An Illinois family almost saw their holiday plans go awry when they mistakenly purchased $10,000 in Disney+ gift cards, thinking they were buying theme park tickets.
What Happened: Andie Coston, a 41-year-old social worker, took to TikTok to share her parents’ blunder, reported Business Insider on Tuesday. In the video, which has garnered over 3.1 million views, Coston explains that her parents had mistakenly bought the Disney+ gift cards under the impression that they could be used for park tickets and restaurant reservations.
They realized their mistake after facing difficulties while trying to use the gift cards. The cards they had purchased were strictly for Disney’s streaming service, Disney+, equating to over 70 years of subscription.
The mix-up caused a flurry of comments on TikTok, with some users offering advice and others expressing doubts about the situation.
An email sent By Benzinga to Disney Plus seeking comment didn’t elicit any response till the time of publishing this story.