What does Free Style Machines mean?

[Oceansaway17]

I saw this term on a thread about Indy dry dock and so I am curious:D

[Fitzget]

Coca Cola freestyle machines, that give you many different options of soda with many different flavors.

 

https://www.coca-colafreestyle.com/

[Oceansaway17]

aw thanks. I never would have guess. I was thinking something along the lines of meals.

[Tee & Chilli]

Freestyle is self serve soda machine

[Ocean Dancer]

And flavored waters..........pretty much anything you want. You get a special cup wiith the drink packages, soda or alcohol.

[TBone2K]

Sorry to go slightly off topic, but since the original question was answered...

Many of the Freestyle machines around here seem to have disappeared, especially from McDonalds. Nobody local knew why, but a little research I found that McDs was threatened under the Americans with Disabilities Act because a blind person can't operate the machine (not that a blind person could pick which drink they were getting from a regular soda machine either, but I digress). So I assume RC wouldn't have this problem because they don't operate under American law?

[Clarea]

Sorry to go slightly off topic, but since the original question was answered...

Many of the Freestyle machines around here seem to have disappeared, especially from McDonalds. Nobody local knew why, but a little research I found that McDs was threatened under the Americans with Disabilities Act because a blind person can't operate the machine (not that a blind person could pick which drink they were getting from a regular soda machine either, but I digress). So I assume RC wouldn't have this problem because they don't operate under American law?

It's true that RC does not operate under American law while at sea, but I believe they do choose to follow the ADA. Whether they follow all aspects of the ADA, or just pick and choose, is maybe something the Chief can weigh in on.

[captaincupcake64]

We live in the Northeast and Coke freestyle machines are in the grocery store chain Wegmans. My DS enjoys making vanilla strawberry sprite. Way off topic. Sorry

 

Happy Cruising

[Ashland]

The downside to this (Freestyle machines) is having to carry that darn big cup around with you :eek:

[TBone2K]

The downside to this (Freestyle machines) is having to carry that darn big cup around with you :eek:

Just FYI for others who might read this, you only have to carry the cup to use the Freestyle machine. If you just want a regular glass of soda from the bar, you only have to show the soda package sticker on your seapass card.

[Oceansaway17]

Thanks for all replies. Soda certainly generates a lot of income for RCI

[BillOh]

Sorry to go slightly off topic, but since the original question was answered...

Many of the Freestyle machines around here seem to have disappeared, especially from McDonalds. Nobody local knew why, but a little research I found that McDs was threatened under the Americans with Disabilities Act because a blind person can't operate the machine (not that a blind person could pick which drink they were getting from a regular soda machine either, but I digress). So I assume RC wouldn't have this problem because they don't operate under American law?

 

 

Interesting post. I have seen a HANDICAPPED button on some version of the machines where people can get help if they can't reach the buttons. Obviously this does blind people no good. Perhaps if a person who is obviously blind would automatically get help from a restaurant employee? But I don't count on fast food employees to give correct change even with computers, so that is not a given.

[Merion_Mom]

Thanks for all replies. Soda certainly generates a lot of income for RCI

 

......which is a good thing, IMO.

[Oceansaway17]

......which is a good thing, IMO.

 

Stupid comment. 400% markup is fine with you then.

[Foodluvr]

Stupid comment. 400% markup is fine with you then.

 

Soft drinks like tea, coffee and soda are some of the best profit margins in the hospitality industry.

 

A little off topic but we saw the new Pepsi version at Kennedy Space Center last week.

http://pepsispire.com

[pandvsmith]

Soda package does make them a lot of money. I could buy a case and a half (36 sodas) per day at home for with the amount they charge daily.

[SRF]

But that income makes for lower cruise prices for those of us who are not addicted to soda.

[Candleonwater]

Sorry, they lose money on me.