You may have mentioned this, but they are supposed to work at any Disney hotel, so when you do your monorail crawl after leaving the park, you can fill your mug at one of those hotels before you journey back to yours. I'm hoping to find hot chocolate on the monorail loop this Dec. so that we can indulge in that while we look at the Christmas Decorations at the hotels. Also, staying at many of the more spread out hotels, it can be very helpful to have your mug with you and fill your mug when you pass the soda fountains so that you don't have walk all the way back to your room and then an hour later walk BACK to the lobby for a drink.
Now that waterbottle refill stations are in parks, I may consider taking the mug into parks with us. Four adults going in 2 weeks (no stroller but maybe a electric scooter), I will have to see how it fits in my park bag vs a refillable waterbottle. Nice to stop at resort food court to get a drink on way to /from parks. Thanks for tip on usibg for popcorn instead of buying the tub.
To get rid of tannins from coffee or tea, pack a small container of cheap dishwasher soap. Fill mug with a drop of dishwasher detergent and hot water. Let it soak . I do this at the end of the day. Tannins will come out.
I've gotten the mugs every trip, even though I really don't use them that much but enough to get my money's worth. They are just cute, and I take them to use in my classroom when I get home.
These were amazing tips! We're going in the fall and I never would have thought to use them for my son's food! He's not a big soda person either. Thanks again for all the tips and tricks Nina ❤
I wondered how they checked the activation of the cup. I was a bit worried that they would put a sticker or tag to prove it was active; and I just knew my whole crew would lose theirs, lol. This is a great news!
I’ve found them at goodwill just for fun! I got a 50th anniversary one without the lid for 99 cents! I just got a resort one for $1.50 with purple lid last week to add some Disney fun at home!
If you’re not a soda drinker but like coffee, it’s not worth the purchase because coffee & tea are free. The soda fountains only use the chip to work. I just used my personal coffee mug no problem. But the food storage idea is smart!
Actually the Coffee and Tea are NOT Free!! You are stealing if you take the coffee without paying. They charge for Coffee in a cup. Thanks for watching/commenting!
WOW!!!! Love this video!!!!!! You share lots of great ideas....many I have tried.... but the food idea-hmmmmm okay that's a winner for sure!!! I did have one extra idea that I have used my mug for would be adult slushy drinks! Our Refillable mugs work good to keep them cold on those super hot humid days!!! Thanks again!!!!!
Love the tips! Was on the edge, but am going for the refillable mug because of your info! Also, ordered some luggage tag wires and carabiners. Will probably get the popcorn bucket, too! 🍹+🥤&🍿
The new mugs lids are so much easier to clean than the older style. And you can get ever drop, the older style always leaves a good bit of liquid in it.
At the Resorts, yes. But its Florida water and most don't like the taste which is why I suggest ordering Bottle Water when you can. Or get flavors for your water. Thanks for watching/commenting!
I’m staying 10 nights at beach club then 10 nights at animal kingdom lodge in July and early August- does the 10-14 day rule mean I will need to buy a 2nd mug for animal kingdom lodge. Both 10 night stays at connected on my Disney experience as one continuous holiday stay…….
Great tips, Nina. Thank you. I never thought about using the mug for food/snacks. Genius!!! We're going in September for our kiddos' birthday & we will definitely be using these tips.
I've stayed at Caribbean beach many times and they will give you a coffee cup if you show them your refillable mug! I wouldn't want my coffee in those mugs.
do the water and tea dispensers at the resorts have a chip reader? Or would it be possible to bring and use an an older mug if I don' t want soda and coffee?
Love cherry 🍒 coke 😄 can I just ask we are staying at 2 resorts 6 nights and then 4 nights but on two different reservations on the Disney app will We be allowed to use one cup for the whole 10 days
The cup is NOT linked to your stay but rather a length of time. Its only linked to reservation when under the Meal Plan. Thanks for watching/commenting!
You only get the refillable mugs as part of the dining plan if you’re staying at a moderate or a deluxe hotel. You don’t get it if you’re staying in the value resorts.
For the "free dining" for UK customers, this is right. Value only included one QS credit per person - no snack, 2nd meal or cup. However you can pay to upgrade to the QS dining plan. We have done that because we want to enjoy the speciality alcohol drinks and more expensive options (and the upgrade difference was less than paying for plan usually aswell)
OMG, lol. Sadly I have seen that. It was a mom helping a young boy use the restroom, while in line for Living with the Land. Thanks for watching/commenting!
You may have mentioned this, but they are supposed to work at any Disney hotel, so when you do your monorail crawl after leaving the park, you can fill your mug at one of those hotels before you journey back to yours. I'm hoping to find hot chocolate on the monorail loop this Dec. so that we can indulge in that while we look at the Christmas Decorations at the hotels. Also, staying at many of the more spread out hotels, it can be very helpful to have your mug with you and fill your mug when you pass the soda fountains so that you don't have walk all the way back to your room and then an hour later walk BACK to the lobby for a drink.
