My DD read this too. A degree in mathematics and statistics. Funny numbers. All in how it is compiled and Disney has always been the master of spin.
I totally agree. Why can't I find Beverly outside of Club Cool?
Beverly was discontinued a few years ago. It is only available at tasting stations like Club Cool.
No DP/Mr Pibb?! Looks like I'll have alot of Sprite in a couple weeks, and trip to the nearest gas station. I personally can't stand the taste of Coke or Pepsi, but that's very few options for such a diverse tourist demographic. Versus how many types of alcohol are served around the Disney???
IIRC, aspartame and some of the other artificial sweeteners break down over time, losing their sweetness. Real sugar, however, doesn't, but over a long time, the acids in colas can and do breach the can linings and interact with the aluminum. I wouldn't attempt a soda more than a month or two out of the "best by" window.
Look around...people still LOVE soda. There is some segment that is declining, but Americans still love their sugary drinks.
Sorry, but, never in my pre-expiration date life time did I ever run across a "bad" Pepsi or Coke. Due to the carbonation it is sealed air tight and contains mostly water. Milk is a biological product and will deteriorate over time and spoil. Much more likely if it has been opened then not. Not the same type of thing. I cannot help what you think something tastes like. I have said now and I will state again... it is a crook. I buy Pepsi 12 cans at a time and take upwards to a year to finish them. No issue! I keep diet Coke for guests and have reached times exceeding 2 years with no problems. I once had a six pack of Beer that was in my fridge for 7 years and when finally used... had no problems with taste or spoilage. Some things like dairy and meat products will spoil. Most people don't even realize how long meat is allowed to age before it is served in restaurants or even butchered for sale as fresh meat. That process is part of what tenderizes it.
That would make Coke one of the worst run businesses in the world. What business gives their product away to what is probably one of their largest customers? Greatly reduced prices based on quantity? Sure! But, no one stays in business by giving away huge portions of their product for no reason other then to have it seen. Especially since Coke is probably more recognizable then Disney on a world wide basis.
"Give away" was facetious as I meant "practically give away." They probably already do give them an insane deal, maybe even break even. Companies do low to no margin all the time with giant customers. My company (bigger than Disney) signs billion(s) dollar deals all the time where we literally make no profit. We do it for other reasons.
I'm sure it is, by comparison an insane deal, but, rest assured they are still making a profit from it otherwise, why bother, most people have at least experienced Coke so it's not to build a new exposure and even as an advertising scheme, what would be gained by selling at a loss. Maybe an upstart company, but not Coca Cola. If you have eaten in a restaurant the chances are very good that you have already had Coke... nothing new to be established there. I don't know what the deal is, but, I do know that not making money on a product you sell, will not be a place that does business for very long.
