More than a month after several flavors vanished from Club Cool without explanation, guests visiting EPCOT on Tuesday arrived to find a more complete version of one of Walt Disney World Resort’s only free tasting experiences.
A Long-Overdue Return at EPCOT
The tasting experience at Club Cool, tucked near the entrance to EPCOT’s World Discovery neighborhood, is sponsored by Coca-Cola. However, the merchandise location took an unexplained hit in March when three international beverage flavors were removed from the self-serve lineup.
Maid Joy Apple Lychee from Korea and Country Club Merengue from the Dominican Republic disappeared entirely, while Sprite Cucumber from Russia became available only at select machines. At the same time, the familiar, clear Coca-Cola-branded cups were pulled from the stations and replaced with unbranded opaque alternatives, stripping away a small but recognizable piece of the experience.
Walt Disney World Resort never addressed any of it publicly.
Back on the Menu at Club Cool
As of April 28, the bulk of what was missing has been restored. WDWNT reported that Maid Joy Apple Lychee and Country Club Merengue have returned to all self-serve machines, and the Coca-Cola-branded cups are back in place. For guests who make Club Cool a regular stop — particularly families looking for cost-free fun at the Disney parks — the experience is largely back to what it should be.
Sprite Cucumber is the one remaining inconsistency. The Russian cucumber-flavored soda is still absent from at least one fountain station, though it can be found at others. No flavors are completely unavailable, so a little patience and a short walk to another machine will get guests the full lineup.
Walt Disney World Resort has still not acknowledged the supply issues or their resolution.
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