Hello Mary. Welcome to planDisney.
I happen to know a wonderful gentleman named Bert (he's a chimney sweep), and according to him, when the day is gray and ordinary, it's a lovely lady named Mary who makes the sun shine bright. I'm sure he's singing about you! So, with a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, let's get right to your question, because you'll be visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth in just a few days.
This is an excellent question, Mary. You will be happy to know that cash is accepted at
quick-service dining locations, table-service restaurants, and most merchandise stores. However, many snack cart locations are now cashless. During my recent visit to Animal Kingdom, I noticed a sign at a snack cart that read "Cashless Location." I spoke with a Cast Member who informed me that most snack cart locations in the parks are now cashless. Each of these locations will display signs to alert you before you place your order. These locations accept credit cards,
Disney Gift Cards, or mobile payments. I asked the Cast Member about options for Guests who only have cash, and he mentioned that Guests can enter the nearest store location to purchase a Disney Gift Card. Mary, I want you to have the best vacation ever, so to be sure there have been no changes to this policy, I chatted with a Cast Member before writing back to you, and they also confirmed this information.
Mary, when I'm on vacation with my family, you'll generally find me using Disney Gift Cards. I find them practically perfect in every way. At many third-party stores, I can purchase Disney Gift Cards at a discount, making this a nice money-saving option. I hope having this information ahead of your trip not only helps you be prepared but also saves you a little money, too!
I'm so excited that you will be visiting just in time to see the festive pixie-dusted Christmastime decorations making their debut. It's so magical! You'll also be in town for the
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. You're going to have SO MUCH FUN!
I'm happy you stopped by with your question. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to us anytime. We are Guests just like you, and we're always happy and excited to help you. Mary, I'm wishing you the most wonderful holly-jolly vacation!
Magical memories,
Shonette