Disney Visa Reward Dollars

[Harkleroad]

Hi! First post here of what will probably be many. I am planning a trip in Dec.and will have earned about $1000 Visa reward dollars by the time we are ready to leave. I recently called to book our trip and was told that I could not use the dollars for vacation packages, rooms, or tickets. This is completely opposite of what everything Visa says. My question is has anyone paid for their trip using the dollars? Thanks.

[HallandNash]

Oh NO! I hope this isn't true. We've been trying to build up some points to pay for our next trip (whenever that might be).

[massachusetts]

I just went to the Visa site and it says "Redeem them for most everything Disney — from DVDs and toys to theme park tickets and hotel stays at the Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort. " I think the person that you talked to was confused.

[DawsonAR]

I have used them more than once to pay for the room. The last time was October 2006. I would call back and ask again. I hope they haven't changed the rules. Please let us know what you find out. Thanks

[Lizzie]

Do reward dollars expire? If yes how long do they last? We just got our card and I am excited to build up some reward dollars.

[mousaholic]

I just used my reward points to pay for my room at WDW for next year...I used them over the phone with the reservations office without any problem. You should call, it should be no problem at all.

[robhink]

Do reward dollars expire? If yes how long do they last? We just got our card and I am excited to build up some reward dollars.

The Dollars on your Visa card expire 5 years from the date they were earned, the date on the Rewards card will vary, usually the end of the following year. I just transfered 100 reward dollars to a rewards card which expires at the end of next year, dec 2008.

[wdwjenn]

I hope this is not true!! I have a trip planned for October through Magical Journeys and back in April when I booked Debbie told me I could use my more than 1000 points when the balance is due in September .
Please someone clarify this for us!! I may try to e mail Debbie in the mean time just to be sure

[Lizzie]

Okay I am excited. After our trip in September we won't be going for a while. So I have some time to make some dollars and pay for a future trip. So fun!

[mickeys_princess_mom]

Welcome aboard, Harkleroad! You've brought up a subject I've been meaning to look into.....Am thinking about getting the Visa Rewardcard, and using it to build up points for next time. How's it working for you guys?

[WED1901]

We have used them in the past for MNSSHP and Water Parks Tickets without any problem.

[Harkleroad]

Thanks everyone. I did call back and spoke with someone else. She said yes I could use my dollars with no problem. So I booked our trip, paid the deposit with my visa, and will pay the remainder with my dollars later since I still have time to earn more before the remainder is due. Thanks again.

[princessgirls]

Glad it all worked out.

Julie

[DawsonAR]

Glad to hear it worked out. I'm planning on using mine again soon and was hoping things haven't changed. Thanks for the update.

[Marilyn Michetti]

I can't add anything to what the nice people above me said - yep, the first CM told you wrong.

All I can add is WELCOME TO INTERCOT

[wdwfan]

I've used mine to pay for room, tours, meals, anything in DisneyWorld. The card does have a limit of 750.00 per year that you can earn, so if you max out over several yrs. you could have quite a bit on your card.

[crazypoohbear]

Glad it all worked out.
You gave several people heart failure here for a moment

[jaff87]

What if you use AAA to plan your trip - can you still use your Disney Dollars to pay? Does anyone know how that would work exactly?

[Beast_fanatic]

What if you use AAA to plan your trip - can you still use your Disney Dollars to pay? Does anyone know how that would work exactly?

You should be able to. You would give your rewards card number to the AAA travel agent, and that person would have to apply the amount to your reservation.

[Mrs Grumpy]

On our last trip I charged everything back to the room and then went and paid off the balance with my reward card. Worked great!