I’m sorry, if cash is no good then I guess my presence isn’t there either!!
I’m not gonna be tracked for everything I pay for and what I do! Yes, I realize there’s cameras everywhere but no one needs to know how much I spend at Disney, too!!
This is why I have given up doing other things in my life because they’ve gone 100% cashless.
The US government has all your information and your worried about Disney? Pretty sure you have a Google account or Apple account, let’s start with “being tracked”
why add just one more place – so we should just give in???? . Besides its an effort to get you to overspend. When you have a card you have infinite money – until you get home and read the bill.
I prefer cash because I budget, but let’s not forget Disney isn’t about creating a magical place for everyone (as it used to be), it is now just another fancy resort for elites. I prefer cash, but up here in these rural parts northern Michigan it’s the norm. I dont have Google pay (and I loathe Apple as a company). I got to go when it was still a great place so never going again is really no bother.
I absolutely agree. I don’t need every monetary purchase tracked by my credit or debit card. I prefer to use cash which I can limit easier what I spend. It is too easy for people to overspend with a card. I also think that too many people are hired that cannot count or handle money. If a business doesn’t take cash then I don’t shop or go into that business.
Same. That’s why the locally owned small business car wash gets my business instead of the big fancy one at the other end of the road and his service is better too. I dont do it too often, but it’s real important for the exterior to wash off the salt during colder months.
This is absolutely exciting news! I can’t stand being in line and waiting for someone to take out their cash/change. It’s 2026, tap and go! This is a brilliant business move from Disney as this will make purchases so much faster and smoother!
yup fall right into line. Do you forget what the Canadian Government did to the “trucking vigilanties” freezing their assets and bank accounts. This is just one more step in the old farmer capturing pigs by putting up one side of a fence at a time around the place he put down feed until he closed the gate. And whether you’re a D or an R BOTH of these parties will use this ability and in some ways already have!
Even though this will save Disney a little in cash handling expense, it will definitely cost them a little more in additional card swipe fees and some lost sales revenue.
That they’re willing to accept this loss, even if relatively small, shows how overpriced and profitable these Park sales are …. Just a tiny drop in a huge bucket for them.
I can’t believe the Greediest Place On Earth expects anyone be good with BUYING a Disney Gift Card to spend on items AT DISNEY. Also a little shocked nobody picked up on that right away.
I did and then you can wind up with a balance on the card that people forget about. SeaWorld is also cashless and I rarely purchase anything there. I asked them about what if children are given cash by grandparents to spend and they say well they can purchase a card. We are mot teaching children how to be responsible with money. It is also too easy for people to spend more than they can afford.
If you must buy a gift card to use, and have a remaining available balance on the card, it becomes useless unless you use it in a Disney store/online or return to the parks. On a side note, funds do not expire, and there is no fee to keep a balance on the card over time, like some Visa/ Mastercards do. If you pay with cards for everything, then this is no problem. If you tend to pay cash (which we do for meals, to control spending and stick to the budget) this will require thought ahead of time and you may find yourself having to reload several times to avoid leaving money on the card or falling short. I’m assuming, there will always be a location that can process a cash reload. It is sadly, another push towards a cashless society.
I always use gift cards when I’m at DLR. I take advantage of the 5% discount from buying my cards at Target. If I’m in a situation that I have a balance left on my card and I’m not going to use it, I have the right in CA to get the remaining balance in cash up to $15.
While I see both sides, I prefer to be able to pay in cash for many reasons. Cash=legal tender. I have been at Food and Wine in the past when the machines were down and the very few of us with cash were the only one’s who could buy anything!
Disney should leave that as an option, but hire people who can make change.
I can thank Di$$ney for making the decision NOT return to tge Parks — Usibg a card allows Di$$ney to SELL what my purchases are to second parties for marketing reasons!
I have seen Di$$ney loose Walts true reason for the Park going to Hades since the mud 1990’s after buying film company and then first release was Pulp Fiction!! Are we going to see a ride,experience like that in the park someday??
Too bad Di$$ney didn’t buy the Copyright Trademark of Mickey Mouse when it expired after 70+ years!
Thanks for the warning! I’ll get a Disney cash card. But if I forget, I hope that Disney does NOT add 2.5% for using our cards like so many resturants, shops, and online payment plans are now doing.
Comments for Disneyland Suspends Cash Payments After 70 Years
D. Munch
I’m sorry, if cash is no good then I guess my presence isn’t there either!!
I’m not gonna be tracked for everything I pay for and what I do! Yes, I realize there’s cameras everywhere but no one needs to know how much I spend at Disney, too!!
