Disney has altered payment operations at Disney Springs by removing machines that processed Disney Gift Cards, Chase VISA Redemption cards, and room charges from third-party retail locations that are not dining venues. The change began about three weeks ago. Guest services and stores including Sephora, Lego, Fit2Run, and the M&M’s Store confirmed the same policy. Retailers expressed disappointment. Some tourists and locals previously stocked up on Disney Gift Cards at Costco or Sam’s or used Chase Visa Rewards to obtain discounts on non-Disney purchases. Disney-owned merchants such as World of Disney still accept Disney Gift Cards, Disney Visa Reward Redemption Cards, and MagicBand payments. Dining venues were not affected.
Key Points:
- Disney removed payment machines from third-party retail locations at Disney Springs, excluding dining venues.
- The policy change began approximately three weeks ago.
- The change was confirmed at guest services and stores including Sephora, Lego, Fit2Run, and the M&M’s Store.
- Retailers expressed disappointment about the policy change.
- Some tourists and locals used Disney Gift Cards bought at Costco or Sam’s, or Chase Visa Rewards, to get discounts on non-Disney purchases.
- Disney-owned merchants such as World of Disney still accept Disney Gift Cards, Disney Visa Reward Redemption Cards, and MagicBand payments.
- Dining locations at Disney Springs were not impacted by the change.
- Wine Bar George does not accept the Disney Dining Plan but still accepts Disney Gift Cards as of the date noted.