Hi Richard,
I am thrilled to hEAR that you are planning your first family visit to Walt Disney World next April; you must be so excited! Be sure to stop into Guest Relations at any of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks when you arrive to pick up a free "First Visit" button. During my daughter's first trip when she was just a toddler, she loved proudly wearing her pin each day and seeing all of the extra attention and recognition she received from a number of Cast Members and Disney Characters who we encountered during the trip. In my view, this is some of the very best kind of Disney Magic!
Richard, you are smart to be thinking about keeping your family properly hydrated during while touring the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks. Often when we are touring, our days are long, we are doing a lot of walking, and the Florida heat can still be quite strong. Therefore, you will definitely want to ensure that everyone in your travel party is drinking enough liquids throughout the day.
Unfortunately, while Disney offers a Walt Disney World Resort refillable mug for unlimited refills of coffee, tea and soft drinks at select self-service stations located at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, currently there is no refillable mug program in place at any of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, apart from the two Walt Disney World Water Parks,
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park.
However, you may be pleased to know that complimentary ice water can be obtained from most Quick-Service dining locations at all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. This is not only the healthiest, but also the most economical way to keep your family properly hydrated during park touring!
Bottoms Up!
Trish