How Much Does Food Cost at Disney World?

Because I go to Walt Disney World so often, one question I constantly get asked is “how do you deal with the cost of food at Disney World?”

At Walt Disney World, you literally have a world of dining options to choose from. Snack carts, quick-service restaurants, table-service restaurants, bars and lounges – there’s never enough time to sample everything.

And with so many food options, one can’t help but think about cost. No doubt – food at Walt Disney World can cost you a pretty penny. It’s easy to go overboard and go home wondering where your last paycheck went. But it’s also easy to plan and budget out your food spending to keep your wallet in 1 piece at the end of your vacation!

Here is your guide to budgeting for the cost of food on your Walt Disney World vacation.

Disney World Food Prices

At Walt Disney World, it’s not uncommon to spend $50 per day, per person on food.

And for a family of 4, that adds up to $200 per day. Multiply that by a 7-day stay at Walt Disney World, and you’ve got… a lot of money missing from your wallet.

That’s just on $50 though!

If you ask around, guests more commonly spend upwards of $80 or even well over $100 per day depending on which theme park they visit, who they’re with, and the time of the year! This doesn’t even take into account dining at table service restaurants, where the cost can skyrocket.

Let’s break down the average cost of different types of food options at Walt Disney World.

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Average Food Cost at Disney World

Food at Walt Disney World can be broken down into 3 general categories: snacks, Quick Service meals, and Table Service meals. Let’s go over the average cost of each of these meal categories.

Snacks Cost an Average of $5-$6

While this category is straight forward, there’s a lot of variety in the cost of snacks at Walt Disney World.

The most obvious snacks at Walt Disney World are found at food carts scattered across the theme parks: these usually include Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mickey Pretzels, and popcorn – all of which go for between $5-$6.

Although they’re becoming more rare every year, there are snack options that fall under the $5. For example, a full baguette goes for $3.95 and a croissant goes for $3.25 at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in EPCOT.

Of course, there are also snack options that go well above the $6. Take for instance the fresh fruit waffle sandwich at $8.49 from Sleepy Hollow or a caramel apple at $12.99 from the Main Street Confectionary.

When averaged out, plan to spend $5-$6 per snack.

Food at Quick Service Restaurants Cost an Average of $18 per Adult and $11 per Child

With a few exceptions, the beauty of Quick Service Restaurants is that they all have similar prices.

Quick Service Restaurants give guests less expensive dining options and work really well for families on the go. In fact, there are over 100 Quick Service dining options throughout Walt Disney World, including Disney Springs, the Disney Resort hotels, the water parks, and theme parks.

Being the most convenient way to dine at Walt Disney World, most Quick Service Restaurants serve American foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, pizza, salads, and usually 1 vegetarian or vegan option. There’s also a handful of Quick Service Restaurants with international cuisine.

Expect to pay around $12 for a burger and fries, $10 for a personal pizza, $13 for a chicken, beef, or seafood plate, and $12 for a salad. For the younger ones, expect meals to cost around $8.

When budgeting, make sure to add on $5 for a non-alcoholic fountain beverage or $3 for milk or juice. Keep in mind that this doesn’t factor desserts which usually go for $6 and side dishes which usually go for $5.

All-in-all, expect to pay on average $18 per meal for adults and $11 per meal for children.

Table Service Restaurants can be Broken Down Into 4 Categories

Table Service Restaurants are usually 1 of the following: Casual Table Service, Signature Dining Table Service, Buffet-Style Table Service, and Character Dining Table Service.

The factor that complicates prices at Table Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World is that the types of Table Service Restaurants vary. Because restaurant types vary, their prices vary with them.

Regardless, the Table Service Restaurants differ from Quick Service Restaurants in 4 ways (besides the higher price):

1. They’re full-service, meaning servers take your order and serve your food while you sit
2. They offer higher-end food, drink, and dessert options
3. They usually have more elaborate theming
4. Advanced Dining Reservations are usually recommended, but walk-up reservations are still possible

Of course, expect to have Disney’s wonderful customer service, just like at any other restaurant on Walt Disney World property.

Food at Casual Table Service Restaurants Cost an Average of $27 per Adult and $13 per Child*

*These prices are for non-Signature Dining, non-Buffet-Style, and non-Character Dining restaurants.

Take for example, a lunchtime meal at Yak & Yeti Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which serves pan-Asian food in a Nepalese-style atmosphere. Here, reservations are recommended, especially since this restaurant is more popular compared to others. The lunch menu usually costs the same as the dinner menu, with a typical meal costing $27 for adults and $12 for children.

