards. Has always worked well for us.

 

[ALD85]

I'm keeping it all in the bank, I'll take some cash and charge the rest to our room and use my credit card to pay it.

 

[ericstac]

I am all about Disney gift cards. I go to Target because you can get 5% off all Disney gift card when using your Target Debit card. From there, I will charge all purchases and meals to the room each day and head down to the lobby desk to pay off the balance with those cards. This way, I don't need to carry them around with me all day.

you got my attention!

what is this now?

I go to Target and buy Disney Gift Cards using my Target credit card and I get them for 5% discount?

Then you can use those cards to pay your credit card on file off if you pay at the front desk?

is this correct? so its like a 5% off voucher plus you get the points on your credit card charges.. am I correct?

if so, we will probably do this.

 

[dlo1027]

Before we come we buy a lot of disney giftcards and use them while down there!

 

[dlo1027]

We also use our debit card a lot

 

[Chaoticsweetness]

Another vote for gift cards.

Also some places offer travel money cards that you can load how much you want & get text alerts when card is used along with remaining balance so you can keep track. AAA offers it if you are a member, that's what I use when I stay.

 

[Wild about Walt]

I became a fan of the Disney Gift Cards on my last trip. My dad gave each of the kids $50 to spend over the 2 weeks. So instead of handing over a $50 bill to a (then) 11, 9 and 5 year old, I stopped at a store in DTD and got them each a gift card. It kept their money organized and I wasn't worried about the money getting lost. We are heading back in May and I plan to do the same but also get one for myself as well.