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The Essential Disney Road Trip Guide

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Some of the most fun that family and friends have together can be before they even get to Disney Parks. The anticipation and excitement leading up to entering the gates kicks off your unforgettable trip. That’s why creating an entertaining atmosphere with all the right gear can help set the tone for the amazing memories you’re about to make. Here’s our guide for creating fun and making the most of all the perks of being a Disney® Visa® Cardmember.

    • Tip 1: Gear Up with Disney Essentials for Your Vacation

      So, you’ve booked your tickets, you’re starting to plan what attractions you want to see first and what food you can’t wait to taste. Now what? Well, you’ll need some extra supplies for your epic Disney vacation, which means visiting shopDisney.com for the latest and greatest tumblers, luggage and headphones or explore our backpack shopping guide. Use your Disney Visa Credit Card to receive 10% off select merchandise!1

From left to right: Fantasyland Castle Travel Tumbler, Mickey and Minnie Mouse Avocado Tumbler with Straw, Mickey Mouse Cooler Backpack, Mickey Mouse Pants Luggage, Minnie Mouse Bow Luggage

Disney tumbers backpack cooler and suitcases

    • Tip 2: Sing Along to a Disney Playlist During Your Trip

      Find out who’s the best singer of the family—and maybe the worst—during your car ride to adventure. The Disney Parks Collection Spotify playlist and Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Spotify playlist have some classic songs to sing along to. Then maybe create a sing-off competition and vote for the winner with the best voice.

    • Tip 3: Ready, Set, Play with Some Disney-Themed Car Games

      Driving can seem like the longest part of the journey—but it can also be part of the fun! Make classic car ride games Disney-themed, like playing 20 questions to guess a Disney Character or attraction. Or if you prefer something like cards, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Playing Cards Set mixes the perfect amount of creepy and entertaining with each design featuring a frighteningly endearing Character.

    • Tip 4: Snack the Best Way Possible—Disney Style

      When hunger strikes, get creative with your snack game and find some inspiration from our Disney lunch box recipes. The article is chock-full of delicious meals that are perfect and packable for on-the-go moments.

Disney lunches
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From the open road to your Resort hotel, make your family vacation more fun with these helpful tips and tricks! And check out even more Disney Visa Cardmember perks for the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort.

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NEW + EXCLUSIVE

For New Disney® Inspire Visa® Cardmembers

$600 OFFER

A $300 Disney Gift Card eGift upon approval + earn a $300 statement credit after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.12

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NEW + EXCLUSIVE

For New Disney® Inspire Visa® Cardmembers

$600 OFFER

A $300 Disney Gift Card eGift upon approval + earn a $300 statement credit after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.12

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1Merchandise at Disney Store

10% off Restrictions: Offer valid only at Disney store and Disney Baby Store retail locations in the U.S. or orders placed online at shopDisney.com. Not valid on purchases at The Disney Studio Store Hollywood & Ghirardelli Soda Fountain Shop, Disney Parks and Resort locations, including World of Disney® locations and Shop Disney Parks app, or any online platforms other than shopDisney.com. Offer excludes taxes, Shipping & Handling, Theme Park Passes, Disney Electronics, DVDs, Blu-ray™, CDs, Video Games, Books, Art & Collectibles, Jim Shore, Lenox®, Enesco Busts and Figurines, Olszewski, Precious Moments, Vinylmation, Limited Edition and Limited Availability merchandise, Ethan Allen, Bikes & Scooters, Disney Store 30th Anniversary merchandise, Electronic Toys, D23 Memberships, D23 Merchandise, gift cards or certificates, The Walt Disney Company Collectible Shareholder Certificate, 3-D printed merchandise, Subscription products, personalization, gift wrap and gift boxes and items not in stock. Additional exclusions may apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount except available shipping offers. No adjustments to prior purchases. Merchandise subject to availability. Prices subject to change without notice. Returns and exchanges will be subject to discount taken at time of purchase. Valid packing slip or receipt required for returns and exchanges. Payment with valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card is required. Promotion Code may not be redeemed for cash, sold, or altered. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Use of offer or Promotion Code DRVCMEMBER constitutes acceptance of these offer terms. Offer may be canceled or modified at any time without notice. Visit shopDisney.com/DRVCPerkDetails for the most current list of exclusions and any updates to these offer terms. Void where prohibited. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of this offer.