For non-Signature Dining, non-Buffet-Style, and non-Character Dining restaurants, expect pricing to be identical for lunch and dinner meals.

Food at Signature Dining Restaurants Cost $50 and up per Guest

Disney’s Signature Dining Restaurants take the food quality, theming, and service of Table Service Dining and bring them to a whole new level.

And along with it, its price!

After dining at several Signature Dining Restaurants across Walt Disney World property, I can say how incredible your dining experience can be. One of my all-time favorite Signature Dining Restaurants is Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Situated at the top floor of this Deluxe Resort, Topolino’s Terrace offers magnificent views of the Walt Disney World, including EPCOT’s World Showcase. Having dined here multiple times, I haven’t had a meal that was less than excellent – and the service from every Cast Member was top-notch! See our full Topolino's Terrace review for everything you need to know. 

All-in-all, there are Signature Dining locations at most Disney deluxe Resorts and at least 1 at each of the 4 Disney theme parks.

Expect entrees at Signature Dining Restaurants to cost $30 – $60, appetizers to cost $13-$18, and desserts to cost $10-$16. Beer at these restaurants normally cost $9 and wine or a cocktail cost about $18. With an entrée and dessert alone, you can see how your meal easily reaches $50.

There are exceptions to this of course. Take Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, where guests choose dine from a prix fixe menu, with prices starting at $295 per adult. However, with the more elevated price comes a more elevated experience, and how could you expect less than the best from a AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurant?

Signature Dining Restaurants, although pricier, can truly elevate your Walt Disney World experience.

Food at Buffet-Style Restaurants Cost an Average of $50-$60 per Adult and $30-$40 per Child

Buffet-Style or “all-you-care-to-eat” restaurants are great option for guests who want more variety out of their meals or for families who have some picky eaters.

These restaurants come with a set price and allow guests to sample all sorts of different foods, with the cuisine depending on the restaurant’s theme. Across Walt Disney World resort, guests have a variety of cuisine to choose from. For example, Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom serves Thanksgiving-style meals, Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge serves African-style, meals, and Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort offers American-style meals.

Expect breakfast, lunch and dinner to cost $50-$60 per adult and $30-$40 per child. These prices do include fountain drinks, coffee, and tea, while alcoholic beverages cost an additional fee. While there are those who argue that most Buffet-Style restaurants on Walt Disney World property don’t have food that make the cost worth it, I firmly believe each of these restaurants offer something that will make the cost you pay worth it – between the food or the character experiences.

All-in-all, Buffet-Style restaurants are certainly pricier than Quick-Service Restaurants, but do offer a lot more.

Food at Character-Dining Restaurants Cost an Average of $50-$60 per Adult and $30-$40 per Child

Disney Character Dining experiences offer Disney’s Table Service Restaurant quality with the added excitement of meeting your favorite Disney characters.

There are different types of Table Service Restaurants that offer Character Dining experiences. For example, Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom allows you to meet Donald Duck and his pals while dining in an African-style “all-you-care-to-eat” restaurant. On the other hand, Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort allows you to choose your own entrée.

Expect breakfast to cost $50-$60 per adult and $30-$40 per child. Of course, certain restaurants cost more, like Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, which can cost as high as $84 per adult and $49 per child.

As mentioned earlier, the food at some Buffet-Style restaurants may not have the best cuisine to experience, but the ability to meet your favorite Disney characters makes their cost worth it. On the other hand, there are Character Dining Restaurants that offer great food, such as Tusker House Restaurant or ‘Ohana Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.

My take? Everyone should do at least one Character Dining experience at Walt Disney World. Check out our list of Walt Disney World Restaurant and Dining Guide to find which restaurant is best for you!

Food at EPCOT Festival Booths Cost an Average of $7 per Food Item

Did you truly visit EPCOT if you didn’t go during an EPCOT festival?

EPCOT has graced its guests with seasonal festivals since the first Flower and Garden Festival in 1995. When the first EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival was held in the same year, the food kiosks were truly unleashed. Now with 4 festivals during the year and very little time in between festivals, EPCOT boasts so much to experience – and so much to eat!

With kiosks generally all around World Showcase Lagoon, food from these locations usually come in small-sized portions – not full meals. This makes them great for sampling a variety of different types of food and beverages “around the world.” This also makes them some of the most budget-friendly food options for guests looking to save some money.

Expect savory menu items to cost $8, sweet items to cost $6, non-alcoholic beverages to cost $5, beer and wine to cost $9, and cocktails to cost $14.

