AuburnJen 770 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 If your son is like mine, he uses up his phone battery on Pokemon and these fuel rods are a lifesaver. Looks like you can pick one up now a couple of more places. Thanks to wdw news today (wdwnt.com) for the article and information. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/11/fuelrod-service-extending-select-disney-world-resort-hotels/ photo credit: wdwnt.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I know this was brought up a while ago about purchasing a fuel rod from another location or on line from Amazon and exchanging them at WDW. Has anyone tried that, and did it work? Since they have a barcode on them it would be simple enough to code the WDW ones differently so the exchange kiosk only accepts them and not ones purchased off site., Just like the can recycling kiosks in NY only accept cans from certain states. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 54 minutes ago, Travisma said: I know this was brought up a while ago about purchasing a fuel rod from another location or on line from Amazon and exchanging them at WDW. Has anyone tried that, and did it work? Since they have a barcode on them it would be simple enough to code the WDW ones differently so the exchange kiosk only accepts them and not ones purchased off site., Just like the can recycling kiosks in NY only accept cans from certain states. I had emailed them asking as I just bought one on my last trip and they can be changed at any kiosk with no limitations. So buy the $10 cheaper offsite and swap it at Disney if you need to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 26 minutes ago, Katman1356...Jason said: I had emailed them asking as I just bought one on my last trip and they can be changed at any kiosk with no limitations. So buy the $10 cheaper offsite and swap it at Disney if you need to. Thanks, good to know. I was just wondering since they were bar coded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Just now, Travisma said: Thanks, good to know. I was just wondering since they were bar coded. I had read you could elsewhere but after I bought one I wanted to know for when I am traveling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 770 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I will tell you that the kiosks are quite handy. I used the mess out of them at ESPN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 They charge $5 for shipping so $25 from their site vs $30 at Disney. Not as much of a markup as I expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 770 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 5 hours ago, Beckers said: They charge $5 for shipping so $25 from their site vs $30 at Disney. Not as much of a markup as I expected. $5 convenience of me not having to think about bringing it beforehand and planning.... works for me! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 22 hours ago, Katman1356...Jason said: I had emailed them asking as I just bought one on my last trip and they can be changed at any kiosk with no limitations. So buy the $10 cheaper offsite and swap it at Disney if you need to. Where can I find a "fuel rod" for $10? Or is it a off brand you bought? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 17 hours ago, AuburnJen said: I will tell you that the kiosks are quite handy. I used the mess out of them at ESPN. Was there a line to exchange it? does it charge you phone completely? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I didn't see any line in the space mountain shop toe change. It was quick and easy. It fully charged my iPhone 5c or my Samsung s5 nd had a little more left over but not both if you recharge it yourself it takes about 6 hours for a full charge from empty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 770 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I have been to most of the refuel spots. I have waited in line once and that was one person ahead of me. The whole process is quick and easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I bought one this trip because I can't remember to charge the other one I own. It's worked out great. Jason and I have been sharing the same one, and we just trade it when we need to. I've even remembered to charge it on my own a few nights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Okay...what is this? I think it's an external battery to charge your cell phone..but I don't understand what the kiosk are...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 25 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Okay...what is this? I think it's an external battery to charge your cell phone..but I don't understand what the kiosk are...? https://youtu.be/DddDT2GZde8?t=6m19s Check out the above video. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Okay...what is this? I think it's an external battery to charge your cell phone..but I don't understand what the kiosk are...? Yes, it's an external charger. The stations are where you can exchange a used one for a fully charged one. You can also charge them on your own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Gotcha...thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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