Pre-paid fun!

[Hobbes]

Does anyone know if you can buy either Disney dollars or the gift cards (where you pre-pay an amount, then can use it for food,souvernirs etc) in the UK? Or would I just be better buying US dollars? Its a gift for my DNephs who are going without me-AGAIN

 

[disneyholic family]

personally i would just give them cash so that they can spend it on whatever they want, whether inside disney or elsewhere on their vacation.

My kids received cash $ to spend on their WDW holiday from one of their grandparents one year and my son spent it on earphones (those sound negating ones) that he found in orlando airport (on the way home - he hadn't spent the money up to that point - he was going to bring it back home and either save it or spend it here).

 

[Hobbes]

Well I actually wanted to use it to book them a couple of character meals and pre-pay for them-if I give them the cash they will just head straight for Virgin at DTD and buy the latest computer games, which they could do here anyway.

 

[disneyholic family]

how old are your nephews?

 

[Hobbes]

11 and 8, I figure this is probably the last time they'll want to do a character meal, and they were sooooo jealous that I did CP last year. I also wanted to book them in at the Sci-Fi cos I know they'd love that.No matter, I'll just give my sis the dollars with strict instructions they are for aforementioned meals....

 

[Miffy2003]

Hobbes, you can get a card for WDW with a preloaded amount of dollars on it. I will have a look to see if I can find some info for you but they introduced this within the last 12 months, so unless they have got rid of it already I expect you can still purchase these

 

[Miffy2003]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/paymenttypes.htm#shopcard

Here is some info I found on the Dis for you

Walt Disney World Shopping and Dining Card

The Walt Disney World Shopping and Dining Cards essentially are gift cards that can be purchased in denominations from $5.00 to $1500.00. The features are as follow:

The cards can be purchased at select merchandise and quick serve dining locations.
The cards do not expire and there are no fees applied if you carry a balance
The cards are accepted at select merchandise, dining and recreation locations
Additional funds can be added
The cards can be used in conjunction with other payment methods
Disney Dollars can be used to purchase the Shopping and Dining Card
Remaining card balances can be accessed at any location that accepts the card. Additionally, cardholders can call the toll free number (877-650-4327) to obtain this information
Two receipts are issued during purchase. If a card is lost or stolen, the original receipt, not the gift receipt, is required for replacement

RESTRICTIONS:

The Walt Disney World Shopping and Dining Card cannot be used for Resort reservations, room payments, package payments or ticket purchases
The cards cannot be used to purchase another Shopping and Dining Card, Disney Dollars or Gift Certific

 

[Hobbes]

Thanks Miffy-I'm guessing UK Disney stores won't carry them. I know, maybe I should go out there first just so I could buy them a card-its what any doting Aunt would do