100% Thanks for watching/commenting!
We totally will use it for to go and popcorn! Excited for our cups 😁
Awesome! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Now that waterbottle refill stations are in parks, I may consider taking the mug into parks with us. Four adults going in 2 weeks (no stroller but maybe a electric scooter), I will have to see how it fits in my park bag vs a refillable waterbottle. Nice to stop at resort food court to get a drink on way to /from parks. Thanks for tip on usibg for popcorn instead of buying the tub.
100% My husband always brings for a quick coffee when near the resorts. Thanks for watching/commenting!
To get rid of tannins from coffee or tea, pack a small container of cheap dishwasher soap. Fill mug with a drop of dishwasher detergent and hot water. Let it soak . I do this at the end of the day. Tannins will come out.
Awesome! I do pack dishwasher soap. Thanks for watching/commenting!
I love Cherry coke too! Thanks for the videos
Yummy! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Great idea to use the cup as a container for food!
It really is! Thanks for watching/commenting!
I've gotten the mugs every trip, even though I really don't use them that much but enough to get my money's worth. They are just cute, and I take them to use in my classroom when I get home.
Perfect!
These were amazing tips! We're going in the fall and I never would have thought to use them for my son's food! He's not a big soda person either. Thanks again for all the tips and tricks Nina ❤
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Thank you for your video, great ideas! We have our first trip staying at Beach Club this September!
Have fun! Love that resort. Was there last Christmas. I have a whole video on it. Thanks for watching/commenting!
I wondered how they checked the activation of the cup. I was a bit worried that they would put a sticker or tag to prove it was active; and I just knew my whole crew would lose theirs, lol. This is a great news!
Nope its all computerized. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Idk what it is about the cherry coke at Disney but it’s so much better than anywhere else.
Not sure either but its better than coke, lol. Thanks for watching/commenting!
oh its available!! yay!! my hubs is obsessed with it
TRUTH!!❤
Everything tastes better at disney!
Yes it’s there
I’ve found them at goodwill just for fun! I got a 50th anniversary one without the lid for 99 cents! I just got a resort one for $1.50 with purple lid last week to add some Disney fun at home!
FUN! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Great tips with a lot of unique ones I haven't seen before. Thank you for the drink alternatives since my kids won't get use of the sodas. Smart!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Great tips! This will be our first time using the mugs. My 9 yr old daughter loved your tip on using them for snacks and left overs.
So glad! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Hi! wich of both cups can I use for refill at Disney Springs, the one from hotel, or the one from park? thanks!
None. They don't sell any refills for the Parks or Disney Springs. Thanks for watching/commenting!
@@MermaidNinaTravels thank you sweety, and congrats for the video
If you’re not a soda drinker but like coffee, it’s not worth the purchase because coffee & tea are free. The soda fountains only use the chip to work. I just used my personal coffee mug no problem. But the food storage idea is smart!
Actually the Coffee and Tea are NOT Free!! You are stealing if you take the coffee without paying. They charge for Coffee in a cup. Thanks for watching/commenting!
You thief
WOW!!!! Love this video!!!!!! You share lots of great ideas....many I have tried.... but the food idea-hmmmmm okay that's a winner for sure!!! I did have one extra idea that I have used my mug for would be adult slushy drinks! Our Refillable mugs work good to keep them cold on those super hot humid days!!! Thanks again!!!!!
YES! I was hinting at something like that when I said "make your own drinks", lol. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Love the tips! Was on the edge, but am going for the refillable mug because of your info! Also, ordered some luggage tag wires and carabiners. Will probably get the popcorn bucket, too! 🍹+🥤&🍿
Awesome! Hope you LOVE! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Love those. Mugs😊
Me too!! Thanks for watching/commenting!
The new mugs lids are so much easier to clean than the older style. And you can get ever drop, the older style always leaves a good bit of liquid in it.
So true! Thanks for watching/commenting!
I wish they would go back to resort specific mugs. I still have mine from trips past.
Never EVER thought about for food and restaurant leftovers. Thank you!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Absolutely so helpful ❤
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Man those mugs are so cute! Definitely need one of those but not planning a trip this year lol 😢😢😢
I'm sure they will have cute ones when you go too :) Thanks for watching/commenting!
Great video! Is water available at the fountain machines? That would be a good alternative to buying water bottles.
At the Resorts, yes. But its Florida water and most don't like the taste which is why I suggest ordering Bottle Water when you can. Or get flavors for your water. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching/commenting!
I’m staying 10 nights at beach club then 10 nights at animal kingdom lodge in July and early August- does the 10-14 day rule mean I will need to buy a 2nd mug for animal kingdom lodge. Both 10 night stays at connected on my Disney experience as one continuous holiday stay…….
