You have to call MS to renew at the DVC price and they can accept up to TWO Disney Gift Cards by phone. Any remaining balance must be paid using a major credit/debit card.Great questions, how about a renewal? Can you use gift cards to pay for your renewal?
Not to somewhat hijack this thread, but I have unused and expired tickets in my account. Is there any possible way of doing what the OP is asking about, but in addition to the gift cards, also using the expired ticket value? I was told that I need to do it in person, but like the OP, I would like to be able to purchase the AP's ahead of time (and I can't do so in person), so I can use them to get FP's.