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

[BowlingAriel]

OK thats it, Its official I am going crazy.....I swear the other day the reward would not pull the b'fast up. Now today if u choose 10,000 and under it lists 8 things. The only option the other day was Golf. Someone somewhere is reading these boards and trying to make us all crazy. And for me lately that is not a far drive, Next stop on the Monorail Crazy Town LOL

 

[NancyIL]

For those of you having problems, here's a link to the Disney awards from AMEX Membership Rewards: http://home3.americanexpress.com/rewards/explore/search_results.asp?page=1&search=category

You know, using 3,500 points for a breakfast certificate isn't the best use of your points. An adult character breakfast @ $17.99 comes to $21.77 with tax and tip. You're getting less than one cent per dollar when AMEX points are used that way. Much better, IMHO, to use your points for gift certificates that give you at least one cent on the dollar, and pay for Disney breakfasts and admission tickets with the money saved elsewhere.

 

[Gillian]

They are NOT the best use of points, but we decided to get some anyway. We used points for our plane tickets, we are paying for our disney hotel & cruise. We still had a zillion points (Well not quite that many!) and decided it would be a fun way to use them. We're not going to be travelling much in the next year & just decided to have 1 other thing paid for on this trip.

And they are on the website!!!

 

[adams66]

OK- I can't get the link to work but I did speak to an AMEX operator yesterday, he told me that they are available but only for a 6 month expiration from issue. I'm with you I think they must be taking CRO's lead. LOL!

 

[Tagrel]

OK, my Breatfast certificates came today, (less than five days - Not bad!)

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Not necessarily the best use of points, but I think the best buy would be at the Grand Floridian:

Juice: 2.00
Main dish: Steak and eggs: $16.99
Hot Beverage: Flavoried Cappuccino: $4.00
Bakery item: Pastry Selection : $4.99

27.98 food total, and then with tax and tip: $35.59

or even better deal (if you like Japanese Breakfast)

30.98 food total, and then with tax and tip: $39.41

Those two breakfasts wouldn't be a bad deal!
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Details on certificate:

Valid through May 31, 2003.

Your breakfast feature is valid at a participating restaurant located within the WDW Resort and includes choice of:

one (1) Juice
one (1) main breakfast dish
one (1) hot beverage and
one (1) bakery item per person

OR if available

one (1) full breakfast buffet.

Applicable tax and gratuities are included. Alcoholic beverages, frozen drinks, souvenir drink mugs and room service are not included.

Certificate may not be used inconjunction with any other certificates, discounts or offers.

All available dining locations are listed below:

Disney's All-Star Resorts
- End Zone Food Court
- Intermission Food Court
- World Premiere Food Court

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Boma - Flavors Of Africa
- The Mara

Disney's Beach Club Resort
- Cape May Cafe **

Disney's BoardWalk Inn
- Spoodles

Disney's Bonnett Creek
- Sand Trap Bar and Grill

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Old Port Royale

Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Concourse Steak House
- Chef Mickey's Restaurant **

Disney's Cpronado Springs Resort
- Maya Grill
- Pepper Market

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
- Trail's End Buffeteria

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Grand Floridian Cafe
- Gasparilla Grill and Games
- 1900 Park Fare **

Disney's Old Key West Resort
- Olivia's Cafe

Disney's Polynesian Resort
- 'Ohana **
- Kona Cafe

Disney's Port Orleans Resort
- Boatwright's Dining Hall
- Riverside Mill

Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- Whispering Canyon Cafe

Disney's Yacht Club Resort
- Yachtsman Steakhouse

Epcot
- Pure & Simple
- Sunshine Season Food Fair
- Electric Umbrella

MAGIC KINGDOM
- The Crystal Palace **
- Cinderella's Royal Table **
- Main Street Bakery

Disney-MGM Studios
- Hollywood & Vine **

Disney's Animal KingdomTM
- Rainforest Cafe
- Restaurantosaurus **

Breakfasts followed by ** are character meals


Now you all know everything I know!

 

[Gillian]

Thank you so much for posting that Tagrel!

 

[adams66]

Thanks for the full and complete update!!

 

[NancyIL]

Those sound like the same WDW breakfast vouchers that can be purchased from Connections for $17.50.

 

[Tagrel]

Originally posted by NancyIL
Those sound like the same WDW breakfast vouchers that can be purchased from Connections for $17.50.

Could be. There is nothing on them that says American Express.

This was a good use of my points for me. I've been looking for something I actually WANTED forever. We're looking forward to GF now.

I personally have no desire to join or send more money to connections.

 

[Gillian]

They do sound like the same vouchers as connections. BUT, the amex ones are free, so even if it isn't the best use of points, it's better than paying $17.50 each ($70 for 4). 14,000 points that I won't miss vs. $70 that I will is a no brainer for us