Refillable cups

[MagicalMom]

I was wondering, if you purchase a refillable cup in US are you allowed to have it refilled in IOA? or are they different at each park? Also, does anyone know the charge for refills?

Sorry I've had so many questions, there's just not much Universal information out there. :) Thanks!

[cc1954]

There is no such thing as too many questions!:wave2:

The regular (soda) cups vary in price for initial purchase, but cost $1.25 to fill, as far as I have been able to tell. We have two Shrek & Donkey cups we have been toting back and forth for the past year, and have always been charged $1.25 for refill :sunny: .

Beer cups are a different matter! Seems I get a different answer every time we go, including for refills during happy hours - but I do know we have saved considerably by using them!:drinking1

[cc1954]

And I forgot to say that yes, you can take them from park to park-the exception: they will not let you take a filled beer cup between the two - you either have to drink or dump before you leave either of the parks!:jester:

[bratray]

does anyone know approximately how much it cost to purchase the refillable cups

thanks

[MagicalMom]

That's great news! I was afraid we would have to buy a cup for each park.

Thanks! :)

[phamton]

I just checked yesterday on prices for the cups. The Jimmy Neutron and MIB cups were $4.99 plus tax and the Sponge Bob was $9.99 plus tax. Sponge Bob is more than any of the other cups in the park because they hold more. These prices also include the softdrink when you first purchase them. After that refills are $1.25 plus tax, which makes the refills exactly $1.34 which is less than the cost of a small drink.

I asked about refills on for more than one day and was told that they used to have a sticker for each day but now refills are welcome as long as you still own your cups.

I've been using my MIB cup for months now.

[the Dark Marauder]

Originally posted by MagicalMom
That's great news! I was afraid we would have to buy a cup for each park.

Thanks! :) What's really cool is that if you have an older cup that they dont sell, they'll still refill them at the discounted rate!

[Regenia]

:tongue: I never thought about getting a refillable cup, but you can't beat that price and it will beat lugging around water. I'm sure they wouldn't mind refilling your cup with water for free!

[tarmand]

Do you still get free refills on the day you purchase the cup?

[JoniGirl]

LOL - I have a huge collection of these souvenier cups from various parks. It is totally worth the purchase price for the cheap refills. There are four of us, but we only carry two. One for diet soda, one for regular. We would buy four, but then we would have lug four around!!

I haven't been to USO yet, but all the other ones have refilled the day of purchase. HTH!

[phamton]

Do you still get free refills on the day you purchase the cup?

The refills are available the day you buy the cup and for as long as you have your cup. I have a cup I bought months ago that I still refill. It even has my name written on it in permanent marker, so it is obviously not a recent purchase. In my post above, I said that they used to sell them with a sticker on them that made them only good for that day at the park but they have discontinued that practice. Now you can refill them even if that particular cup is not sold anymore (see Dark Maurader's post above).

[MagicalMom]

Wow! That is a great deal! :sunny: I think we'll just get 2 cups & share them. The kids will probably get tired of carrying them around.

Lisa

[phamton]

You can definitely share them with your kids. The cups hold alot. I can only drink about half anyway. Some of the cups have handles that you can loop your belt or another strap through them and carry them that way.

[tarmand]

Originally posted by phamton
The refills are available the day you buy the cup and for as long as you have your cup. I have a cup I bought months ago that I still refill. It even has my name written on it in permanent marker, so it is obviously not a recent purchase. In my post above, I said that they used to sell them with a sticker on them that made them only good for that day at the park but they have discontinued that practice. Now you can refill them even if that particular cup is not sold anymore (see Dark Maurader's post above).

But are they still free? From reading this post it seems that they are now $1.25 for refills. The last time I went, we bought a character cup with a straw for about $10 and we got a coupon for free refills all day. Do they still do that?

[phamton]

I'm sorry, tarmand. I didn't read the "free" part. I guess I'm the one who who should be reading the posts more carefully. :crazy:

No, the refills aren't free anymore for the day of purchase. I think they did that back when you could only use your cup on the day of purchase and not for subsequent visits. Back then, you got a sticker for your cup with the purchase date on it.

All refills are $1.34 (this includes tax) now even on the first day of purchase.

[tarmand]

Thanks! So does this mean I could bring my cups from a few years ago?

[phamton]

I have never seen anyone refused a refill even with old cups. My MIB cup is the old design and they still refill mine. What cup do you have and I can see if they still make that kind. But even if they don't, I don't think you'll have a problem.

