[Chat] Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

[DisneyChrisDotCom]

About 50% of people prefer Pepsi to Coke - I know, as a diabetic, I can only drink diet soda, and I hate Diet Coke. To me, Diet Pepsi is a far superior beverage. Diet Coke has a dreadful after taste. When I was drinking regular soda, even then I preferred Pepsi over Coke. I know Disney used to sell both Pepsi and Coke in Disneyland. The Golden Horseshoe was originally sponsored by Pepsi, while Coke Corner has always been sponsored by Coca-Cola. One thing I hate about going to Disney (one of the only things) Is the fact I cannot buy a Diet Pepsi ANYWHERE on property.

[swampymarsh]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Your opinion is only yours. More people prefer coke over pepsi, regular and diet.


Coke has the contract to supply soft drinks at DLR, that's why they sell coke.

[DisneyChrisDotCom]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

More people do NOT prefer Coke - it is about 50/50 -

[Chesire]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

On Facebook, Coke has 54 million likes; Pepsi has 9 million.

From Wikipedia: Pepsi was knocked to third place behind Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, Diet Coke outsold Pepsi in 2010. Coca-Cola sold 1.6 billion cases of its regular soda and 927 million cases of its diet soda, while Pepsi sold only 892 million cases.

You may not enjoy the taste of Coke, but America does, significantly more than Pepsi.

[swampymarsh]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

More people do NOT prefer Coke - it is about 50/50 -

NEW YORK (AP) — Top 10 soda brands by market share as of 2010:
Coke (Coca-Cola): 17 percent
Diet Coke (Coca-Cola) — 9.9 percent
Pepsi-Cola (PepsiCo)— 9.5 percent
Mountain Dew (PepsiCo) — 6.8 percent
Dr. Pepper (Dr. Pepper Snapple) — 6.3 percent
Sprite (Coca-Cola) — 5.6 percent
Diet Pepsi (PepsiCo) 5.3 percent
Diet Mountain Dew (PepsiCo) 2 percent
Diet Dr. Pepper (Dr. Pepper Snapple) 1.9 percent
Fanta (Coca-Cola) 1.8 percent
Source: Beverage Digest

Top 10 soda brands by market share - Yahoo! News

[MANEATINGWREATH]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

It'd be nice to have both in the parks. I've never showed favoritism to either really. It depends on what kind of mood I'm in. If I want Pepsi I get Pepsi. If I want Coke I get Coke. It's not a life-changing situation, lol. Let's not turn this into an argument about which brand is better haha.

[RegionsBeyond]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

It is as simple as that Coke pays for the sponsorship deal, and Disney accepts: they are free to no longer accept or sell products in the park (see the McDonald's contract being voided and food removed).

Coke is a brand-name with vast public knowledge in America, and cachet besides: many enthusiasts of vintage Coke products and the Santa Claus classic depiction was the work of a Coca-Cola advertising artist. In the end though, just comes down to money, and Coke pays the amount that will make Disney listen, doubtless.

[DisneyIPresume]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

I like Coke more than Pepsi, but I like Diet Pepsi more than Diet Coke.

Go figure.

[Sheriff Lightyear]

I gotta agree with you this one. It especially irks me in restaurants when I order a diet Pepsi and they don't tell me they only have coke, as if I won't notice!!

[DisneyChrisDotCom]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Coke may not outsell Pepsi because people prefer it - For example - How many people bought Coke in Disneyland as opposed to how many people bought Pepsi in Disneyland last year? 100% bought Coke, and Zero% bought Pepsi - That does not reflect people's preferences. It reflects accessibility.

[frollofan]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

What I suggest you do is to bring your own Pepsi to the park.

[Jetlife]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Oh yeah! I wish they sold Pepsi in the park.
I bet that Coca Cola pays dearly to keep it out.
Thanks goodness you can get Pepsi at Anaheim Stadium.

As far as ball Parks go, I found this list...
COCA-COLA
Atlanta
Houston
St. Louis
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Baltimore
Boston
New York Yankees
Texas


PEPSI
Florida
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Arizona
Tampa Bay
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Kansas City
Anaheim
Seattle

[napamaninsocal]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Oh yeah! I wish they sold Pepsi in the park.
I bet that Coca Cola pays dearly to keep it out.
Thanks goodness you can get Pepsi at Anaheim Stadium.

As far as ball Parks go, I found this list...
COCA-COLA
Atlanta
Houston
St. Louis
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Baltimore
Boston
New York Yankees
Texas


PEPSI
Florida
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Arizona
Tampa Bay
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Kansas City
Anaheim
Seattle

Pepsi is the official sponser of MLB thats why there are more ballparks with Pepsi

[bisforbrittney]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

water.

[Stormy]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Personally, I like the taste of Coke, really don't like the taste of Pepsi. One isn't 'better' than the other. Like so many things that are the 'same thing' (i.e. soda or beer) yet 'different' (pepsi vs coke, light vs dark beer) it all comes down to what YOU like the taste of better.

I couldn't care less if DL had both Coke and Pepsi. But I would assume that both Coke and Pepsi would!

[mycroft16]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Personally I prefer water.

[PinkiePieFan]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Pepsi is the official sponser of MLB thats why there are more ballparks with Pepsi

But I doubt that even if all the other ballparks start serving Pepsi, they'll always have Coke in Atlanta. . .

[Michael808702]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Coke, Btw I saw your other thread about Starbucks we are like completely opposites lol

[Wild Ol' Dan]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Howdy Pards,

Well, one thing's for certain...over the years the folks at PEPSI have made possible some downright wonderful Disneyland shows and attractions. There was a time when that PEPSI logo appeared on the curtain in the good ol' Golden Horseshoe. Seems to me those Country Bears were brought to us by the good folks at PEPSI and FRITO LAY as well.

Course, Coke Corner...well...

Over the decades I've sipped on my share of both I reckon. Given the choice, taste wise, I'd probably pick good ol' Coca Cola...but I ain't never turned my nose up to Pepsi. When I'm thirsty...they both taste mighty fine ice cold.

Contracts and business practices and such sometimes favor one over the other for the park I reckon... I understand those two companies are sorta competin' with one another...
they both take in billions of dollars in a year's time...

I've been kinda favorin' Green Tea lately...but I ain't never been all that picky about Colas...or any other soft drink for that matter.

One thing though...taint no doubt that Disney charges too much for the stuff no matter what it is... Why? Well, I reckon Disney figures it's got a captive audience inside those gates and...well...they are makin' a ton of money off those beverages too. Taint no doubt whatsoever about that...

Adios for now. Talk to ya on down the trail.

Wild Ol' Dan

[PinkiePieFan]

Re: Why can't I buy a Pepsi inside Disney?

Personally, I prefer Coke to Pepsi, although now that I have diabetes, I prefer Coke Zero to Diet Coke. . . I also like the fact that Coke is more "All-American" than Pepsi. . . Usually, the only time I ever drink Pepsi is if it's the only thing available(although I have to admit that sometimes Pepsi Max does go good with KFC, but that's a different story. . . )