This is why I have given up doing other things in my life because they’ve gone 100% cashless.
Anonymous
The US government has all your information and your worried about Disney? Pretty sure you have a Google account or Apple account, let’s start with “being tracked”
Walt
why add just one more place – so we should just give in???? . Besides its an effort to get you to overspend. When you have a card you have infinite money – until you get home and read the bill.
Lynsey
I prefer cash because I budget, but let’s not forget Disney isn’t about creating a magical place for everyone (as it used to be), it is now just another fancy resort for elites. I prefer cash, but up here in these rural parts northern Michigan it’s the norm. I dont have Google pay (and I loathe Apple as a company). I got to go when it was still a great place so never going again is really no bother.
Karen
I absolutely agree. I don’t need every monetary purchase tracked by my credit or debit card. I prefer to use cash which I can limit easier what I spend. It is too easy for people to overspend with a card. I also think that too many people are hired that cannot count or handle money. If a business doesn’t take cash then I don’t shop or go into that business.
Lynsey
Same. That’s why the locally owned small business car wash gets my business instead of the big fancy one at the other end of the road and his service is better too. I dont do it too often, but it’s real important for the exterior to wash off the salt during colder months.
Anonymous
This is absolutely exciting news! I can’t stand being in line and waiting for someone to take out their cash/change. It’s 2026, tap and go! This is a brilliant business move from Disney as this will make purchases so much faster and smoother!
Walt
yup fall right into line. Do you forget what the Canadian Government did to the “trucking vigilanties” freezing their assets and bank accounts. This is just one more step in the old farmer capturing pigs by putting up one side of a fence at a time around the place he put down feed until he closed the gate. And whether you’re a D or an R BOTH of these parties will use this ability and in some ways already have!
Lynsey
That right there. You control the population when you can control their assets. Although there work around in some areas.
Homer
Even though this will save Disney a little in cash handling expense, it will definitely cost them a little more in additional card swipe fees and some lost sales revenue.
That they’re willing to accept this loss, even if relatively small, shows how overpriced and profitable these Park sales are …. Just a tiny drop in a huge bucket for them.
Terry
I can’t believe the Greediest Place On Earth expects anyone be good with BUYING a Disney Gift Card to spend on items AT DISNEY. Also a little shocked nobody picked up on that right away.
Karen
I did and then you can wind up with a balance on the card that people forget about. SeaWorld is also cashless and I rarely purchase anything there. I asked them about what if children are given cash by grandparents to spend and they say well they can purchase a card. We are mot teaching children how to be responsible with money. It is also too easy for people to spend more than they can afford.
Lynsey
That was the first thing I noticed when they purchase a gift card so hey now they’ll get even more money. Disney is just a scam at this point.
Angel
If you must buy a gift card to use, and have a remaining available balance on the card, it becomes useless unless you use it in a Disney store/online or return to the parks. On a side note, funds do not expire, and there is no fee to keep a balance on the card over time, like some Visa/ Mastercards do. If you pay with cards for everything, then this is no problem. If you tend to pay cash (which we do for meals, to control spending and stick to the budget) this will require thought ahead of time and you may find yourself having to reload several times to avoid leaving money on the card or falling short. I’m assuming, there will always be a location that can process a cash reload. It is sadly, another push towards a cashless society.
WSResident
I always use gift cards when I’m at DLR. I take advantage of the 5% discount from buying my cards at Target. If I’m in a situation that I have a balance left on my card and I’m not going to use it, I have the right in CA to get the remaining balance in cash up to $15.
Bert
Cash = Legal Tender.
Julie
While I see both sides, I prefer to be able to pay in cash for many reasons. Cash=legal tender. I have been at Food and Wine in the past when the machines were down and the very few of us with cash were the only one’s who could buy anything!
Disney should leave that as an option, but hire people who can make change.
Scott C.
I can thank Di$$ney for making the decision NOT return to tge Parks — Usibg a card allows Di$$ney to SELL what my purchases are to second parties for marketing reasons!
I have seen Di$$ney loose Walts true reason for the Park going to Hades since the mud 1990’s after buying film company and then first release was Pulp Fiction!! Are we going to see a ride,experience like that in the park someday??
Too bad Di$$ney didn’t buy the Copyright Trademark of Mickey Mouse when it expired after 70+ years!
Beverly K.
Thanks for the warning! I’ll get a Disney cash card. But if I forget, I hope that Disney does NOT add 2.5% for using our cards like so many resturants, shops, and online payment plans are now doing.