Gift Card Question?

[mom4scrapbooking]

So I am thinking about buying my teen daughter and teen son gift cards for our upcoming trip. They are both bringing friends and I figure it would be easier than tracking me down for money. I am not sure this is the best idea though. But for them thought maybe less chance of them loosing that compared to cash. What are your thoughts on this?

Also is there things they can't buy with girft cards?

Thanks so much!
Holly

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Some wandering carts take cash only. The one that comes to mind is the cart with the light up toys. Most other places in the park take them.

 

[Greysword]

I like the idea. It should also help reinforce the notion of the finite nature of money. Once it is gone, it is gone

 

[bumbershoot]

Why would cash be more easily lost than a GC?

Well, I suppose if they will *wear* a lanyard and keep the GC and ticket etc in the lanyard, then that is better than keeping it in a wallet. But if it's in a wallet I figure cash is just as easily lost as a GC.

Don't get me wrong, I love a Disney GC (I keep 'em as souvenirs once they are at zero), but for a teen I'd probably just do cash.

Though...that's just going by my siblings. Check in with me in 6 years when I have a 13 year old.

 

[Midnightred]

I think it's a great idea, and it will be fun for them!

Midnightred

 

[marcida2012]

It depends on if they're older teens or younger teens. Gift cards are good for the older teens, but I like my younger teens to check in fairly often, so needing money ensures that.

 

[mom4scrapbooking]

My kids are 18 and 17 years old. Thanks everyone.

Is there anything they can't buy?

 

[Escape2Disney]

Most DTD stores won't accept the GCs. This is also true for wandering vendors, and a few places in NOS (one example is the umbrella carts and some of the artists).

 

[nikkislaght]

We went last year with my then 6 yr old son, and he used G/C's. and cash.

We will be at DL at the end of this month , now 7yrs old and again he will be using gift cards and some cash.


The Disney Gift Card can be used to purchase your favorite Disney merchandise and entertainment to bring the magic of Disney to Life. Give them to friends and family and allow them to shop, dine, stay and play like never before. Used just like cash, choose your favorite Disney designed card and use it at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida, Disneyland® Resort in California, Disney Cruise Line®, Disney Store locations in the US and online at DisneyStore.com.

Disneyland® Resort Theme Parks

The Disney Gift Card can be used to purchase admission tickets, annual passes, tours, and stroller and wheelchair rentals at Guest Services. Throughout Disneyland ® Park, the Disney Gift Card can be used at any merchandise or food and beverage location except for fruit carts and outdoor vending locations, Names Unraveled, Jewel of Orleans, Silhouette Studio, Portrait Artists, Parasol Cart, Heraldry Shop, and Crystal Shops. At Disney's California Adventure ® Park, the Disney Gift Card can be used at any merchandise or food and beverage location except for Taste Pilots Grill, fruit carts and outdoor vending locations, Midway games, and Face Painting.

Disneyland® Resort Hotels

Present the Disney Gift Card at any of the Disneyland ® Resort Hotel Front Desks as payment towards hotel room nights or accumulated purchases on your Resort charge. The Disney Gift Card can also be used at any Disneyland Resort Hotel merchandise or restaurant locations.

Downtown Disney® District

The Disney Gift Card is valid at World of Disney®, Marceline's Confectionery, and Disney's Pin Traders

Walt Disney Travel Company California

The Disney Gift Card is accepted as payment towards a Walt Disney Travel Company travel package. For information on Walt Disney Travel packages please call 1-866-470-5119.


As a teen I wouldnt really care, as long as I had something to buy stuff with.. lol.

Have fun.

 

[pixiewings71]

Honestly, I would do both. I have a teen DD and I prefer to do half and half, that way she has both and she gets to decide which to use and in what order.

 

[msbagley]

Have you or your kids take a picture of the gift card, if it's lost it can be replaced, so no real cash lost - a hassle, but better than if you dropped $20 somewhere. I think there's a number to call if you lost on the back, or it can be done at a disney retail location.