Here's an Easy Way to Earn Money Towards Your Trip

If you’re planning a trip to Disney, consider applying for a Disney Visa credit card.  The more time you have between opening the card and your trip, the more Disney rewards you’ll be able to earn.  

There are two types of cards - one with no annual fee and one with a $49 annual fee.  Take a look below, compare the perks and see if it makes sense for your family to open an account.  


Disney Rewards® Visa® Card - Get a $50 statement credit after first purchase.  No Annual Fee. 

  • Earn 1% in reward dollars on card purchases
  • There’s no limit to the number of reward dollars you can earn
  • Redeem rewards toward most everything Disney, including Disney movie tickets, DVDs, toys, costumes and more
  • Redeem while on vacation toward Disney Theme Park tickets, Resort stays, dining at Disney restaurants and more
  • No block-out dates when redeeming toward rewards
  • Disney Character Experience at our private Cardmember location at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts. You'll receive downloads of your photos, too!
  • 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, the Disneyland® Resort, Disney's Beach Resort Destinations and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i
  • 10% off select dining locations most days at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts
  • 10% off the non-discounted price of select recreation experiences at Walt Disney World® Resort 
  • 15% off the non-discounted price of select guided tours at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts
  • 15% off the non-discounted price of any salon treatment valued at $45 or greater or any 50-minute or longer spa service most days at participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort 
  • Starting January 1, 2017, Cardmembers receive special perks aboard Disney Cruise Line
  • 10% off on select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com 
  • Access to exclusive Disney Visa Cardmember events at Disney Store 
  • Exclusive VIP Package with the purchase of premium tickets to Aladdin or The Lion King on Broadway
  • Star Wars Character Experience at our private Cardmember location at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts. You’ll receive downloads of your photos to mark your visit to the dark side!

Disney Premier Visa® Card - Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.  $49 Annual Fee.  Includes all of the perks of the regular card plus these additional perks:

  • Earn an additional 1% in reward dollars on card purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants and most Disney locations for a total of 2% in these categories
  • Redeem reward dollars for a statement credit toward airline travel. Just purchase airline tickets with your card on any airline to any destination, and then pay yourself back by redeeming your reward dollars for a statement credit

Both cards allow you to choose from 10 different card designs.  For more info or to apply for a card, go to www.disneyrewards.com.

IMPORTANT: You should request your Disney Rewards Redemption Card at least three weeks before your vacation.

How to Redeem Toward Disney Rewards

  1. Earn Disney Dream Reward Dollars® on purchases made with your Disney Visa Card.
  2. Request a Disney Rewards Redemption Card as soon as you have at least 20 Disney Dream Reward Dollars.
  3. Use your Disney Rewards Redemption Card to get things at Disney. Your Disney Rewards Redemption Card is accepted at most Disney locations. Only instead of paying with U.S. dollars, you’re redeeming the Disney Dream Reward Dollars you’ve earned.

Contact me with questions or for more information on how to get the most out of your Disney Destination Vacation!