If you’re headed to Disney World in 2024, it wouldn’t hurt to arm yourself with as many tips and tricks as you can.
Disney World has plenty to offer as well as some hindrances next year. Each year, Disney World provides new opportunities, new challenges, and new ways trips need to be planned. If you don’t know where to start, we can help you! We have a tip that you should definitely know for your next 2024 Disney World trip!
If you’re looking for some great deals or other ways to save, have you considered the Disney Visa Card? While definitely not necessary to have a wonderful Disney World vacation, it could go a long way in making your next trip easier and more affordable.
The credit card is offered through Chase Bank with two tiers — the Disney Premier Visa Card and the regular Disney Visa Card. Both cards let you earn Disney Rewards Dollars for purchases made with the card that can then be redeemed into a Disney Rewards Card. This is where your 2024 vacation comes into play.
Both cards offer new cardmember bonuses as well as perks you can use in your daily life (all of which you can read about by CLICKING HERE), however, we want to focus on all the perks these cards get you at Disney World.
Let’s start with our favorite thing — the food! Disney Visa cardholders 10% off at select dining locations at Disney World. These locations include:
Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
- Biergarten
- Coral Reef Restaurant (Lunch only)
- Le Cellier Steakhouse (Lunch only)
- Rose & Crown Dining Room (Lunch only)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Resort Hotels
- Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Jiko* at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- ESPN Club at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Flying Fish* at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
- Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
- Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
- Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
- Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
Disney Springs
- Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
- Paddlefish
- Planet Hollywood
- Terralina Crafted Italian
- The Polite Pig
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Cardholders also receive a 20% discount at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea locations all around Disney World. If part of your Disney trip is experiencing all the food, this card is a great way to save some money!
Another perk cardmembers get is 15% off select guided tours at Disney World. If you were looking to experience something a little extra on your next Disney World trip, check out these experiences:
- Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom
- Behind the Seeds at EPCOT
- EPCOT Seas Adventures – Dolphins in Depth
- EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest
- Caring for Giants (featuring African Elephants) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Savor the Savana: Evening Safari Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Up Close with Rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Wild Africa Trek (Mid-Day Tours only on select days) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Starlight Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Wilderness Back Trail Adventure at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Horse-drawn carriage rides at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Horseback Trail Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness are limited to a 10% discount. All of these discounts require that reservations be made over the phone by calling (407) 939-7529.
Disney Visa cardholders also get access to complimentary photos of exclusive character meet-and-greet experiences! One them is located within EPCOT from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., cardmembers can find the Disney Visa Photo Spot near the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival in World Celebration where they will find varying members of the Fab Five: Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, or Pluto.
Another photo spot can be found in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Star Wars Launch Bay in Animation Courtyard. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., cardmembers can get exclusive photos with Star Wars characters.
If you usually come back from Disney World with a suitcase full of merchandise, the Disney Visa card can save you quite a bit of money. Cardholders receive 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more. Keep in mind, however, that this is limited to select merchandise locations throughout Disney World.
As for lodging, the card helps with that too! Disney announced a new deal for Disney Visa cardholders for 2024 vacations where you can save up to 35% on stays most nights from January 9th, 2024-March 24th, 2024. Additionally, you can save up to 20% on stays on most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th through February 24th, 2024.
Going to Disney World after February? Don’t sweat it! Here are cardmember-exclusive savings you can get at select hotels:
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites (save up to 30%)
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (save up to 35%)
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (save up to 35%)
If you want to learn more about these deals, CLICK HERE!
Along with these discounts, the Disney Visa card can help you save on theme park tickets, shopDisney, and movie tickets to Disney films. Whether or not this card is for you is totally subjective, but we’ll continue to give you all the tips and tricks you can use to save money at Disney World. Be sure to stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest!
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