Complete Guide to Universal Refillable Cups 2025

Complete Guide to Universal Refillable Cups 2025

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Complete Guide to Universal Refillable Cups 2025

This article is your complete guide to Universal refillable cups 2025. The Universal Studios Freestyle Cup is a great way for families vacationing to save money if you plan on drinking soft drinks during your stay! The Freestyle cup costs $14.99-$18.99 and allows you to drink throughout the day in the Universal parks and CityWalk. Additionally, Universal offers the Universal Refillable Cups which makes the perfect souvenir but also gets you a discount on soft drinks!

We hope you find this post helpful! Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next Universal Orlando vacation!  If you are planning a trip to Universal Orlando, be sure to check out the latest deals on Universal Orlando vacation packages and our discounted Universal Orlando tickets, which include EARLY PARK ADMISSION to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

As you’ll see below, there are two Universal Orlando refillable cup options, so we have a lot to cover. If you’re ready to learn about this amazing program, read on!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you need help picking the best time to visit Universal Orlando for your next vacation, be sure to check out our Universal Crowd calendar!

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Universal Refillable Cups Guide 2025

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The Universal Orlando Resort refillable cups are cups that you can purchase while visiting Universal Orlando to refill fountain drinks throughout your visit. Universal Studios refillable cups come in many different forms, such as a butterbeer cup or the Universal Coke Freestyle refillable cup. Coke Freestyle refillable cups at Universal Studios have RFID chips in the bottom that can track your exact cup and refills used with it. Guests are also able to purchase the Universal souvenir cups, which are typically metal and insulated, and use them in the Universal refillable cups program.

Universal Orlando Coke Freestyle Cup Price 2025

The Universal Coca-Cola Freestyle cup cost is:

  • 1 Coke Freestyle cup – $18.99 plus tax
  • 2 Coke Freestyle cups – $16.99 each plus tax
  • 3-6 Coke Freestyle Cups – $14.99 each plus tax

All Universal Coke Freestyle cups must be purchased together at the same time to receive this promotion. That price is only for the day you are visiting Universal Orlando. If you’ve already purchased a Coke Freestyle cup from a previous Universal Orlando trip, it will only cost you $11.99 to activate it again.

How much are the refillable cups at Universal Studios?

If you’re looking to purchase a Universal Orlando souvenir cup at the Universal Parks, then the prices vary depending on what cup you’d like to use.

  • Universal character sipper – Starting at $18 plus tax
  • Universal souvenir metal cup – $17 plus tax
  • Butterbeer souvenir cup – $12.99

How much does a refill cost for your Universal refillable cup?

  • Universal Souvenir Cup Refill Cost – $1.49

After you purchase your Universal Studios refillable cup, you can take it to any participating location and pay $1.49 for a soda refill. The $1.49 can be used on soft drinks, but you can also receive a discount on Universal beverages like Iced lemonade, tea, and ICEE slushies. Just note that the discount price may change depending on the beverage, and the only thing that is $1.49 is soda. If you purchase a souvenir Butterbeer mug, it can be used for discounted soda refills at all the same locations as the refillable cups.

It’s important to note the difference between the refillable mug vs. Coke freestyle cup (which we will discuss more below). The Coke freestyle cup, you do NOT have to pay $1.49 for refills. With the refillable mug (souvenir, butterbeer), you do.

Want to know how to get a free Universal refillable cup? We’ll For a limited time, anyone who purchases any 2-day or more Universal Orlando tickets from us will receive an extra $25 off their entire order. So, although we can’t give you a free refillable cup, it’s pretty much the same thing. Just use PROMO CODE: MAGIC25 And, you’ll also receive FREE benefits, which can save you up to three hours in the parks!

Related Page: Get Universal Orlando Ticket Deals and Promotions 

How to Use Universal Refillable Cups 2025

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There are a couple of different ways you can take advantage of the Universal refill program within the parks. You can purchase souvenir cups at Universal Studios to receive refills at participating locations, or you can purchase Coke Freestyle cups at Universal and refill at Coke Freestyle machines. It’s important to note that two different Universal refill programs require different processes and prices.

What is Coke Freestyle?

Coke Freestyle is a special type of soda dispensing machine that lets you choose from what feels like hundreds of types of soda. It is a stand-alone machine with a touch screen that can scan your Universal Coke Freestyle cup and allow you free refills. The Coke Freestyle Universal cup can be purchased for each participating individual, who is then allowed to have free Coke Freestyle refills throughout your stay, every 10 minutes.

This is not to be confused with the refillable souvenir cups at Universal Studios. Guests can purchase a Universal refillable cup at participating locations and then refill beverages at participating locations for $1.49 plus tax. The Universal Studios Orlando drink refill stations can be found throughout Universal and are typically snack stands, beverage carts, or quick service restaurants.

What type of cups can I use for Universal Studios Orlando Drink refills?

Coke Freestyle Universal Program

  • Coke Freestyle plastic cup with straw and lid
  • Insulated Universal Orlando metal souvenir cup – for an activation fee each day per cup

Universal Refillable Cup Program

  • Universal souvenir cups (Metal, character sippers)
  • Plastic butterbeer cups (no discounted butterbeer refills, but you can use the Butterbeer mug for soda refills)
  • Coke Freestyle cups

Do Universal Freestyle cups expire?

