refillable beer mugs?

[provencio]

We last cruised in 2004 do they still have them? If so, do you know if they are the same ones they sold in 2004 and does it still work the same way?

 

[Mickeyhugger]

We last cruised in 2004 do they still have them? If so, do you know if they are the same ones they sold in 2004 and does it still work the same way?

I bought one 11/07 same ones as before, works the same way

Rob

 

[Mickeys#1Fan4ever]

Where do you get this and how does it work? We cruised 2004 and 2005 and obviously did not research too good....didn't know this existed!

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Where do you get this and how does it work? We cruised 2004 and 2005 and obviously did not research too good....didn't know this existed!

They have people selling them outside of the bars the first night, just ask at any bar and they will hook you up

Rob

 

[JennL]

Only trick is that there used to be two designs, ESPN and DCL. They give you a clean mug when you are done so odds are you will arrive home with a different mug then you came with. Just give it a final inspection at last call to make sure you are happy with the mug.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Do they still have the ESPN mugs?

 

[frdeb1999]

It's extremely convienent. And a nice souviener in the end. We bought 2 of them. They are fairly heavy though....so we brought them home in our carryons.

 

[Empress Room]

Do they still have the ESPN mugs?

When I cruised in May, 2007 on the Magic, all of the ESPN mugs had been replaced with the DCL mugs; therefore, my ESPN mug was quite the conversation piece! When I cruised in September, 2007 on the Wonder, surprisingly, there was a mix of both ESPN mugs and DCL mugs (my previous Wonder cruise in January, 2006 had only the DCL mugs).

In short, the ESPN mugs are becoming the rarity and will likely be extinct sooner rather than later since the ESPN Skybox - their inspiration - became The Stack and Aloft, but the mugs still exist on the Wonder.

If you want to keep yours (and not exchange it for a clean DCL mug) when you refill, simply tell the bartender/server and he/she will wash it out.

I have used the same ESPN mug since my first 4-day cruise on the Magic (yes, the Magic) in 1999.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

When I cruised in May, 2007 on the Magic, all of the ESPN mugs had been replaced with the DCL mugs; therefore, my ESPN mug was quite the conversation piece! When I cruised in September, 2007 on the Wonder, surprisingly, there was a mix of both ESPN mugs and DCL mugs (my previous Wonder cruise in January, 2006 had only the DCL mugs).

In short, the ESPN mugs are becoming the rarity and will likely be extinct sooner rather than later since the ESPN Skybox - their inspiration - became The Stack and Aloft, but the mugs still exist on the Wonder.

If you want to keep yours (and not exchange it for a clean DCL mug) when you refill, simply tell the bartender/server and he/she will wash it out.

I have used the same ESPN mug since my first 4-day cruise on the Magic (yes, the Magic) in 1999.

Thanks for the information! I was thinking about bringing ours along if only to prove to my DH that I was right and isn't that worth the effort!!

I was worried we wouldn't get it back though and it does have some great memories attached to it.

 

[tom31b]

What is the price for the mug and then refills? How does it compare to regular price?

 

[outlander]

What is the price for the mug and then refills? How does it compare to regular price?

I would be interested to know this too

Cheers!

 

[Pocahantas]

This is the first I hear of these mugs. We are cruising in a month and my DH and DSS will love these! How much are they and how does it work?

 

[Empress Room]

This is the first I hear of these mugs. We are cruising in a month and my DH and DSS will love these! How much are they and how does it work?

I don't know what the current pricing is, but it's been pretty consistent over the years. It is a 22 oz. mug. The first beer is $12 and you get to keep the mug. Subsequent refills are around $3.75, the price of a 16 oz. size.

It's actually quite a good deal, particularly if you bring it back on subsequent cruises. Once you make the initial investment, you are getting the equivalent of nearly two draft beers for less than $4.00.

Again, prices may have changed, but this is my recollection from my last cruise on the Wonder in September, 2007.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Do they still have the ESPN mugs?

They had them 11/07 on the Magic

Rob

 

[califchris]

My husband bought one of the refillable beer mugs on our 10/07 Wonder cruise. We had already booked our trip for this summer on the Magic, so he was excited when he was the refillable mug. He bought one and used it every day we were on board and kept talking about using it again to save some $$. Then when we were packing, he decided he didn't want to deal with it and just left it in our stateroom, on purpose! Silly boy! So now, he either has to buy a new one (it was a cost saver for a big beer drinker) or just not get one at all.

 

[PeterandTink]

We bought 2 while we were on the Wonder...and I think..(not 100% sure) we paid about 18.00 each...but I could be wrong...they are heavy and we too toted them back in our carry ones...I have a pic of one...not sure how to get it to post in this link..thats hubbys job...lol....but there is a pic of one on the link below under Disney Cruise...

 

[metzfan64]

I don't know what the current pricing is, but it's been pretty consistent over the years. It is a 22 oz. mug. The first beer is $12 and you get to keep the mug. Subsequent refills are around $3.75, the price of a 16 oz. size.

It's actually quite a good deal, particularly if you bring it back on subsequent cruises. Once you make the initial investment, you are getting the equivalent of nearly two draft beers for less than $4.00.

Again, prices may have changed, but this is my recollection from my last cruise on the Wonder in September, 2007.

The refills were more $$$ in Rockin Bar D than at Signals...

 

[Empress Room]

The refills were more $$$ in Rockin Bar D than at Signals...

Interesting. I wonder why that would be. Thankfully, my mug and I never venture more than a few steps from the friendly CMs at Signals

 

[provencio]

Thanks my husband is happy to hear that he can use it again!

 

[Pocahantas]

I don't know what the current pricing is, but it's been pretty consistent over the years. It is a 22 oz. mug. The first beer is $12 and you get to keep the mug. Subsequent refills are around $3.75, the price of a 16 oz. size.

It's actually quite a good deal, particularly if you bring it back on subsequent cruises. Once you make the initial investment, you are getting the equivalent of nearly two draft beers for less than $4.00.

Again, prices may have changed, but this is my recollection from my last cruise on the Wonder in September, 2007.

Thanks for the info!!!