Pedestal in dispenser cups of a washing machine

A washing machine appliance, comprising:

• a cabinet;
• a wash chamber located within said cabinet and configured for containing fluid during operation of the washing machine appliance;
• a wash basket rotatably mounted within said wash chamber and configured for receipt of articles for washing;
• a fluid additive dispenser positioned near said wash chamber and configured for feeding one or more fluid additives into said wash chamber, said fluid additive dispenser comprising:
• an upper portion;
• a lower portion joined with the upper portion to form a dispenser chamber for the receipt of one or more fluid additives, the lower portion including a bottom surface having a platform that includes a receiving surface that is elevated relative to the bottom surface of the lower portion;
• and
• an opening formed in the upper portion whereby fluid may be introduced into the dispenser chamber, the opening positioned directly over the platform.