Episode 3: Gift Card Savings 101

Dining reservation policy change, Skipper Canteen scuttlebutt, a previously bomb-sheltered park-goer, and saving lots o' cash at Walt Disney World.  Thanks for listening!

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The techniques for saving money on Disney Gift Cards discussed in this episode are listed below.  These gift cards can be used to fund the entirety of a Disney vacation, save for minor cash incidentals like bellhop or valet tips.

Super Easy 
1) Purchase at BJs or Sam's Club using an existing membership
SAVINGS: 4.04% or 4.60%, respectively

Easy
1) Obtain a Target REDCard, then use it to purchase in a Target store
SAVINGS: $50.00 per $1000 of Disney expenditures (5.0%)

Fairly Easy 
1) Link Target REDCard to your Target.com as primary form of payment
2) Enter Target.com via a click-thru site such as Ebates, MyPoints, or Swagbucks
- Save 1.5% (on average) via click-thru rebate
- Save 5.0% on the Disney Gift Cards purchased at Target.com
3) Enter Gift Cards into a Disney Vacation Account
- Save 2.0% on all pre-purchased aspects of Disney vacation paid via DVA.
TOTAL SAVINGS: $84.25 per $1000 of Disney expenditures (8.43%)

Not Too Difficult 
1) Link Target REDCard to your Target.com as primary form of payment
2) Obtain Target Gift Cards at discount through store promotions or online gift card resellers
- Save 10% (achievable year-round with a keen eye)
3) Enter Target.com via a click-thru site such as Ebates, MyPoints, or Swagbucks
- Save 1.5% (on average) via click-thru rebate
- Save 5.0% on the Disney Gift Cards purchased at Target.com
4) Enter Gift Cards into a Disney Vacation Account
- Save 2.0% on all pre-purchased aspects of Disney vacation paid via DVA.
TOTAL SAVINGS: $179.25 per $1000 of Disney expenditures (17.9%)

** It is important when buying online at Target.com that you remember to select Payment with Gift Cards before the final click or your default REDCard will be charged as the method of payment. **

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