Disney dollar
Encyclopedia
Disney dollars are a form of corporate scrip
sold by Walt Disney
and redeemable for goods or services at many Disney facilities.
Similar in size, shape, and design to the paper currency of the United States
most of them bear the image of Mickey Mouse
, Minnie Mouse
, Donald Duck
, Goofy
, Pluto
, or a drawing of one of the landmarks of Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resort
and are accepted at the company's theme parks, the Disney cruise ships
, The Disney Store and at certain parts of Castaway Cay
, the Disney Cruise Line's private island
.
Disney dollars come in A dollars and D dollars, the former created for Disneyland in Anaheim, California (hence the A), and the latter D for Walt Disney World in Florida. In 2005 only, Disneyland (A) and Walt Disney World (D) released a $50 bill designed by Disney artist Charles Boyer for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Since 2005 they also have T dollars (for The Disney stores).
Special editions are sometimes sold to Disney Cast Members as a form of incentive.
Since October 4th 2009 Disney Dollars are no longer sold by Disney Stores.
port of call and the Disney stores, unless indications to the contrary are printed on the individual bills.
They are often kept as souvenirs, or collected by Disney memorabilia fans, but at Disney resorts they can also be exchanged back to U.S. currency.
episode "Itchy & Scratchy Land
". At the episode's titular park, Homer converts $1,100 to "Itchy & Scratchy Money", advertised by the ticket-taker as similar to regular money, but "fun". When the family heads to the merchants within the park, they discover that none of them take Itchy & Scratchy Money.
Scrip
Scrip is an American term for any substitute for currency which is not legal tender and is often a form of credit. Scrips were created as company payment of employees and also as a means of payment in times where regular money is unavailable, such as remote coal towns, military bases, ships on long...
sold by Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
and redeemable for goods or services at many Disney facilities.
Similar in size, shape, and design to the paper currency of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
most of them bear the image of Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at The Walt Disney Studio. Mickey is an anthropomorphic black mouse and typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves...
, Minnie Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Minerva "Minnie" Mouse is an animated character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney. The comic strip story "The Gleam" by Merrill De Maris and Floyd Gottfredson first gave her full name as Minerva Mouse. Minnie has since been a recurring alias for her. Minnie is currently voiced by actress Russi...
, Donald Duck
Donald Duck
Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most...
, Goofy
Goofy
Goofy is a cartoon character created in 1932 at Walt Disney Productions. Goofy is a tall, anthropomorphic dog, and typically wears a turtle neck and vest, with pants, shoes, white gloves, and a tall hat originally designed as a rumpled fedora. Goofy is a close friend of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck...
, Pluto
Pluto (Disney)
Pluto, also called Pluto the Pup, is a cartoon character created in 1930 by Walt Disney Productions. He is a light brown , medium-sized, short-haired dog. Unlike Goofy, Pluto is not anthropomorphic beyond some characteristics such as facial expression...
, or a drawing of one of the landmarks of Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort , is the world's most-visited entertaimental resort. Located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida ; approximately southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States, the resort covers an area of and includes four theme parks, two water parks, 23 on-site themed resort hotels Walt...
and are accepted at the company's theme parks, the Disney cruise ships
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line is an American cruise line company owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a division of The Walt Disney Company and is headquartered in Celebration, Florida. The business is run by President Karl Holz. Disney Cruise Line operates the Disney Cruise Line Terminal,...
, The Disney Store and at certain parts of Castaway Cay
Castaway Cay
'Castaway Cay' is a private island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise Line ships Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy. It is located near Great Abaco Island, and was formerly known as Gorda Cay...
, the Disney Cruise Line's private island
Private island
A private island is a disconnected body of land wholly owned by a single private citizen or corporation. Although this exclusivity gives the owner substantial control over the property, they still fall within the jurisdiction of national and sometimes local governments.-Ownership:There are many...
.
History
They were first issued in May of 1987, and originally came in one and five dollar denominations but in 1990, Disney added the ten dollar bill to the list.Disney dollars come in A dollars and D dollars, the former created for Disneyland in Anaheim, California (hence the A), and the latter D for Walt Disney World in Florida. In 2005 only, Disneyland (A) and Walt Disney World (D) released a $50 bill designed by Disney artist Charles Boyer for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Since 2005 they also have T dollars (for The Disney stores).
Special editions are sometimes sold to Disney Cast Members as a form of incentive.
Since October 4th 2009 Disney Dollars are no longer sold by Disney Stores.
Use
The bills are redeemable for goods or services at the Disney theme parks, the Disney cruise ships (only for prepayment of the Cruise, call in advance to arrange payment), Disney's Castaway CayCastaway Cay
'Castaway Cay' is a private island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise Line ships Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy. It is located near Great Abaco Island, and was formerly known as Gorda Cay...
port of call and the Disney stores, unless indications to the contrary are printed on the individual bills.
They are often kept as souvenirs, or collected by Disney memorabilia fans, but at Disney resorts they can also be exchanged back to U.S. currency.
Security features
Disney Dollars are created with anti-counterfeiting features such as microprinting, and hard to scan/copy reflective ink and imprinting on the front and back of the bill. In addition the bills are printed with serial numbers and letters which are unique to each bill. The Dollars have small bits of glitter scattered on them.Parodies
The concept behind the Disney dollar was mocked on The SimpsonsThe Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
episode "Itchy & Scratchy Land
Itchy & Scratchy Land
"Itchy & Scratchy Land" is the fourth episode of The Simpsons sixth season and first aired on October 2, 1994. Wanting a perfect family vacation, the Simpson family visits Itchy & Scratchy Land. The trip starts out great, but things take a turn for the worse when a horde of Itchy and Scratchy...
". At the episode's titular park, Homer converts $1,100 to "Itchy & Scratchy Money", advertised by the ticket-taker as similar to regular money, but "fun". When the family heads to the merchants within the park, they discover that none of them take Itchy & Scratchy Money.