Cash in Disney World - Traveler's Cheques? Debit?

[poohbear37]

Last time we were down I put my CIBC VISA debit on the room for charges and used that. We only took $200 cash. I was able to check daily what had come out of the account to make sure nothing I hadn't authorized had gone through and when our charges reached $500 Disney would put them through and reset the balance to $0 again. It worked great and I was also able to use it for purchases outside of the park at Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie. It goes through the VISA network so you still get protection from Visa and I only keep vacation money in that account so I don't have to worry about someone getting access to all my money.

 

[Tinkershelly]

Is this true?! That's great news if it is. I don't own a credit card. (I borrow my mother's to book the trip and make payments online prior to travelling.) This would be a great solution for us.

Yep, one of my friends does this every year since they would rather use cash than a credit card but want the convenience of "charging" to their KTTW card. Disney is very creative when it comes to making it convenient for you to spend your money.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Why not buy some Disney gift cards.\\

I know at our AAA office you can get a prepaid visa travel money card rather than the paper travelers checks.
http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjec...44035&devicecd=PC&referer=eastcentral.aaa.com

 

[mamaCta]

Why not buy some Disney gift cards.\\

We are going to do that for the kids' spending money. We may buy more for our own in-park spending.

I also did the math on the extra charges from the CC. BMO M/C charges an addition 2.5% over the exchange rate. On $5000 in spending, that is only $125. How much is your everyday convenience worth to you?