A popular question in my Universal Orlando Resort groups is “Where can I use my refillable mug at Universal Orlando?”  Universal Orlando has 2 different types of refillable cups, so it can be a little confusing to figure out the difference between the two. There is a resort refillable cup and a park refillable cup.  Both systems use a chip in the bottom of the cup to determine when your refills expire and they are both insulated cups to keep things cold or hot for you!

Enjoy refills for 1, 2, 3 or the length of you stay at Endless Summer!

Resort Refillable Mugs

The resort refillable cups are only refillable at the resort you purchase them at.  Pricing for the cup can vary depending on the number of days you’re purchasing it for. As of March 2024, the price for 1 day is $10.50, 3 days is $16.50, and length of stay is $22.00.  If you have a cup from a previous trip that you’d like to bring, you can receive a $3 discount on the refill price.  Prices are subject to change, so be sure to check the resort when you go for current pricing.

Each resort has a variety of drinks you can use to refill your cup – coffee, soda, Powerade, lemonade, and even slushies can be found at Cabana Bay!  Close to the refill stations, you’ll find a mug washing station for you to rinse your mug out.  I prefer to purchase a small bottle of dish soap with my grocery delivery – you can bring one from home too if you’re not planning to place a grocery order.  These cups also make a great souvenir for your morning coffee when you get home!

Park Refillable Mugs

The park refillable mugs can only be refilled by the day (some guests have reported they’ve been able to by multiple days upfront but it will depend on the Team Member).  The more cups you buy, the more money you save.  As of March 2024, the price for one cup is $17.99 per cup. If you’re buying 2 cups, they are $15.99 each, and then the price goes down to $13.99 per cup when buying 3-6 cups.   If you already have a cup, extra days are $10.99, plus tax.  Pricing can change so make sure to check for the most accurate pricing when you go to the parks.

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Refill your drink in style with a Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup! These plastic reusable cups allow you unlimited soda fountain refills for a whole day.

You will be able to find refill stations located all over the parks and there is even one in CityWalk!  There will be booths you can refill the cups at, and most quick-serve locations also have the freestyle machines to refill them at!  Once you purchase the cups, you can pay to refill them each day instead of buying a new cup each day.  As of March 2024, the price for a refill was $11.99 per cup, per day.

Butterbeer Refills

Note: Speciality drinks such as Butterbeer in the Wizarding World are not eligible for refills in these cups.

BONUS: If you purchase Frozen Butterbeer in a plastic souvenir cup, it costs $13.49 before tax. The metal souvenir mug with Frozen Butterbeer is $37.99 before tax. When you return to refill either souvenir cup, you will be charged $8.49 plus tax – the same price as a Frozen Butterbeer in a disposable plastic cup without the souvenir cup. So while the refill price is lower than the initial Frozen Butterbeer purchase with a souvenir cup, it is not actually a discounted refill price. You are just being charged the standard Frozen Butterbeer price in a disposable cup. For comparison, the empty plastic Butterbeer souvenir cup can be purchased on its own for $10.65 plus tax. So you have options on how you want to purchase your Frozen Butterbeer!

Sipping on a frozen Butterbeer at the Wizarding World! This tasty non-alcoholic beverage tastes like butterscotch and cream soda.

This is a great way to save on drinks for your park days!  You can stay hydrated with Powerade, cool off with slushies, and get some soda at these machines.  They offer a park-themed one and sometimes have ride specific too like Velocicoaster or Simpsons. One super important rule to remember when using your park cups: don’t forget to dump them out before putting them in a locker when you’re going on rides!  I like to rinse them out in the bathroom and stuff a paper towel in it to collect any stray liquid.  It prevents any extra liquid from escaping while you’re on the ride, resulting in a mess inside your locker and the lockers below you!  Ice water is always free so if you have these but haven’t paid for a refill, just fill them up with water!

Drinks can be an added expense you forget about when budgeting but these refillable cups will help you set a budget and stick to it!  Plus you get to have a fun souvenir you can actually use at home!