There’s more than one way to get into Disneyland, and if you’re short on cash or you just love generating as much value for money as possible from the offers and opportunities, there’s some good news.
There are loyalty schemes and rewards from various vendors and card providers that can be redeemed in order to pay for tickets to the popular theme park. This article reveals some tips for taking advantage of schemes and rewards.
Retail options
At one point it was true that Costco Disneyland tickets are a great deal, but the partnership between this particular wholesaler and the House of Mouse came to an end recently. That means you need to look elsewhere to buy an affordable entry for you and your family.
That said, if you do have a Costco account, then it’s worth upgrading to Executive Membership, as this gives you a 2% reward on all purchases made annually, which you can use to make purchases of things like travel packages and insurance through the firm’s other arms.
It’s also worth signing up for the Tesco Clubcard scheme, as well as the Nectar Card loyalty project, as both of these allow you to accumulate points for purchases you make, then redeem them for all sorts of things, from magazine subscriptions to theme park visits.
The retailer offers are changing all the time, and if you simply want to visit Disneyland affordably then you could swap your points for purchases that go towards your trip, such as clothing, gadgets, and accessories.
Credit and debit card rewards
Some of the best and most flexible reward schemes are tied to credit card providers, and the general idea behind them is simple: Every time you use your card to make purchases, you get cashback, which can be redeemed in exchange for perks in certain places, or vouchers that have a cash value.
Let’s talk you through a few of the best offers in this arena at the moment, including:
American Express
While it might not be as widely accepted as its rivals, Amex does deliver tempting cashback opportunities, with its Platinum Cashback Everyday card being the obvious pick. In the first three months, you’ll earn 5% back on any purchases you make, after which this drops to 0.5%, before rising to 1% once you’ve spent over £10,000.
Lloyds Bank
Currently, Lloyds will give new customers of its Mastercard cashback credit card package £20 if they spend more than £1,000 on it within the first three months. After this, you’ll earn 0.25% on spending for the first £4,000 a year, then 0.5% if you go over this limit.
Chase
This is a debit card offer rather than a credit card arrangement, but your loyalty points will rack up quickly thanks to the 1% cashback that’s included when you open an account. This only lasts for a year, but it’s a tempting incentive.
Better yet, with Chase, you can use your card overseas without being charged any fees for doing so, which is obviously very handy if you take a trip to Disneyland with the rewards you’ve earned for your everyday spending. Just remember to keep it safe while you’re travelling as well.
Thoughts about redeeming points
The main thing to remember when using loyalty rewards to visit Disneyland that you’ve accumulated from credit cards, in particular, is that there’s no point in overspending in order to accumulate them. You’re better off if you just stick to your normal spending patterns, otherwise, you’re just pouring money into one scheme to try and claw it back elsewhere, which is counterproductive.
Also remember to check the latest offers before committing, because rewards and points change regularly, and the best offer today might not be competitive tomorrow.
