Walt Disney World has ended a retail exception that had allowed some eligible guests to receive discounts on bottled drinks purchased in merchandise stores, according to Disney Fanatic.
Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members, Disney Visa cardholders and Cast Members previously could receive their applicable retail discount when bottled beverages were scanned at gift-shop registers. New signage on store coolers says those affinity discounts no longer apply to bottled drinks.
The change affects drinks sold at retail locations across Disney’s four theme parks, where refrigerated cases are commonly found inside gift shops. Food-and-beverage locations, including quick-service restaurants and outdoor snack carts, did not honor merchandise discounts under the standard program.
The posted prices cited by Disney Fanatic include $5.50 for Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite and Powerade; $4.25 for Dasani bottled water; and $6.25 for Smartwater, before applicable state sales tax. Items marked with the Disney Dining Plan snack symbol can still be redeemed through that package.
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Undercover Tourist is an authorized seller of Walt Disney World tickets, often at a discount off gate price.
For example, Disney Fanatic reported that a 20-ounce soft drink previously discounted to $4.40 for an Annual Passholder would now ring up at the full $5.50 retail price. The update removes a small savings option for eligible guests buying drinks during a park day.
