Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Is Still Missing This Major Soda Perk

Disney Deluxe resorts come with a plethora of perks — close proximity to the parks, signature dining locations, Extended Evening Hours… You name it, they’ve probably got it!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opened in 1988, and it’s been an extremely popular hotel from the beginning thanks to its style of Victorian-era elegance mixed with modern luxury, close proximity to the Magic Kingdom, and delicious restaurants. However, it is still missing one perk.

A great perk if you’re staying at a Disney World resort is grabbing a resort refillable mug. These 16oz. insulated coffee mugs are sold at each resort’s food court or quick-service location and offer free refills of fountain drinks, coffee, and tea from self-service beverage locations throughout your trip.

Disney World Resort Refillable Mug

Some of the resorts even have a Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine, offering a slew of drinks and flavor options. And this is where the Grand Floridian is MISSING a perk — its own specialty drink flavor! Over at the Island Tower near the outside of Wailulu Bar & Grill, guests can find a Freestyle machine with all different kinds of beverage options, including the hotel’s exclusive flavor, Island Time Fizz!

Coke Freestyle Machines at Primo Piatto

The Island Time Fizz is an exclusive Sprite-based flavor that gave us “POG” vibes. The flavors reminded us of that iconic passionfruit, orange, and guava mix with a hint of lemon and lime from the Sprite. It’s available in both full-sugar and zero-sugar versions. And you don’t need to have a refillable mug to get it! Guests can buy a paper cup from Wailulu Bar & Grill for a little over $6 and fill it up!

Island Time Fizz

Which leads us to the question: Why doesn’t Grand Floridian have an exclusive flavor? The resort’s quick service location — Gasparilla Island Grill — has a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, after all! The Grand Floridian has an opportunity to make its quick-service location greater than it already is!

Coke Freestyle Machines at Gasparilla Island Grill

When we asked our team what exclusive flavor they’d like to see, a VERY popular answer was something similar to the Citrus Swirl that used to be found at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom. The soda could have notes of orange and vanilla, which fits the theme of a Florida tribute because, you know…oranges!

Citrus Swirl

Another team member mentioned a macaroni and cheese flavored soda. You may be thinking ‘GROSS!’ but there’s actually a reason for this one. Gasparilla Island Grill’s mac and cheese is VERY famous, and some even deem it to be the best mac and cheese on Disney World property! So, the idea of a Gasparilla mac and cheese flavor soda as their exclusive flavor actually isn’t too far-fetched.

Gasparilla Mac and Cheese

So, even though Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is a Deluxe resort with a lot of perks and amenities, it is STILL missing one perk we think everyone would love! Follow us at DFB for more on Disney World and beyond!

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