Do they take cash at Epcot?

You are welcome to use cash throughout your vacation. Please note that some kiosks and carts may have an attendant who doesn't accept cash based on their available technology and space limitations of the moveable location.



In 2026, while Epcot and Walt Disney World still technically accept cash at many permanent merchandise shops and quick-service restaurants, there has been a significant shift toward a cashless environment, especially at seasonal kiosks. During events like the International Flower & Garden Festival, many of the outdoor "Outdoor Kitchens" and food studios have transitioned to "Cashless Only" locations. At these booths, you must pay using a credit card, debit card, Disney Gift Card, or mobile options like Apple Pay and Google Pay. For guests who only have cash, Disney provides "Reverse ATMs" or allows you to use cash to purchase or reload a Disney Gift Card at larger retail locations (like Creations Shop), which can then be used at the cashless kiosks. This move is designed to speed up transaction times and reduce the logistical burden of handling physical currency during high-traffic festival seasons.

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Accepted Forms of Payment
  1. Credit Card.
  2. Debit Card.
  3. Disney Gift Card.
  4. Disney Rewards Redemption Card.
  5. Apple Pay.


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That's why we are excited to announce that we are transitioning to cashless operations starting August 30, 2023. Just swipe or tap your credit card, debit card, or smart device with Apple Pay or Google Pay everywhere you typically use cash.

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With the various non-cash payment options across all of Walt Disney World, some of you may be tempted to leave home without cash or your ATM card. While you could technically get away with this, we recommend you bring limited cash with you. There are still a handful or so things you can only pay for with cash.

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Although there are various non-cash payment options offered at Disney World such as tap to pay and Apple Pay, you can use cash at almost every location at Disney. Payment can also be made with travelers checks, but they will require a photo ID when used.

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And to the OP, they happily accept big bills all day long. $100 bills are perfectly fine.

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Your ticket price pays only for admission into the park. There are some free displays to see at Epcot without going on rides, but FOOD? That is somethig you will need to budget extra for. I must tell you though that like Everything that Disney does, any food will be new, different, and delicious.

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Guests are welcome to bring water bottles into the theme parks, provided that they don't bring any glass containers or any outside alcohol into the parks.

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Per the Walt Disney World Resort Park Rules, water bottles are permitted as long as they are not glass, so you're all set with your Hydro Flask. You'll be able to fill up your Hydro Flask at drinking fountains and water bottle refill stations throughout the parks; look for fountains outside most restrooms.

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There are many ATMs located throughout the property for your convenience and safety so that you don't have to carry too much cash at any one time, Tabatha.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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We on the panel love helping guests to plan magical vacations! You can absolutely bring a water bottle with you into the Walt Disney World theme parks, including Magic Kingdom. The water bottle cannot be glass, but others are absolutely fine.

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$100 Authorization Hold and Tourist Tax This $100 hold is for incidental expenses. Basically anything you'd buy and charge to your room ? like room service, upgraded wifi, or any other charges you haven't already paid ahead of time. Don't panic if you see this hefty added fee!

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Karen, although Walt Disney World Resort is encouraging people to use low-contact, cashless payment methods, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Disney Gift Cards, and credit cards, cash is still accepted throughout the theme parks and resort.

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You can even customize certain menu items to your taste. After you've reviewed your selections, you will be able to pay for your order using a credit card, debit card, Disney Gift Card, Disney Rewards Redemption Card, Apple Pay or Disney dining plan.

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