travelers checks

[findmewdw]

Do you still take travelers checks to the park instead of cash? Which is safer?

 

[mommytotwo]

I took cash and Disney Dollars.

 

[christianweecare]

We take travelers checks and a little bit of cash.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

We carry very little cash. We mostly use our checkcards.

 

[jodistar]

Last time I went I took travelers checks and Disney dollars.

 

[disneysteve]

Personally, I've never seen the point of Travelers Checks. I'd much rather use my credit card. Its quick and easy and I earn reward points for every purchase. I use a Marriott Rewards Visa so all purchases earn points toward free stays. Using Travelers Checks gets you nothing. Why pass up the free rewards from a credit card?

 

[JetMom]

I use travellers' checks and I would like to explain why I do. I have found that it is easier for me to stay on my budget when I do. If I leave the vacation money in my checking account and use my checkcard to pay for things, it is too easy for me to overspend. If I use travellers' checks and separate them into envelopes for different days/purposes, I have a quick visual confirmation that I am staying on my budget.

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

Originally posted by JetMom
I use travellers' checks and I would like to explain why I do. I have found that it is easier for me to stay on my budget when I do. If I leave the vacation money in my checking account and use my checkcard to pay for things, it is too easy for me to overspend. If I use travellers' checks and separate them into envelopes for different days/purposes, I have a quick visual confirmation that I am staying on my budget.

This is exactly the thought behind our reasoning. We also use Travler's checks. This way we have protection against lost or stolen and we can see what we're spending to avoid over spending and blowing the budget. JMHO

 

[christianweecare]

That is exactly why we use travelers checks, as well. It is alot easier to visually see how much we have spent and what is left of our budget. I understand the reason why some prefer to use a credit card for the rewards points or a check debit card, however, we feel more comfortable with the travelers checks. We also use the envelope system to earmark our resort funds for check-in, annual passes, tips, etc. Use whatever system works best for you!