The 2 Places to Refill Rapid Fill Mugs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Are you planning a stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa? If so, you might have questions about Rapid Fill mugs. Those questions usually go along the lines of whether or not they’re worth it, where you can fill them, and what the drink options are. Below, we’ll review these items in detail. We’ll also discuss how and where to purchase a refill mug, the cost, and photos of each refill location.
Here is a photo of the current refillable mug design. However, these designs change from time to time. Sometimes, we see designs for special celebrations or seasonal options during the holidays.
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.
Bottom Line: Most guests who drink five or more sodas, coffees, or tea (at the resort) can justify the cost of the mug.
How Rapid Fill Mugs Work
Upon arrival, you can pick up or purchase your refillable mug at the resort’s quick-service restaurant, Gasparilla Island Grill. They are located near the register. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, the cast member will take your information and activate a mug, or you can purchase one, and they will activate it. The entire process only takes a few minutes.
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 your mug. However, you’ll want to remember not to pull your mug away until you’re satisfied with the refill. When you remove your mug from the station, the chip is reset and will not work for the next 2-3 minutes. This prevents guests from taking advantage of the system by turning around and filling extra cups.
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.
The 2 Locations to Refill Mugs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Resort Quick Service Disney’s Grand Floridian
- Location: Gasparilla Island Grill
- Type: Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines (2)
- Drinks: See the photo below of the home screen with beverage options.
- Coffee and Tea are also available at this beverage refill station.
Poolside Bar
- Location: Beaches Pool Bar
- Type: Regular Dispenser
- Drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Minute Maid Lemonade Zero Sugar, Fanta Orange, Acai Blueberry Pomegranate Vitamin Water, Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, Barq’s Root Beer
- Coffee and Tea are also available at this location.
*These were the drinks available on the day we photographed the machines. They could change.
Here is a photo of the home screen for the Coke Freestyle Machines. When you select a flavor, you usually have the option to combine additional flavors. The main beverages include Seagram’s Gingerale (Zero Sugar), Mello Yello (Zero Sugar), Pibb Xtra (Zero Sugar), Barq’s Root Beer (Cream Soda and Zero Sugar Options), Fanta (Zero Sugar), Sprite (Zero Sugar), Coca-Cola (Zero Sugar), Diet Coke (Caffeine Free), Aguas Frescas, Minute Maid Drinks and Lemonade (Zero Sugar), Aha, Powerade (Zero Sugar), Vitamin Water (Zero Sugar), Hi-C, and Water.
The Beaches Pool Bar and Grill has a sink for guests to rinse their mugs. Unfortunately, the Courtyard Pool does not have a beverage refill station. However, it sits between the Beaches Pool and Gasparilla Island Grill, so both are within reasonable proximity.
It is essential to note that all 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.
Grand Floridian Refillable Mug Location Map
This map shows the locations of the self-service refill stations at Disney’s Grand Floridian.
For more information about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, you might enjoy the following:
- The Pools at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Restaurants Guide
- 1900 Park Fare Breakfast Review
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