Disney Rewards Dollars 101 (2024)

February 9, 2022

If you’ve got a Disney® Visa® Credit Card and you’re interested in making the most of it, then it’s time to take a deep dive and learn all about Disney Rewards Dollars! This article is your comprehensive guide on how Cardmembers can earn and redeem Disney Rewards Dollars, turning everyday purchases into lasting Disney memories.¹

Earning and Redeeming

How to Earn Disney Rewards Dollars

Ready, set, earn! With the Disney® Premier Visa® Card, you can put your purchases to work and earn 2% in Disney Rewards Dollars on card purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants and most Disney locations. You’ll earn 1% on all your other card purchases.² And with the Disney Visa Card, you’ll earn 1% in Disney Rewards Dollars on all purchases.³ Learn more about how to earn toward your Disney dream.

How to Redeem Disney Rewards Dollars

When you’ve earned at least 20 Disney Rewards Dollars, you’re ready to start redeeming! Request a Disney Rewards Redemption Card, which you can use as a form of payment toward Disney vacations, Disney movie tickets at AMC Theatre and purchases at most Disney locations. Keep it close in your wallet so you’re always ready to redeem.¹ Learn more about redeeming Disney Rewards Dollars.

Where to Redeem Disney Rewards Dollars

Now that you’ve got your Disney Rewards Redemption Card, where can you use it? So. Many. Places. Why not spend an enchanting evening at Be Our Guest restaurant in Walt Disney World® Resort? Or you could get your very own light saber at the Star Wars Trading Post at the Disneyland® Resort. Or, if you’re saving up for a very special celebration, you could even redeem your Disney Rewards Dollars toward Disney Weddings. And those are just a few of the possibilities. Explore a full list of locations where you can redeem Disney Rewards Dollars.

Redeeming Toward Movie Tickets

Bring on the popcorn! Your Disney Rewards Redemption Card can also be used toward Disney, Disney and Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies when you buy your tickets via AMCTheatres.com or the AMC Theatres Mobile App.¹ Get tickets for the whole family or treat yourself to a solo movie date (you deserve it).

Redeeming Toward Airline Travel (Disney Premier Visa Only)

Ready for takeoff? Redeeming Disney Rewards Dollars for a statement credit toward airline travel is exclusively for Disney Premier Visa Cardmembers. And it’s easy: First, buy your airline tickets (any price, any airline, any seat, any time). Then, as long as you have at least 50 Disney Rewards Dollars in your account, you can pay yourself back by redeeming your Disney Rewards Dollars for an airline statement credit on your monthly statement.⁴

Disney Rewards Redemption Cards

Managing Your Disney Rewards Dollars

Keeping track of your Disney Rewards Dollars is simple: Head to the Manage My Disney Rewards Dollars page to check your balance, request or load your Redemption Card, and (for Disney Premier Visa Cardmembers) redeem toward airline travel.

How to Order Your Disney Rewards Redemption Card

Once you’ve earned at least 20 Disney Rewards Dollars, you can order your Disney Rewards Redemption Card from one of three places: Online, where you can sign in to link your Disney account with your Chase.com account; via phone (call the number on the back of your Disney Visa Card); or in person at Guest Relations locations both inside and outside of each theme park. And if you’re planning a Disney vacation, we recommend ordering your Disney Rewards Redemption Card at least three weeks in advance. Also keep in mind, you can have two valid Disney Rewards Redemption Cards per account at any given time.

How to Reload Your Disney Rewards Redemption Card

When you have at least 10 Disney Rewards Dollars in your account, you can reload your Disney Rewards Redemption Card to make sure they’re always at the ready. As a reminder, Disney Rewards Dollars cannot be returned to your account once you’ve loaded them onto a Disney Rewards Redemption Card. And Disney Premier Visa Cardmembers cannot apply Disney Rewards Dollars already loaded onto their Redemption Card back toward airline travel.

Quick Facts on Disney Rewards Dollars

1 Disney Rewards Dollar = $1 USD

The math on this one is pretty simple: Every Disney Rewards Dollar you earn equals $1 USD when redeeming toward your favorite Disney experiences at most Disney locations such as Disney theme park tickets, resort stays, shopping, dining and more.

No Block-Out Dates

Yep, you read that right. Your Disney Rewards Dollars are redeemable any time of year—zero block-out dates.

You Can Combine Disney Rewards Dollars with Perks and Offers

Want to take your Disney Rewards Dollars even further? Combine Disney Rewards Dollars with your Cardmember perks, which allow you to save 10% on select purchases at shopDisney.com, as well as saving 10% at select dining locations most days at the U.S. Disney Theme Parks. You can also redeem Disney Rewards Dollars toward taking advantage of Limited-Time Offers.⁵⁶⁷

You Can Combine Disney Rewards Dollars with Other Payments

When redeeming, your Disney Rewards Redemption Card can be combined with cash or credit card if your Disney Rewards Dollars don’t quite cover your full purchase.

Keep Disney Rewards Dollars from Expiring

Disney Rewards Dollars in your account will expire after five years, but when you load them onto a Disney Rewards Redemption Card, they’ll never expire.

With all these tips for using your Disney Rewards Dollars, you’re more than ready to get started putting them to fun use. Disney Rewards Dollars are here to help you reach your Disney dream—whether it’s a Disney vacation, a special meal at Walt Disney World® Resort or the Disneyland® Resort, a family night at the movies or a collectible Disney item you’ve had your eye on. Still have questions? Check out the FAQ page for even more information on Disney Rewards Dollars, and read our Cardmember Tips article for stories from actual Cardmembers.