We bought this deal almnost eight years ago when there were only two Megaplex theatres and refills were 50 cents. We go to the movies once a week on average and only buy one refill each ($2 total) but occasionally I get mine refilled again. A large drink (what this is) costs $5 so we are saving $8 every time. Going to the movies the second time covered the investment. We have since visited all the Megaplex theaters and not once has any theater hesitated to honor the refills.
At a dollar (and it was fifty cents in 2002, later 75 cents and has been a dollar for about a year, I think) we have saved an estimated $3,200 in 7 years 9 months.
I am checking out the deals here because I want new mugs. Ours are starting to show wear from the dishwasher. Like someone said below, this is a good deal because the mugs cost this much, I am getting free popcorn to go with it.
PS-We used to get the megadeal. Now we get a deal on the drinks even when we don't want popcorn.
By Country Fried Smitty from West Valley City, UT