Overview

• New “Cashless Location” signs now appear across parks, listing credit/debit cards, Disney gift cards, and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay as accepted methods.
• Cast members report that nearly all outdoor vending locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have gone cashless, with similar changes noted at other parks.
• Observers say the shift began with outdoor snack and retail carts and is starting to appear in additional park sections.
• Cash-only visitors are being advised to purchase or load Disney gift cards at nearby shops to use at cashless points of sale.
• Standardized signage is showing up even in highly themed areas such as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and guest reactions range from welcoming the convenience to raising accessibility concerns.