Paula Wolf//April 13, 2022
Lancaster County’s Dutch Wonderland is the latest amusement park to go cashless, announcing that it will accept only electronic payments when it opens to the public this season April 16.
“By transitioning to only accepting electronic payments such as debit cards, credit cards, and mobile methods like Apple Pay, Dutch Wonderland will provide a faster, safer and more guest-friendly experience,” its website said. “Staff will spend less time handling cash and more time serving guests, reducing our reliance on this less secure method of payment.”
Visitors who arrive with cash can convert that to a prepaid card worth up to $500 at one of the East Lampeter Township venue’s cash-to-card kiosks.
The electronic payments accepted include all major credit and debit card providers (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover) and secure mobile payment systems (Apple Pay, Google/Android Pay, Samsung Pay).
Old Mill Stream campground and Cartoon Network Hotel, also owned by Dutch Wonderland’s parent company, Palace Entertainment, will become cashless as well.
Last month, Hersheypark made a similar announcement as the iconic theme park prepared for its 116th operating season.