Exclusive Epcot Lounge

As a Disney’s Visa Cardmember, you’ll receive access to a private location, reserved exclusively for Chase debit and credit Cardmembers, during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase. The Festival runs from September 28 to November 12, 2012.

The Chase Lounge gives you and your Guests a chance to rest and relax during the Festival. Also enjoy a refreshing beverage during your visit.

  • The Lounge is located on the second floor of the Festival Center at Epcot and is open 9 AM – 7 PM each day during the Festival.
  • Present your Disney’s Visa Card to gain access to the Lounge. (Epcot admission is also required.)
The Festival Center is located in Future World between the Universe of Energy Pavilion and Mission: SPACE, in the old Wonders of Life pavilion. Be sure to visit the Lounge to find out about special benefits you can receive throughout the Festival.

Experience a world of fine cuisine at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase.

See the World Showcase transform into a food-lover’s paradise, with over 25 regional marketplaces, offering a sumptuous selection of ethnic and regional dishes. Explore the cuisine, culture and entertainment from more than two-dozen countries and six continents. You may also experience culinary demonstrations, nightly musical performances and so much more.

Disney’s Visa Debit Card

Chase today announced the launch of the new Disney’s Visa® Debit Card. The new card gives customers access to special Cardmember perks when visiting Walt Disney World® and the Disneyland® Resorts and when shopping at DisneyStore.com and Disney Store locations.  Disney’s Visa® Debit Card is available now and has no annual fee.

Disney’s Visa® Debit Cardmembers will receive the following year-round perks, including:

  • 10% off on select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at DisneyStore.com and Disney Store locations and at select locations atWalt Disney World Resort® and Disneyland Resort®
  • Access to a private Cardmember location at Walt Disney World Resort®and Disneyland Resort® where Cardmembers can meet some of their favorite Disney Characters and receive a complimentary 5 x 7 photo
  • 10% off select dining locations at Walt Disney World Resort® and Disneyland Resort® (meal period restrictions may apply)
  • 20% off the non-discounted price of select guided tours
  • $50 onboard credit when Cardmembers pay for their Disney Cruise Line® vacation in full with their Disney’s Visa® Card and mention this offer
  • Access to a dedicated toll-free customer service phone number

Guests can visit DisneyDebit.com/Perks for more details on these benefits.

“Disney’s Visa® Debit Card is perfect for fans of Disney who prefer to use a debit card for their everyday spending,” said Ryan McInerney, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking. “With no annual fee, it provides access to Cardmember perks at Disney Theme Parks and Disney Store, and offers a choice of imaginative Disney card designs.”

“We are delighted to introduce this new debit card with Chase, which offers great value and a bit of fun for Disney fans and families,” said Jenny Cohen, Senior Vice President of Customer Relationship Management for The Walt Disney Company.  “Disney’s Visa Debit Card enables us to better serve our customers with a choice of cards through Chase.”

Disney’s Visa® Debit Cardmembers will receive the same security and safety benefits as the standard Chase Visa®Debit Card, including real-time fraud monitoring, free security alerts, zero liability protection, guaranteed reimbursement for unauthorized purchases and Blink tap & go functionality in markets where applicable.

The Disney’s Visa® Debit Card is the latest addition to the suite of Disney’s Visa® Cards offered by Chase.  The Disney Rewards® Visa® Credit Card was introduced in 2003 and earlier this year, Chase launched Disney’s Premier Visa® Credit Card from Chase.

Chase checking customers can switch their current Chase Debit Card to a Disney’s Visa® Debit Card by visiting their local branch or calling Chase Customer Service at (800) 935-9935.

Disney’s Visa® Debit Card is available with all Chase checking accounts excluding High School and Access Checking.  Standard eligibility requirements apply.

Disney VISA Free Dining, Fall 2012

Travel Dates: September 30 – December 13, 2012

Walt Disney World has announced an extension of the “Free Dining” promotion. Not all dates during the “travel dates” listed above are included, you must check in on one of the following days:

  • September 30 – October 4, 2012
  • October 19 – November 1, 2012
  • November 9 – 15, 2012
  • November 23 – 29, 2012
  • December 10 – 13, 2012

Currently, the discount is only available to Disney VISA cardholders. With the “Free Dining” promotion, Disney resort guests who book a Magic Your Way package that includes both your Disney resort room and your Magic Your Way park passes, will receive one of the Disney Dining plan add-on for free for all guest three and older in their party. There are a few requirements:

  • You must book at least a three night stay, and your stay cannot be longer than 14 nights
  • You must include at least a two day Magic Your Way base ticket
  • You must pay your $200 per room deposit at time of booking with your Disney VISA, you cannot “hold” a reservation
  • Free Quick Service Dining at the value resorts, free Disney Dining at other Disney resorts
  • Guests can upgrade to other dining plans by paying the price difference.