[tarmand]

I believe we have Cat in the Hat and Spiderman. They are from about three years ago.

[phamton]

I think those should be fine. I thought maybe you had a King Kong cup or something. :teeth:

[highlander447]

U also get ap discount at counter service for your refills also in march they were selling cat in the hat cups at the discount outlet in beltz for $3.50 and in park $9.99 plus tax exact same cup go figure:jester:

[NUHuskies#1]

We have a green MIB and Spidey-super heroes from last year. Can we still use those?

[phamton]

It shouldn't be a problem. My MIB cup is last years model and I still use it.

[NUHuskies#1]

Cool! thanks- Phamton! You ask this question (refillable mugs) on the Disney boards and it starts a war! LOL!

[TinkKel]

I'm glad to hear some of them have handles on them so they can be looped around fanny pack strap. I hate having to constantly hold something!

[dotcomgirl18]

I just got the new Mummy refillable canteen. It holds a lot and has a carrying strap. Plus, I think it looks cool, lol. :p

[JoniGirl]

Originally posted by cc1954
[B Beer cups are a different matter! Seems I get a different answer every time we go, including for refills during happy hours - but I do know we have saved considerably by using them!:drinking1 [/B]


Thanks for the info! Can you tell me how much the refillable beer mug costs, and how much beer refills are? I didn't realize this was an option! DH loves his beer in the sunshine!

Personally - I would ralph all over The Mummy!! LOL!

[RN007pk]

How much does the Mummy Canteen cost?

[phamton]

Originally posted by RN007pk
How much does the Mummy Canteen cost?

$9.99 plus tax.

[daisylove]

Are these refillable cups like the ones at the Disney resorts in shape and size?

[phamton]

They are not anything like the disney resort cups. They hold a lot more and come in different shapes, none of which are shaped like the Disney refill cups.

[Bear Mama]

:wave2: I was just wondering if you can use these cups at the sit down restaurants? What about at City Walk?

[aaronr121]

Yes you can use the cups at the sit down restaurants. AT least those inside the park. We have had waiters who actually asked if we wanted ours refilled before we went back out to the park.

The counter service stands will always refill the cup with ice water for free as well! You can actually drink so much water in a dar, you get completely sick of it.

Do they still offer the souvenir cups with free refills for the day? Seems like that is only something they do during the peak season, and with only certain cups (the huge Spongebob shaped cup and the Cat in the Hat cup with the huge CINH shapped topper.)

Also, does Disney offer refilable cups? We went to Epcot last fall and asked about them, they looked at us like we had gone a third eye.

[AspiringCindy]

Originally posted by aaronr121

Also, does Disney offer refilable cups? We went to Epcot last fall and asked about them, they looked at us like we had gone a third eye.


Disney offers the refillable cup...but only through the resorts!
You have to purchase a cup for $8.95 at the hotel you are staying at...then you have unlimited refills at that resort...FOR FREE during your entire stay! That includes Iced tea, soda, water, juice, lemonade and coffee!

[phamton]

Besides the refillable resort cups, Disney also has refillable cups at Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, and Typhoon Lagoon. But those are only good for the day of purchase. These are free refills for the day of purchase. The ones at Blizzard Beach and TL have a barcode on them that you scan them yourself at the self serve fountain bars.

I don't know why they offer them at Animal Kingdom and not at Epcot, MGM, or Magic Kingdom though.

[the Dark Marauder]

Originally posted by aaronr121
Do they still offer the souvenir cups with free refills for the day? Seems like that is only something they do during the peak season, and with only certain cups (the huge Spongebob shaped cup and the Cat in the Hat cup with the huge CINH shapped topper.)
That varies. The current deal is that your first fill of a souvenir cup is free, and the rest are only $1.25+ tax for the rest of the day.

[cc1954]

JoniGirl - Sorry for waiting a few days to reply; knew we were on our way for the AP event on Friday night, and wanted to "research" the answer for the beer glass question first hand:crazy:

Answer is: you will be charged the "large" beer amount for a refill of the beer "stein" (plastic beer stein shaped cup) that holds approximately 24 plus liquid ounces ( 2 cans of beer plus 1/2 inch of foam). I forgot to note the amount you pay for the initial purchase; we have had ours since last July, and although I was trying to pay attention to the price you pay for refill, I forgot to note what the current "buy" price is. I think it is around $10.?

