Fan-Favorite Magic Kingdom Location Goes Cashless. Is a Full Digital Resort Incoming?
Another update has quietly arrived at Walt Disney World Resort, adding one more dining location to a growing list of operational changes across the property.
Across Central Florida, Disney’s flagship resort continues to evolve in visible and behind-the-scenes ways. Large-scale projects are underway, including the reimagining of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and upcoming changes planned for Frontierland in Magic Kingdom Park. Alongside those projects, guests are also seeing smaller adjustments tied to daily operations, including menu updates, pricing shifts, accessibility refinements, and how purchases are completed.
One trend that has steadily expanded is the move toward cashless transactions at food and beverage locations. In recent months, several dining carts and smaller vendors throughout the parks have transitioned to digital-only payment methods. These updates have appeared most often in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where select locations no longer accept cash.
That approach has now reached one of Magic Kingdom’s most recognizable snack spots. The Spring Roll Cart, located in the Cinderella Castle forecourt area, has officially moved to a cashless payment system. The update was first confirmed by Kenny the Pirate, who noted that the cart joins an expanding group of locations labeled as “Cashless Location.”
“At first, there were only a handful of locations affected, but on a recent trip, we saw multiple food stands warning guests that they are now a ‘Cashless Location,’” the outlet reported.
The Spring Roll Cart has long been a favorite stop for Magic Kingdom visitors. Known for its cheeseburger spring rolls and a rotating selection of seasonal offerings, such as pepperoni and buffalo chicken, the cart frequently draws long lines throughout the day. Despite the payment change, guest interest does not appear to have slowed.
“Sadly, the Spring Roll Cart has now been added to the growing list of ‘Cashless Locations,’” Kenny the Pirate continued. “Although this did not seem to detract guests. Throughout the day, the line at the Spring Roll Cart was wrapped towards the hub of the Cinderella Castle Hub.”
For guests planning to visit, timing remains an important consideration. While the Spring Roll Cart does not operate on a fixed daily schedule, planDisney recently shared guidance on when the cart typically opens and closes.
“The Spring Roll Cart typically opens around 11:00 a.m.. It does not have a fixed closing time; it remains open until the spring rolls are sold out for the day,” planDisney wrote in August 2025. “This usually occurs between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., but can vary depending on demand and park attendance.”
The support team also advised guests to plan accordingly. “Since the cart often sells out before the park closes, I would advise [visiting] earlier in the day, ideally before 4:00 p.m. Currently, the Spring Roll Cart does not support mobile ordering, so be prepared to wait in line.”
For most visitors, digital-only payments at smaller food locations are unlikely to cause disruption. Still, as more carts and counters adopt the same policy, the question remains whether Walt Disney World Resort is moving toward a fully cash-free future.
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