Trip $$ for a 12 year old

[keetmommy]

So my dd is saving every penny and may have a between 100-200 for the trip, what is the best way to have her bring is? Is it cash--I hate to have her carry cash, travelers checks, or a pre paid visa. She doesn't have any photo Id so I worry that she will have problems with the prepaid visa/travelers checks...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

 

[hddanis]

So my dd is saving every penny and may have a between 100-200 for the trip, what is the best way to have her bring is? Is it cash--I hate to have her carry cash, travelers checks, or a pre paid visa. She doesn't have any photo Id so I worry that she will have problems with the prepaid visa/travelers checks...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

If she's planning to spend it in the parks, why not put it on a Disney Gift Card? No need for ID that way and no cash to lose.

 

[ChelleinNC]

If you're staying on-site, you could give her room charging privileges. Then she can present her receipts at night and pay you with her cash.

Otherwise, the visa gift cards work well. My DD14 has received them several times as gifts and has never been asked to show id.

 

[keetmommy]

We are staying off site at Orange Lake and only plan on doing MK and Sea World for Parks so I think we will probably do the prepaid visa....just trying to figure if there are options I didnt think of...

 

[_queenie_]

I'd say put it on the prepaid Visa. Unless she has her heart set on carrying it herself, I'd suggest you carry it. It's so easy for kids to lose money.

 

[DevilDuckie]

So my dd is saving every penny and may have a between 100-200 for the trip, what is the best way to have her bring is? Is it cash--I hate to have her carry cash, travelers checks, or a pre paid visa. She doesn't have any photo Id so I worry that she will have problems with the prepaid visa/travelers checks...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

Watch out for the pre-paid Visa's- some of them have a series of fees that will nickel and dime you to death!

I would either carry it for her or allow her to carry a certain amount at a time. Ask your bank about the rules for travelers' checks.

 

[BeckityBobbidyBoo!]

I'd get a portion of it in Disney Dollars just for the fun factor. My dad gives the grandkids Disney Dollars for b-days and Christmas leading into our trip. If my 12 yr had more than $50 I'd keep the extra in a separate envelope in my purse/fanny pack and give it to her in $50 increments.

 

[kathrna]

A friend of mine makes "Bank of Dad" bucks in 1, 5,10 & 20 denominations. Dad carries DS real money. When DS finds something he wants, he goes to "Bank of DAD" does a currency exchange and DS pays for the item. That way, if the wallet is lost, no real money lost. Now if Dad loses his wallet, they are all in trouble!

 

[wilderness01]

A friend of mine makes "Bank of Dad" bucks in 1, 5,10 & 20 denominations. Dad carries DS real money. When DS finds something he wants, he goes to "Bank of DAD" does a currency exchange and DS pays for the item. That way, if the wallet is lost, no real money lost. Now if Dad loses his wallet, they are all in trouble!

Cute, safe idea.