Personally, for my tummy to feel satisfied on EPCOT Festival food, I’d need around 2 plates of food. Toss in 1 beer, and you’ve got a full meal for about $22. That’s just a little more expensive than a meal at a Quick Service Restaurant – and you get a little more variety!

My take: Bring a few of your favorite snacks from home, eat “around the world” at EPCOT, and you’ve got yourself a satisfying, budget-friendly day at Walt Disney World.

Drinks at Walt Disney World Cost an Average of $5 (Non-Alcoholic) and $12 (Alcoholic)

Let’s talk about drinking at Walt Disney World.

With increasing prices, don’t forget to factor drinks into your food budget. We’re talking soda, coffee, assorted beverages, and of course, beer, wine, and cocktails. Here’s an average of beverage prices across the Walt Disney World Resort:

• Soda bottles: $5
• Assorted Fountain Beverages: $4.50
• Orange Juice: $5
• Chocolate Milk: $4
• Apple Juice: $4
• Hot Cocoa: $4
• Coffee: $4 for brewed coffee, $6.50 for specialty coffee
• Specialty Drinks (non-alcoholic): $5
• Beer: $8-$10
• Wine: $13
• Cocktails: $12 (Quick Service Restaurants), $16 (Table Service Restaurants)

While non-alcoholic drink prices are pretty much set around Walt Disney World property, the cost of specialty drinks and alcoholic beverages can vary. Generally, alcoholic beverages at Quick Services Restaurants are cheaper than those at Table Service Restaurants, with some cocktails costing as much as $22 at Signature Dining Restaurants and their connected bars.

Of course, there are ways to save a little money on drinks at Walt Disney World.

The Resort Refillable Mug at Walt Disney World Resort hotels is great for fountain drinks, coffee, and tea purchased at any resort hotel, but keep in mind that guests can’t refill these mugs inside the theme parks. Additionally, for those who aren’t too keen on drinking soda, juices, or alcoholic beverages, there are plenty of water bottle stations to refill your water bottles for free.

In the end, how much to budget for drinks depends on your preferences.

Plan to Spend $200-$300 per Day for a Family of Four

Before you comment furiously on this estimate, let’s break it down.

Let’s assume that on any given day during their vacation, a family of 2 adults and 2 children are dining at 1 Quick Service Restaurant, 1 Table Service Restaurant (let’s make it a Character Dining experience – you know, for the kids), and purchasing 1 round of snacks and drinks. And I like to assume that the parents will want 1 alcoholic beverage that day. Here’s what the cost breakdown looks like:

Quick Service Restaurant: ($18 x 2) + ($11 x 2) = $58
Character Dining Restaurant: ($50 x 2) + ($30 x 2) = $160
Snacks: $5 x 4 = $20
Non-Alcoholic Drinks: $5 x 4 = $20
Alcoholic Beverage: $12 x 2 = $24

TOTAL: $282

Remember, this total takes from the average cost of food and drink across the different types of restaurants across Walt Disney World property. Some restaurants will cost more and some will cost slightly less. Some drinks and snacks will cost more and some will cost less.

I should point out that breakfast wasn’t included in this estimate – a cost that could easily add $20 – $70 to your total depending on where you go. And don’t forget to add gratuity on top of this estimate!

Remember though, your food budget should be very personal, catering to you and your group’s needs.

Now Back for 2024: The Disney Dining Plan

Given that rough estimate for a family of 4, the Disney Dining Plan should be something to consider.

However, as we hinted at earlier, whether or not it’s is right for you is very personal. Our overview of the Disney Dining Plan should help you decide if it is or isn’t for you, and if it is, which plan works better for you.

Let’s quickly go over the cost of each plan and what they offer:

Quick Service Dining Plan

Adult: $57.01 per day
Kids: $23.83 per day

What’s included: 2 Quick Service meals and 1 snack/non-alcoholic beverage per night

Disney Dining Plan

Adults: $94.29 per day
Kids: $26.69 per day

What’s included: 1 Quick Service meal, 1 Table Service Meal, and 1 snack/non-alcoholic beverage per night

Note that for both plans, the Disney Resort Refillable Mug is included. Additionally, gratuity is included, but tax is not. Finally, adults 21 and older can make their beverage for their Quick Service or Table Service meal to be an alcoholic beverage.

The best way to figure out if the Disney Dining Plan works for you? Read up more on it here, prioritize your restaurant choices, and do the math for you and your party.

