Overview
- Multiple outlets reported the change, which was published Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, after reporters contacted Disney Guest Relations about stores rejecting Disney Gift Cards.
- Guest Relations confirmed the refusals stem from new contract terms between Disney and some third‑party retailers, and the shift appears limited to select shops at Disney Springs.
- Named retailers that stopped accepting the cards include Zara and Vera Bradley while some third‑party locations such as Sephora continue to take Disney Gift Cards.
- Disney‑owned stores and all third‑party vendors inside the theme parks and resort hotels remain unaffected, and guests are advised to check with stores or Guest Relations and carry backup payment methods.
- Separately, Disney changed Disney+ gift cards so they now function as standard Disney Gift Cards and can be registered or consolidated up to $1,000 per card, which lets guests convert unused streaming cards into spending money for trips.