Availability is extremely limited, and must be booked by September 29, 2012 To receive the Disney VISA cardholder discount, you must pay your deposit at time of booking with your Disney VISA, and you must pay the balance with your Disney VISA card as well, when due.

Please note that while most dates during the Fall are blacked out, as long as you check in on an available travel date, the free dining on your package will extend past that date. As usual, this discount is subject to availability.

To book this special Disney VISA “Free Dining” vacation package, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips.

2013 Walt Disney World Marathon Discount

Disney VISA cardholders can get a special discount on the 2013 Walt Disney World marathon, if they register before June 19, 2012 and use their Disney VISA card to pay. Special discounted prices are also available for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon and Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge.

Join us for a marathon celebration 20 years in the making! You’ll run across magical Disney touches at every mile. Enjoy early registration savings plus additional savings for being a Cardmember.

Race through the most magical place on earth.

Marathon runners will follow a 26.2-mile course that takes you through all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, including:

  • Magic Kingdom Park
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Epcot

You can also get your feet moving in the Half Marathon and Goofy Challenge. With savings and races filled with this much Disney magic, you’d be Goofy to miss it! Learn more about the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events.

Register before June 19, 2012 to receive these special Disney VISA cardholder prices. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is January 10-13, 2013. Register now!

Disney VISA Free Dining 2012

Travel Dates: August 25 – September 29, 2012

Walt Disney World has announced the “Free Dining” promotion for the eight consecutive year. Currently, the discount is only available to Disney VISA cardholders. With the “Free Dining” promotion, Disney resort guests who book a Magic Your Way package that includes both your Disney resort room and your Magic Your Way park passes, will receive one of the Disney Dining plan add-on for free for all guest three and older in their party. There are a few requirements:

  • You must book at least a three night stay, and your stay cannot be longer than 14 nights
  • You must include at least a two day Magic Your Way base ticket
  • You must pay your $200 per room deposit at time of booking with your Disney VISA, you cannot “hold” a reservation
  • Free Quick Service Dining at the value resorts, free Disney Dining at other Disney resorts
  • Guests can upgrade to other dining plans by paying the price difference.

Availability is extremely limited, and must be booked by May 18, 2012 To receive the Disney VISA cardholder discount, you must pay your deposit at time of booking with your Disney VISA, and you must pay the balance with your Disney VISA card as well, when due.

Please note that while the last date of travel is September 29, the free dining on your package will extend past that date, as long as you check in September 29 or before. As usual, this is subject to availability.

To book this special Disney VISA “Free Dining” vacation package, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips.

Disney Premier VISA Card

Disney and Chase have introduced a brand new Disney VISA card this morning, the Premier Disney VISA Card. This card is in addition to the current Disney VISA cards from Chase, and has an annual fee and some additional perks (plus unique card designs).

Disney Premier VISA Card Details

  • $49 annual fee
  • Earn 2% in reward dollars on card purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants and most Disney locations
  • Reward dollars can be used to purchase airline tickets
  • 8 Unique card designs, though a few are very close to the existing designs
  • A $100 Disney Gift Card after first purchase

Disney/Chase has added a page to compare the two Disney VISA programs: Disney VISA Premier vs. Disney VISA Classic

Please not again this is a completely separate program from the existing Chase Disney VISAs. As this was announced just a few minutes ago, there is not any information about if Chase will be ending the existing program (very unlikely) or if they will be offering existing cardholders the opportunity to move over (very likely). More information to come.

 

Save on D23

For a limited time, Disney Rewards Visa Cardmembers will save 15% on a membership to D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.

D23 is the official Disney fan club. Named in honor of the year 1923, when Walt left Kansas City, headed for Hollywood and founded what would become the Disney Studios, D23 offers its members a glimpse behind the magic with its stunning publication, unique events, complimentary gifts, robust website, special discounts & offers and much more. D23 celebrates the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 and has only increased over the decades as Disney’s stories, characters, songs and experiences have captured imaginations the world over.

Use your Disney Rewards Visa Card for your purchase and enjoy unique experiences and fantastic benefits including:

  • Disney twenty-three quarterly magazine with a gift in every issue (for Gold Members)
  • Annual membership gift from The Walt Disney Archives Collection
  • Incredible behind-the-magic special events
  • Exclusive merchandise
  • Special offers and discounts

To become a D23 member, just visit Disney.com/23, and click on “Join D23.” Enter promotional code: D23DisneyVisa at checkout and use your Disney Rewards Visa Card to receive your discount. Hurry, this offer ends January 31, 2012!