2Disney Theme Park & Resort Perks

Offers and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible items, are subject to availability and additional restrictions and exclusions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Must use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to receive special offers. Merchandise discount may not be available for certain items and at certain locations including Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned or operated by the owners of the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort. To receive a merchandise discount, you must mention the specific offer. For entry into the Disney Character Experience or Star Wars Character Experience Photo Opportunities, must present your valid Disney Visa Card. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate admission may be required. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of these Disney Theme Park and Resort perks.

3Dining Savings at Disney Parks & Resorts

Offer and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible food and beverages, are subject to availability and additional restrictions and exclusions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Offer excludes alcoholic beverages, select new food and beverage offerings, merchandise, tobacco, room service, holiday buffets, tax and gratuity. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card at time of purchase. Discount valid at the following restaurant locations: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas: Boma – Flavors of Africa, Jiko – The Cooking Place (see restrictions), and Sanaa; Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas: ESPN Sports Club and Flying Fish (see restrictions); Disney's Contemporary Resort: The Wave…of American Flavors; Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: Trail's End Restaurant; Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Citricos (see restrictions), Grand Floridian Cafe, and Narcoossee's; Disney's Old Key West Resort: Olivia's Cafe; Disney's Polynesian Village Resort: Kona Cafe; Disney's Port Orleans Resort: Boatwrights Dining Hall; Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: The Turf Club Bar and Grill; Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Artist Point (see restrictions) and Whispering Canyon Cafe; Disney's Yacht Club Resort: Ale & Compass Restaurant and Cape May Cafe; Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Tiffins; Disney's Hollywood Studios®: The Hollywood Brown Derby (see restrictions) and Hollywood & Vine (see restrictions); Epcot®: Biergarten Restaurant (see restrictions), Coral Reef Restaurant (lunch only), Le Cellier Steakhouse (lunch only), and Rose & Crown Dining Room (lunch only); Magic Kingdom® Park: Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen; and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex: ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill. For locations where it is noted to see restrictions, the discount does not apply to the following dates: 11/22/18, 12/24/18, 12/25/18, 12/31/18, 1/1/19, 2/14/19, 4/21/19, 5/12/19, and 7/4/19. Subject to restaurant operating hours and closures. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts or promotions. Separate admission may be required. Discount is for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold.

4$300 Disney Gift Card eGift with the Disney Inspire Visa Card

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Upon approval of your Disney Inspire Visa Card application, you will be sent your Disney Gift Card eGift via email within hours to any valid email address. The Disney Gift Card eGift can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store locations in the U.S., DisneyStore.com, and Adventures by Disney®. Disney Gift Card eGifts are redeemable for goods and services at participating Disney locations. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not refundable or redeemable for cash unless required by law. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not for resale. Disney Gift Card eGifts are issued by, and represents a legal obligation solely of, Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. Lost, damaged or stolen Disney Gift Card eGifts may be replaced only if original email and complete card number are provided. For Disney Gift Card eGift balance inquiries, call 1-877-650-4327 or visit DisneyGiftCard.com. For complete terms and conditions (including arbitration agreement), visit DisneyGiftCard.com. The value of this offer or program may result in miscellaneous income received from Chase and we may be required to send you, and file with the IRS, a Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Information) or Form 1042-S (Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding) for the year in which you participate and are awarded the benefits of the offer/program. You are responsible for any tax liability related to participating in the offer/program. Please consult your own tax advisor if you have any questions about how this could affect your taxes. Chase is not responsible for the provision of, or failure to provide, the stated benefits and services. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. If your account is not open for at least 6 months, Chase and Disney reserve the right to cancel the Disney Gift Card eGift.

5$300 Statement Credit with the Disney Inspire Visa Card

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Offers may vary and may not be available through all application methods when applying for the Disney Visa Credit Cards. In some instances, an application may require additional time to process. To qualify and receive your $300 statement credit, you must make Purchases totaling $1,000 or more during the first 3 months from account opening. ("Purchases" do not include balance transfers, cash advances, travelers checks, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable.) To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. After qualifying, please allow up to 8 weeks for your credit to appear in your statement.

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