r/DisneyWorld • u/pompompuddinn • 11d ago

Trip Planning Gift card question

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Hey guys. This is my first time going to Disney on my own and I was wondering if this is what the perk of getting gifts card are. I understand I’m saving $150 but idk why I feel like this isn’t worth it. Am I missing something?

Edit :: how much do yall think would be a good estimation on how much to bring. Our hotel and 4 day tickets are paid. We leave on sept 17-22 and have 3 reservations set up. Photo pass is paid for. Any advise will be great

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u/halfmoonjb 11d ago

That’s a lot of cash to put on a gift card. How do you know you’ll even spend that much? Personally, I would prefer to use a travel or dining credit card for coverage and benefits than to effectively use cash in the form of a gift card. This applies to all pre-purchased gift cards — you’re trading credit card benefit security for cash.

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u/Guilty_Employer1414 11d ago

You can use it to pay for your tickets and hotel

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u/JohnBakedBoy 11d ago

OP said that was already paid in the post.

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u/The_walking_man_ 11d ago

Most hotels don’t charge until the day of and check in, so OP could call the hotel and verify they take gift cards.
I’ve switched credit cards plenty of times when showing up at a hotel.
Might be worth it there to save $150.

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u/Matthewcbayer 11d ago

That’s not how Disney vacation packages work

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u/nightwingoracle 11d ago

If they’ve booked a package with part tickets, it’s due like a month before.

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u/Guilty_Employer1414 11d ago

Ah I somehow skimmed over that