Cooling bandanas - do they really work?

[abeyst]

I've been looking at ways to stay cool this August when we head to WDW, and I found the cooling bandanas with the expanding crystals in them. Has anyone ever used them? And do they stay cool all day and help cool you down?

If you don't recommend them, is there another product you use instead that helps you beat the hot Florida summer?

 

[monymony3471]

We took our hand towels from the room and packed them in ice and put them in the large size zip locks. At the parks we'd put them over the back of our necks. I thought it was heaven. I saw people doing this at the park and that's what gave me the idea. When they felt warm, we'd put them back in the ice cold water in the zip lock and re apply. For my kids I used wash cloths for the same effect.

 

[richard_andmel]

I have found they work great for me. I use the whole ice bag thing to keep it cold and wet and it really cools me down.

 

[traci]

We bought 2 last year for our one year old and two year old.
Yes they did work. I would put it behind their necks while they sat in the stroller and neither one pulled it off. They would even nod off - i think they were pretty relaxed. From an adult perspective - I also used it now and then and found it to be very refreshing.

Paid like 8 bucks for each and we'll take 'em again on our trip this year.

 

[dreamergirl78]

I was watching QVC or HSN (pretty sure QVC) the other day and I saw a special with 2 personal mister bottles and 4 bandanas for I think under $20. You might want to check that out. It seemed like a really good deal. And I am thinking about getting them as well!

 

[DisneyHoneyMoon]

The best thing we've ever found is called "Misty Mate" it's basically a canister full of water that you pump up in the morning, whenever you're feeling the need, you turn a valve and it mists you with cool water. We got the idea from someone on the Dis and it really worked out for us.

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