Rapid Fill Mugs are Here at Walt Disney World

Something new is coming to all the Disney hotels here in the Walt Disney World Resort in the next few weeks:

A new refillable mug program — Rapid Fill — will roll out at resort locations with self-service beverage stations at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The introduction of these new mugs will take place in a phased approach beginning in July with Disney’s All Star Resorts, where the program originally piloted in 2011. The new Rapid Fill mugs have a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip installed in the mug that allows it to be programmed for multiple days (with the option of adding additional days) all the way through Guests’ entire length of stay (even more than 14 days, but they have to be CONSECUTIVE). Mugs will allow Guests to refill beverages at any resort self-service beverage station. Guests also will be able to check their remaining days available on the fountain beverage dispenser’s LCD communication display. Rapid Fill mugs may be purchased and used at any resort self-service beverage island. Disney Dining Plan Guests will receive this mug as part of their package.

Here you are just some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) you may have about the “Rapid Fill” mugs:

Yes. Anyone can purchase and use the Rapid Fill mugs at any resort self-service beverage station.

Yes. The Rapid Fill mugs may be enjoyed at any resort hotel self-service beverage station.

No, past mugs cannot be activated for future visits. Guests who purchase the Length of Stay option for Rapid Fill program can use the mug for fourteen (14) consecutive days after activation. Guests can extend the mug beyond the 14-day Length of Stay option as long as it’s still within the current length of stay.

No, the day will end at 11:59 p.m. that night. Each day is a calendar day (12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.), not a 24-hour period. Whenever the mug is used for the first time, regardless of  time of day, the mug will expire for that day at midnight.

No. The current water park mug is only valid in water parks, with no resort add-on option. However, Guests soon  will be able to add a water park option for their mug.

Resort Rapid Fill mugs may only be purchased at Walt Disney World Resort hotels with self-service beverage  stations.

The Rapid Fill mugs will be the only refillable mugs available at this time. Guests may choose to purchase

nonrefillable paper cups for their drinks if they prefer.

No, the mug cannot be microwaved.

The prices of the mugs vary based on Guest preference for number of days for refills, as follows:

So, what do you think? Are you looking forward to use these new mugs, or… not? Tell us what you think.