Cash at the parks

[hoffse]

Hi all - this is probably a stupid question, but is it possible to use cash in the parks for souvenirs? We are taking my 5-year-old there for the first time in a few weeks, and he has been saving his birthday and tooth fairy money all summer for it. Husband and I will use magic bands for everything we pay for, but he's not really old enough to understand electronic payment methods just yet lol.

TIA!

 

[sponica]

I think the only time I saw cash not preferred was in the immediate re-opening? Also some of the kiosks don't always have a magic band reader or they go down and are finicky.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Yes, cash is accepted in the parks.

 

[tzvdmd]

Disney will happily take your cash.

 

[revdon64]

It's all I will use when I travel anywhere in the country. If they don't take cash, they don't care enough to want my business and I'll go elsewhere. So short answer, yes Disney takes cash... happily.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Yes, as others have said, cash is definitely accepted. In fact, if planning on visiting the EPCOT Food & Wine festival, I'd recommend having some on-hand ... when lightning is in the area, they sometimes have to shut down the systems at the outdoor booths and only accept cash for a brief period. It's fairly rare but does happen -- or sometimes technology just isn't cooperating. Hope your son has a great time picking out a special souvenir!

 

[1lilspark]

while there are some AP discounts that pop up from time to time that are “cashless payment only” cash is still accepted

 

[lovethattink]

As long as you’re just visiting Disney parks, cash is accepted.

Sea World went cashless.