Updated, More Expensive FuelRod Kits Now at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

FuelRods, the portable and swappable chargers now synonymous with the Disney Parks have received an update to be compatible with USB-C, and with that, a price increase.

New Fuel Rods

A portable charger kiosk with a touchscreen interface, featuring options for renting and swapping updated Fuel Rods. Conveniently located next to a display of colorful toys, it's perfect for keeping devices charged during your Disneyland adventures.

These FuelRod machines can be found at all theme parks located in the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts. Guests can use these portable chargers throughout the day, and when the rod runs out of power it can be swapped with another fully charged rod for a fee.

A screen displaying a message about upgrading to the new FuelRod kit. The text mentions the original FuelRod is no longer supported and provides an option to upgrade. Payment options are shown below.

The FuelRod Machines at both resorts now only carry the updated rods, with original rods no longer swappable or chargeable. Placing an old rod into the machine will inform the user that they are being upgraded free of charge to the new FuelRod kit.

A screen with instructions to re-insert the original rod in the swap tray. It shows a diagram of portable chargers and instructive graphics. Contact information and credit card logos are visible below.
A person holds a FuelRod portable charger in front of a FuelRod charging station. The station has an "Insert Empty FuelRod" slot and instructions for barcode scanning and exchanging the charger.

If users are eligible for an upgrade, they will reinsert their original rod into the tray and a new rod kit will dispense. The machine will not return your old rod to you.

A FuelRod kit on a wooden surface includes a cylindrical charger, interchangeable connectors, two plastic caps, and a leaflet detailing usage and app information with a QR code.

The new kit features the following items: “Fuel rod, paper guide/warning label, USBC-USBC charging cord, USBC-Lightning charging cord, USBC-USBA adapter, and USBC-Samsung adapter.”

A touchscreen display showing quantity options for 1, 2, or 3 units priced at $38, $76, and $114, respectively. The screen includes Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express logos along with a help number. Ideal for purchasing Fuel Rods at Disneyland or Walt Disney World.

The price increase on these new rod kits is somewhat significant, with the price of single rod going from $30 to $38, two rods $60 to $76, and three rods $90 to $114.

One other notable difference with these new rods is that you now need to press the little gray button to activate it. Once it’s activated, it has four little green lights to display the amount of power in the rod. When it is about to run out, the last green light begins blinking, and eventually goes out when it is completely dead.

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