Disney Visa Benefits (You Can Use at Walt Disney World)
Disney Visa card members can take advantage of several exclusive perks at Walt Disney World, from special character meet-and-greets to dining and merchandise discounts. Below, we’ve outlined the current Disney Visa cardholder perks exclusive to Disney World.
If you have one of the three Disney Visas (Disney Inspire Card, Disney Premier Visa Card, or Disney Visa Card), you’ll want to be aware of these perks before your visit. While all three cards offer additional benefits, this page focuses on the discounts and offers you can use at Walt Disney World.
#1 Disney Visa Character Experience at Epcot
We’ll start with the Disney Visa Card Character Experience at Epcot. This meet-and-greet is offered daily between 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in a building next to the Imagination Pavilion and Magic Eye Theater at Epcot. Guests will have the opportunity to meet a classic Disney character. In our experience, it’s typically Mickey and Goofy or Minnie and Pluto. However, there are no guarantees. You must show your ID and Disney Visa or Rewards Card to gain access. You’ll also get a complimentary digital PhotoPass download.
#2 Stitch Disney Visa Character Experience
Disney Visa cardholders can also meet Stitch at Celebrity Spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This special meet-and-greet opportunity is offered daily between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Celebrity Spotlight is located near the exit of the Hyperion Theater, where the Frozen Sing-Along is held. It’s across the walkway from Echo Lake. We have a full walk-through with photos from Stitch’s meet-and-greet at the Disney Visa Character Experience.
#3 Star Wars Disney Visa Photo Opportunity
Disney Visa cardholders can receive a complimentary photo download taken with a digitally enhanced Holocron Darth Vader projection at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This photo opportunity is available daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You’ll want to show your Disney Visa Card to the PhotoPass cast member for the special photo. You’ll find them along the walkway that joins Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land. Here is a photo of what to expect.
#4 Stitch Disney Visa PhotoPass Lens
A Stitch Disney PhotoPass Lens is available in the My Disney Experience app. Here are the instructions on how to access it during your visit:
- While you’re at Disney World, open the My Disney Experience app
- Open the app menu (≡) and select “PhotoPass Lenses.”
- Select the Cardmember Exclusive Experiment 626 PhotoPass Lens
*If you don’t see your PhotoPass Lens, you’ll want to make sure your Disney Rewards membership is linked to your account. You can do so by adding your Disney Visa Card as a payment method in the account settings of the app.
#5 Disney Visa Dining Discounts at Disney World Locations
In addition to the character meet-and-greets, cardholders are privy to other discounts. For instance, cardholders can receive 10% off select dining locations on most days by using their Disney Visa Card at the following locations:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Boma – Flavors of Africa
- Jiko – The Cooking Place (some restrictions apply)
- Sanaa (Kidani Village)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Beaches and Cream
- Cape May Cafe
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas
- Flying Fish (some restrictions apply)
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Sebastian’s Bistro
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Steakhouse 71
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Three Bridges Bar & Grill
- Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Cítricos (some restrictions apply)
- Grand Floridian Cafe
- Narcoossee’s (some restrictions apply)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Olivia’s Cafe
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Kona Cafe
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- The Turf Club Bar and Grill
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Ale & Compass Restaurant
- Yachtsman Steakhouse
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Tiffins
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Roundup Rodeo BBQ
- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
- The Hollywood Brown Derby (some restrictions apply)
EPCOT
- Biergarten Restaurant (some restrictions apply)
- Coral Reef Restaurant
- Le Cellier Steakhouse
- Rose & Crown Dining Room
- Spice Road Table
Magic Kingdom
- Crystal Palace
- Diamond Horseshoe
- Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen
- Liberty Tree Tavern
- The Plaza Restaurant
- Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
Additional dining discounts are listed a little further down, including Disney Springs.
#6 Disney Visa Guided Tours Discounts
Guests can save 15% on the following guided tours at Walt Disney World with their Disney Visa Card.
Magic Kingdom
- Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour
EPCOT
- EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest
- Behind the Seeds
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Caring for Giants
- Up Close with Rhinos
- Wild Africa Trek (Mid-Day Tours only and Block-Out Days may apply.)
- Savor the Savana: Evening Safari Experiences
Multiple Theme Parks, Backstage Areas, and Resort Hotels
- Starlight Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Wilderness Back Trail Adventure
*Discounts are not offered on Premium VIP Tours.