Food Budget Ideas for Walt Disney World

With all this talk on average food cost at Walt Disney World, you didn’t think we’d give you ideas for specific food prices, did you?

Here is a quick list of snack, breakfast, lunch, and dinner items for the budget conscious, those on a moderate budget, and those looking to splurge on food at Walt Disney World. In fact, we put together 2 items per park, per category. This will give you some ideas on what to include for your specific budget during your next Walt Disney World trip.

Disney World Food Budget – Budget Conscious

Snacks

• Popcorn ($5.50), pop corn carts across the Disney Resort
• Mickey Sugar Cookie ($4.99), Main Street Confectionary, Magic Kingdom
• DOLE Whip Orange Cup ($5.79), Sunshine Tree Terrace, Magic Kingdom
• Pretzel Bread Pudding ($4.79), Sommerfest, EPCOT
• Full baguette ($3.95), croissant ($3.25), Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie, EPCOT
• Potato Barrels ($4.99), Woody’s Lunch Box, Dinsey’s Hollywood Studios
• Mickey Mouse-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4.49), The Trolley Cart Café, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Onion Ring Basket ($4.99), Flame Tree Barbequeue, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Guava and Cheese Danish ($4.49), Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Breakfast

• Coffee and a Pastry (Each under $7), Main Street Bakery, Magic Kingdom
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• Mickey Waffle ($6.49), Sleepy Hollow, Magic Kingdom
• Coffee and a Pastry (Each under $7), Connections Café, EPCOT
• School Bread ($4.79), Kringla Bakery, EPCOT
• Raspberry Lunch Box Tart ($4.79), Woody’s Lunch Box, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Ham and Swiss Croissant ($4.99), The Trolley Cart Café, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Coffee and a Pastry (Each under $7), Creature Comforts Coffee Shop, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit ($6.99), Isle of Java, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Lunch

• Triple-B Burger ($13.49), Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Magic Kingdom
• All-Beef Foot-Long Hot Dog ($14.79), Casey’s Corner, Magic Kingdom
• Birria Tacos ($9.99), Sunshine Seasons, EPCOT
• Ratatouille Galette ($10.25), Crêpes À Emporter by La Crêperie de Paris, EPCOT
• Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich ($10.29), Woody’s Lunchbox, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Gumbo ($10.99), ABC Commissary, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Baked Macaroni & Cheese ($4.99), Eight Spoon Café, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Turkey and Mozzarella on Focaccia Sandwich ($8.99), Creature Comforts, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Dinner

• All-Meat Flatbread ($12.79), Pinnochio Village Haus, Magic Kingdom
• Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($12.79), Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Magic Kingdom
• Food from an EPCOT Festival kiosk (~$8), World Showcase, EPCOT
• Loaded Burnt Ends Fries ($12.99), Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft. Drafts & Barbecue, EPCOT
• Southwest Salad with Chicken ($11.99), Backlot Express, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Bacon Macaroni and Cheese ($10.49), Dockside Diner, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich ($11.79), Flame Tree Barbequeue, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Cheese Pizza ($11.29), Pizzafari, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney World Food Budget – Moderate Cost

Snacks

• Mickey Mouse Premium Ice Cream Bar ($6.25), snack carts across the Disney Resort
• Chipotle Barbecue Loaded Fries ($7.79), Casey’s Corner, Magic Kingdom
• Warm Cinnamon Roll ($6.99), Gaston’s Tavern, Magic Kingdom
• Black Forest Baumkuchen ($5.99), Connections Eatery, EPCOT
• Werther’s Original Caramel Apple ($6.49), Karamell-Küche, EPCOT
• Bavarian Pretzel ($10), Baseline Taphouse, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Num ($6.29), The Neighborhood Bakery, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Colossal Cinnamon Roll ($7.49), Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Banana Pudding Parfait ($8.49), Yak and Yeti Local Foods Café, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Breakfast

• Breakfast Sandwich ($9.25), The Friar’s Nook, Magic Kingdom
• Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich ($8.49), Sleepy Hollow, Magic Kingdom
• Housemade Hazelnut and Chocolate Spread Crepe ($8.95), Crêpes À Emporter by La Crêperie de Paris, EPCOT
• Saumon Galette ($18.50), La Crêperie de Paris, EPCOT
• Mickey Waffle Platter ($9.49), Hollywood Scoops, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Morning Ronto Wrap ($12.79), Ronto Roasters, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Marshall’s Favorite Stuffed Pancake Sandwich ($8.99), Pongu Pongu, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Breakfast Bowl with Bacon or Sausage ($12.99), Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Lunch and Dinner

