Even back many years ago when Disney was toying with the idea to have their own Resort Credit Card, the idea of having guests pay without using cash has always been on the minds of management, and now that idea is getting ever closer. Starting February 12th 2018, in what is a potentially huge step for the future of the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will participate in a program which will allow guests to only use electronic forms of payment for all purchases. So is Walt Disney World Becoming Completely Cash-Free?
Not right yet, but it’s heading that way. Whether in the gift shops, restaurants, etc, for this newest trial, Disney will allow guests staying at the Jambo House to pay with almost any kind of electronic payment: MagicBands, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.
Disney has said that cash will still be acceptable for restaurant and housekeeping tips, but that’s all during this trial. Disney hasn’t said how long it will last, and for now the Animal Kingdom Lodge will be the only place on property where you can’t use cash, but if everything goes well you can be sure this will carry over to other Disney resorts and eventually to the parks. Look for this trend to continue, and a future without cash payment in Walt Disney World looks quite probable.
When we find out more information we’ll let you know.
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My name is Ziggy and I love Disney, everything Disney! I grew up on Disney and it has and continues to be a huge part of my life. I started young when my parents took me to Disney World when I was 18 months old. Little did they know that would be the first of an uncountable number of trips we would take. I have so many amazing memories going to Disney with my family and friends and it has been interwoven into my DNA.
DC
Wednesday 30th of December 2020
Paying interest on all purchases ? And paying interest on tips included by resorts or dining ...., ah no thanks credit card companies already rip you off enough as it is. Being forced to tip for lousey service or bad food is trendy with cash free junkies.
Putting control of you livelyhood in the hands of thse who grant you access to your own money has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
Then on top of that, you get to pay a fee, to protect you from fraudulent charges and argue with your bank automated call center to get the issues corrected. (YEAH TRY DOING THAT !)
BUT as Forrest Gump properly said : STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES !
Cashless society is a completely controlled society why do you think GB opted out of Brexit ? EU told UK residents and businesses what they can and can't do !
But like pay TV and $100 sneakers if enough idiots do it the rest get dragged along.......
Oh boy are we in trouble !!!!!!!
Leigh oskwarek
Saturday 20th of January 2018
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