Nowadays, the internet is loaded with apps and programs that will reward you with gift cards for doing everyday activities. You can earn them for participating in surveys, browsing the web, shopping and many other activities that you are probably already doing! If you have a lot of time before your next trip, you can spend it earning points to cash in on some pretty sweet rewards.
Even though most of these programs don't offer Disney gift cards, there are other cards you can use while on your trip OR you can use their rewards to get free Disney cards. If you participate in a program that doesn't offer any rewards you can use at Disney or convert to Disney cards, another way to build your trip fund is to get cards for stores where you will normally shop anyway. Use the free cards you earned, but take the cash equivalent from your shopping budget and put it into your trip fund. Or, some programs offer gift cards on airlines or gas that you can use towards your transportation costs.
Here are some great rewards programs we found and we'll tell you how to use them to save big on your next Disney trip! You can click on the names to take you right to their websites!
1. MyPoints
This is one of my favorite programs and the one I use the most. Points can be earned for shopping online, web-browsing, surveys, games, printing coupons and more. There are plenty of point-earning opportunities that take little-to-no time to complete. They also have a really large selections of rewards. They offer: Target, Walmart and KMart cards which can be used to purchase Disney gift cards. Shutterfly which can be used to for trip photo memories. Starbucks and Prepaid Visa cards which can be used in the parks. You can also get cash rewards deposited directly to your Paypal account. And my favorite that I always save for: Landry's and Rainforest Cafe cards. At Disney, these cards can be used at Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex Cafe and Yak and Yeti in Animal Kingdom! I usually always earn a free dinner for my party through them every trip.
2. Swagbucks
Another very popular program that lets your earn points in many of the same ways mentioned above: take surveys, watch videos, shop, search, play. They also offer a large variety of rewards such as: Southwest Airlines, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Landry's, Paypal and pre-paid Visa.
3. Loot Palace
You can earn points here in many of the same ways mentioned above. They do have a smaller amount of rewards available and they tend to change. Some of the rewards that have been offered include: Club Penguin memberships, Starbucks, Target, and Walmart. You can also cash in for direct Paypal deposits.
4. Verizon MyRewards+
If you have Verizon home phone and internet service, you can enroll in this program. You earn points for using selects apps, getting upgrades, ordering movies, even paying your bill online. Their rewards include Target, Starbucks, and pre-paid Visa cards.
5. Shopkick
This is a shopping app that gives your points (kicks) for walking into stores, scanning items and making purchases. Rewards they offer include Starbucks and Target.
6. Ibotta
Another shopping app where you perform actions on featured items including: taking polls, watching ads, share, review or read the description to unlock the earnings. When you buy the items, scan the receipt and barcode, you redeem the earnings. Earnings are deposited as cash to your Paypal account. You can also choose certain gift cards including Starbucks.
7. ReceiptHog
Download this app to scan your receipts and earn coins. The more you scan, the more ways you can unlock to earn more coins. Coins can be redeemed for cash deposits to your Paypal account.
8. My Coke Rewards
Sign up for free and enter codes found on Coca-Cola products for points. Codes can be used for various sweepstakes entries which can include Disney trips and large Visa pre-paid cards. You can also spend points on gift cards including: Starbucks, Shutterfly, Walmart and AMC Movie theaters which can be used in Disney Springs.
9. Disney Vacation Account Bonus Program
You can open a Disney Vacation Account for free. You are eligible for a free $20 Disney gift card for every $1000 you spend on qualified vacation purchases with your account prior to December 31, 2017. This date is subject to extension. You can choose to have periodic savings transferred from your bank account or make your own one-time deposits as you go. You can also add Disney gift card balances to the account. This is a simple way to put aside money you know you will spend anyway and get some free gift cards doing it. Please note: your account membership has to be active for at least 120 days to qualify for the bonus program, so plan ahead if you want to use this option.
10. Disney Visa Rewards from Chase
Probably the most popular Disney rewards program is the Disney Visa card from Chase. You will earn "Disney Dream Dollars" for all the purchases you make with your card. You can also earn more dollars quicker if you choose to upgrade to the Premiere card. These dollars can be used at nearly all locations on Disney property and on Disneystore.com. You will also enjoy 0% financing on Disney vacations, special offers, discounts on Disney shopping and special perks in the parks. The best way to build dollars fast is to use this card for ALL your everyday purchases and pay it off each month. This way, you are earning rewards without carrying balances or paying interest. From time to time, Chase will offer extra rewards for applying. As you can see in this photo, the current offer is for a free $100 Disney gift card if you are approved and make $500 in purchases within three months. This is super easy to do if using it for your everyday purchases. You must use the referral to get the reward and I have referrals available if anyone is interested in applying. Just message me on Facebook HERE for the info!
With just a little pre-planning and some extra work, you can save yourself hundreds, even thousands, on your next Disney vacation using these programs. Have you tried any? If not, try signing up today!
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ReplyDeleteHi! I was curious, we signed up for the Disney visa and I was wondering if they automatically send you the gift card once you have hit the quota of spending in the first three months or do you have to request it?
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