Disney Visa

[M.K. Poppins]

Jeez, hate to think negatively, but, It probably won't be that great...So I immediately signed up! Crossing my fingers...

 

[cindyfan]

I'm curious to see how this will relate to the Disney Credit Card customers now?????

For example other cards such as Target....when they switched from their own to a Target Visa.... Random guests were sent the Visa automatically to replace the old "red card". Other guests were sent letters stating they could apply for the Visa and still keep the "red card". Others just had to apply at the store, then they had both and it was us to them to close the old account.
But the other thing....it was depending on their credit rating what kind of interest rate they got. It varied from 9.9% to 18.9% (I think), which is what alot of Visa cards do now anyway.

As far as the rewards.....we will just wait and see on that one!
I am sure it will be announced prior to the "sign up" date of March 4th. The more that people know about it, the more eager they will be to sign up. If they don't know what the reward program will entail, I don't think they will just sign up for the "special" card and pin.

So I will be looking for the information to become public by mid-February. What do you think??

 

[raidermatt]

Received a DVC newsletter via Email today, and received this confirmation that there will be a DVC version of the card:

"Disney's Visa Credit Card from Bank One is coming soon. It's the
first credit card in history that will offer Disney Dream Reward
Dollars(SM) on your Disney's Visa Card purchases. Apply between
March 4 - 24, 2003, and your card will be embossed with Disney
Vacation Club and will also reflect "Cardmember Since Day 1."
As a "Day 1" cardmember, you'll also receive a limited edition
commemorative pin to mark the occasion. More information will be
available soon at dvcmember.com "


Of course, it mentions nothing other than the words "Disney Vacation Club" being on the card.

I wonder if that will somehow be used AGAINST us? You know, "Use your Disney Visa at WoD for a 15% discount*

*Discount not available to DVC members, since we have your money anyway."

 

[Panthius]

Hmm, competitive APR, so about 14.9%. I do like the idea of Disney Reqrd DOllars. Hopefully htis will be able to be used for Disney Vacations such as rooms and tickets. If this is the case, then I will use the card for purchases which I can pay the total balance for. This way it is the same as using cash and I will get the benefit of the Disney Reward Dollars.

Patrick

 

[frannn]

They are now talking 1% cash back in place of "points", and given in $10- 20 increments. I think this is pretty accurate, unless this is only the rewards for the CMs, or it is a different Disney Visa they were discussing. One question- if its only a straightforward 1% back, why all the fuss and secrecy? Maybe there's more to it that nobody's heard yet. I hope so!

 

[Jon360]

How about making the credit cards work in the Fast Pass machines at WDW and DL?

Maybe 10 free wildcard fast passes per day per credit card number?

What about letting me redeem points for a one-day unlimited fast pass card?

 

[KLondon]

By virtue of my (Canadian) employer's use of Disney management training courses, I was a Magic Kingdom Club member for years. When that went away I was very disappointed (used to be great off-season perks!), but we went ahead and signed up with Disney Club (not as good but it's something).

Well....now DC is fading and (disappointed again) I explored the benefits of the Disney Visa.

Guess what?? The Visa is not open to Canadians such as myself. More specifically, it's open to US residents only. I work in banking and I know what's involved in getting a credit card setup in Canada and, yes, it takes some doing.

However, I have to say.... I'm extremely disappointed that Disney has chosen not to offer (apparently) any loyalty program to International customers at this time. Considering the $$$ I spend with Disney every year or so (not to mention the crushing exchange rate we have), it would be nice to see something from Disney. Granted, they do offer some great park discount offers to Canadian citizens. That said, they are very time-of-year oriented (Spring Break, etc.) and I'd prefer a loyalty program that gives me flexibility with dates, accomodations, etc. etc.

Whew.... got that off my chest!!

Kevin