Water cup change??

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Becky

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midnightsun said:
We've been at the resort for 4 days now and have discovered in the last year they've changed their cup of water policy apparently.

Last August upon entering Cosmic Ray's a CM handing out menu's told us to stay hydrated and cups of water were available at the counter, just ask. She then went up and got water for us without our asking. If you look at all QS places in every park there are cups of water sitting on the counters. Also QS locations with the drink machines on the guest side of the counter all have a tab for water. This August many CM's were also telling guests to drink lots of water and that they could get it at the counters. Most places had regular size cups but a couple had the smaller cups. Disney is NOT crying over providing free cups of water they are pushing it. They do NOT want guests passing out from heat exhaustion or dehydration. Yes you can also buy water and we usually do but we also accept a free cup too.
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DManRightHere

DManRightHere

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HauntedPirate said:
You really want to get into a p***ing match about a cup of water, claiming it costs the company extra? Guess what? SO DO WATER FOUNTAINS! That water doesn't just magically appear in the water pipes. And water is an "asset" that the company doesn't have an obligation to provide to guests. Got it. So you're in favor of removing said water fountains, then, because "Nowhere on your ticket does it say 'water included'", and by providing any form of "free" water to guests it's costing TWDC money [and God forbid a penny escapes their grubby little paws] because guests can just buy water. Your post is quite possibly one of the most ignorant posts I've read on here in a while, and that's saying something.

I'll drink out of the water fountains if I'm thirsty. It's water - Yeah, it may be warm or taste funny (I kinda like the taste, it reminds me that I'm at WDW :) ), but it's definitely better than passing out due to dehydration. We'll also bring a bottle with and refill it at places like the Electric Umbrella, Sunshine Seasons, Backstage Express, or Restaurantasaurus.
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Some local governments require water fountains. No idea if this is true of Orlando theme parks...

I have a little phonia of public fountains. We bring a few water bottles with us and request courtesy cups when we eat.

It would be disappointing if courtesy cups were removed, but hey, it is their money and we'd get over it. Just bring more water bottles.
 
jaklgreen

jaklgreen

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mouse_luv said:
Exactly. (This next part is for poster you quoted and not you lol) And people ask for things like lettuce or mayo on the side not because they are greedy but bc they have medical issues and only want light condiments put on their food and from experience know that most restaurants can't grasp this simple concept. So instead of having to send back an entire entree, they ask for it on the side.
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I am not talking about getting stuff on the side for eating in the restaurant. I am talking about people getting things to go and want everything separated out which means using several plastic containers. It is a bit of a waste. All of that costs money that is rolled into the prices. My point was that water is not "free". It does cost the company money. It is nice that they do that for people, but in now way is it an entitlement. To have the attitude that Disney or any business owes it to you is ridiculous. No matter how much money you spend with them.
 
MightyMouse

MightyMouse

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Well I see both sides. It's definitely not something to be complaining about, and FOR SURE not something to be arguing over. However it's also a change that has obviously happened recently that hasn't been mentioned, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to some, so I actually applaud the OP for bringing a recent change to everyone's attention

- cheers.
 
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stuey222

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I'm actually surprised they haven't started pushing a "buy your limited edition Disney water bottle" and added water bottle filling stations like a lot of gyms and colleges have.
 
matt9112

matt9112

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21stamps said:
Agree 100%
Disney even lets you bring your own water! We brought a few bottle with us daily.


Yep. Water at WDW is $2 less than water at our home amusement park.



What you are paying for has nothing to do with receiving FREE drinks. You are paying for admission into a theme park. Spending money and your own hydration is your responsibility, not WDW's. I don't think the tickets state anything about included drinks.

It always amazes me that people who CHOOSE a WDW vacation then try to get around paying for things that everyone else does. No one is requiring you to go. Hate to sound harsh, but you know what you're getting into when you book the trip.

Edited to add, comments like this are why I really believe prices are going up. To compensate for all of the people who feel entitled to free things because they are spending money on something else.
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I hardly think everyone pays for water when CMs regularly encourage guests to take advantage of said water vs fountain its not some hidden unspeakable offer. however your other point that possible "shrink" for lack of a better term has ANYTHING to do with the gross domestic price increases of an increasingly dated product. ofcourse losses are built into pricing but they are not the driving force. the driving force if we are to believe reliable sources is to make up for profit loss elsewhere in the company due to management screw ups of the highest order.

In conclusion free water is not stealing or some sort of cheating or gaming the system it is a widely offered disney courtesy that CMs still (as of today) advertise. The massive spike is pricing over the last decade is not related IN ANY WAY to free water or the lack there of.


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matt9112

matt9112

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stuey222 said:
I'm actually surprised they haven't started pushing a "buy your limited edition Disney water bottle" and added water bottle filling stations like a lot of gyms and colleges have.
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im suprised that (not just you and not just this thread) everyone keeps comparing disney world to numerious non disney institutions and locations AS IF WDW is not a world class unique experience undo to itself. so your suprised that WDW is not a gym?
 
21stamps

21stamps

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matt9112 said:
I hardly think everyone pays for water when CMs regularly encourage guests to take advantage of said water vs fountain its not some hidden unspeakable offer. however your other point that possible "shrink" for lack of a better term has ANYTHING to do with the gross domestic price increases of an increasingly dated product. ofcourse losses are built into pricing but they are not the driving force. the driving force if we are to believe reliable sources is to make up for profit loss elsewhere in the company due to management screw ups of the highest order.

