Disney Gift Card primer

Disney gift cards can be a great gift for the Disney fans in your life. They're fun, flexible and easy to use.

Where to buy: Disney Gift Cards can be purchased at select locations at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Store in the U.S., and DisneyStore.com.

Where they can be used: The Disney Gift Card can be used for purchases at participating locations at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Store locations in the US, DisneyStore.com, Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney.

Does the card expire? No, your Disney Gift Card is valid for purchases until all remaining funds have been depleted from the card.

See more FAQs about the Disney Gift Card here.

Disney Gift Cards are available in a big variety of designs -- you can get a card for graduation, weddings, birthdays, Father's Day, Mother's Day and more. Check out the special occasion designs here.

Know someone who is a big fan of a certain Disney character? Gift them with a card bearing their favorite! See all the available character designs.

Another cool idea -- buy Disney Gift Cards for the kids in your group prior to arriving, and let them know that those gift cards are their souvenir money. They'll be more careful about cost, and learn how to budget the amount throughout the trip.

Some families prefer to buy a Disney Gift Card ahead of time for all their purchases at Disney World -- dining, souvenirs, and more. It's certainly easier than carrying cash. Just be sure to see which locations take the Disney Gift Card before you arrive, so you're not surprised when you try to make a purchase somewhere that doesn't take the cards.

Have you used a Disney Gift Card before, or gifted someone special with one?