Where to Refill Rapid Fill Mugs at Disneys Boardwalk Inn (with Drink Options)

Are you planning a stay at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn? If so, you might have questions about Rapid Fill mugs. Those questions are usually along the lines of whether or not they’re worth it. Where can you fill them, and what are the drink options?

Below, we’ll discuss these items in detail. We’ll also review how and where to purchase a refillable mug and preview photos of each location. We have a photo of a recent mug design below. However, note that designs change from time to time. Occasionally, new designs are released for special celebrations, or seasonal options might be available during the holidays.

Refillable mug design at Disney's Boardwalk Inn

Are Rapid Fill Mugs Worth It?

Rapid Fill mugs allow you to enjoy refills of fountain drinks, coffee, and tea at any resort self-service for the entire length of your resort stay (up to 14 days). Guests can get a Rapid Fill mug one of two ways. You can purchase one, or they come with the Disney Dining Plans.

Here are a few quick need-to-knows that will help you decide whether or not they’re worth it.

  • Cost of the Mug: $22.99
  • You get to keep the souvenir mug.
  • You can use them at any resort quick-service that has a self-service refill machine. It doesn’t matter where you’re staying. For example, if you stay at All-Star Music and visit the Boardwalk, you can refill your mug at the Boardwalk.
  • You cannot use them in theme parks, water parks, or Disney Springs. However, you can refill one before you leave the resort and bring it with you.

How Rapid Fill Mugs Work

You can pick up or purchase a mug at the Boardwalk Deli upon arrival. This is the only location where you can purchase a refillable mug at the Boardwalk. It’s also the only location that has a self-serve beverage fountain. (However, a cast member will fill them for you at the pool. We’ll explain further below.)

Rapid Fill mugs are at the Boardwalk Deli’s register. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, a cast member will take your information and activate your mug, or you can purchase one, and they will activate it. The entire process only takes a few minutes.

Each mug has an RFID chip that is activated at the time of purchase. After activations, you can visit any resort beverage refill station. When you place the mug under the soda dispenser, you’ll usually hear a small magical tune that sounds like the waving of a wand. You’ll then be able to refill your mug. However, you’ll want to remember not to pull your mug away until you’re satisfied with the refill. When you remove your mug from the station, the chip is reset and will not work for the next 2-3 minutes. This prevents guests from taking advantage of the system by turning around and filling extra cups.

In addition to sodas, most stations will have a Gold Peak Tea dispenser with sweet, unsweetened, and green tea options. All soda stations have ice and water. Joffrey’s coffee is available in caffeinated and decaf.

shows the entrance to Boardwalk Deli with a sign that reads "Deli Fountain Resort Mug Refills"

The 2 Locations to Refill Mugs at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Resort Quick Service Disney’s Boardwalk

  • Location: Boardwalk Deli
  • Type: Regular Dispenser (1)
  • Drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Minute Maid Lemonade Zero, Powerade Mountain Berry Splash, Fanta, Acai Blueberry Pomegranate, Coca-Cola Cherry, Coca-Cola Zero, and Barq’s Root Beer*
  • Tea and Coffee are also available at this location.
the beverage refill station at the Boardwalk Deli

Poolside Bar (Luna Park Pool)

  • Location: Leaping Horse Libations
  • Type: No Self-Serve Option (But the cast members refill drinks for guests at this location.)
  • Drinks: Drinks are limited. They only have Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade, and Club Soda.
Leaping Horse Libations at the Luna Park Pool

*These were the drinks available on the day we photographed the machines. They could change.

The Boardwalk Deli has a mug wash sink. To access the self-serve beverage station, you’ll enter on the right side of the building.

a mug wash sink for refillable mugs at the Boardwalk Deli

It is essential to note that the refill station at Disney’s Boardwalk closes at 10:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. each evening. You cannot access the machines when the Boardwalk Deli is closed. For example, if you visit Magic Kingdom and stay late one evening, you won’t have the option to refill your mug upon returning to the resort. It’s also important to note that you’ll have to walk out to the Boardwalk each time you want to fill your drink. If it’s raining, you’ll need an umbrella or a rain jacket. There is no interior or covered path to get to this location.

For more information about Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, you might enjoy the following:

For more resort refillable mug locations, see our Disney World Resort Refillable Mug Guide. You might also enjoy our Disney World Dining Guide.

In the Comments

Most guests who drink five or more sodas, coffees, or tea (at the resort) can justify the cost of the mug. Do you plan to purchase a refillable mug at the Boardwalk? Did you find this information helpful? Let us know below in the comments!