News Round Up 2018

[dina444444]

Were there services that only accepted cash before? I am confused by this a bit.

I was confused too.

 

[STLstone]

Were there services that only accepted cash before? I am confused by this a bit.

It does seem weird. If you left off the "contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay" part, it would seem like something re-posted from 10 years ago.

 

[pooh'smate]

Were there services that only accepted cash before? I am confused by this a bit.

I was confused too because when we stayed there in 2016 we used our Magic Bands to pay for our stuff.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Were there services that only accepted cash before? I am confused by this a bit.

I was confused too - do they mean that they will ONLY accept cashless payment, so no longer accepting Cash?

 

[rteetz]

I was confused too - do they mean that they will ONLY accept cashless payment, so no longer accepting Cash?

Thats possible but the article makes it seem like its in addition to cash so thats why I am confused.

Maybe @WebmasterJackie can clarify?

 

[rteetz]

News

PHOTOS: Wine Bar George Construction Update (January 2018)

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

it has become more apparent that Disney is focusing more and more on cost saving/revenue streams than the actual guest experience.

It is sad but thats been the way for some time now.

I don't think these blanket statements are fair -- or accurate. Every rational company does a cost/benefit analysis around different products/offerings. Maybe surveys showed people really didn't care one way or the other -- or at least that they didn't seem to be so blown away that it justified the cost.

I can tell you that we visit frequently, and multiple times have said "maybe we should go meet TALKING Mickey"... generally followed by a "meh -- not interested". Perhaps more people felt this way that some might think?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Well I pulled up the DIS's page for accepted forms of payments that Disney takes (I don't know how up to date this is):


Could the new pilot be that they are adding Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay and Disney Rewards Redemption Cards in addition to the list above? (Magic bands weren't listed but we know you can pay with that).

IDK have you been able to pay with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay before? Geniunely asking here as I don't remember/know as I don't use any of those services

 

[rteetz]

I don't think these blanket statements are fair -- or accurate. Every rational company does a cost/benefit analysis around different products/offerings. Maybe surveys showed people really didn't care one way or the other -- or at least that they didn't seem to be so blown away that it justified the cost.

I can tell you that we visit frequently, and multiple times have said "maybe we should go meet TALKING Mickey"... generally followed by a "meh -- not interested". Perhaps more people felt this way that some might think?

Based on the info I have they aren’t cutting it due to guest surveys but that could be wrong of course.

Yes every company analyzes things and cuts things that don’t make sense. However Disney at least at one point wasn’t your typical company. They would go out of their way to make sure guest experience was the best anywhere. Other companies and people would marvel at how Disney did it. While Disney isn’t bad by any means their guest experience has dropped and it’s hard to say otherwise.

 

[rteetz]

Well I pulled up the DIS's page for accepted forms of payments that Disney takes (I don't know how up to date this is):
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Could the new pilot be that they are adding Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay and Disney Rewards Redemption Cards in addition to the list above? (Magic bands weren't listed but we know you can pay with that).

IDK have you been able to pay with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay before? Geniunely asking here as I don't remember/know as I don't use any of those services

I know in the parks you could use Apple Pay and such. I’m not sure at the resorts but I would’ve assumed it to be the same.

 

[rteetz]

News

Clarification on the contactless payment article! It is contactless only so no cash accepted!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ic-only-transactions-at-its-resort-hotels.htm

 

[linzbear]

News

Clarification on the contactless payment article! It is contactless only so no cash accepted!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ic-only-transactions-at-its-resort-hotels.htm

That'll go over real well with international visitors. Change wad of cash in Orlando for dollars, unable to spend it.

 

[amberpi]

I know in the parks you could use Apple Pay and such. I’m not sure at the resorts but I would’ve assumed it to be the same.

I used Apple Pay at Abracabar and at CG in late Sept. (ETA: I think I did at CG, but maybe not. 80% sure.)

 

[Gusey]

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Clarification on the contactless payment article! It is contactless only so no cash accepted!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ic-only-transactions-at-its-resort-hotels.htm

To be honest, I think this is a massive mistake. I am from UK and will always use cash when going on holiday in case of credit card charges and technology issues that could easily happen. I consider cash a good back-up for any tech problems that could stop payment via the cash-less options.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I know in the parks you could use Apple Pay and such. I’m not sure at the resorts but I would’ve assumed it to be the same.

I used Apple Pay at Abracabar and at CG in late Sept. (ETA: I think I did at CG, but maybe not. 80% sure.)

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Thanks for the clarification

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

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Clarification on the contactless payment article! It is contactless only so no cash accepted!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ic-only-transactions-at-its-resort-hotels.htm

Whoa this makes so little sense my goodness. Like another poster mentioned about cash for international visitors.

But I found this part strange: "Although the resort will be cash-less during the pilot period, the resort will continue to accept cash for tips, and guests staying at the resort can use cash to add to their room charge capabilities."

It doesn't make sense to me.

 

[MamaBelle4]

News

Clarification on the contactless payment article! It is contactless only so no cash accepted!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ic-only-transactions-at-its-resort-hotels.htm

This is a terrible idea. Not only do a lot of international guests use cash, there are a lot of other people who choose to.

 

[Tigger's ally]

I decided to cancel my lunch for BoG and go to Homecomin' instead. I think I'll be happier

I would have suggested Geyser point if you were a little older and if they hadn't already changed the menu there as well. Nice lil boat ride and all.

 

[rteetz]

I would have suggested Geyser point if you were a little older and if they hadn't already changed the menu there as well. Nice lil boat ride and all.

Good suggestion. I do want to try that out some day soon.

 

[saskdw]

I'm from Canada. We charge pretty much everything on our Magic Bands when staying at WDW. It's actually one of the great benefits for us of vacationing at WDW. Not sure why I would want to carry cash around when it's not needed?

This probably simplifies things for the staff not having to make change for cash purchases.