#7 Disney Visa Discounts on Recreational Activities
Guests can use their Disney Visa Card to receive 10% off the following recreational activities at Walt Disney World.
- Carriage Rides at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Horseback Trail Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
#8 Select Merchandise 10% Off with Disney Visa Card
Guests can receive 10% off select merchandise purchases at select locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. (Remember to ask when making purchases. I’ve used this discount several times at the World of Disney at Disney Springs.)
#9 Additional Disney Visa Discounts
In addition to everything else we’ve covered, your Disney Visa Card will get you discounts at the following locations.
Cirque du Soleil
- Save up to 20% on tickets to upcoming performances of Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney at the box office or online. Restrictions apply.
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Kiosks
- Receive 20% off the entire purchase at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. kiosks throughout Walt Disney World, Disney Springs Marketplace (excludes alcohol), and online at Joffreys.com (Code: DISNEYBEANS25)
Save 20% off select purchases at:
- JALEO BY JOSE ANDRES.
- Wetzel’s Pretzels® at Disney Springs® Marketplace and West Side, and ESPN Wide World of Sports.
- M&M Store at Disney Springs® West Side.
- Luxury of Time at Disney Springs® Town Center.
- Under Amour® Brand House at Disney Springs® Town Center.
Save 15% off select purchases at:
- Kendra Scott at Disney Springs® Town Center.
- Levi’s at Disney Springs® Town Center with code: DISNEY15.
Vendors with Multiple Locations
Receive 10% off select merchandise purchases at the following Disney Springs, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa locations:
- ALOHA Collection
- Arribas Brothers locations: Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers at Disney Springs® Marketplace, Crystal Arts on Main Street, U.S.A.® and Pirates of the Caribbean® at Magic Kingdom® Park and locations in the Germany and Mexico Pavilions in EPCOT®.
- Balocoloc Venetian Masks at La Gemma Elegante
- Basin®
- Basin White®
- Chapel Hats
- Columbia Sportswear Company (code: DVISA)
- Crown & Crest
- Good Fortune Gifts and House of Good Fortune
- House of Blues® Gear Shop
- Just Fun Socks
- Lovepop®
- Pura Vida
- Shop for Ireland at Raglan Road™
- Sperry
- Sugarboo & Co.
- The Art Corner by Artistic Talent Group
Receive 10% off select purchases at Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney Springs, and across the Walt Disney World Resort.
- Buena Vista Surrey Bike Rentals (Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas only)
- Buena Vista Strollers, Scooters and Wheelchairs
- Cookes of Dublin (lunch, weekdays)
- eet by Maneet Chauhan
- Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
- House of Blues® Restaurant & Bar
- Paddlefish
- Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
- Planet Hollywood®
- Raglan Road™ Irish Pub and Restaurant (lunch, weekdays)
- Salt & Straw (excludes merchandise)
- STK® Steakhouse
- Terralina Crafted Italian (excludes alcohol)
- The Boathouse
- The Polite Pig
All offers are subject to change.
Final Thoughts
As you may know, Disney Visa Cardholder perks are updated regularly and can change. While we do our best to keep this guide updated, it’s always a good idea to review the fine print on the official Disney Visa Rewards site (here) before your trip. If you’re looking for hotel discounts, we include them in our list of all Disney World Hotel Offers.
Hopefully, this overview highlighted a few places where your card can save you money. If you’re just getting started, make sure to see our guide: How to Plan a Disney World Vacation. Check back for the latest Disney reviews and updates on ResortsGal.com.
In the Comments
Are you a Disney Visa cardholder? If so, do you remember to take advantage of these benefits at Disney World? Let us know in the comments.
New cardholder so I appreciate the list! I would add that I got the card because I was purchasing my first annual pass and there was a $50 statement credit and $100 Disney gift card for opening the card. I also had a friend send me a referral and we both got Disney dollars for using her link!
I recently purchased two tickets to the AKL night time safari and used my Chase Disney Card. I did not get the cardholder discount. Should I call customer service and find out if I can get a price adjustment?
Love my charge card…. The last two years we’ve come when they’ve offered the free food with a stay on property. Any little bit of savings helps. And we use our charge card rewards as they’re spending one.