Bringing drinks in to the parks?

[zilp]

I posted in another thread about needing ideas on best way to carry drinks into SW, BG and Legoland. I specifically remember bringing in drinks in a very modest soft sided cooler (think water bottles & bottled iced tea) 3-4 years ago. We went through bag check and had no problems. We kept the bag stashed on our stroller. DH is worried we won't be allowed to bring in drinks. Do you think it will be a problem?

Here is my other post: http://www.disboards.com/threads/best-way-to-bring-drinks-to-the-parks.3487494/#post-55257430

 

[zilp]

At the advice of another poster, I just looked up Busch Gardens policy which looks more specific than SeaWorld:

Food & Beverage Policy
Restaurants and concession stands are conveniently located throughout the park. Hard and soft coolers, glass containers, food such as sandwiches, meals, snacks etc., and flavored drinks may not be taken into the park. Water bottles may be taken into the park. Outside food and drinks are not allowed in Busch Gardens. Guests with special dietary needs, please contact Guest Relations.

Looks like we'll stick with just water bottles. Dumb question, where can you get water? Do you have to wait in (potentially long) lines to get to the counter to ask for it? Do they have water stations/fountains? I think we're going to look into flavoring packets. I've had True Lemon, but does anyone have other favorite brands?

 

[squirrel]

I believe that both parks have the Coke Freestyle machines and water is free from them.

I have used Nestea, Crystal Light and Mio for flavored water.

 

[bearzabout]

I refill powerade style bottles with water passed through a Brita water filter. I fill the bottles with ice in the morning and top them up at drinking fountains in the park. There are lots of powdered water flavoring available. I like lime and orange true lemon products, Starbucks via for iced coffee, Squenchers (like Gatorade), instant ice tea, etc.

We just bought a bottle for $10 at Busch Gardens. Refills are cheap (I think a little over $1).

I have brought tea with me into Seaworld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica. So far, they have always allowed it, but I figure it is no big deal to dump it out if they want me to.

We also have not had a problem bringing in breakfast bars for snacks.