Refillable mug changes

[peg110]

Thanks for the information. This is our first time getting the mugs. They have chips in them! I didn't realize they were so fancy. It is a shame that you can't just have an old mug reactivated for future trips. They should really consider adding that option from an environmental perspective.

You can get old mugs reactivated. As others have said, however, the cost difference (if any) is so small that most wouldn't bother.
Environmentally, however, I guess this might be an issue if you are just throwing your mugs in the trash after the trip. We however keep them and use them. I keep a set in the camper and use them as camping mugs (good for hot or cold).

As for reprogramming the Mugs.... The mugs really are not "Re-Programmed". There is an RFID chip in the mug with a static (unique) code. The "Programming" is entering the code in a central database. Everytime you go to a new station, it checks your Mug Code against the database and a determination is made if you can get a drink or not (is it expired or too soon after a recent refill - Denied! Not expired and not too soon - Allowed!)

We got them through the dining plan and thought they were a nice addition. The inability to refill them at the parks, combined the with small size, would make them not worth purchasing for us though.

Agree with the Park refill, however, I don't see that ever changing. That's a business decision not a "Technological" issue though, but "Small Size"? Really? It's 16 ounces. That's larger than a can of soda. If you are drinking 16 ounces of cold soda more frequently than every 3 minutes then I don't think the "Wait" time will be your biggest issue. The wait time is to prevent people from purchasing 1 mug and refilling other guests non-refillable mugs.

 

[Kristine316]

I hope someone can answer this for me. What kind of soda does WDW have?

I don't remember from our last trip and I wasn't paying attention cause I would just drink anything but, now I have cut out all caffeine.
Are there any Caffiene free options for diet soda? Not all restaurants offer a diet soda with no Caffiene option. I sure hope I can get this with my mug.

 

[andrewilley]

I hope someone can answer this for me. What kind of soda does WDW have?

I don't remember from our last trip and I wasn't paying attention cause I would just drink anything but, now I have cut out all caffeine.
Are there any Caffiene free options for diet soda? Not all restaurants offer a diet soda with no Caffiene option. I sure hope I can get this with my mug.

Coca Cola company products, including some diet and zero options. The actual list varies a little from resort to resort, but for example:

Cold Drinks Fountain at Riverside Mill (Port Orleans Riverside):

• Coca Cola
• Diet Coke
• Diet Coke, Caffeine Free
• Sprite
• Fanta Orange
• Coca Cola Cherry
• Barq’s Root Beer
• Hi-C Flashin’ Fruit Punch (still)
• Minute Maid Light Lemonade (still)
• Coca Cola Zero

Andre

 

[Kristine316]

Coca Cola company products, including some diet and zero options. The actual list varies a little from resort to resort, but for example:

Cold Drinks Fountain at Riverside Mill (Port Orleans Riverside):

• Coca Cola
• Diet Coke
• Diet Coke, Caffeine Free
• Sprite
• Fanta Orange
• Coca Cola Cherry
• Barq’s Root Beer
• Hi-C Flashin’ Fruit Punch (still)
• Minute Maid Light Lemonade (still)
• Coca Cola Zero

Andre

Thank you!!!! That is very much appreciated!! I will have Caffiene free options.

 

[K9Mayut]

I don't think it's a bad deal.. Its still cheaper than most souvenirs in Disney. Its not like you're only renting it and have to give the mug back when you leave.

 

[peg110]

Best Diet Caffeine Free beverage, ever. H20!

(okay, I am being snarky again, but hey, we have to have some fun!)

 

[smitch425]

Thank you!!!! That is very much appreciated!! I will have Caffiene free options.

There is also a Powerade option at some resorts, if not all.

 

[peg110]

There is also a Powerade option at some resorts, if not all.

I don't think Powerade is Low Calorie (which seemed to be the other part of the concern)

Are there any Caffiene free options for diet soda?

 

[smitch425]

I don't think Powerade is Low Calorie (which seemed to be the other part of the concern)

Well it's caffeine free, and I thought it might be helpful to everyone to know that there is another option that was not on Andre's list of diet/non diet, caffeine/no caffeine inclusive list.

 

[andrewilley]

Well it's caffeine free, and I thought it might be helpful to everyone to know that there is another option that was not on Andre's list of diet/non diet, caffeine/no caffeine inclusive list.

I did say that the list alters by resort. I listed POR as it was the first one on my page, but even just going over to POFQ it varies a bit:

Cold Drinks Fountain at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory (Port Orleans French Quarter):

• Coca Cola
• Diet Coke
• Coca Cola Zero
• Coca Cola Cherry
• Barq’s Root Beer
• Sprite
• Sprite Zero
• Fanta Orange
• Powerade — Mountain Berry Blast
• Hi-C Flashin’ Fruit Punch (still)
• Minute Maid Light Pomegranate Lemonade (still)
• Chilled Water
• Ice

Andre

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Best Diet Caffeine Free beverage, ever. H20!

(okay, I am being snarky again, but hey, we have to have some fun!)

You betcha. Let's get snarky. Decaf is for sleepy people.

 

[peg110]

Decaf is for sleepy people

Isn't that what "Tattoo" from Fantasy Island would say when he saw a baby cow? (Ok, now I guess I am dating myself)

 

[FantasiaMagic]

I love the mugs. The new system is really not changing much for me, since I use them for my entire stay. I love taking them home too and using them for everyday use. Since they can hold hot or cold drinks, they are really useful.

 

[dizzyr]

deleted because my question was already answered

 

[cousinbb]

I only get the mugs because it comes with the dining plan and why not. I would not purchase one on my own however. I dont really drink that much and I never feel like lugging those mugs around.

 

[Fanboy]

Agree with the Park refill, however, I don't see that ever changing. That's a business decision not a "Technological" issue though, but "Small Size"? Really? It's 16 ounces. That's larger than a can of soda. If you are drinking 16 ounces of cold soda more frequently than every 3 minutes then I don't think the "Wait" time will be your biggest issue. The wait time is to prevent people from purchasing 1 mug and refilling other guests non-refillable mugs.

Not to put words into the PPs mouth but I'd imagine the "small" was in relation to not being able to refill in the parks, so even if you filled up the mug at your resort it's not worth bringing it to the parks as by noon you'll just be lugging around an empty mug.

 

[peg110]

Not to put words into the PPs mouth but I'd imagine the "small" was in relation to not being able to refill in the parks, so even if you filled up the mug at your resort it's not worth bringing it to the parks as by noon you'll just be lugging around an empty mug.

Oh, no doubt about that. If your expectation is to fill it up at the resort and take it to the park, then I agree it's small. That being said, however, I don't want to lug a 32 ounce drink around for a couple of hours either. (even if it was refillable in the park).

 

[wishing4PA]

Oh, no doubt about that. If your expectation is to fill it up at the resort and take it to the park, then I agree it's small. That being said, however, I don't want to lug a 32 ounce drink around for a couple of hours either. (even if it was refillable in the park).

I'm rather glad they aren't refillable in the parks. Just the thought of lugging around a mug all day. Yikes!
And I'd feel like I "had" to do it, or like I'd be throwing money away if I didn't bring my mug to the park and heaven forbid I got thirsty for a soda. <playing my own violin for that imaginary 1st world problem.

To answer the original post, I suppose I just won't buy a mug for a short visit. Or I'll buy only one to share with DD so we have a souvenir.

 

[njmomof1]

Glad to hear old mugs can be reactivated!

 

[amandasomerville]

So even if we are on the DDP we still have to purchase one when we get there? Sorry I am a first timer to Disney World!