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News Chase and Disney Launch New Disney Inspire Visa Card

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DCBaker

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Original Poster
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Chase and Disney today announced the launch of the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card ($149 Annual Fee), expanding the current lineup of Disney® Visa® and Disney® Premier Visa® Cards. Together, Chase and Disney provide Cardmembers with exclusive benefits and rewards that elevate their Disney experiences.

The Disney Inspire Visa Card unlocks value and rewards for Cardmembers with:
  • Exclusive annual benefits:
    • 200 Disney Rewards Dollars after spending $2,000 per anniversary year on U.S. Disney Resort stays and Disney Cruise Line bookings
    • $100 statement credit after spending $200 per anniversary year on U.S. Disney Theme Park Tickets
    • Up to $120 annual credit on Disney+, Hulu, and Plus.ESPN.com purchases
  • Ways to earn Disney Rewards Dollars:
    • 10% at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com, and Plus.ESPN.com
    • 3% at most other U.S. Disney locations and gas stations
    • 2% at grocery stores and restaurants
    • 1% on all other card purchases
Cardmembers can turn everyday purchases into lasting memories by earning Disney Rewards Dollars to redeem toward Disney vacations and more:
  • Disney Theme Park Tickets, resort stays, shopping, and dining in the U.S.
  • Disney Cruise Line packages, onboard activities, and souvenirs
  • Purchases at DisneyStore.com
  • The latest Disney movies at AMC Theatres
  • Airline purchases using Pay Yourself Back® for statement credits
The launch offer includes a $300 Disney Gift Card eGift for new Cardmembers upon approval and a $300 statement credit after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

Disney Inspire Visa Cardmembers can choose from five exclusive card designs, featuring beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and Stitch. Cardmembers will also have the option to choose from 11 additional designs that are available to Disney Visa and Disney Premier Visa Cardmembers.

“We’re proud to provide Disney fans with valuable rewards and benefits that enhance their experiences, whether they’re streaming Disney content, visiting the parks, or planning future vacations,” said Chris Cracchiolo, President of Co-Brand Credit Cards at Chase. “Our collaboration with Disney enables us to deliver meaningful solutions and added value to our Cardmembers, and we appreciate the opportunity to work alongside such an iconic company.”

“We're thrilled to debut the Disney Inspire Visa Card so Cardmembers can create even more magical Disney memories,” said Cathy Cline, Senior Vice President of Corporate Alliances and Consumer Financial Services at The Walt Disney Company. “From exclusive card designs, to more ways to earn Disney Rewards Dollars, this card is sure to be a Disney fan's go-to card in their wallet.”

Additional Disney Inspire Visa Cardmember benefits include:
  • 0% promotional APR for 6 months on select Disney vacation packages
  • 10% off select purchases at DisneyStore.com
  • Cardmember-exclusive character photo opportunities at the Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort
  • 10% off select merchandise purchases at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort
  • 10% off select dining locations most days at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort
  • 15% off the non-discounted price of select guided tours at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort
  • 10% off the non-discounted price of select recreation experiences at Walt Disney World® Resort
  • Savings aboard Disney Cruise Line for select onboard purchases
  • Pay Yourself Back® to redeem Disney Rewards Dollars for a statement credit on qualifying Disney and airline purchases
  • No foreign transaction fees
For more information about the new Disney Inspire Visa Card and to apply, please visit Disneyrewards.com/Inspire. Cards issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. Offer subject to change. Terms apply.
 
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jpeden

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
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I wonder if you can upgrade your current premier card and get the sign up bonuses. If you go to WDW or DL on a regular basis the annual fee is absolutely washed away by the $100 ticket credit and the $200 Disney Rewards Dollars after $2,000 worth of spending. We would be able to easily get our money's worth out of this card but I don't want to give up my credit history by closing our current Disney Premier Visa. The $600 sign up bonus is very tempting especially since we have a cruise coming up because we certainly will spend more than $1000 on board and that's $600 free spending money right there.
 
HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

Park nostalgist
Premium Member
jpeden said:
I wonder if you can upgrade your current premier card and get the sign up bonuses.
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I wouldn't count on it. Sign-up bonuses are generally for new cardholders, which you wouldn't be if you upgrade from an existing card.

