Refillable mugs good at any resort?

[bethany22]

If I purchase resort refillable mugs, can I use them at any resort, or does it have to be the one I am staying at? Sorry if this question has been asked before, I couldn't find an answer. Thanks!

 

[tinkerbella16]

Has to be the one you are staying at. There are RFID chips in each one. The Soda machines at the resorts track how much you use them and refills and all that. At least they do for us when we are on the dining plan.

 

[Hopefully]

Has to be the one you are staying at. There are RFID chips in each one. The Soda machines at the resorts track how much you use them and refills and all that. At least they do for us when we are on the dining plan.

This is no longer true. Resort Refillable mugs can now be used at any resort, for the length of time you have activated the RFID chip for

 

[chocolateMinnie]

Last year we were told you could now use them at any resort for length of activated time and the chip would confirm this. We were staying at OKW but also visited AKL/CSR/BC for dining reservations and collected coffee as we left to take out with us.

 

[jenjersnap]

Has to be the one you are staying at. There are RFID chips in each one. The Soda machines at the resorts track how much you use them and refills and all that. At least they do for us when we are on the dining plan.

Sorry, but this isn't correct info. We used ours - part of our DxDDP - in resorts all over the World (Contemporary, GF, Poly, BC, BWI and AKL, to be precise). The RFID chip tracks across the entire system.

You cannot, of course, refill within the parks, but you can at any resorts.

 

[bumbershoot]

Ever since they put the chips in, they've been good at all resorts.

 

[eva]

What if you are splitting your stay between two resorts? Can we use the same mugs for both weeks? Our first week we are at BCV and then on to OKW for the second week. If we would have to purchase them twice, I think we will just skip it.

 

[aaarcher86]

What if you are splitting your stay between two resorts? Can we use the same mugs for both weeks? Our first week we are at BCV and then on to OKW for the second week. If we would have to purchase them twice, I think we will just skip it.

They're good for 14 days, so you should be fine.

 

[tinkerbella16]

Sorry, but this isn't correct info. We used ours - part of our DxDDP - in resorts all over the World (Contemporary, GF, Poly, BC, BWI and AKL, to be precise). The RFID chip tracks across the entire system.

You cannot, of course, refill within the parks, but you can at any resorts.

Oh I never knew that. Was this something they implemented right away when they started the chips? I thought they were only good at the resort you were at. I thought people who had split stays in the beginning had problems and had to get separate mugs when they switched resort. Sorry OP! I had no idea they were good at any resort. We only use them at the resort we stay at so I assumed. Thanks for clarifying!

 

[jenjersnap]

Oh I never knew that. Was this something they implemented right away when they started the chips? I thought they were only good at the resort you were at. I thought people who had split stays in the beginning had problems and had to get separate mugs when they switched resort. Sorry OP! I had no idea they were good at any resort. We only use them at the resort we stay at so I assumed. Thanks for clarifying!

Yes, the across all resorts rule was implemented at the same time as the chips. It was mentioned in the marketing materials when the Rapid Refill program was rolled out (so, it isn't just a loophole they haven't closed!).

 

[yooperfan]

Don't they have different prices for mugs now according to how many days you want them active for?

 

[Hopefully]

Don't they have different prices for mugs now according to how many days you want them active for?

Yes

 

[jenjersnap]

Don't they have different prices for mugs now according to how many days you want them active for?

No, they have only length of stay now. Changed a month or so ago. They lowered the price a bit - now $16.49 plus tax. See refillable mug thread on resorts forum for additional details.

 

[yooperfan]

No, they have only length of stay now. Changed a month or so ago. They lowered the price a bit - now $16.49 plus tax. See refillable mug thread on resorts forum for additional details.

So if it's length of stay, how can you use it at another resort on a split stay? Confused...

 

[jenjersnap]

So if it's length of stay, how can you use it at another resort on a split stay? Confused...

Yes, because "length of stay" is really just shorthand for "14 days" as another poster above mentioned. Most people don't actually stay for 14 days, so "length of stay" is an accurate term for them. But, for 14 days you can use your mug at any resort you would like.

 

[tchrrx]

Will be able to use ours at Vero Beach? We will be at Boardwalk for six days, and then Vero for three.

 

[DISNEY1975]

Last year we were told you could now use them at any resort for length of activated time and the chip would confirm this. We were staying at OKW but also visited AKL/CSR/BC for dining reservations and collected coffee as we left to take out with us.

Im glad I just saw your post. I was really curious as to why anyone would bring their mug to another resort for a drink. I wanted to ask the question, but was having a hard time wording it without sounding rude. I was really just curious. Now I know!!! (and great idea!!)

 

[chocolateMinnie]

Im glad I just saw your post. I was really curious as to why anyone would bring their mug to another resort for a drink. I wanted to ask the question, but was having a hard time wording it without sounding rude. I was really just curious. Now I know!!! (and great idea!!)

I know it's a little awkward sometimes asking questions on these threads without insulting someone! To be honest after dinner if we are heading back to our resort or to watch fireworks somewhere I don't want my coffee (or DD her cocoa) immediately after dinner. We found it really convenient to get our drink from the self serve wherever and take it with us.
Also when we went to Boma for breakfast we allowed plenty of time to get there due to using WDW transport. We arrived about 30 minutes before they opened but Mara was already opened so we were able to pop in and get a coffee to keep us going while waiting for our table