When visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, it is incredibly easy to make cash-less payments on food, shopping, and merchandise using credit cards and Disney MagicBands. With mobile ordering, tap-to-pay options, credit card readers, and electronic tickets and passes, many Disney guests do not pull out cash while at Disney at all.
However, for guests visiting Disneyland Park yesterday afternoon, this decision could have been the wrong one. After a shocking announcement by Disney, many guests realized just how valuable having cash on hand can be.
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Payment Issues Strike Disney Theme Park
In a sudden announcement yesterday, Disneyland guests were informed that payment processing systems were currently down, requiring all transactions within the park to be conducted in cash only. The situation led to widespread uncertainty about the potential impact on mobile ordering and prompted recommendations for visitors to bring cash before arriving at the park.
For many guests, bringing cash to Disney would be considered an afterthought. Guests looking to enjoy dining and shopping experiences at Disneyland faced additional challenges, as the park has also noted potential disruptions to mobile ordering capabilities. A source reporting this incident shared:
HAPPENING NOW: Disney is alerting guests that there are issues with payment processing. Per Disney:
Urgent Disneyland News
– all payment processing is down and all purchases are cash only
– not sure how it may affect mobile ordering
– in park atm lines will be longRecommend getting cash BEFORE you go to the park.
https://twitter.com/FrshBakedDisney/status/1838236157509034421
Will Problems Persist?
In-park ATM lines reportedly grew as guests withdrew cash, leading to longer wait times for those needing to access funds. Visitors were advised to prepare accordingly, with Disney recommending that guests secure cash prior to their arrival at the park.
As today opened, many were relieved to know that these issues have subsided. Disneyland Resort has not provided more information about the source of the payment processing problem or how this situation developed.
For those planning to visit Disneyland in the coming days, it is wise to check for updates and prepare for cash-only transactions to ensure a smoother experience. While the problems are over, it can never be guaranteed that this issue won’t be resolved at any time.
