Hi Terry,
Welcome to planDisney. Thank you for letting me share a "kernel of knowledge" with you!
My family and I make two purchases on every visit to the
Walt Disney World Resort: Disney Resort Refillable Mugs and Refillable Popcorn Buckets. To answer your question, the Refillable Popcorn buckets available at Walt Disney World are only valid for the length of your stay, so after your current trip ends, you won't be able to refill them during future visits. However, they make the perfect souvenir to take home! Imagine enjoying your favorite Disney movie nights at home with a little taste of the magic. For more details, you can check out a great answer by
fellow planDisney panelist Amy from Virginia, who covered this on October 23, 2023.
If you plan on adding new Disney Resort Refillable Mugs and Refillable Popcorn Buckets to your collection on your upcoming visit, I suggest bringing a carbineer or two to attach to your backpack or stroller. Not only will this make carrying everything around a little bit easier, but it will also free up your hands to hold onto your DOLE Whip, Turkey Leg, or Mickey Ice Cream bar!
Terry, I’d also like to suggest you visit the
Main Street Confectionary in Magic Kingdom Park. Inside, you will find the Kernel Kitchen, where you can choose from four different types of popcorn, add chocolate drizzle, and two or three candies to mix in. It is out of this (Disney) world!
I hope this helps, and I wish you a magical trip filled with delicious popcorn and wonderful memories!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
See you real soon,
Brent