Disney vacation account

[Luvmypetz]

I have a reservation for Jan 2018. Used DU to make it because of this site's recommendation and also for the OBC.
Now I'm researching the benefit of the DVA. For me it will be a $40 GC. Nothing to sneeze at but seems like a lot of work....?
How I usually pay for vacations: leave in savings account then PIF just before stated date.
So...has anyone regretted opening one? Can I buy discounted GCs at Sams, add to DVA, then tell TA to pay balance with it when time comes?
TIA. Happy 2017 to all!!

 

[mmouse37]

Yes. I buy Disney GC at Target for the 5% off with RedCard and then apply them to my DVA.

MJ

 

[moosecrouse]

The account needs to be open a certain length of time before it's emptied to get the gift cards. Better to open ASAP

 

[CM Dad]

Account needs to be open 120 days before making payments from it to qualify for the bonus gift card.

With the DVA you don't have the TA make the payments, there is a toll-free Disney you call to make the payments yourself. You are not supposed to give the DVA account number to any third party. I have done this with multiple cruises booked through DU.

 

[Neptune's Fork]

Does anyone know if you can make random deposits into the DVA whenever you want, or do you have to schedule deposits?

 

[awilliams4]

Yes you may make random deposits into the DVA.

 

[awilliams4]

You don't need a Target Disney Gift card to do this if you don't want to go that extra step. You may just give DU your DVA Card number that the DVA will issue to you when you request a card.