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AZlady · 02-06-2013, 09:07 PM

I am a Pepsi only fan and need my caffeine in DL!! Can I bring in a sealed 20 oz in my bag ???

sweethannah · 02-06-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AZlady

I am a Pepsi only fan and need my caffeine in DL!! Can I bring in a sealed 20 oz in my bag ???

Absolutely. Sealed or unsealed, it doesn't matter so long as it isn't glass

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-06-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AZlady

I am a Pepsi only fan and need my caffeine in DL!! Can I bring in a sealed 20 oz in my bag ???

Yep! I understand completely too! If it was a Pepsi-land I'd have to bring in my own contraband too

Baliezer · 02-06-2013, 10:44 PM

I am a diet coke addict and I really like the diet coke at River Belle Terrace. For some reason it just tastes better than at other fountains in the park.

lisachrystine · 02-07-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pixiewings71

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

Oh.my.gosh. This sounds amazing. How have I not done this before? It's going on the list for next time.

Topolina · 02-07-2013, 11:39 AM

In the restaurant I own we have constant problems with the Diet Coke on our fountain. I've had numerous techs from coke try to figure out the problem. Turns out that Diet Coke must be served at a temp of 35 degrees, whereas Coke, Pibb, and Sprite can be served at temps slightly higher than that. The temp of the Diet Coke affects its' taste and how well it holds carbonation. That's probably why a chilled CAN of Diet Coke (metal which holds cold better), tastes better than a chilled BOTTLE of Diet Coke. Of course the calibration of the machine and how often the dispensing nozzles are cleaned have a lot to do with it. Keep in mind that the nozzles where the soda is dispensed can become completely clogged, therefore changing the how well the syrups are mixed with the water.

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-07-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Topolina

In the restaurant I own we have constant problems with the Diet Coke on our fountain. I've had numerous techs from coke try to figure out the problem. Turns out that Diet Coke must be served at a temp of 35 degrees, whereas Coke, Pibb, and Sprite can be served at temps slightly higher than that. The temp of the Diet Coke affects its' taste and how well it holds carbonation. That's probably why a chilled CAN of Diet Coke (metal which holds cold better), tastes better than a chilled BOTTLE of Diet Coke. Of course the calibration of the machine and how often the dispensing nozzles are cleaned have a lot to do with it. Keep in mind that the nozzles where the soda is dispensed can become completely clogged, therefore changing the how well the syrups are mixed with the water.

That is so strange! I mean it makes total sense as to why a can would taste better...but the fact that it needs to be cooler. Huh!

pixiewings71 · 02-07-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lisachrystine

Oh.my.gosh. This sounds amazing. How have I not done this before? It's going on the list for next time.

Right? If they Dr Pepper I'd be in heaven...I don't even know if they have Mr Pibb but I don't know that it would taste the same. LOL

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Originally Posted by Topolina

In the restaurant I own we have constant problems with the Diet Coke on our fountain. I've had numerous techs from coke try to figure out the problem. Turns out that Diet Coke must be served at a temp of 35 degrees, whereas Coke, Pibb, and Sprite can be served at temps slightly higher than that. The temp of the Diet Coke affects its' taste and how well it holds carbonation. That's probably why a chilled CAN of Diet Coke (metal which holds cold better), tastes better than a chilled BOTTLE of Diet Coke. Of course the calibration of the machine and how often the dispensing nozzles are cleaned have a lot to do with it. Keep in mind that the nozzles where the soda is dispensed can become completely clogged, therefore changing the how well the syrups are mixed with the water.

When I worked at the restaurant we cleaned the nozzles once a week.

tdhickey · 02-07-2013, 03:08 PM

In the Blue Bayou it is the best for the following reasons:

1) fountain syrup to water ratio is right
2) it is cold
3) perhaps the most important, it is refilled constantly!

Outside, hard to say I would say either bottled or any counter service restaurant where you pour your own pop is good. I prefer to occasionally mix in some reg coke if the diet is watered down.

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-07-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pixiewings71

When I worked at the restaurant we cleaned the nozzles once a week.

When I worked at a movie theater we just soaked them overnight in dish water. *gag*

TheChapman6 · 02-07-2013, 04:38 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I plan to order some for the hotel fridge or bring a case along. When I worked at the movie theater in high school we washed them everyday with soap followed by a sanitzer like rinse?

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-07-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheChapman6

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I plan to order some for the hotel fridge or bring a case along. When I worked at the movie theater in high school we washed them everyday with soap followed by a sanitzer like rinse?

Yep, I'm gonna have to have some in the fridge or my evening won't wind down correctly LOL

pixiewings71 · 02-07-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmersIsTheMommy

When I worked at a movie theater we just soaked them overnight in dish water. *gag*

ewwww I washed them in hot soapy fresh water and then rinsed them in hot water and sanitized them. I felt they should have been cleaned more but I only worked 4 or 5 nights a week so I cleaned them once, I'm not sure if anyone else ever did it. lol

EmmersIsTheMommy · 02-08-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pixiewings71

ewwww I washed them in hot soapy fresh water and then rinsed them in hot water and sanitized them. I felt they should have been cleaned more but I only worked 4 or 5 nights a week so I cleaned them once, I'm not sure if anyone else ever did it. lol

I suddenly don't want fountain drinks anymore ROFL

pixiewings71 · 02-08-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmersIsTheMommy

I suddenly don't want fountain drinks anymore ROFL

Right? lol I try not to think about things like that......I'm pretty sure the manager told me they were cleaned at least twice a week.

02-06-2013, 10:44 PM	#19
Baliezer DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 618	I am a diet coke addict and I really like the diet coke at River Belle Terrace. For some reason it just tastes better than at other fountains in the park. __________________ Mama to four beautiful girls!

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02-07-2013, 11:39 AM	#21
Topolina Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern CA Posts: 38	In the restaurant I own we have constant problems with the Diet Coke on our fountain. I've had numerous techs from coke try to figure out the problem. Turns out that Diet Coke must be served at a temp of 35 degrees, whereas Coke, Pibb, and Sprite can be served at temps slightly higher than that. The temp of the Diet Coke affects its' taste and how well it holds carbonation. That's probably why a chilled CAN of Diet Coke (metal which holds cold better), tastes better than a chilled BOTTLE of Diet Coke. Of course the calibration of the machine and how often the dispensing nozzles are cleaned have a lot to do with it. Keep in mind that the nozzles where the soda is dispensed can become completely clogged, therefore changing the how well the syrups are mixed with the water.

02-07-2013, 03:08 PM	#24
tdhickey Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 284	In the Blue Bayou it is the best for the following reasons: 1) fountain syrup to water ratio is right 2) it is cold 3) perhaps the most important, it is refilled constantly! Outside, hard to say I would say either bottled or any counter service restaurant where you pour your own pop is good. I prefer to occasionally mix in some reg coke if the diet is watered down.