Has anyone purchased the "Disney Merchandise Credit"??

[MommyBryn]

I just got an email for the Disney Merchandise Credit, where you pay $395 and get a $500 merch. card (or $445 for $600 or $695 for $1000). I see the terms say:

The Credit cannot be used towards the payment of a Walt Disney World Resort hotel room night or reservation or a Disney Cruise Line® reservation, or towards the purchase of any food and beverage items, spa services and products, personal services such as face painting, hair braiding, hair wrapping, recreation activities, tours, Disney Gift Cards or Disney Dollars. The Credit is not accepted at Walt Disney World Resort Operating Participant locations, including but not limited to, China, Japan, and Morocco Pavilions at World Showcase in Epcot®, or any other locations or kiosks that are not owned and operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World Resort.

So I take it we wouldn't be able to use it on a ticket into BB for day...and basically the only things we could use it on are actual souveniers from the gift shops and DTD stores?? If that's the case I guess it's not as great as I'd hope because we wouldn't spend near $395 on that kind of stuff anyway.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Huh. I have not heard of that offer. Seems like it isn't good on the things we usually spend the most money on. If it was valid on food I might consider it! Who did the e-mail come from?

 

[MommyBryn]

It's a Disney email.

 

[MommyBryn]

I couldn't find a direct link to the info (just got the email about 45 min. ago), but here is a link to the terms.
http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/m...on/WDWMerchandiseCreditTermsAndConditions.pdf

I see you can't use it on hotels and stuff, but it doesn't say anything about park tickets, so that's what I'm wondering. If I can use it to just get into BB one day (if we go) then I'd be more inclined to look into it.

 

[lovndisney12]

I just got the offer too. Looked good at first until you read the fine print. Basically, other than gift/souvenir items, you can't use it. Even with the kids having saved $100 each ($200 total) I don't see us spending another $195 on those type of items. It would end up making me spend more than I would have! (I'm sure that is the plan)

 

[trustknoone]

Guys This URL doesn't look legit to me and the whole thing sounds kinda hinky to me, but then my name is TrustkNoOne I would be curious to see the original email. You can send it to TheElphaba@aol.com if anyone is inclined to satisfy my curiosity.

 

[MommyBryn]

Guys This URL doesn't look legit to me and the whole thing sounds kinda hinky to me, but then my name is TrustkNoOne I would be curious to see the original email. You can send it to TheElphaba@aol.com if anyone is inclined to satisfy my curiosity.

It's from Disney Destinations...I'm pretty sure it's legit. I'll forward it to you anyway.

 

[trustknoone]

Thanks for sending it, I can't help it I am naturally suspicious. What sounded hinky when read on the msg is completely legit when you see the email.
Thank you for sending and indulging my curiosity.

 

[jojo9610]

I purchased the $600 card for $445. It works out to a 25% discount. Anything to save a few dollars. It's only good on merchandise and not tickets or food. We have the MYW package and free dining during Christmas week and we've prepaid our photo pass & photo book so now we're all set for our trip. The only money we'll really be spending during our trip is on tips and cab fare for our ADR's.

 

[princessCKL]

I didn't get the email but I am hoping to if it is good on DCL. Does anyone know if it can be used for merchandise aboard the ship? I go on my first cruise in Dec. Also, how long before your trip did you receive the email?
CK

 

[MommyBryn]

I didn't get the email but I am hoping to if it is good on DCL. Does anyone know if it can be used for merchandise aboard the ship? I go on my first cruise in Dec. Also, how long before your trip did you receive the email?
CK

I received it yesterday- we don't go until January.

 

[Raenstoirm]

I didn't get the email but I am hoping to if it is good on DCL. Does anyone know if it can be used for merchandise aboard the ship? I go on my first cruise in Dec. Also, how long before your trip did you receive the email?
CK

Its a pin email, so you have to be "special" to get it. No one knows how or why someone is special on any given day. it seems Disney sends pin deals out at random. There is also a free dining pin going around now as well.

 

[hippsmom]

I received this offer too. Is this something new? Does anyone know if you can use the credit at the pro shop at Disney's Magnolia Golf Course for clothes?

 

[princessCKL]

Ok, I read the terms on the PDF and it can't be used aboard Disney Cruise Line. Oh well.
CK

 

[toyasu91]

Has anyone received their merchandise credit yet? Is it a gift card, disneydollars or credit to your reservation? Anyone used it yet?

 

[BradyBz12]

I read on Jim Hill's website that the merch credit has no expiration - can anyone that has gotten one (or gotten the terms in the email) confirm that??

If that's the case, then it really may be worth us getting one. While we won't likely buy all that much Disney merch on one trip, if we can use it over several trips it could be a great deal!

 

[hippsmom]

The email I received states there is no expiration date.

 

[cbyoung13]

I purchased a merchandise credit. It does not expire. You pick it up when you check in. It is refundable up until the point you claim it.

 

[BradyBz12]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Be1021]

I would love to get one