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Found this info regarding refillable mugs, the Carousel, etc. on-line (form th Orlando Sentinel) and thought that you might be interested, too:

TOURISM
Disney mug holders, beware

By Robert Johnson and Todd Pack | Sentinel Staff Writers
Posted June 24, 2002
The new system of computerized monitoring of fountain refills being experimented with at Typhoon Lagoon could tighten a rather loose policy at Disney's resorts. They sell 16-ounce souvenir mugs for $9.99.

Guests may refill them at resort snack bars unlimited times with soda, coffee or tea for the length of their stay. Cashiers sell the mugs and then are supposed to keep a watchful eye as guests get their own refills.

But some Disney World employees and regular guests say they take the mugs on repeat visits to the snack bars and fill up -- basically a lifetime of free drinks for one purchase. They are occasionally offered on eBay and at garage sales, testimony to their timeless value.

Cashiers say the mugs' designs aren't changed enough for them to spot old ones. But the new system being tried at Typhoon Lagoon employs a bar code that's read electronically at the drink dispenser and recognizes old mugs.

Carriage rides debut

If you're hiking through the lake-lined paths under the Spanish moss and tall trees at Disney World's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, keep an eye out for traffic.

The backwoods byways -- where cars and even Disney buses roam -- are now also home to horse-drawn carriages.

Disney has started 30-minute rides for $30. Carriage rides may be reserved up to 60 days ahead of time, similar to seats at Disney World restaurants.

Carousel is back

Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland has reopened. The attraction, one of Walt's favorites, closed last fall after attendance fell off. Carousel is now open again, even if only from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The attraction displays advances in technology.