refillable mugs

coopy · #1 06-27-2008, 08:35 AM

QUick question: I am returning for a second visit this year. I am assuming that I can use the refillable mug that I just bought a month ago, but can I use mugs from a previous year?

Thanks!!!!

Jeff · #2 06-27-2008, 08:58 AM

Before the arguing and finger pointing begins:
Mugs are for Length of Stay only.

Unless you bought one years ago before the policy changed to length of stay, according to WDW, you are not supposed to use old mugs.

Figment! · #3 06-27-2008, 09:01 AM

Sorry, the refillable mugs are only valid for free refills during the length of stay in which you purchased the mug.

Neither the mug(s) you purchased a month ago nor a year ago would be valid during a future stay.

Unless it has recently changed, the length of stay policy is printed on the side of each mug.

Figment52 · #4 06-27-2008, 11:55 AM

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I read something about barcodes on the mugs as well. The impression I got was that the dispensers are now barcode activated, to help with people using mugs from past trips. This would be a new development for us, as they didn't do that the last trip. For the life of me, I can't remember where I saw this.

Not that it matters, though, as we usually get a new mug every trip. I'm just curious.

coopy · #5 06-27-2008, 02:12 PM

Thanks guys. Now that I think about it, I remember the whole "length of stay" thing.

brownie · #6 06-27-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by coopy

Thanks guys. Now that I think about it, I remember the whole "length of stay" thing.

It should be printed right on your mug, too.

disneydeb · #7 06-27-2008, 04:16 PM

When they first started out, it was forever.
Then it began for that year only.
Now it is length of stay.
Next will be just for the day.

Shugoondola · #8 06-27-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneydeb

Next will be just for the day.

#1donaldfan · #9 06-28-2008, 09:32 AM

barcodes are a good idea....I've seen many people using the old mugs....

.....this topic pops up about every 3 / 4 months.....if they go to barcodes this topic will become a dinosaur....

PetefromRI · #10 06-28-2008, 12:29 PM

The only place that I've seen the barcodes is at the waterparks.You buy a new barcode sticker evrytime you go and stick it on your old mug.It's cheaper than buying a new mug every trip.My pantry is about full with old resort mugs!

mommy2maddi · #11 06-28-2008, 04:22 PM

Can the refillable mugs be used only the year you purchase them or can they be used in future years?
thanks!!!

Marilyn Michetti · #12 06-28-2008, 04:32 PM

No,no,no ! They are only to be used for your stay.

Figment52 · #13 06-28-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PetefromRI

The only place that I've seen the barcodes is at the waterparks.You buy a new barcode sticker evrytime you go and stick it on your old mug.It's cheaper than buying a new mug every trip.My pantry is about full with old resort mugs!

Oh ok, I thought I had read that somewhere, even if it wasn't the resorts.

dan864 · #14 06-28-2008, 07:33 PM

Hi Ppl
Is There Any Official Site With Info About The Mugs,because I Read On Another Disney Fan Site That Disney Are Thinking About Putting More Refill Drink Stations Around The Resort Areas,(eg) Caribbean Beach,2 At Each Building Area (eg)trinidad South/north,aruba,jamaica So On.
Bar Codes Would Work Like In The Water Parks,maybe Bring Your Old Mug Back And Just Pay For The Bar Code,or Trade In The Old One And Get A New One Half Price.
Ive Been Going Since 1998 And Ive Purchased A New Mug Every Time Ive Been,now Ive Seen Other People At The Resorts,with MUGS That Had To Be 10 Years Old,refilling There Cups And Cast Member Just Letting It Go.
So If Its Fine With Cast Members,i Cant See A Problem With Someone Taking A Cup That They Purchased A Few Months Ago.
Also,does Anyone Know If The Resorts Have Changed The Mugs,or Is It Still The Year Of A Million Dreams Mug,im Staying At Caribbean Beach,and Was Hoping For A New Design On The Mug.

Figment52 · #15 06-28-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan864

Hi Ppl
Is There Any Official Site With Info About The Mugs,because I Read On Another Disney Fan Site That Disney Are Thinking About Putting More Refill Drink Stations Around The Resort Areas,(eg) Caribbean Beach,2 At Each Building Area (eg)trinidad South/north,aruba,jamaica So On.
Bar Codes Would Work Like In The Water Parks,maybe Bring Your Old Mug Back And Just Pay For The Bar Code,or Trade In The Old One And Get A New One Half Price.
Ive Been Going Since 1998 And Ive Purchased A New Mug Every Time Ive Been,now Ive Seen Other People At The Resorts,with MUGS That Had To Be 10 Years Old,refilling There Cups And Cast Member Just Letting It Go.
So If Its Fine With Cast Members,i Cant See A Problem With Someone Taking A Cup That They Purchased A Few Months Ago.
Also,does Anyone Know If The Resorts Have Changed The Mugs,or Is It Still The Year Of A Million Dreams Mug,im Staying At Caribbean Beach,and Was Hoping For A New Design On The Mug.

If the mugs are 10 years old, they're allowed to use them. I can't remember the exact year they stopped, but it used to be that if you purchased the mugs, they were good for free refills forever. Those mugs have been grandfathered and can still be used. We have quite a few of those. If they did use the barcodes at the resorts, than they'd have to give out the stickers for those mugs free.

Though, I kind of like the trade in idea. If people didn't want the old ones anymore, than they could get a new one, while the old was recycled.

CleveRocks · #16 06-28-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommy2maddi

Can the refillable mugs be used only the year you purchase them or can they be used in future years?
thanks!!!

It is printed right on the mug that it can be used for free refills only during the stay during which that mug was purchased. This rule is also on signs at the point of sale.

There are people who cheat the system and bring mugs back again and again. There are almost no first-hand accounts of people being refused refills by Cast Members, but it IS against the rules.

Lorraine444 · #17 06-29-2008, 12:42 AM

Don't they have different mugs all the time to avoid this?

KineGirl · #18 06-29-2008, 01:52 AM

uh oh

I hope this doesnt get ugly in here

To answer PP question about whether they change the mugs - I believe the answer is no. They are relying on you to be honest that you got the mug during that visit. They used to have resort specific ones but now all use a standard WDW mug. The design may vary year to year though... Im not sure as I havent bought one in a few years.

disneydeb · #19 06-29-2008, 02:10 AM

There is an identical thread located in the Dining forum. Perhaps a moderator will merge the two threads and close one.

In the beginning , they were forever.
Then it as for that year.
Now it is for this stay only .
Soon they will be good for the day only.

You may use your old mugs only at home as a memorable token of your trip only now.

kakn7294 · #20 06-29-2008, 05:22 AM

I thought my old mugs from ASMusic should be good "forever" under the old policy. However, I've used them so much since I purchased them many years ago (sitting here sipping coffee from one right now) that most of the picture has worn off! I can only see Daisy Duck, a bit of where it says "Walt Disney World", some of the "All Star Resorts" logo, and the Coca-Cola logo.