In conclusion free water is not stealing or some sort of cheating or gaming the system it is a widely offered disney courtesy that CMs still (as of today) advertise. The massive spike is pricing over the last decade is not related IN ANY WAY to free water or the lack there of.


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I'm saying that it is ridiculous for people to complain about something that is free. Equally ridiculous is saying that you deserve something for free because you are paying high admission prices.

That mindset is absolutely disgusting to me.

Why do you think there is a sensor on soda machines now? Because no one was stealing? Do you think those systems were free to put in place?

That's one example of where actions of a few punish the majority. Disney isn't the only place who does that.
 
matt9112

matt9112

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21stamps said:
I'm saying that it is ridiculous for people to complain about something that is free. Equally ridiculous is saying that you deserve something for free because you are paying high admission prices.

That mindset is absolutely disgusting to me.

Why do you think there is a sensor on soda machines now? Because no one was stealing? Do you think those systems were free to put in place?

That's one example of where actions of a few punish the majority. Disney isn't the only place who does that.
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yeah i think the soda sensor change is reaching down to pick up pennys tbh.....i dont condone stealing but i cant see how all the tech cost isnt more than whatever savings you now have from said tech. one would assume they know what there doing...but recently? do they? is there a bubble waiting to burst?
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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Everyone got mad a Disney because they stopped having printed/embossed napkins anymore. Know why, because people were taking handfuls of them home as souvenirs. What the heck it's only napkins, but, that attitude now means that they no longer have that little touch. It isn't because one or two take some extra it is when people start to think that it is owed to them that the rest of us lose something that was special no matter how insignificant it is on an individual basis. It isn't now and never has been the "individual" requests that causes the problem, it is when the general public starts to think that it's OK to just take extra thinking what the heck Disney makes billions and I paid thousands so it is as good as mine. That is when we lose things. It's when the I'm special and I have beat the system attitude becomes the norm.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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However, this isn't exactly about Disney no longer giving you water, it is about Disney conserving water (and their expenses) by using smaller cups and listen to the uproar. Never mind that it isn't that they no longer give it out, it is that the cups are smaller. Tell me that's not entitlement.
 
daisyduckie

daisyduckie

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If the free water is too small of a portion, bring your own water in with you, use the fountains (which I have not had the horrible troubles with another poster apparently has) or buy it. It is not as if Disney Execs are standing over your dying dehydrating body laughing at you while they hold icy cold bottles of water. Mountains out of mole hills.
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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21stamps said:
I'm saying that it is ridiculous for people to complain about something that is free. Equally ridiculous is saying that you deserve something for free because you are paying high admission prices.

That mindset is absolutely disgusting to me.

Why do you think there is a sensor on soda machines now? Because no one was stealing? Do you think those systems were free to put in place?

That's one example of where actions of a few punish the majority. Disney isn't the only place who does that.
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Disney claims to sell a premium experience. That means going above the most basic expected level of service.
 
21stamps

21stamps

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lazyboy97o said:
Disney claims to sell a premium experience. That means going above the most basic expected level of service.
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Sell is the key word there.

Selling something to someone does not mean the seller now owes them more than what they paid for. Providing a premium experience does not mean you entitled to something that costs the company money, above what they are already providing. It doesn't mean you deserve something for free, that others are paying for. I'm not saying to stop giving water.. But being upset because the cup is small? A complimentary cup of water is not supposed to be your daily source of refreshment. I think it's a nice thing, and an occasional one. Sounds like, as with so many threads, that people are taking advantage. Do park guests actually stop and ask for several cups of water all day long? Is "free" really worth the hassle?

If I go into a Tory Burch store and buy a handbag.. Am I entitled to the wallet for no additional charge?

Providing a premium has nothing to do with giving things away. BMW offers a premium product. The Four Seasons offers a premium product. Charging for extras doesn't make them any less premium.
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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21stamps said:
Sell is the key word there.

Selling something to someone does not mean the seller now owes them more than what they paid for. Providing a premium experience does not mean you entitled to something that costs the company money, above what they are already providing. It doesn't mean you deserve something for free, that others are paying for. I'm not saying to stop giving water.. But being upset because the cup is small? A complimentary cup of water is not supposed to be your daily source of refreshment. I think it's a nice thing, and an occasional one. Sounds like, as with so many threads, that people are taking advantage. Do park guests actually stop and ask for several cups of water all day long? Is "free" really worth the hassle?

If I go into a Tory Burch store and buy a handbag.. Am I entitled to the wallet for no additional charge?

Providing a premium has nothing to do with giving things away. BMW offers a premium product. The Four Seasons offers a premium product. Charging for extras doesn't make them any less premium.
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This whole idea of selling is just you picking and choosing. There is no line item charge for air conditioning or electric lighting but would you be saying people should just shut up if Disney turned those off? They are part of what is sold and in no way similar to a separate merchandise item.

And yes, the water is supposed to be the daily source of hydration. Disney advertises its availability as such because it is an amenity widely available and expected at lesser venues.
 
kelknight84

kelknight84

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lazyboy97o said:
This whole idea of selling is just you picking and choosing. There is no line item charge for air conditioning or electric lighting but would you be saying people should just shut up if Disney turned those off? They are part of what is sold and in no way similar to a separate merchandise item.

And yes, the water is supposed to be the daily source of hydration. Disney advertises its availability as such because it is an amenity widely available and expected at lesser venues.
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Agreed, and it's Florida! Disney would rather people stay hydrated then pass out or get heat stroke.
 

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