Using Gift Card at theme parks

[sdteacher]

I got the $200 gift card this week when I rebooked my trip. I was thinking I'd like to use it as something fun that we hadn't planned on as this was an unexpected surprise. Are there little extras at the parks that a 9 and 11 boys might enjoy? We may use it for souveniers and treats too, was curious as to what else is out there

 

[ClemsonTigger2]

Do they like Star Wars? I know there's a "Build Your Own Lightsaber" place at DHS, and also someone has described a photo op in the store where you exit Star Tours where they make you look like you're dressed like one of the characters...

 

[disneydreamgirl]

The tours might be an option - Do they like trains? There is an early tour at MK where you see the trains up close as they ready them for the day. Also at MK, there is a scavenger hunt type of Family Tour that could be fun for them. These two are fairly reasonable and I think that you can get a small discount on any of the tours with AAA.
Here is a link for the tour info: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/tours.htm

 

[f19810]

The tours have to be paid for in advance and you do not get the gift card untill you check in. If you want to do a certain tour, you should book it in advance. I am using my gift card for food. I was originally getting the dining plan.

 

[valandemmy]

i think we are going to take both kids to downtown disney, and let them have a mini shopping spree....there are tons of things kids your age would like there

 

[creativeamanda]

They could easily spend the money at the Lego store in DTD and the World of Disney Store!

 

[christa112]

We had a gift card on our trip and used it to pay all our tips for TS meals, it worked out great.

 

[swald91]

we plan to let everyone get $50 worth of whatever-if they want to buy for themselves, friends, family whatever. It was something extra so I guess we'll see when we get there!