Giving Disney $ / Gift Certs

[Robindianne]

What is the best way to give a Christmas gift (sold only in WDW stores) to a family member when we won't be back at the World until after Christmas? WDW gift certificate? Disney dollars? Other? Anybody know how to do this? Mmm. I don't want to do Ebay I think. Can't say what it is cause he reads the DIS. Sshhh.

Thank you for your help!

 

[bytheblood]

I go with DD and prefer to get DD myself.

 

[TSR6]

Remember, you can also get pretty much all annual passes as a gift certificate too.

Even the water parks, Pleasure Island, and Disney Quest annual passes have Gift Certs ( annual pass date won't start until they day they exchange the Cert. )

 

[Feralpeg]

If I'm understanding, you saw something at WDW that you want to buy as a gift. You won't be back, so you want to give them a way to purchase the item? Have you thought about calling Walt Disney merchandising and having them ship it to you? If not, I'd go with a gift card.

 

[Robindianne]

Thanks for the help everybody. Yes, we saw a specific item at the World last spring and it would go well w/planned Christmas items. However we didn't buy it when we were there and we are not returning until April. I think I'll go with either the gift card or the dis dollars. I bet I can buy them at my local mall Disney store.

Thanks! Peace, love, and all things Disney!

 

[cara76]

If you know the item, call Disney Merchandise and they will ship it too you. That's what the girl at one of the shops told DH to do with a watch I want for Christmas. LOL

I would go with Disney Dollars or a Gift Certificate if you can't find anything. That's what I'm telling everyone to get DS for Christmas an his bday!

 

[kmkja1]

Where is the best place to buy Disney Dollars?

 

[PrincessCM]

I've found the best place to buy Disney Dollars is at my local Disney Store. Also, be sure if you get a gift certificate that you don't get it at the Disney Store. Those are for the Disney Store only.

 

[kmkja1]

The Disney Dollars can be spent at the parks? I would like to give our kids some for Christmas presents for our May trip.

 

[PrincessCM]

Disney Dollars are just like using good 'ole cash - dollar for dollar, but are way cuter. They can be used in the theme parks, at the hotels, in the restaurants and Downtown Disney. It's a great way to save for vacation!

 

[kmkja1]

Thanks, I think it's a great gift for the kids, they get something exciting on Christmas day then they get something else at Disney when they cash them in.

 

[karentan]

i'm going in 2 weeks if you want me to try and pick it up for you.

 

[tkldisney]

I'd go with DD, those can be spent in WDW or TDS, just in case there's some left. Plus they are fun to have.

 

[Robindianne]

karentan, you are so kind to offer. Mmm. There are several versions of it. I wonder if I should let him pick (give DDollars for now) when we are there, or just choose myself and take you up on your offer and send you money. I will have to ponder this one. In any case, you are a true pixie dust spreader and I thank you.

 

[Martha7]

Wouldn't Disney gift cards purchased in one of the mall stores be only good in the mall stores, or am I still confused about the Disney stores changing into Children's Place stores? Are the remaining Disney stores truly linked with the parks, etc? I agree that Disney dollars would be a very good option!

 

[karentan]

if you pm me i'll try my best to get it for you in a couple of weeks. i'm off on my wedding/honeymoons so happy to spread the magic for others too!