This is still a hard pass. And I say that as someone who still (for some reason) has a Chase Disney Premier Visa.
 
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jpeden

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
No
HauntedPirate said:
I wouldn't count on it. Sign-up bonuses are generally for new cardholders, which you wouldn't be if you upgrade from an existing card.

This is still a hard pass. And I say that as someone who still (for some reason) has a Chase Disney Premier Visa.
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So, I did the math on this and it actually isn't too bad of a deal IF you subscribe to Disney+. You get a $10 credit on your statement a month for D+ which is worth $120 a year - meaning the actual delta between the two cards is $29 by the time you factor that credit into the equation. For us, because I know we are going on at least one other cruise if not two this year alone, plus our Destiny cruise we have booked next year, it makes sense for the rewards. In addition, I did qualify for the sign-up bonus as a "new" card holder so I'll just downgrade my Premier card to the no annual-fee version and keep this as my main Disney card or cancel the premier card. For us, we'll make up the $29 pretty easily in discounts, and the free $600 made it an easy decision. In fact, I already got the gift card in my apple wallet and we'll easily spend the $1,000 required over the next three months between the actual cruise and summer camp sign ups for our kids so it made a lot of sense.
 
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jpeden

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
No
disfan411 said:
I did call and they said upgrading from Premier to Inspire did not count for the sign up bonuses. It was for new applicants.
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That makes sense - I applied for the new card and was instantly approved and got my gift card instantly as well so I will just downgrade or cancel my other card.
 
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DisneyHead123

Well-Known Member
They have a calculator on the site where you can compare what points you would earn between the different cards. I’m actually pretty disappointed in the point system - it’s a pretty negligible difference. If a person visits the parks every 2 or 3 years not sure there’s a big benefit there. Especially without the new customer offer.
 
Andrew25

Andrew25

Well-Known Member
I've stayed away from the Disney & Universal cards since all of the benefits included are already featured with my AP... but this one is different enough?

As a local it's tempting. Not for discounts, but for the $100 annual credit since I can just use that for my AP (essentially a $100 discount on an AP) + DisneyPlus credit. So paying $129 a year, for a $100 "savings" on my AP + saving $120 on Disney Plus theoretically.

Does it make sense? I tend to spend $200 a month at WDW, so I'm inclined
 
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bnf22

New Member
Andrew25 said:
I've stayed away from the Disney & Universal cards since all of the benefits included are already featured with my AP... but this one is different enough?

As a local it's tempting. Not for discounts, but for the $100 annual credit since I can just use that for my AP (essentially a $100 discount on an AP) + DisneyPlus credit. So paying $129 a year, for a $100 "savings" on my AP + saving $120 on Disney Plus theoretically.

Does it make sense? I tend to spend $200 a month at WDW, so I'm inclined
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I think it makes sense. I'm not a local and we only go about once every 1.5-2 years so the yearly credits won't really be useful to me....especially since I normally purchase discounted Disney GC's at Sams or BJ's Wholesale Club.

I'm getting it for the $120 Hulu credit plus the extra 5% rewards on Hulu, which will make up for the $149 annual fee, before any of the bonuses. I'm not sure it'll be worth it for me in the long term but for this first year, I think I'll come out money ahead :)
 
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Touchdown

Well-Known Member
Andrew25 said:
I've stayed away from the Disney & Universal cards since all of the benefits included are already featured with my AP... but this one is different enough?

As a local it's tempting. Not for discounts, but for the $100 annual credit since I can just use that for my AP (essentially a $100 discount on an AP) + DisneyPlus credit. So paying $129 a year, for a $100 "savings" on my AP + saving $120 on Disney Plus theoretically.

Does it make sense? I tend to spend $200 a month at WDW, so I'm inclined
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Except think about what you could earn using another card. My Sapphire Reserve Card earns me 4X for hotels and 3x for restaurants.
 
HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

Park nostalgist
Premium Member
alexdisney said:
I assume paying DVC dues with the card wouldn't count as a resort stays. Wouldn't be able to get the $200 reward credit if you are DVC and don't go on cruises.
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I believe that is correct. And if it did, they'd probably change the payment language to eliminate that as a form of payment, much like how they've cut out paying dues with gift cards.
 

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