[mickey]

Do you "invest" in Disney Dollars either before your trip or during your trip? Just wondering what percentage of you use them.

[inluvwithdisney]

I like to buy some and give them to my kids on the day we leave or when we get there.

[queensmama]

Yes! It is just fun for DD to have her own money when we get to WDW.

[kphil89]

Yes, I use them to budget my souvenirs expenditures...this way I don't over spend!

[WishUponAStar]

Oh WOW, I TOTALLY forgot about Disney Dollars!!! I haven't used those since about middle school (late 80s early 90s). Although, if I DID have children I think it would be a GREAT budgeting tool. Oh wait, ALTHOUGH, a couple years ago when a couple we were friends with got married they were going to WDW for their honeymoon we got DD for them and wrapped them in a box with a bride mickey & minnie. It was a cute alternative to giving a check or cash! They LOVED it!

[SnazzyCMB]

Originally Posted by queensmama

Yes! It is just fun for DD to have her own money when we get to WDW.

I don't understand why not just give her her own money? I just quoted you, but I'm not singling you out, queensmama. I've heard lots of people say "I give them to my child so they have their own money".. why not just give them money?? I heard some other responses about it being a budgeting tool as to not overspend (which, if one gave their child money, that could been seen as budgeting as well), or giving as a gift, which makes sense to me, because it is taking an interest in the gift recipient and what they are going to do with it. I just don't understand when people say they give it to their children, instead of real money....why? Maybe I just don't get it cause i don't have children. But, if one loses disney dollars, they aren't replacable, so, it is like losing money.... please help me understand!! haha

[mickeymotto]

Originally Posted by SnazzyCMB

I don't understand why not just give her her own money? I just quoted you, but I'm not singling you out, queensmama. I've heard lots of people say "I give them to my child so they have their own money".. why not just give them money?? I heard some other responses about it being a budgeting tool as to not overspend (which, if one gave their child money, that could been seen as budgeting as well), or giving as a gift, which makes sense to me, because it is taking an interest in the gift recipient and what they are going to do with it. I just don't understand when people say they give it to their children, instead of real money....why? Maybe I just don't get it cause i don't have children. But, if one loses disney dollars, they aren't replacable, so, it is like losing money.... please help me understand!! haha

I give them to my chilren for the same reasons some of others have stated, as far as explaining why......well, I use them for gifts and incentives all year until our trip. Why Disney Money vs. Real Money is because they can ONLY spend it towards their Disney vacation. It is really a great way to budget (my travel budget) If I gave them just plain $$, they would feel that they could spend it on anything they want...like "Oh, Mommy...."I really NEED this video game!" or "I really HAVE to have that Lego set!!!".....this in turn avoids the following statement...."Well its MY money!!!!!!!" "I should be able to do whatever I want with it!"

You see, this is just another way to make my life easier!
After all it is a WIN/WIN situation anyway.

[SnazzyCMB]

Originally Posted by mickeymotto

Why Disney Money vs. Real Money is because they can ONLY spend it towards their Disney vacation. It is really a great way to budget (my travel budget) If I gave them just plain $$, they would feel that they could spend it on anything they want...like "Oh, Mommy...."I really NEED this video game!" or "I really HAVE to have that Lego set!!!".....this in turn avoids the following statement...."Well its MY money!!!!!!!" "I should be able to do whatever I want with it!"

You see, this is just another way to make my life easier!
After all it is a WIN/WIN situation anyway.

ah ha...i see now.... I didn't think of that possibility. I need to keep little tips like this in mind for when I am a parent, otherwise, I'd run into that "logical" child who says that they can do whatever they want with their money. They can only do certain things with their disney dollars. I get it now...thanks!

[Kippage]

Nope. I don't understand the point - kids can learn to spend money and budget themselves with, well, money. But, whatever, yanno?

[DisneyTeacher]

Originally Posted by SnazzyCMB

I don't understand why not just give her her own money?

It's more fun and Disneyish to have Disney Dollars. It also makes saving for the trip easier since my DS can't spend Disney Dollars at Wal Mart before we go (as if the kid ever spends his money). It also makes a trip that is a year off seem more real.

[athenna]

Sometimes I do.
My bf is been saving for a trip w/me next year and he gives me money to put aside for him every week. I turned some of them in to Disney Dollars. I plan on getting him a $50 for Valentine's day when the new $50's come out.

[JTLLAL]

My DH and I ask for Disney Dollars for Christmas and our Birthdays - That way we are able to buy something special at Disney and let the gift giver know what it is.

[Scrapbookmom67]

Where can one buy Disney Dollars???

We are planning a December trip to Disneyland and I would like to be able to give the kids some Disney Bucks. I think it would be fun for them.

Thanks

[BuzzLightyear]

Originally Posted by Scrapbookmom67

Where can one buy Disney Dollars???

We are planning a December trip to Disneyland and I would like to be able to give the kids some Disney Bucks. I think it would be fun for them.

Thanks

You can get them at any Disney Store.

[keljen]

I voted no as my kids have always been good about spending. I give them the room card and have all expenses charged to the room and as a slight deterrence I have them carry anything they buy and this includes on the plane ride home.