Where can I use Disney gift cards at Disneyland? We discuss this very question almost daily in my Facebook group, Disneyland with Kids.
It’s only fitting I create an official, unofficial list of who accepts Disney gift cards at Disneyland Resort.
Should I buy Disneyland gift cards?
I say absolutely yes, and there’s so many reasons why! Keep scrolling for all the details.
Why should I buy Disney gift cards for Disneyland vacation?
I use them to help me budget for my vacation spending.
It’s also a great way to let kids keep track of their own souvenir spending.
I buy my Disney gift cards at Target where I get 5% off when I pay using my Target RedCard. Bonus savings right there!
Where to buy Disney gift cards.
I like to buy mine at Target because I get 5% off.
There’s a lot of confusion with this practice because gift cards aren’t technically valid for the 5% savings.
But for now, Target classifies them as “entertainment cards” which makes the discount applicable.
Can I pay for tickets using Disney gift cards?
You can pay for Disneyland tickets using Disney gift cards when you purchase online, on the app or in-person.
When you book with Get Away Today, you will need to use a major credit card for their discounts, but you can still use your gift cards at Disneyland itself. Keep reading for more details.
Where can I use gift cards at Disneyland?
You can use Disney gift cards to buy and pay for most things at Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park, yes popcorn carts included!
- Quick service dining when you order through the regular line
- Quick service when you order via mobile order on the Disneyland App
- Sit down dining when paying your check through your server
- Character dining, including Minnie & Friends
- Upgrades like Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane
- Food carts including popcorn, churros, ice cream, fruit, etc.
- Souvenir shops (most of them, see list below for things not included)
- Merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Where can I use Disney gift cards at Downtown Disney?
You can use Disney gift cards at any Downtown Disney locations that are owned by Disney.
So what’s owned by Disney? Check the current offerings here and view our list below.
- The Disney Dress Shop
- Disney Home
- Disney’s Pin Traders
- Marceline’s Confectionary
- Star Wars Trading Post
- WonderGround Gallery
- World of Disney
Where can I NOT use Disney gift cards at Downtown Disney?
- Ballast Point
- Black Tap Burgers and CrazyShakes
- Curl Surf
- Earl of Sandwich
- Food trucks
- Jamba Juice
- Jazz Kitchen
- LEGO store
- Naples
- Salt & Straw
- Sephora
- Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Downtown Disney
- Starbucks in Downtown Disney District
- Sunglasses Icon
- Tortilla Jo’s
- Wetzels
- Other small vendor carts
What if I have a return for an item I bought using a Disney gift card at Disneyland?
This happened to me. If you return an item purchased with a gift card, you will receive a merchandise credit valid for merchandise (not food!) at Disneyland Resort.
Where can I NOT use gift cards at Disneyland?
There are several places at both Disneyland and California Adventure Park that do not accept Disney gift cards including the following.
- Baby Care Center
- Balloon vendors throughout the resort (now accepting credit cards)
- Caricature artists throughout the resort
- Carnival style games on Pixar Pier
- Crystal Arts on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Disneyland Lockers
- Fuel Rod vending kiosks
- Ghirardelli in California Adventure Park
- Pandora
Do you use Disney gift cards at Disneyland Resort–how have they helped you save and spend?
Not positive, but pretty sure you can’t get the 5% off using a Target red card anymore. Has anyone tried lately?
Hi Kelly, the 5% off is still valid on Disney cards because of the way its classified in their POS system as an entertainment card. I tried it just not when I saw your comment and the discount applied online as well.
Can you use egiftcards?
Hi Jenny, from reading the fine print on Disney’s site regarding gift cards it appears most place do accept those. Most places as in the main shops and dining establishments. The only ones I wonder about e-gift cards being a problem are the food kiosks selling ice cream, churros and things. I will look into this when I am in the parks though for sure.
Thank you for posting this. Any reason to think the shops inside Galaxy’s Edge won’t accept them?
I anticipate it will be the same POS system used throughout Disneyland Resort. I will be there opening weekend to check for sure.
Have you encountered any food carts that WOULDN’T take a gift card?
Inside Disneyland or California Adventure, no I have not. It’s the same system that uses/accepts credit cards. So unless their entire system is down (at that cart), then they will accept it. Carts at Downtown Disney are operated by outside vendors, so they will not accept Disney gift cards.
Thanks again for the response. As an earlier comment stated, you have the most detailed list of places in which Disney gift cards can be used of any site I have seen! Keep the good content coming!
Thank you so much Jared. My main goal with this site is to help you have a better Disneyland Vacation and I am happy to help in any way I can. 🙂
For the sit down restaurants you mentioned does that include places like the blue bayou?
Absolutely! Here’s my sit down dining guide too!
This helped so much I have been looking for hours for what food places you can use your gift card at , it didnt say anything. This helped so much
I’m so glad you found this article! Have so much fun at Disneyland.