Richard Petty Driving Experience Discount

Put the pedal to the metal and receive $150 off the Rookie Experience or $30 off a 3-lap Ride-Along in a 600-horsepower NASCAR race car at the Richard Petty Driving Experience located at the Walt Disney World Speedway.

Step on the gas with two heart-racing options:

  • $150 off the Rookie Experience: Reach lightning speeds during your 8-lap drive around the SPEEDWAY in a 600-horsepower NASCAR race car.
  • $30 off a Ride-Along Experience: Ready, set, race in a 2-seat NASCAR race car for a thrilling 3-lap experience. And cross the finish line with a complimentary souvenir photo (reg. $17.50 value).

Hurry! Book and complete your driving experience November 1, 2011 — January 31, 2012 to speed away with this special offer.

Call Richard Petty Driving Experience at 1-800-237-3889 and mention your Disney Rewards Visa Card to receive your Rookie Driving Experience savings. Mention this offer at the SPEEDWAY to get your Ride-Along Experience discount and complimentary Ride-Along photo.

Save $6 on Disney Video Games

Play more of the games you love with $6 off on select Disney games for the Wii console, Nintendo DS system, PlayStation3 system and Xbox 360 console, only at Best Buy! Just bring in your coupon and use your Disney Rewards Visa Card to purchase a game by 12/31/11! Save $6 on each of the following Disney video games:

Disney Universe

Suit up in this off-the-wall multiplayer adventure where iconic Disney characters and legendary Disney worlds collide. Discover the mixed-up humor of this ever-expanding universe as you team up with friends to overcome challenges and defeat enemies! You’ll never have more fun teaming up with friends to reclaim the universe. Get your own on Wii, PlayStation3 and Xbox 360. Disney Universe ESRB Rating: EVERYONE 10+ with Cartoon Violence and Crude Humor.

Features:

  • Multiplayer mash-up of iconic Disney and Disney•Pixar characters and worlds
  • A new experience every time
  • An ever-expanding universe

Cars 2

Jump into the Cars 2 universe with some of your favorite Cars personalities in locations around the globe. Become a world-class spy and take on dangerous missions or compete to become the fastest racecar in the world! Available for Wii, DS, PlayStation3 and Xbox 360. Cars 2 ESRB Rating: EVERYONE 10+ with Cartoon Violence.

Features:

  • Travel to locations around the globe
  • Train to become an agent of C.H.R.O.M.E.
  • Compete to become the fastest racecar in the world

Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension

Get ready to take an exciting journey through never-before-seen dimensions in an all new action-packed game based on the Disney Channel Original Movie. Get yours on Wii , DS and PlayStation. Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension ESRB Rating: EVERYONE 10+ with Cartoon Violence and Comic Mischief.

Features:

  • Play as one of 10 familiar characters including an all-new OWCA secret agent
  • Activate power-packed gadgets like the carbonator, the anti-gravity ray and the baseball launcher
  • Engage in fierce combat with a gelatin monster and boss robots
  • Explore 25 outrageous levels powering up through 7 exciting worlds of gelatin, bouncy balloons, old-school cartoons and more!
To get your $6 savings, print out a coupon and take it along with your Disney Rewards VISA card to any Best Buy before 12/31/11.

Disney VISA Cardholder Pin

Let the magic begin with your favorite sorcerer, Mickey Mouse! This specially designed, exclusive 2011 Cardmember pin is now available for $8.95 plus tax at the following locations.

There are three Ways to Purchase Your Pin Using Your Disney Rewards Visa Card:

  • Online Ordering:
    The Mickey Sorcerer pin is now available to purchase online via DisneyPins.com.
  • Mail Order:
    The Mickey Sorcerer pin is available via Walt Disney World Merchandise Guest Services by calling 407-363-6200 or via e-mail: wdw.mail.order@disneyworld.com. All pins are available while supplies last, and may not be available via Walt Disney World Mail Order at time of inquiry. Cardmembers may also contact Disneyland Resort Merchandise Guest Services at 1-877-560-6477 or send an e-mail: DisneysMerchandiseServices@disney.go.com to check availability of ordering these pins.
  • Disney Parks:
    Purchase this 2011 pin at the following select locations:
    At the Disneyland Resort:

    • Disney’s Pin Traders and World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney District
    • Little Green Men Store Command and Westward Ho Trading Co. —Disneyland Park
    • Greetings from California — Disney California Adventureâ„¢ Park

    At Walt Disney World Resort:

  • Disney’s Pin Traders at the Downtown Disney Marketplace
All pins are available while supplies last, and may not be available via Walt Disney World or Disneyland Mail Order at time of inquiry.