Has anyone purchased the "Disney Merchandise Credit"??

[Touchdown23]

Sadly it has been almost a week and no response from them about the BBB.. I am going to play it safe and pass on the deal.. Sort of frustrating because it could be a good money saver!

 

[perfectangel]

I was not one of the lucky people who got the pin code. So if there is anyone out there that has one and not going to use it I would love it. Hopefully someone can help me out! Thanks!

 

[joperry]

I also received the same email. We leave in 12 days and I'm still up in the air on whether or not to purchase it. I doubt that DH and I would normally spend that much on souviners but since it's Christmas time, I'm sure we will buy gifts for the grandchildren. I just don't want to buy something and then NOT use it.

 

[clanmcculloch]

I would love to know if there are certain places in the parks where it can't be used (I know about the food).

I think that many of the stores in Epcot's World Showcase don't accept the Merchandise Credits and I think there may be a few at Animal Kingdom as well. Any of the stores around WDW that are not owned by Disney do not accept them. I plan on spending some money in Japan but I understand that I can't use the credit there unfortunately.

 

[Touchdown23]

Just finally got an email back from Disney and the merchandise credit can be used for the BBB.. In this case this is a great money saver if you all ready plan on doing the BBB!


*** E-Mail from Disney Below **

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World Resort. We are delighted
to hear you are planning a vacation at Walt Disney World!

We have contacted Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on your behalf, and they do
indeed accept the Merchandise Credit for the experience for your
children.

We look forward to your visit to the Walt Disney World Resort and hope
that your time with us is magical!


If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact
us.

Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number if
applicable on all correspondence.

Sincerely,

Miriam Griggs
WDW Online Communications

 

[kentstateman2010]

Do only certain people get this email? I receive the monthly Disney Park "Hellos" and the Disney Insider. Or is a separate email? We booked through AAA, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

kentstateman06

 

[Halbleib1]

Do only certain people get this email? I receive the monthly Disney Park "Hellos" and the Disney Insider. Or is a separate email? We booked through AAA, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

kentstateman06

Unfortunately you only usually get these if you book direct with Disney. I booked direct last December and got it but when I have booked through a travel agent I never got it.

 

[Halbleib1]

I bought the 1000 card last year and did not have a problem using it. I did not buy anything at the world showcase so I can't comment on that. I was able to purchase some snack items with it so long as it was in a gift shop. We came home with almost 400 left on ours but they do not expire so not a problem. You can not use them in any of the disney stores outside of disney world nor can it be used at disneyland or on the disney cruise line. It would be nice if they offered this option to everyone as an add on to your package. It would also be nice if they let you use them in restaurants and such. When I got home I got a survey in my email that I filled out telling them this as well. Hopefully if enough people fill out the surveys they will offer this on a perm. basis in the future. Overall we loved the giftcard. It was a good savings and allowed us to prepay which made it really convenient. When we checked in they handed us an envelope with the card in it with the rest of our package information.