Where's the best Diet Coke in the park? - The DIS Discussion Forums

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-06-2013, 12:58 PM

Sounds totally hilarious

But seriously. Anyone a diet coke nut like I am and KNOW which place is best?

These are need to know things, people

blackjackdelta · 02-06-2013, 01:16 PM

How could it be different?, its the same formula?

Jack

ParkHopper1 · 02-06-2013, 01:22 PM

Same formula, but no two dispensers are often tuned the same. The ratio of concentrate/water/carbonation are manually adjusted by the technician setting up the machine and can vary. Unlike a can which is mixed at the factory, all the elements are mixed on site at a soda dispenser and the retailer receives a 5 gallon box of concentrate that can serve hundreds of drinks.

...ever get a watery coke at a restaurant...that is why.

Although with Coke's sponsorship, I would be willing to bet that the resorts dispensers are tuned the best they can be!

pharmama · 02-06-2013, 01:23 PM

The carbonation/syrup mix and adjustment of individual fountain machines can vary quite a bit. I definitely have places where I really do or don't like their diet coke. I totally get what the OP is asking.

That said, I've not noticed any standout places (either positive or negative) at DLR.

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CaliDisneyMama · 02-06-2013, 01:35 PM

Kind of related... Mr. Pibb is owned by Coke, right? I think I remember getting a Mr. Pibb at DTD once or twice, but I can't remember if they're anywhere in the parks? I really want Dr. Pepper, but that's obviously not happening, so I'm crossing my fingers for the next best thing. Does anyone know of any places in the parks that have it?

blackjackdelta · 02-06-2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParkHopper1

Same formula, but no two dispensers are often tuned the same. The ratio of concentrate/water/carbonation are manually adjusted by the technician setting up the machine and can vary. Unlike a can which is mixed at the factory, all the elements are mixed on site at a soda dispenser and the retailer receives a 5 gallon box of concentrate that can serve hundreds of drinks.

...ever get a watery coke at a restaurant...that is why.

Although with Coke's sponsorship, I would be willing to bet that the resorts dispensers are tuned the best they can be!

Thanks for the explanation. I do not drink pop/soda I thought I would ask. My wife drinks tons of diet pepsi(hijack) do you know where the closest place I can get a case, we are staying at the Grand.

Thanks

Jack

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-06-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParkHopper1

Same formula, but no two dispensers are often tuned the same. The ratio of concentrate/water/carbonation are manually adjusted by the technician setting up the machine and can vary. Unlike a can which is mixed at the factory, all the elements are mixed on site at a soda dispenser and the retailer receives a 5 gallon box of concentrate that can serve hundreds of drinks.

...ever get a watery coke at a restaurant...that is why.

Although with Coke's sponsorship, I would be willing to bet that the resorts dispensers are tuned the best they can be!

Ohhhhh thank you for the explanation! You said it way better than I could've LOL

Another good example..I even prefer canned Diet Coke to bottled diet coke.

Now, all that weirdness said, I'm not crazy picky..I just likes me a good Diet Coke

haha!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackjackdelta

Thanks for the explanation. I do not drink pop/soda I thought I would ask. My wife drinks tons of diet pepsi(hijack) do you know where the closest place I can get a case, we are staying at the Grand.

Thanks

Jack

I hope someone has a good answer for this. As for if she needs a fix and you guys are checking for a place to eat outside the parks, Subway is nearby and serves Pepsi (At least all the ones here do) and my friend LOVES their pepsi

disneyobsessed808 · 02-06-2013, 02:15 PM

Awesome post. I am a Diet Coke nut as well, but never thought about which one was the best. I am always parched from running around DLR, so any Diet Coke is good to me. I just like Rancho De Zocalo and Redd Rocket's Pizza Port since you can get free refills!

DisneylandPlanner · 02-06-2013, 02:43 PM

I do know normally the best ratio is at Mcdonalds, but in the park I go for Coke corner and I get cherry flavor added. I will be there on Saturday and right of the bat it will be having a Cherry Diet Coke and a churro. Can not wait!!!

Blanche_Neige · 02-06-2013, 02:55 PM

I just started drinking Diet Coke or Coke Zero but the only way I can drink it is with a straw and with Lemon.

cannot stand the taste without lemon.