• Chipotle Barbecue All-Beef Foot-Long Hot Dog ($15.79), Casey’s Corner, Magic Kingdom
• Lobster Roll ($16.99), Columbia Harbour House, Magic Kingdom
• Triple Decker Turkey Club Sandwich ($19), The Plaza Restaurant, Magic Kingdom
• “Hardy Har Char” Siu Pork ($29), Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, Magic Kingdom
• French Bistro Burger ($14.29), Connections Eatery, EPCOT
• Chicken and Beef Teriyaki ($16), Katsura Grill, EPCOT
• Honey Sesame Chicken ($23), Nine Dragons Restaurant, EPCOT
• Enchiladas de Pollo ($29.50), San Angel Inn Restaurante, EPCOT
• Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Burger ($15.29), Backlot Express, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Grandpa Jean’s Chicken Pot Pie ($24), 50’s Prime Time Café, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Pesto Penne Pasta with Chicken ($26), Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Mama’s Italian Pasta with Chicken ($27), Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Itliano, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Smoked Chimichurri-Brased Beef ($14.49), Satu’li Canteen, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler ($18.99), Flame Tree Barbecue, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Lo Mein Combo ($23.49), Yak & Yeti Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Chicken Tikka Masala ($27.99), Yak & Yeti Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney World Food Budget – Splurge

Breakfast

• Crystal Palace Breakfast Buffet ($48), Magic Kingdom (LINK: MickeyVisit best breakfast in magic kingdom)
• Cinderella’s Royal Table Breakfast ($69), Magic Kingdom
• Prix Fixe Menu ($39.95), La Crêperie de Paris, EPCOT
• Disney Junior Play n’ Dine ($47), Hollywood & Vine, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Tusker House Breakfast Buffet ($47), Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Lunch and Dinner

• Baa Baa Lamb Chops ($38), Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, Magic Kingdom
• Liberty Tree Tavern Buffet ($42), Magic Kingdom
• Be Our Guest Restaurant ($70), Magic Kingdom
• Fairytale Dining ($84), Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom
• Biergarten Buffet ($49), EPCOT
• New York Strip Steak, USDA Prime ($54), Le Cellier Steakhouse, EPCOT
• Princess Storybook Dining ($67), Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, EPCOT
• Prix Fixe Menu “Omakase” ($150), Takumi Tei, EPCOT
• Char Strip Steak ($36), Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Grilled Pork ($40), The Hollywood Brown Derby, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Roundup Rodeo BBQ ($45), Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Hollywood & Vine Buffet ($63), Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Szechuan Noodles ($34), Tiffins Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Hibachi Steak & Shrimp ($37.99), Yak & Yeti Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Tusker House Buffet ($62), Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Surf and Turf ($68), Tiffins Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Budgeting Tips: Plan Then Save OR Budget Then Plan

When planning a budget around any vacation, there’s 2 strategies to consider:

• Plan Then Save: This is where you estimate and price things out far in advance so you have a clear number to save up for. This strategy works really well when you have time to save the money. Note: With this strategy, we recommend adding 5% extra to your total as a cushion
• Budget Then Plan: If you already have a set amount of money saved or your vacation is coming up really soon, then you plan around that budget

Using the average prices on food we mentioned above will help give you an estimate on how much to spend, depending on how many Quick Service or Table Service Restaurants you want to visit.

Regardless, the key takeaway here is to have an estimate of how much you plan to spend on food during your vacation.

Budgeting: Lightning Round of Tips

Need more tips? Look no further. Here are some of the best quick tips to get you ahead in planning for the cost of food at Walt Disney World:

• Look at the menus of the restaurants you want to visit before you arrive to give you a sense of how much you’ll be spending.
• Prioritize what foods and/or drinks you want to experience and make a budget according to that list.
• Buying or getting groceries delivered to your room can save you a lot of money.
• Bring snacks, especially if you have picky eaters or have specific dietary needs.
• Speaking of which, Walt Disney World does allow you to bring food in coolers into the theme parks. Read more on any food restrictions here.
• Looking to save money but still want a Signature Dining experience? Dine at the bars next to your desired restaurant, where you can still order some of the restaurant menu items. Keep in mind that not all Signature Dining Restaurants have bars next door.
• Loading up a Disney gift card is a great way to limit your overall purchases.
• Remember, there are plenty of water-filling stations, where you can refill your bottle for free.
• The Resort Refillable Mugs are a great option for saving money on fountain drinks, coffee, or tea.

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