We are at WDW now and I just spoke to the manager of the resort quick service. I explained to him that I understand the new length of state mug policy for financial reasons. However as a DVC member WDW "welcomes me home" two or three times a year and that with six people in our party we do not need 12-18 mugs a year. He said just throw them out, very un Disney-like in regard to pollution, ecology etc. I stated that I do not mind paying but to acquire 18 mugs a year and through them out seems nuts. I would not purchase a new shirt and throw it out because I buy one on my next visit. I don't mind paying, the 17.99 is a good deal but how about just a new "chip" or lid or sticker or something. A mug once every five tears or so is a great souvenir but not for three times a year. After all I thought as a DVC member I was suppose to be like family. Any thoughts?
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Souvenir mugs
- Thread starter McCullagh
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My guess is that at some point in time the refills will be linked to the band and you can bring any container you would like for your beverages.
Tom
Beta Return
Likely.
Until then, just dedicate a cabinet in your kitchen to them or give them to Goodwill.
Uncle Remus
Well-Known Member
Put them on ebay. There's always someone willing to buy anything Disney
JerseyDad
Well-Known Member
....and when you do ...sell them for like ...$27.99 each. People will gladly pay that ...instead of shelling out $300 for a plane ticket and $1500 resort fee ....just to go to WDW to get one.
....and yes ....I'm completely serious.
JerseyDad
Well-Known Member
....fill them with bourbon ....and don't give them to anyone!!
Poofiesdream
Well-Known Member
I fill them with hot cocoa packets and give them out at Christmas to the neighborhood kids!
ultraplayer26
Member
So what is the new mug policy?Are we not allowed to use the old ones anymore?
Tuvalu
Premium Member
Old mugs won't work at the soda machines, since new mugs (and disposable paper cups) are embedded with RFID chips. No chip, no beverage.
ultraplayer26
Member
Wow what a dissapointment.Now I might as well throw out all the old mugs.Thanx
G00fyDad
Well-Known Member
Disney does not need to put a new RFID chip on the mugs in order to allow its use in future visits. They can simply reactivate that one. It seems silly that they are not doing this yet. They can reactivate it for a lower price and help save the environment in the process.
I do like the idea of linking the drink machines to the band or KttW card though. Then you can use any container you wish. It would still spit out the regular ounces that it does right now, but the mug will not matter. Of course then Disney loses out on the upselling of the mugs and/or reactivation.
I do like the idea of linking the drink machines to the band or KttW card though. Then you can use any container you wish. It would still spit out the regular ounces that it does right now, but the mug will not matter. Of course then Disney loses out on the upselling of the mugs and/or reactivation.