Does Universal Studios have a refillable cup?

The Universal Orlando Resort refillable cups are cups that you can purchase while visiting Universal Orlando to refill beverages throughout your stay. Universal Studios refillable cups come in many different forms such as a butterbeer cup or the Universal Coke Freestyle refillable cup.



Yes, Universal Studios (Orlando and Hollywood) operates a highly popular refillable cup program centered on the Coca-Cola Freestyle system. In 2026, a single "Freestyle" cup costs approximately $19.99, with discounts if you purchase multiple cups together. These cups contain an RFID chip in the base that allows for unlimited refills of over 100 different soda combinations, as well as water and Powerade, for the entire day of purchase. Crucially, the cup can be "reactivated" on subsequent days of your trip for a fee of about $11.99 per day. Universal also offers separate "Refillable Resort Mugs" for guests staying at on-site hotels, but these are only for use at the hotels and do not work at the Freestyle machines inside the theme parks. For Harry Potter fans, while the "Souvenir Butterbeer Mug" is a popular keepsake, it does not include free refills of Butterbeer, though it can be used for discounted soda refills at select locations throughout 2026.

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The machines track when you fill your cup, and once your refill is done, you have to wait 10 minutes before you can use any of the machines again. Once the 10 minutes is up, you can get another free refill – so, if your group is willing to wait 10 minutes a time for refills, then we suppose you could share.

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Universal Studios refillable cups and the Universal Coke Freestyle program both are great ways to save money if you like to keep hydrated with anything other than water. A standard soda at Universal Orlando costs $4, so if you like to have more than 3 sodas a day, you will most likely save money.

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Acceptable items: Small snacks. Any food required for special dietary needs. Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements.

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Refill Anywhere that Serves Beverages You can walk into any restaurant or service counter that serves beverages in the park and ask them to refill your water bottle. You don't even need a bottle. Just ask for a cup of ice water and they will be happy to provide you with one.

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Do I have to pay for water? Nope – you don't have to pay anything for water refills, so this is a great way to save money and actually get some hydration for your body.

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You can purchase a cup of hot, cold or frozen butterbeer for $7.99 at either Harry Potter World. You can also purchase the frozen or cold butterbeer in a souvenir mug for $13.49.

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New Cabana Bay Beach Resort Refillable Souvenir Mug Available. A new refillable souvenir mug is available at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Refillable souvenir cups are available for the length of stay for $18.49, three days for $15.99, or one day for $9.99.

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Yes you can and there are places where you can fill it up for free. Helpful? Yes, you can bring your own water bottles (plastic or otherwise) and they don't have to be empty.

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Refill Anywhere that Serves Beverages You can walk into any restaurant or service counter that serves beverages in the park and ask them to refill your water bottle. You don't even need a bottle. Just ask for a cup of ice water and they will be happy to provide you with one.

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Bring Some Drinking Water All the excitement and motion at the park will leave you dehydrated. Bring your own bottle of water, and once empty, you can refill it from the numerous fountains around the park. This way, you don't have to buy water.

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Most of these rides allow you to safely store items that can fit in your pocket or small fanny pack that can tuck under your shirt. However, all other large items (purses, camera bags, backpacks, etc.) must go inside the ride locker.

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Universal also prohibits duffle bags, suitcases, hard-sided coolers, and soft-sided coolers over 6? x 6? x 8.5? (152 mm x 152 mm x 216 mm) in size. Touring Tip: Bring bags smaller than 14? x 16? x 5.5? – that size will fit into Universal's free attraction lockers.

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Most of Universal Orlando's rides allow you to wear a fanny pack. The Incredible Hulk, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit & Velocicoaster are the only attractions that require ALL items including cellphones be put into a locker.

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I highly recommend bringing a collapsible water bottle. Universal will not advertise it, but they allow you to fill up your bottles for free at any Coke Freestyle station.

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Let's talk about what a refillable mug is. They're also called a Rapid-Fill Mug, which is a 16oz insulated coffee mug that can be purchased for $21.99. Guests can use it at their resort (or at any other participating Disney resort) for the length of their stay, up to 14 days.

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Can you bring your own tubes from home for the... “Can you bring your own tubes from home for the lazy river, or do you have to buy them at Cabana Bay?” Yes, your own tubes. Bring them with you, at the resort they are a little pricey.

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