>> Refillable Mug FAQ <<

[bluezy]

Obviously you would be surprised at the number of people that go to WDW multiple times a year.

Keep in mind they will keep those mugs for a couple of years. At least it was that long the last time. We have two sets of mugs with the same picture.

Yes, they will reactivate them, but keep in mind if you microwave it, the chip may no longer work. Which means that they can't reactivate it. Yes, they might replace the mug once for you. But if you keep on doing it, chances are, they won't do it again.

The simple solution is to not microwave the mug.

I'm fully aware that people go to Disney World multiple times a year -- no surprise at all. Members of my household have been there 3 times in the last 15 months and we have a 1,000+ mile journey to get there -- we're not local. We have 2 huge Rubbermaid bins full of Disney mugs from our trips over the last 15 years or so because we choose *not* to cheat the system. Prior to the Rapid Refill mugs, the design was the same for so many years that we could have easily brought back our mugs from the previous trip to use again and no one would have noticed. I'm sure our honestly - along with the majority of guests who visit multiple times and buy the refillable mugs -- offset the cheaters. What I was trying to say was at this point in time -- less than a year after a new mug design has been released -- the number of returning guests who have the "new" mug is a very small percentage of the visitors at Disney World on any given day. Not every repeat visitor buys mugs to begin with. My point was, the number of people who will go to a manager in an effort to cheat the system is soooooo small that it's not even a blip on Disney's radar. And based on my experience last week, they probably won't even have to get to the manager level, the cashier will just take care of it for them. Or the CM working the drink refill station will override it for them every time they ask. It's not like it's the same CM working there all day, every day -- so they won't remember that Johnny and Suzy just asked them yesterday to help them with their mug that wasn't working. It's still pretty easy to cheat the system. Again, Disney isn't worried about it.

The mugs very clearly state "do not microwave" on them, so if someone does it, it's their own fault if it doesn't work. But I'm sure it still happens every day at resorts that have microwaves in the guest rooms.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...The mugs very clearly state "do not microwave" on them, so if someone does it, it's their own fault if it doesn't work. But I'm sure it still happens every day at resorts that have microwaves in the guest rooms.

And that would be DVC resorts, Family Suites and Cabins.

 

[bluezy]

And that would be DVC resorts, Family Suites and Cabins.

Yep. Small portion of overall rooms -- and I'll bet a smaller percentage of guests in the cabins and some DVC rooms get refillable mugs compared to guests in standard rooms. The cabins and many DVC rooms are such a long distance away from refill stations that they really aren't a good option. We've stayed in a suite with a microwave on our last three stays. 18 mugs between those 3 stays. Not one of them went in the microwave while we were there. But again, I'm sure some people do put them in the microwave every day at Disney because they don't bother to read/believe the warnings.

 

[Tiggr924]

Are the newly designed mugs at all the resorts now?

 

[bluezy]

Are the newly designed mugs at all the resorts now?

Yes, they came out last fall.

 

[Tiggr924]

Yes, they came out last fall.

Thanks!!

 

[DrunkJam]

I wish I could do it that way. It would be so much easier after a long day.

But I am a soda drinker. And if I left soda in a cup all day, it would be flat.

Me too, but, I filled mine up in the morning, drank it on the way to the park, put the empty cup in a bag, then filled it up on my way back to the room, which was easier than going up to the room and having to come back down again after a hard day playing at WDW!

 

[adamlatham smith]

please can you tell me what the most up to date price is for the refillable mug with tax

 

[dansdad]

please can you tell me what the most up to date price is for the refillable mug with tax

Please see post #1 of this thread.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

please can you tell me what the most up to date price is for the refillable mug with tax

$17.99 plus tax which should be about $19.07.

 

[Malibustyle23]

Is the picture in the OP the current design of the mug? Are the mug handle/lid available in blue, purple, orange and green? I know blue purple and green were available on our last visit in 2014 but can't remember orange. Hoping to get mugs that match our magicbands.

 

[sticker231]

Is the picture in the OP the current design of the mug? Are the mug handle/lid available in blue, purple, orange and green? I know blue purple and green were available on our last visit in 2014 but can't remember orange. Hoping to get mugs that match our magicbands.

Red, blue, green, and purple

 

[Jadyreen1282]

It's free with the dining plan. We use ours in and out too. We use a small back pack for our stuff and the mugs fit great. Awesome value if you have to buy them too.

 

[adamlatham smith]

Can I use the Disney mugs in the water parks I know that they can't be refill in the park like the resort but can still use them for diet coke etc if I was to pay for it or free water etc

 

[bluezy]

Is the picture in the OP the current design of the mug? Are the mug handle/lid available in blue, purple, orange and green? I know blue purple and green were available on our last visit in 2014 but can't remember orange. Hoping to get mugs that match our magicbands.

A new mug design came out last fall. Here's a link showing the new design. The colors are Green, Blue, Red, & Purple.

 

[Matty B13]

Does anyone know if Disney is going to offer any more healthier offering for the refillable mug? Milk, orange juice, any other juices? Not a big fan of soda..... anymore.

 

[Lilysmom]

If I purchase our mugs at a food court that accepts TIW will I get 20% off of their purchase price?

 

[bluezy]

Does anyone know if Disney is going to offer any more healthier offering for the refillable mug? Milk, orange juice, any other juices? Not a big fan of soda..... anymore.

They do offer Minute Maid Light Lemonade, Powerade, Hi-C Fruit Punch, as well as 4 versions of Gold Peak Ice Tea (sweetened, unsweetened, white peach, green tea). Not necessarily the healthiest options, but something other than soda. I doubt they'll ever offer milk or other natural juices. But they do sell those in the grab and go areas.

 

[jon18uk]

Can I use the Disney mugs in the water parks I know that they can't be refill in the park like the resort but can still use them for diet coke etc if I was to pay for it or free water etc

The CM won't refill the resort mugs in any of the parks. You are free to pour the paper cup into the plastic cup though. The water park refill mug is a very seperate system compared to the resort one.

 

[Ian.Whiteley]

I notice you say the refills are good for 'length of stay' but then mention a 14 day expiration. We will be staying 22 days (split over two Disney resorts). Will we be able to get mugs that will last that amount of time?