Current fountain drinks on Disney Fantasy?

[DIS_MIKE]

What if DCL put in Freestyle with RFID cups? You got keepsake mugs for each person in your stateroom. We wouldn’t have to bring our own cups and they wouldn’t have as much waste....

So that would mean a beverage package?

 

[MichelleCanada]

So that would mean a beverage package?

I would say keep it included but then less paper cups used at the stations outside and everyone gets a keepsake....just an idea

 

[squirk]

I would say keep it included but then less paper cups used at the stations outside and everyone gets a keepsake....just an idea

But why the RFID chip?

And they don't really want us using the same cup even with the Freestyle machines. The one I used in the DVC lounge had a sign asking us to use a fresh cup every time.

I know that might not be feasible when you are paying for a limited-time-use cup at the resorts, but I am also sure the bottom of a used cup gets contaminated enough that placing it on that little platter in the Freestyle will contaminate the bottom of the next cup to be placed on that same platter. Maybe not as big of a deal on land, but I'm sure it's much more of a concern on a ship and dealing with noro.

Unless you're suggesting it would be like the refillable beer stein thing with the token?

 

[Trera]

I seriously doubt that they will be getting rid of Diet Coke any time soon. It might be that stations on one side have it and the other have Coke Zero, but Diet Coke is about as much a staple as Coke and Sprite at Disney properties and ships.

I was just trying to be funny . I am diet coke dependent and am so happy that Disney doesn't partner with Pepsi.

 

[DIS_MIKE]

I was just trying to be funny . I am diet coke dependent and am so happy that Disney doesn't partner with Pepsi.

I prefer Coke products as well but I do love Mountain Dew.

 

[DIS_MIKE]

But why the RFID chip?

Right...there would be no need for it unless they implemented a beverage package and given the sanitary rules to follow that are in place (using a cup for each refill)....it just doesn't make any sense for Disney to do it. At least when the CM's were manning the beverage stations during the illness breakout on the Fantasy in May they still let you use a personal mug, but they didn't use a cup on each refill because they were the only one coming in contact with the soda fountain.

 

[Dug720]

I was just trying to be funny . I am diet coke dependent and am so happy that Disney doesn't partner with Pepsi.

I hear you! I am bracing myself for our nights out at Calabash having to drink tea or water (and wine of course) when we eat out because all the places (at least the ones we go to) have nasty Pepsi. I sometimes forget and order a Diet Coke and if I am lucky the waitress will say “Diet Pepsi ok?” And I am like “Just water (or tea) then.” If I am not lucky they don’t say anything and I take a sip and try to not spit it out before asking for water or tea instead.

 

[shafke]

^^^^^^^ That right there is the truth. When we did our Western Caribbean on the Fantasy a couple of months ago it was Coke Zero on some of the stations and on others, it was Diet Coke. Coke products are all that is served when it comes to Disney... Too bad though, I love my Diet Dr. Pepper!

Yes, Coke Zero one side of the pool, Diet Coke on the other.
Definitely could have used a Dr. Pepper or even Mr Pibb... can't get that here at home

 

[DIS_MIKE]

I hear you! I am bracing myself for our nights out at Calabash having to drink tea or water (and wine of course) when we eat out because all the places (at least the ones we go to) have nasty Pepsi. I sometimes forget and order a Diet Coke and if I am lucky the waitress will say “Diet Pepsi ok?” And I am like “Just water (or tea) then.” If I am not lucky they don’t say anything and I take a sip and try to not spit it out before asking for water or tea instead.

You've got to be careful when you ask your waiter for a Coke. A lot of places just consider it "cola" so you'll end up with Pepsi or worse....RC cola.

 

[Trera]

You've got to be careful when you ask your waiter for a Coke. A lot of places just consider it "cola" so you'll end up with Pepsi or worse....RC cola.

agreed

 

[DVC Doc]

I am diet coke dependent and am so happy that Disney doesn't partner with Pepsi.

They actually do, at Shanghai Disneyland

 

[CastawayCayLover]

we miss Sprite Zero at the fountains. They used to have it on the ship and CC, then it was just CC, then a couple years ago it disappeared. It's disappointing because it's the only non-caffeinated diet drink they had, other than water.

 

[Dug720]

They actually do, at Shanghai Disneyland

Note to self: Scratch Shanghai from the Disney wish list. (Paris is also off because their allergy protocol is reportedly basically TV dinners free of all the major allergens, and...GROSS.)

 

[DVC Doc]

Note to self: Scratch Shanghai from the Disney wish list. (Paris is also off because their allergy protocol is reportedly basically TV dinners free of all the major allergens, and...GROSS.)

That was definitely not our experience at Disneyland Paris. Server or chef would bring a multilingual list of all allergens in items and which could be modified. California Grill at DLH remains one of my all time favorite Disney restaurants!

 

[ktate82]

I prefer Coke products as well but I do love Mountain Dew.

When we cruise, I usually have to take a few Mountain Dews in my carry on.

 

[Dug720]

That was definitely not our experience at Disneyland Paris. Server or chef would bring a multilingual list of all allergens in items and which could be modified. California Grill at DLH remains one of my all time favorite Disney restaurants!

Interesting. Maybe they are getting with the system now. But past reports were definitely about basic TV dinner type things that eliminated the major ones - and were gross.

 

[mmouse37]

It wasn't since I've been cruising DCL, but I believe there was a time where they were charging for sodas. If I recall correctly, it didn't last long.

Maybe @mmouse37 knows?

DCL absolutely did have a soda package for years. You bought a mug for each member of your family and it was unlimited soda refills (out on the decks....MDR's always had soda included).

If I can remember the mugs used to be $10 each for unlimited soda on deck ( I have a pic of the sign somewhere). Once they went to free soda they just sold the inventory of mugs for $3 as seen in the pic below.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

DCL absolutely did have a soda package for years. You bought a mug for each member of your family and it was unlimited soda refills (out on the decks....MDR's always had soda included).

If I can remember the mugs used to be $10 each for unlimited soda on deck ( I have a pic of the sign somewhere). Once they went to free soda they just sold the inventory of mugs for $3 as seen in the pic below.
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When they had the soda "package" did they also charge for individual sodas? Or did they monitor the soda dispenser to make sure everyone had the mug?

 

[mmouse37]

When they had the soda "package" did they also charge for individual sodas? Or did they monitor the soda dispenser to make sure everyone had the mug?

I believe you still paid for individual soda if you did not want the mug package so yes there was a charge for individual sodas outside of the MDR's. There was no monitoring at the soda station. I can't remember if you had to buy a mug for everyone in your family or you could buy just for some of your family.

MJ