 As long as the RFID chip still works, your Universal refillable cup will not expire, and you can reactivate it once you get to the parks. The activation will cost you around $11.99 per day, however, on the flip side, you will not have to re-purchase the cup. We find this to be a great way for families who may visit Universal often to save some money.

Related post: Complete Guide to Universal Studios Epic Universe

What are the Universal Studios Coke Freestyle Refill Locations?

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There are many places to refill your Universal Studios Refillable Cups throughout the theme parks and water park. If you’re a park-to-park ticket guest, you won’t have to worry because there are many stops to top off your Universal drink cup. So, whether you’re walking around Jurassic Park or splashing at Volcano Bay, there is a Universal cup refill station for you.

Universal Studios Florida refillable cup Freestyle Refill locations

  • Battery Park (New York across from The Mummy)
  • Central Park Crepes
  • ICEE at World Expo
  • Minion Cafe
  • Mel’s Drive-In
  • Music Plaza Stage Snack Stand
  • Louie’s Italian Restaurant
  • Lagoon Lemonaid Cart near Diagon Alley (outside)
  • Richter’s Burger Co.
  • Swamp Snacks (Dreamworks Land)
  • San Francisco Pastry Company (outside)
  • Imagination Cafe

Universal’s Islands of Adventure Coke Freestyle Refill Locations

  • Comic Strip Cafe
  • Circus McGurkus
  • Captain America Diner
  • The Watering Hole
  • Pizza Predatoria
  • Port of Entry Lemon Slush
  • The Burger Digs
  • Mystic Fountain

Volcano Bay Coke Freestyle Refill Locations

  • Bambu
  • Whakawaiwai Eats
  • Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club

Other Coke Freestyle Refill Stations

Universal Orlando Resort CityWalk also has a giant Coke Icon stand right in the center of it, which is a great place to stop to refill your beverages. There are also freestanding Coke Freestyle machines that you can find throughout the theme parks where you can refill your beverage!

Can I use my Universal Coca-Cola Freestyle cup inside of Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

If you’re looking at the list of Universal Studios Coke Freestyle refill locations, you will notice that none of them are within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. That is because of a licensing agreement between Universal and the Harry Potter franchise! Only branded products can be sold within the Wizarding World. Therefore, you won’t ever find Coke products inside. With that being said, you can use your Universal Studios refillable mug to pay for $1.49 refills of tea, lemonade, or cider.

You cannot use your Universal refillable mug or butterbeer cup to get discounted refills of any Wizarding World of Harry Potter beverage like butterbeer, Pumpkin Juice, or otherwise.

Related page: Discount Harry Potter World Tickets

Should I buy a Universal Orlando Refillable Cup?

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That is completely up to you! Universal Studios refillable cups and the Universal Coke Freestyle program are both great ways to save money if you like to keep hydrated with anything other than water. A standard soda at Universal Orlando Resort costs $5, so if you like to have more than three sodas a day, you will most likely save money. If you’re also looking for a great way to remember the trip, a Universal souvenir cup is a great way to do so. You can just start using your souvenir before you head home, which we think is a huge positive!

The Universal Studios Coke Freestyle cup seems to save the most money, with one set purchase for your cup and then free refills for the whole day at any Coke Freestyle machine! We can see how a family with little ones would save money by purchasing one or two cups for the whole family. It is important to note that you can only get a Coke Freestyle refill every 10 minutes, so you will have to wait a bit in between.

Related post: Universal Studios Mardi Gras: Your Guide to Florida’s Biggest Party

Universal Refillable Cups FAQ

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Q: Can I use a Universal Studios Refillable mug at a Universal Orlando hotel?

No, the Universal refillable mug purchased inside of the parks can only be used while at the theme parks, CityWalk, or Volcano Bay. Some Universal Orlando resorts have their refillable programs, which cannot be used inside the theme parks.

Q: Can I use my Universal Coke Freestyle in Harry Potter World or Springfield, USA?

Unfortunately, due to licensing, both Springfield USA and Harry Potter World do not participate in refill programs for their branded drinks. You cannot get refills of any Harry Potter specialty drink or Simpsons specialty drinks. You cannot find Coca Cola Freestyle machines in either land, but you can get Universal refills at participating locations.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Universal Orlando Trip?

If you’re ready to plan your trip to Universal Studios, be sure to check out Universal Orlando Tickets! Not only will you save money vs buying direct, but all of our Universal Orlando tickets come with some amazing benefits that can help save you up to three hours in the parks!

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Michael Belmont

Michael Belmont is the owner and chief editor at Theparkprodigy.com, an authorized Disney and Universal travel agent. He specializes in Disney and Universal theme park tickets and vacation packages, as well as daily park plans to help optimize vacation time. Michael and The Park Prodigy have been featured on ABC’s Florida affiliate, WTFV, as well as over 10 Disney focused blogs. As owner, Michael manages The Park Prodigy blog and social media, a Disney themed podcast, and a Disney and Universal focused YouTube channel. Prior to starting The Park Prodigy, Michael was a long time Disney and Universal enthusiast, frequent visitor of the parks, and even served as a Walt Disney World Cast Member in Orlando, Florida!