Hello Heidi!
Welcome back to planDisney.
I always purchase a Resort Refillable Mug on every visit - within 3 days I have redeemed the cost of the mug by the amount of coffee I drink! Did you know that you can use the mugs for hot drinks as well as soda? Tea, coffee (both hot and iced), and hot chocolate are also included in the free refills.
I have never seen a discounted rate advertised for these mugs, although you could always ask at the point of sale. At around $23 for a refillable mug, they are the best value I have seen at Walt Disney World - even if you don't use them for refills other than water. If you compare the prices at
Main Street Bakery, on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park - a Walt Disney World-branded reusable (but not refillable) cup would cost more than $23, even in the sale.
All prices are subject to change.Another reason for their outstanding value is that they last for years! I have a cupboard full of them at home, going as far back as when each Disney Resort hotel had its own specific version! We continue to use them daily for hot and cold drinks (just don't put them in the microwave). With their lockable lids, they are easy to carry around, and I love their bright, unique designs, which are very different from anything we can buy here in the UK.
It's worth remembering that you can ask for a free cup of iced water at any Quick-Service restaurant at Walt Disney World, including at the theme parks.
Also, if you purchase a
Disney Dining Plan or a
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan you will have a refillable mug included in the price.
Please come back and visit us again if you have any further questions. We are always happy to help you plan your magical vacation to Walt Disney World.
Sue