The 2 Places to Refill Rapid Fill Mugs at Disney's Coronado Springs

You see them everywhere! Rapid Fill mugs are one of the most popular items among Disney World Resorts. So, if you’re planning a stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs, you might consider purchasing one. One of the most common questions we receive is whether or not they’re worth it. That depends largely on what you drink, how often you use it, and how easy it is to refill. With those thoughts in mind, we’ve put together a guide to help you discern the value. We’ll also examine what beverages are available and where you can refill them.

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Are Rapid Fill Mugs Worth It?

Rapid Fill mugs allow you to enjoy refills of fountain drinks, coffee, and tea at any resort self-service for the entire length of your resort stay (up to 14 days). Guests can get a Rapid Fill mug one of two ways. You can purchase one, or they come with the Disney Dining Plans.

Here are a few quick need-to-knows that will help you decide whether or not they’re worth it.

Cost of the Mug: $22.99
You get to keep the souvenir mug.
You can use them at any resort quick-service that has a self-service refill machine. It doesn’t matter where you’re staying. For example, if you stay at All-Star Music and visit the Boardwalk, you can refill your mug at the Boardwalk.
You cannot use them in theme parks, water parks, or Disney Springs. However, you can refill one before you leave the resort and bring it with you.

How Rapid Fill Mugs Work

When you arrive at the resort, you can pick up or purchase your mug at El Mercado de Coronado, the resort’s quick-service food court. Rapid Fill mugs are in bins near the checkout stand. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, the cast member will take your information and activate your mug, or you can purchase a mug, and they will activate it. The entire process only takes a few minutes. (You can also mobile order them using the My Disney Experience app.)

Each mug has an RFID chip that is activated at the time of purchase. After activation, you can visit any resort beverage refill station. When you place the mug under the soda dispenser, you’ll usually hear a small magical tune that sounds like the waving of a wand. You’ll then be able to refill the mug. However, you’ll want to remember not to pull the mug away until you’re satisfied with the refill. When you remove the mug from the station, the chip is reset and will not work for the next 2-3 minutes. This prevents guests from turning around and filling extra cups to take advantage of the system.

In addition to sodas, most stations will have a Gold Peak Tea dispenser with sweet, unsweetened, and green tea options. All soda stations have ice and water. Joffrey’s coffee is available in caffeinated and decaf. Hot chocolate is available at most primary beverage stations.

The 2 Locations to Refill Mugs at Disney’s Coronado Springs

Resort Quick Service Food Court

Location: El Mercado de Coronado
Type: Regular Dispenser (4)
Drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade Zero, Powerade Mountain Berry Splash, Fanta, Acai Blueberry Pomegranate, Coca-Cola Zero, and Barq’s Root Beer*

Resort Quick Service Lost City of Cibola Pool

Location: Siestas Pool Bar
Type: Regular Dispenser (1)
Drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade Zero, Powerade Mountain Berry Splash, Fanta, Acai Blueberry Pomegranate, Coca-Cola Zero, and Barq’s Root Beer*

*These were the drinks available on the day we photographed the machines. They could change.

Here is a photo of the beverage refill station at the Dig Site. You’ll find it on the right side of Siesta’s poolside bar and quick service. A sink is available to rinse your mug.

It is essential to note that all of the refill stations at these specific resorts usually close by 10:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. each evening. After they close, there is no way to access them. For example, if you visit Magic Kingdom and stay late one evening, you won’t have the option to refill your mug upon return to the resort.

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In the Comments

We hope you found this refillable mug guide for Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort helpful. Will you purchase a Rapid Fill mug during your vacation? Let us know in the comments section below.