charging to room

[AmyA]

OK, first let me apologize. I know this has been covered like a million times, but I am still confused. DH and I have saved the money for this trip and it's in a savings account. We would really like to attempt to not put anything on our credit card (for this vacation). So, if we give the CR $1500 worth of travelers checks, can we still have room charging privileges, or do they have to be guaranteed with a credit card? Thanks so much for any help!

 

[queenofhearts]

This is a great question! I'd love to hear the answer, too. Thanks for asking, AmyA!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

In lieu of a credit card to provide room-charging ability ...

1) You can leave a cash deposit at check-in.
2) You can actually pre-pay the deposit prior to check-in.
3) Without a credit card, you can charge to the deposit amount.
4) Deposit can be cash, check, traveler cheque.

 

[TwinMom7]

We always apply cash or traveler's checks for our room charges. You will not have to use a credit card if you don't want to. Last year, I signed over all of my traveler's checks and I charged against that balance. At the end of your stay, they will refund to you (in cash) any amount you still have in your balance. Kind of a nice way to let Disney hold your money during your stay, rather than carrying around large amounts of cash or traveler's checks.

 

[JDY]

Originally posted by TwinMom7
... Last year, I signed over all of my traveler's checks and I charged against that balance. At the end of your stay, they will refund to you (in cash) any amount you still have in your balance. Kind of a nice way to let Disney hold your money during your stay, rather than carrying around large amounts of cash or traveler's checks.

REALLY! This is great news! I always hate carrying around too much cash or too many traveler's checks. I guess anyplace that could accept a credit card could accept the room/key card.

 

[TwinMom7]

The only place you won't be able to use your room key to charge will be small street vendors - popcorn, ice cream bars, etc. Any place that uses a cash register for sales will be able to process your room card charge.

This will be our 4th year in a row to use this method - cash/traveler's checks - no credit card. It works great!!! We usually leave the room each morning with our room card and about $20 in cash. You can always stop at the front desk at any time and they'll print you out a list of your room charges and you'll know how much you have left to spend. It's as easy as that!

 

[JDY]

TWINMOM7...once again you have brought forth your motherly wisdom and given me a sense of hope and direction. (In case you forgot, you gave me a link to your homepage with wonderful photos and information on POR.)


Thanks Again!!!

 

[TwinMom7]

Glad to have helped.....

 

[AmyA]

Thanks so much for the help, everyone! This is great news and it will definitely keep us from overdoing on souvenirs and things. Thanks again!

 

[cindala]

What we have done the last few years has worked out well too!


Before we leave, I mail our cc company a large payment, which will cover the room balance, rental cars, park passes, dinners, etc. This way I have minimal cash and travelors checks to carry with me, and I still earn the reward points on my cc.