Did you know that you could stay at a Disney beach resort just two hours outside of Disney World?
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is a hidden gem on Florida’s Treasure Coast. While it might not be located at the main Disney World Resort, it has plenty of Disney touches throughout and even serves some iconic Disney park food! At the Wind and Waves Market, you can find Mickey Pretzels, churros, Mickey Premium Bars, and even Dole Whip! You can even purchase the iconic Refillable Mug here!
Now, we know that sometimes we say that the Refillable Mug is not worth it when you are staying at Disney World. At both Disney World and Vero Beach, you can purchase a Refillable Mug, also known as a Rapid Fill Mug, for $21.99. This mug grants you unlimited soda, tea, and coffee refills.
Rapid Fill
Buying a Refillable Mug while staying at Disney World does have its cons. The mugs can only be refilled at the resorts and not in the parks. You can fill your mug at any resort, even if you are not staying at the resort, but as we said, parks are a no-go for mug refills.
Refillable Mug at Vero Beach
If you want to refill your mug before heading into the parks, you can totally do so, but then you can be stuck carrying the mug throughout the day, and once you are finished with your drink, you will most likely have to wait to wash it out until you get back to your resort.
Refillable Mug
Depending on the resort you stay in, there may only be one refill station, and it may be far from your room. Resorts like the All-Stars and Old Key West are very spread out, and you may not get use out of your mug if you do not want to have to walk back and forth to refill it.
Old Key West
At Disney World, the mug is good for your length of stay up to 14 days. But at Vero Beach, your mug is good for much longer!
Refillable Mugs at Wind and Waves Market
As mentioned before, a Refillable Mug at Vero Beach is the same price as one at Disney World: $21.99. At Vero Beach, your mug is good for your entire stay, even if it is longer than 14 days!
Refilling at Vero Beach
We purchased our mug on July 31st, and when we used it for the first time, the soda machine said that we could enjoy free refills until August 28th. If, for some reason, your trip is longer than the allotted time, Cast Members at Wind and Waves Market can adjust it, as per a Cast Member we talked to on our most recent visit.
You can enjoy free refills longer!
If you are headed to Disney World after your trip to Vero Beach, your mug is also good to use at the resorts around Disney World. The exception to this is that the mug would follow the 14-day rule from when you purchased it. In our case, our mug would expire 14 days after July 31st.
You can use your mug at Disney World too!
It is also much more convenient to fill your mug at Vero Beach than at some Disney World resorts. There is only one refill station located inside the Wind and Waves Market, but the Market is in a very convenient location.
Wind and Waves Market
Most of the action that takes place at Vero Beach happens around the pool and beach, and Wind and Waves Market is located right in between. The Market is also close to Eb and Flo’s rentals, Portholes Mini Golf, and the main lobby, making it the perfect refill location.
Vero Beach Pool
It is easy to refill your mug before heading to the beach and to go back to the Market to get your refill in the middle of the day. You can really get your money’s worth when purchasing a Refillable Mug at Vero Beach. The mug lasts longer, is in a great location, and you can even keep it as a souvenir!
Refillable Mug at Vero Beach
We do not always recommend getting a Refillable Mug when you stay at a resort located at Disney World, but we 100% recommend getting it if you stay at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort!
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Was wondering if the reverse situation exists… I’m travelling to Vero Beach AFTER my Disney trip. Would the mug still work then and follow the Vero Beach rule of up to a month??