Is American Express no longer the official card of Disney World???

[Swamp_Fox]

I know Disney has a deal in the works with another card company, but does this mean American Express is no longer going to be the official card of Disney World. Any info on this would be appreciated?

Larry

 

[BrianD]

I think that will be correct. I believe the deal with AMEX ends at the end of this year, that's why they've hooked up with VISA, and they will have a Disney Rewards VISA card available around the middle of next year.

 

[DebbieB]

I belong to American Express Member Rewards and I noticed they took the WDW Breakfast off their reward list. I'm mad because that's the reward I was working for, 3,500 points. Now the only WDW reward is golf for 22,000 points! They still have the Disneyland Breakfast for 4,000 points.

 

[laurenk]

That stinks DebbieB. I got 6 breakfast certificates last month, and I was hoping to get more by our November trip. I hope they still honor them. The back has an expiration of May 2003.

 

[DebbieB]

laurenk,

I was going by the list on their site, maybe you should verify by phone when you have enough points. It was in their printed 2002 guide.

 

[lsyorke]

I just got six breakfast certificates with no problem this week. They are still listed on the Membership Rewards Website.

 

[DebbieB]

I just checked again and it is on there under travel certificates rather than Disney rewards. Glad it's still there! Thanks for the info!

 

[Tagrel]

I just went looking for these, and while they show up under Travel Certificates, the link just returns an error. I called American Express and they placed the order over the phone.

So, they are still available, and she said it was good until May 2003.


Question: Are these good for Character Breakfasts... (Stupid time to ask, right after I ordered them!)

 

[lsyorke]

Yes they are good for Character Breakfasts. We just booked Ohana at the Polynesion for next week. Can't wait!!!! There is a listing on the back of the certificates of all breakfasts that are included. It's extensive.

 

[Tagrel]

Whew! Boy was I about to feel stupid! Thanks for the quick reply! 6 Breakfast certificates should be on the way!

 

[Ladygator]

Does anyone know if the AMEX breakfast certificates are good at CRT? Also, can they be used for both an adult and/or children's meal?

 

[Linda L.]

I was also saving for the breakfast certificate. Tell me, how long does it take to come after ordering, and is it just breakfast for 1?
Thanks

 

[Scratch42]

So what does this mean for the Canadian Traveller?
Last visit got great perks due to AMEX but if WDW
uses Visa specifically for Disney. Will they allow us
to get a Disney Visa 'cause right now it's not available
to the Great White North!

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a bunch.

Scratch

 

[lsyorke]

Linda,
Mine only took 7 days to arrive. They told me it would take two weeks when I ordered them, but the Amex person assured me they would arrive sooner than that and they did.
Each certificate is good for one person.

They are good at CRT,Crystal Palace, and Main Street Bakery in the Magic Kingdom. There are a total of 33 locations throughout the parks and resorts.

Hope this helps.

 

[laurenk]

My plan is to use them for the adults only, since those prices are higher at character meals, and we will just pay for the kids.

 

[Linda L.]

Isyorke,
Thanks for letting me know. I just recently signed up for the awards program, and when I got the brochure in the mail and noticed the breakfast, I called and charged my room on the card. That gives me just enough points for 1 certificate. Oh well, it's something. I'm leaving in 6 weeks and I just got the bill, so I need to pay it this week to get the points credited. So if it comes as quickly as you say, I should be okay to get one.
Thanks again for the information.
Linda

 

[lsyorke]

We put our DVC purchase on the Amex during a double points time period. This was advice from our DVC Guide. So needless to say we have quite a few points!! The only problem I have had is Continental Flights that I could use the $99.00 companion ticket have always been more expensive than Delta's regular fare. I still think its a decent program. By the way the points show up faster when you call the Amex Rewards line than they do on your statement, so don't wait for the statement, just call periodically.

 

[erikthewise]

As I understand it the relationship between WDW and AMEX will continue until the end of the calendar year. The Disney Visa card will be a rewards card (Disney goodies if you charge enough) but probably won't be available until January.

 

[danicaw]

Hey, I just found this mini-article about the Disney Visa dated 6/7/02

http://www.cardweb.com/cardtrak/news/2002/june/7a.html


Sorry Scratch it sounds like it will only be offered in the US for a while.

 

[Disneydenise]

So what about the old Disney Credit Card/ Is that thru Banc One?