Girimama33 · 02-06-2013, 03:25 PM

I am not a soda drinker (I drink water and iced green tea). DH, on the otherhand, is a Diet Coke snob. He prefers a fountain soda over a can/bottle any day. He has had several DC in the DLR and has never commented that one was better than the other. Like PP mentioned, the dispensers are probably tuned a certain way throughout the parks.

Black Jack - Have you used Vons delivery? You can order online, and the order will be delivered to the GC. It can even be delivered before you arrive. First time orders over $49 are shipped free. http://shop.safeway.com/superstore/d...von_cpt_gn_ggl

blackjackdelta · 02-06-2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Girimama33

I am not a soda drinker (I drink water and iced green tea). DH, on the otherhand, is a Diet Coke snob. He prefers a fountain soda over a can/bottle any day. He has had several DC in the DLR and has never commented that one was better than the other. Like PP mentioned, the dispensers are probably tuned a certain way throughout the parks.

Black Jack - Have you used Vons delivery? You can order online, and the order will be delivered to the GC. It can even be delivered before you arrive. First time orders over $49 are shipped free. http://shop.safeway.com/superstore/d...von_cpt_gn_ggl

Numerous times...we love them. We are staying at the Grand and that is the only thing she wants, we can get the rest in the parks. May have to hike down to 7-11 and get it for her. Thanks for the suggestion.

Jack

pixiewings71 · 02-06-2013, 04:55 PM

I like going to Coke Corner and getting a Cherry Vanilla Coke.

I like it because at CC they use actual syrup to add the flavor. mmmmmm

aulani2012 · 02-06-2013, 05:24 PM

I was at DL and DCA about a month ago (i'm addicted to diet coke btw) Anyway...it was pretty good throughout the parks but absolutely horrible at the Cozy Cone Motel so I would avoid that one for drinks. It tasted like plastic - and no..i wasn't drinking out of a cone lol. My dh's Sprite was bad there three days later as well. I found myself buying a lot of 20 ouncers just to be safe after that.
have fun!
molly

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-06-2013, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aulani2012

I was at DL and DCA about a month ago (i'm addicted to diet coke btw) Anyway...it was pretty good throughout the parks but absolutely horrible at the Cozy Cone Motel so I would avoid that one for drinks. It tasted like plastic - and no..i wasn't drinking out of a cone lol. My dh's Sprite was bad there three days later as well. I found myself buying a lot of 20 ouncers just to be safe after that.
have fun!
molly

Oh GROOOSSSSSSS LOL!

I was doing a lot of 20 ozers last time..they seem so perfectly cold in DL for some reason

02-06-2013, 12:58 PM	#1
EmmersIsTheMommy Ew maybe the dolls dance all night. shudder ... and she shall be called Epic Emily (per Crush) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,808	Where's the best Diet Coke in the park? Sounds totally hilarious But seriously. Anyone a diet coke nut like I am and KNOW which place is best? These are need to know things, people

02-06-2013, 01:23 PM	#4
pharmama DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 623	The carbonation/syrup mix and adjustment of individual fountain machines can vary quite a bit. I definitely have places where I really do or don't like their diet coke. I totally get what the OP is asking. That said, I've not noticed any standout places (either positive or negative) at DLR. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ ME DH DD 8 DD 4 DD 2 Countless Disneyland Trips Disneyland 1/2 Marathon 2009 & 2010 (dressed as Jessie) Disney Dream 5nt Double Dip, July 2012.

02-06-2013, 01:35 PM	#5
CaliDisneyMama Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 232	Kind of related... Mr. Pibb is owned by Coke, right? I think I remember getting a Mr. Pibb at DTD once or twice, but I can't remember if they're anywhere in the parks? I really want Dr. Pepper, but that's obviously not happening, so I'm crossing my fingers for the next best thing. Does anyone know of any places in the parks that have it? __________________ Me DH DS4 Countless day trips to Disneyland as a child. Trips as an adult: May 1997, Feb. 2003, Dec. 2004, July 2005, Feb. 2006, March 2006, Nov. 2006, Nov. 2010 Upcoming: March 2013 Pre-trip Report: HERE

