Rapid Fill Mug Program Fails (at more ways than you might think)

[Mouse_Trap]

I wonder if they have any figures on how much the changes are saving them.

I'm not sure how you would best quantify this, but one way would be Oz dispensed vs. amount ($) sold.

 

[StageFrenzy]

After that post, they started to be sure that was no longer the case. The machines are now all working as expected. Managers just have to deal with the extra hot chocolate and tea consumption problem. Also, Polynesian does not currently use Rapid Fill.

Is the Poly situation expected to change after the renovations? Or is it a perk of 600 dollar a night rooms?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Just came back from a Resale store.....I already saw at least 10 Rapid Fill mugs being sold for $2.00.....

 

[Magicart87]

I don't particularly want to sift thru meandering pages of debate regarding...soda dispensers?!

Can someone kindly provide a detailed instructional of what to expect (and how to use) this RF mug? Thanks in advance.

 

[GrumpyFan]

I think this thread is for the discussion, use and pros/cons of the new RapidFill program.

If you click the Info tab on the upper menu, then Refillable Mug, you can find out all about it.
Or, you can click the following link:
http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/refillable-mug.htm

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I don't particularly want to sift thru meandering pages of debate regarding...soda dispensers?!

Can someone kindly provide a detailed instructional of what to expect (and how to use) this RF mug? Thanks in advance.

Put it to your lips, tip and swallow.

 

[CDavid]

Put it to your lips, tip and swallow.

Well, I've tried, but I can't get my mouth open enough to get the entire mug in - the handle keeps getting caught on my front teeth. Am I not tipping far enough? It's also going to be a royal pain in the tonsils to swallow, and what happens when I want a refill tomorrow?

 

[dstrawn9889]

you already have the chip embedded(swallowed), just hold your mouth open under the nozzle and push the trigger, no cup necessary any longer...

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Well, I've tried, but I can't get my mouth open enough to get the entire mug in - the handle keeps getting caught on my front teeth. Am I not tipping far enough? It's also going to be a royal pain in the tonsils to swallow, and what happens when I want a refill tomorrow?

eat prunes and wait

 

[alissafalco]

Bump...

Does anyone know exactly how long you have to wait between re-fills? Im considering get a cup just for the day Im by the pool.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Bump...

Does anyone know exactly how long you have to wait between re-fills? Im considering get a cup just for the day Im by the pool.

IIRC, it's a 2 minute wait between fills. I remember hearing that the system could limit you to 3-4 fills an hour, but I haven't read of that actually being implemented anywhere.

 

[Jon81uk]

IIRC, it's a 2 minute wait between fills. I remember hearing that the system could limit you to 3-4 fills an hour, but I haven't read of that actually being implemented anywhere.

paper cups are limited to 3-4 fills in an hour (as you only pay around $3 for the one off cup) but the mugs are as you stated.

 

[alissafalco]

IIRC, it's a 2 minute wait between fills. I remember hearing that the system could limit you to 3-4 fills an hour, but I haven't read of that actually being implemented anywhere.

paper cups are limited to 3-4 fills in an hour (as you only pay around $3 for the one off cup) but the mugs are as you stated.

Thank you!!

 

[G00fyDad]

Thread resurrection?

 

[montyz81]

Thread resurrection?

can you bring cups from previous trips, I mean the cups that do have the RFID tags?

 

[G00fyDad]

can you bring cups from previous trips, I mean the cups that do have the RFID tags?

No. The cups are programmed for length of stay only. It would be nice if they allowed you to reactivate old cups for a new length of stay at a lower price than a new mug, but we will just have to wait to see if they wake up and see a potential revenue stream there. Who knows. Maybe it would not net enough profit to make a difference.

 

[Jon81uk]

can you bring cups from previous trips, I mean the cups that do have the RFID tags?

No. The cups are programmed for length of stay only. It would be nice if they allowed you to reactivate old cups for a new length of stay at a lower price than a new mug, but we will just have to wait to see if they wake up and see a potential revenue stream there. Who knows. Maybe it would not net enough profit to make a difference.

I've read that they will reactivate old mugs, but there is no discount, so it isn't worth bringing it back with you. If you are paying $17 then you might as well get a new one.

 

[G00fyDad]

I've read that they will reactivate old mugs, but there is no discount, so it isn't worth bringing it back with you. If you are paying $17 then you might as well get a new one.

That's what I am talking about. Environmentally speaking it would be better to reuse old RFID mugs.

 

[tissandtully]

So, looking at the latest refurb to Gasparilla at GF and CBR construction, it looks like Rapidfill machines are being taken over by the Freestyle units? Is this gonna continue resort-wide? I hope so!

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Whoa. The rumored but rarely witnessed double resurrection.

Thread-ception.