Please also note that my son took this on as a research thing, and was using empty cans to fill with water, to figure out the proportions. Not that I was consuming beer - we just broke the research into liquids poured from measurable containers(empty beercans). We just guesstimated that the foam was supposed to be 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

And short of looking like the resident "lush" of this thread, I will quote Forrest Gump and say,

"And that is all that I have to say about THAT!":rolleyes1 :teeth:

[cc1954]

Except I forgot to say that a large beer is $4.99 plus tax, approximately $5.34.

OOPS:rolleyes:

[JoniGirl]

Originally posted by cc1954
JoniGirl - Sorry for waiting a few days to reply; knew we were on our way for the AP event on Friday night, and wanted to "research" the answer for the beer glass question first hand:crazy:

Answer is: you will be charged the "large" beer amount for a refill of the beer "stein" (plastic beer stein shaped cup) that holds approximately 24 plus liquid ounces ( 2 cans of beer plus 1/2 inch of foam). I forgot to note the amount you pay for the initial purchase; we have had ours since last July, and although I was trying to pay attention to the price you pay for refill, I forgot to note what the current "buy" price is. I think it is around $10.?

Please also note that my son took this on as a research thing, and was using empty cans to fill with water, to figure out the proportions. Not that I was consuming beer - we just broke the research into liquids poured from measurable containers(empty beercans). We just guesstimated that the foam was supposed to be 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

And short of looking like the resident "lush" of this thread, I will quote Forrest Gump and say,

"And that is all that I have to say about THAT!":rolleyes1 :teeth:

LOL!!

Thanks for the info! And thank your son for his awesome research!

Nowhere in Texas have I seen a refillable beer mug offered! Florida rocks!



:tongue:

[lwilliam]

We purchased the sponge bob cup a few years ago - may I still take it back and get refills (for the refill price) - that
would be great! It is a pain carrying it but on those hot days,
it comes in real handy.

[highlander447]

Yes u can still get it refilled:jester:

[Hopetobee]

Where do you buy these refillable cups? Do you get them in one of the shops or buy a Coke somewhere and pay extra for the cup?

[the Dark Marauder]

Originally posted by Hopetobee
Where do you buy these refillable cups? Do you get them in one of the shops or buy a Coke somewhere and pay extra for the cup? Yes to both. They are sold in various shops and are available at most of the food carts and restaurants.

[Regenia]

Just a suggestion...try to get a cup that has a handle and a cap. I purchased the Jimmy Neutron cup last week and it doesn't come with a cap for the straw. But I loved only paying $1.34 (incl. tax)for refills. Also, they will fill it with ice for you in case you bring your own water.

[Pooh Girl 71]

Originally posted by cc1954
JoniGirl - Sorry for waiting a few days to reply; knew we were on our way for the AP event on Friday night, and wanted to "research" the answer for the beer glass question first hand:crazy:

Answer is: you will be charged the "large" beer amount for a refill of the beer "stein" (plastic beer stein shaped cup) that holds approximately 24 plus liquid ounces ( 2 cans of beer plus 1/2 inch of foam). I forgot to note the amount you pay for the initial purchase; we have had ours since last July, and although I was trying to pay attention to the price you pay for refill, I forgot to note what the current "buy" price is. I think it is around $10.?

Please also note that my son took this on as a research thing, and was using empty cans to fill with water, to figure out the proportions. Not that I was consuming beer - we just broke the research into liquids poured from measurable containers(empty beercans). We just guesstimated that the foam was supposed to be 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

And short of looking like the resident "lush" of this thread, I will quote Forrest Gump and say,

"And that is all that I have to say about THAT!":rolleyes1 :teeth:

Where can you purchase the refillable beer stein? Also, can i tbe refilled anywhere? TIA

[jgates]

And a question from me......

Are these refillable 'cups', as in lightweight molded plastic? Or are they refillable 'mugs' as in Disney/Swan-Dolphin insulated style?

[phamton]

Lightweight molded plastic.

[cc1954]

phamton is correct - lightweight molded plastic.

When you take them home - DO NOT (yes thatwas a shout) put them in the dishwasher.

Once in the dishwasher, they are forever "etched". I don't know how to better describe it! It seems like the dishwasher soap makes them forever dirty looking!

I have a child, so I am familiar with how plastics react in the dishwasher. Maybe, because they are so tall and I put them in the lower rack, they got this horrid "dirty" look! :scared1:

Once washed in the dishwasher, forever cloudy!

But we still use em' :drinking1

And we still get the reduced price!