Welcome to planDisney Duncan!
You are correct that the Disney Dining Plan is currently unavailable. The good news is that you can still dine in all your favorite locations, but you need to pay as you go. If you plan to dine at a table service location, make your
dining reservations up to 60 days in advance. Many locations book up quickly, so reserve your dining times early!
Rapid Refill mugs are available for purchase and are for use when at your
Disney resort hotel. Enjoy soft drinks, coffee, tea, and iced tea for the length of your stay (up to 14 days). I am a big fan of the refillable mugs! I enjoy getting a beverage and relaxing by the pool. The mugs are currently selling for about $21.99 (price subject to change). At the end of your stay, you have an awesome, and useful, souvenir to take home! Stop by your resort's food court area to purchase your refillable mug on your first day to get the most use out of it. Please note that refills are only available at the hotels, not at the theme parks.
While on the subject of beverages, just a reminder to stay hydrated during your vacation! With so much walking in the theme parks, you really want to keep drinking. Free cups of ice water are available at quick service locations, and you are welcome to bring your own water bottles. I like to keep a bottle in my backpack or tote bag. I also keep a few snacks with me in case anyone needs a quick cereal bar or crackers.
I hope you find plenty of wonderful beverage and snack options during your magical visit to Walt Disney World! Thanks for stopping by planDisney, and we hope to hear from you again soon!
Cathy