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No more free drinks at All Star Sports Resort
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Kamikaze
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Thats correct, IF they have the patches available. Chances are, they wouldn't, since they are built into the mugs.
Or even better they put a chip on you and if you try to get into a pull where you are not allowed the pool just spits you right out.
Hopefully, this will lead to better geyser technology that will enhance the ending of KS.
Uncle Lupe
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"Due to your frequent trips, we suggest you avoid the Mexico pavilion dining. Have a magical day. Also, wash your hands please."
Pioneer Hall
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"If you need assistance washing your hands, instructions are posted by the sinks"
Yes! And if you try to exit without washing, sprinklers will release a fine mist of sanitizer and the door to the outside world won't be unlatched until your surface bacterial level is below a certain pre-determined level.
Oral agreements are just as valid as written agreements, under the law. And it's very unlikely Disney would deny having made such a policy regarding the mugs. However, in my mind, this is no doubt the reason there is no proof that the mugs were for lifetime refills. Disney had probably discussed that at some point in the future they would not sell lifetime free refills.
As for this new equipment, I agree that it isn't about Disney losing money. It's about enhancing revenue. In a similar thread I compared it to the RIAA's ridiculous lawsuits against illegal downloads. Disney (like the RIAA) is making a broad assumption that were it not for people re-using old mugs, they would simply buy a new one. (The RIAA assumed the same thing: if people weren't illegally downloading, they would purchase the CD instead). That reasoning is absolutely false. Now, when I have used the mugs, I can honestly say that I spent more money than I would had I simply bought the drink with the meal. So I don't think Disney is going to see a substantial increase in mug sales as a result of this.
Pioneer Hall
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Let me clarify...I know that the verbal contract is technically valid. However, in this situation with something that is fairly old at this point it would be very hard to prove the policy existed by just word alone. With turnover in hourly roles the odds of someone working there from when those mugs were sold is slim to none. Your word against the mouse probably won't come out in your favor in that situation though.
Pioneer Hall
Well-Known Member
Based on the video it looks like it is a lever that likely reads the chip. So you push the lever and it dispenses the soda (as many machines without a push button work). So I guess if your mug doesn't have a valid chip then it won't dispense anything except water.
stuart
Well-Known Member
I take your point with that.
Of course, management at said resort see it differently, well, from those CMs we have spoken to over the years that is.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
According to Validfill's demonstration video, you can indeed mix and match sodas.
http://www.validfill.com/WebDemoVideo.html
Wow.... I never believed this would go for so long.
For the whiners who don't want to buy mugs..... Bring a cooler and some coke with you. I haven't bought mugs in years. If you're in a moderate instead of a cheap resort....use the fridge. You won't have to walk to the food court and back just to get a drink.
Uncle Lupe
Well-Known Member
They are probably getting excited with all the increased web traffic.
Note to self buy override key on Ebay and continue to use free lifetime resort mug.
Uncle Lupe
Well-Known Member
double post
Thorpyness
Member
Is this system in place or planned ? Has anyone commenting actually used this system ?
Does it make any difference to a genuine paying guest ?
As a UK visitor, who comes for 2 weeks at a time due to flight prices, buying a mug always represents value, and this time we happen to be in Sports, I will see for myself in 5 weeks.
Does it make any difference to a genuine paying guest ?
As a UK visitor, who comes for 2 weeks at a time due to flight prices, buying a mug always represents value, and this time we happen to be in Sports, I will see for myself in 5 weeks.
AEfx
Well-Known Member
I agree.
And I just don't see the cost savings. I mean, according to this - even the disposable paper cups now have to have RFID? They must think they are wasting a lot of $ on "free" soda.
I just don't believe they are going to roll out and give RFID paper cups to everyone who buys a drink at a resort at WDW.
It seems to me more like some middle-management is trying on big boy shoes and putting a stop to this not-so-much-a-problem to begin with and got it pushed this far as a "test".
We'll see if it gets rolled out resort-wide, or if it ends up like other "tests" (just to be put out and pulled just as suddenly, never to be heard from again).
flavious27
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As per my previous experiences of waiting for someone to fill up their 32 oz non disney mug, I like that disney is going to stop that behavior. At the same time, it takes away from the magic a bit that disney is restricting something small like this. I haven't brought previous mugs with me on trips or used non disney mugs, but i don't know, this is one of those things that rubs me the wrong way.
If they push these out to the rest of the parks, I hope that they install freestyle machines instead of the usual coke dispensers with 8 flavors.
If they push these out to the rest of the parks, I hope that they install freestyle machines instead of the usual coke dispensers with 8 flavors.
Kamikaze
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An RFID tag basically costs nothing. Your entire argument is based around the cost of adding those tags to everything, and its completely incorrect. When you're talking fractions of a penny (such as 25 tags for 1 cent) to make sure the drinks are all purchased, it makes great financial sense.