You might as that is longer than 14 days. But ask a Cast Member at Disney. Thanks for watching/commenting!
From what I’ve heard, they should reactivate it for free since you have an overlapping resort stay. But yeah, still ask
Can you share the link for the metal rings again?! I saw it and lost it now. Thanks 👍. Excited to get the cups for this trip (,with the dining plan)!
Its on my Amazon Link under Summer Items - www.amazon.com/shop/mermaidninatravels Thanks for watching/commenting!
Great tips, Nina. Thank you. I never thought about using the mug for food/snacks. Genius!!! We're going in September for our kiddos' birthday & we will definitely be using these tips.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching/commenting!
I've stayed at Caribbean beach many times and they will give you a coffee cup if you show them your refillable mug! I wouldn't want my coffee in those mugs.
Good to know! Never thought to ask. Thanks for watching/commenting!
same! hot beverage in plastic no thanks. I pour it into a paper coffee cup back in the room. Glad Im not the only one
Great video. Love your ears. Where did you get them?
Thanks! I get ALL my Ears from Disney. Either in the Parks or Disney Store Online. Thanks for watching/commenting!
can you use it in disney springs?
As a FREE Refill, NO. As just a mug to carry around, yes.
What are the closest hotels for other parks besides epcot? Im tempted to get one
Monorail Resorts per Magic Kingdom. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Good tips!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Do they have the stainless or insulated options anymore? For coffee?
Not for refills. Thanks for watching/commenting!
do the water and tea dispensers at the resorts have a chip reader? Or would it be possible to bring and use an an older mug if I don' t want soda and coffee?
That would be stealing, to use and not pay. You can purchase just tea. I use my mug for tea. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Love cherry 🍒 coke 😄 can I just ask we are staying at 2 resorts 6 nights and then 4 nights but on two different reservations on the Disney app will
We be allowed to use one cup for the whole 10 days
The cup is NOT linked to your stay but rather a length of time. Its only linked to reservation when under the Meal Plan. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Thank you
does the water at the water refill stations, taste like FL.
I think so, which is why I flavor my water. Thanks for watching/commenting!
@@MermaidNinaTravels ok, post trip. MK has the worst water, Hollyworld, animal kingdom and epot... not so bad.
@@michaeldaniels5067 Thanks for sharing :) I'll have to pay attention to the differences now.
What if you purchased this mug in April, and going back in September? Do they reactivate it or do you have to get a new one?
I actually discuss that in the video. Thanks for watching/commenting!
I have a lot of these mugs, i use one DAILY! Its a great souvenir.
I totally agree!
Can you put it in the dishwasher?
Yep! Thanks for watching/commenting!
Yeah, I don't use toxic plastic cups, I wish there was some other way
They did have metal at one point. Sometimes I wish I could just refill my own bottle. Thanks for watching/commenting!
You only get the refillable mugs as part of the dining plan if you’re staying at a moderate or a deluxe hotel. You don’t get it if you’re staying in the value resorts.
Not True! Anyone on the Meal Plan ages 3+ gets a mug. Value Resorts too! Thanks for watching/commenting!
For the "free dining" for UK customers, this is right. Value only included one QS credit per person - no snack, 2nd meal or cup. However you can pay to upgrade to the QS dining plan. We have done that because we want to enjoy the speciality alcohol drinks and more expensive options (and the upgrade difference was less than paying for plan usually aswell)
Do the resorts have cold water that you can refill not water fountains as my son will only drink water
Yes! But sadly its Florida Water so it can have a taste. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Some resorts have vitamin water. We don’t drink soda pop but still got more than our moneys worth with the mug.
@@janeleslie4192 Yes! Love Vitamin Water too!
Can i take my mug back and just pay the $22 to reactivate it?
No, Disney wants you to use a NEW mug and its the same price either way. Thanks for watching/commenting!
@@MermaidNinaTravels ok thanks! We have 5 so I was hoping to not have to get a new one. At least there’s one less thing to pack. :)
Or you could use the mug for when the restrooms are too inconvenient to go to get out of a line for a ride.
OMG, lol. Sadly I have seen that. It was a mom helping a young boy use the restroom, while in line for Living with the Land. Thanks for watching/commenting!
👍
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maybe a silly q - but is cherry coke available at the machines?
I do talk about it in the video and show images on how its at some, but not all. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Not in the park makes it pointless. Who stays at the resort for any more time than to sleep?
You would be surprised. Many have Resort Days, Pool Days and love to people watch from the resort. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Beer
Sadly NO Beer Refills, lol. Thanks for watching/commenting!
Iced tea doesnt have the sensors. Just saying.
True, but its also stealing if you didn't purchase the mug or a cup. Thanks for watching/commenting!