02-06-2013, 02:15 PM	#8
disneyobsessed808 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aiea, Hawaii (but in Flagstaff, AZ for school) Posts: 410	Awesome post. I am a Diet Coke nut as well, but never thought about which one was the best. I am always parched from running around DLR, so any Diet Coke is good to me. I just like Rancho De Zocalo and Redd Rocket's Pizza Port since you can get free refills! __________________ Anderson Headed to Tokyo and Tokyo Disney Resort November 10-24, 2012. Check out my Tokyo Trip Report Tokyo Disney Resort May 2009, Nov 2012 Disneyland Resort May 2000 (Disneyland Hotel), Jan 2001, Mar 2004, Oct 2005, Nov 2006, Annual Passholder with Monthly trips, 2007 to 2012 Walt Disney World 1987 (I was 2) Mar 1997, Jul 2002 (All Star Movies), May 2007 (Pop Century) and hopefully Sept 2013

02-06-2013, 02:43 PM	#9
DisneylandPlanner Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Foothills Posts: 260	I do know normally the best ratio is at Mcdonalds, but in the park I go for Coke corner and I get cherry flavor added. I will be there on Saturday and right of the bat it will be having a Cherry Diet Coke and a churro. Can not wait!!! __________________ Here you leave the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy and enter today

02-06-2013, 01:16 PM	#2
blackjackdelta Uncle had an "in" with Walt I love those rainy days with the decreased crowds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Eastern Washington Posts: 8,257	How could it be different?, its the same formula? Jack

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02-06-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
ParkHopper1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 311	Same formula, but no two dispensers are often tuned the same. The ratio of concentrate/water/carbonation are manually adjusted by the technician setting up the machine and can vary. Unlike a can which is mixed at the factory, all the elements are mixed on site at a soda dispenser and the retailer receives a 5 gallon box of concentrate that can serve hundreds of drinks. ...ever get a watery coke at a restaurant...that is why. Although with Coke's sponsorship, I would be willing to bet that the resorts dispensers are tuned the best they can be!

02-06-2013, 02:55 PM	#10
Blanche_Neige DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 1,707	I just started drinking Diet Coke or Coke Zero but the only way I can drink it is with a straw and with Lemon. cannot stand the taste without lemon. __________________ Me DH DS (13) DS (11) DS (11) Feb 1986 - Off site, Jan 2007 - ASMovies, Jan 2008, 2009, 2010 - ASMusic Sept 2010- ASMovies & Disney Wonder (1st cruise) March 2011- All Star Sports + 1st trip to US offsite Oct 2011 - Dream + POP + MNSSHP March 2012 - US offsite + DTD shopping spree (I need my fix ) Feb 2013 - Disneyland off site 1st time! March 2014 - DCL Dream

02-06-2013, 03:25 PM	#11
Girimama33 "I've disgraced the forces of evil." Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,139	I am not a soda drinker (I drink water and iced green tea). DH, on the otherhand, is a Diet Coke snob. He prefers a fountain soda over a can/bottle any day. He has had several DC in the DLR and has never commented that one was better than the other. Like PP mentioned, the dispensers are probably tuned a certain way throughout the parks. Black Jack - Have you used Vons delivery? You can order online, and the order will be delivered to the GC. It can even be delivered before you arrive. First time orders over $49 are shipped free. http://shop.safeway.com/superstore/d...von_cpt_gn_ggl __________________ Me ~ DH ~ GiRi (5) ~

02-06-2013, 04:55 PM	#13
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 21,447	I like going to Coke Corner and getting a Cherry Vanilla Coke. I like it because at CC they use actual syrup to add the flavor. mmmmmm __________________ Kerri DBF DD16 DD13 We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10. We did 5 trips 2011-2012. 2012-2013 2 trips so far. For tips on buying pins from eBay follow this link http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3076860

02-06-2013, 05:24 PM	#14
aulani2012 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2	I was at DL and DCA about a month ago (i'm addicted to diet coke btw) Anyway...it was pretty good throughout the parks but absolutely horrible at the Cozy Cone Motel so I would avoid that one for drinks. It tasted like plastic - and no..i wasn't drinking out of a cone lol. My dh's Sprite was bad there three days later as well. I found myself buying a lot of 20 ouncers just to be safe after that. have fun! molly

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