Overview
- Disney-focused outlets reported new “Cashless Location” signs on October 8–9 at select outdoor snack and vending carts across Walt Disney World.
- Observed locations include the popcorn stand near Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom, Drinkwallah and a nearby Asia kiosk in Animal Kingdom, and a popcorn cart by EPCOT’s Creations shop, with additional carts reported by Chip and Company.
- Posted guidance says these spots accept credit or debit cards, Disney gift cards, and mobile wallets such as Apple Pay.
- Quick-service and table-service restaurants are still reported to accept cash, and guests carrying only cash can either visit another location or purchase a Disney gift card at merchandise stores.
- Disney has not issued a formal resort-wide announcement, the small signs suggest a flexible deployment, and some commentators cite August payment outages as a concern for broader cashless operations.