Disney to eliminate plastic straws, hotel in-room plastics and plastic shopping bags

[Magpie]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/wa...n-room-plastics-and-plastic-shopping-bags.htm

My apologies if this is old news. I haven't been around much lately, so I may have missed a previous discussion on this.

I'm curious to know what you all think!

I'm assuming this means paper straws, like they have in Animal Kingdom, and reuseable cloth bags.

 

[cluvsdisney]

This seems to be happening in lots of places lately...I'm all for it.

 

[Simba's Mom]

It would be nice to have a more accurate time when this is going to happen. I'm spending a day shopping at DS in September, and would like to know whether I need to bring my own bag or not.

 

[Magpie]

It would be nice to have a more accurate time when this is going to happen. I'm spending a day shopping at DS in September, and would like to know whether I need to bring my own bag or not.

Good point! We'll be there in early December.

 

[Kellykins1218]

I always have straws for my kids anyway & I love the reusable bags.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

Excellent! I hope more and more companies get on board with this, the sooner the better!

 

[sunshinehighway]

I think it's a good thing. I'm not a huge fan of paper straws but I'll get used to it .
The bag thing seems to be happening more and more. I used to never remember my reusable bags but now that I actually need them in some stores, I am remembering them. It's a good thing. We always seem to end up with a ridiculous amount of those blue plastic Disney bags. Reducing them will be a good thing.

 

[adelaster]

Yay Disney! I'm glad we're seeing more of this, but it is probably 50 years too late.

 

[jdb in AZ]

It would be nice to have a more accurate time when this is going to happen. I'm spending a day shopping at DS in September, and would like to know whether I need to bring my own bag or not.

It probably depends on how quickly they use up their existing supply of plastic bags. I think it will be fun to have a reusable Disney bag for grocery shopping, and whatever else.

 

[GreatLakes]

I'm team planet.

I would rather just drink from the glass anyway. No need for a straw for most drinks.

 

[momto2girls]

Good move on Disney's part! I usually have straws with me, so that won't affect us anyway. I wouldn't use refillable/communal toiletries, but I always bring my own so that doesn't matter to me either. And as long as they have paper bags or something for a nominal fee, I am good!

 

[Wubar]

Love this idea, and hope it keeps spreading to more and more businesses. Help the planet!

 

[L&Lfan]

I can remember the early WDW paper bags. I hate paper straws, though. I'd rather drink out of the cup.

 

[mjkacmom]

I actually don’t mind starbucks’s new cold drink sippy cup.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I like the idea of purchasing reusable Disney bags, I have had issues with color bleed and thus purple/blue hands when the current ones get wet (looking at you, Florida rain). As far as straws, as long as I have some sort of straw option, I'm good. Total "first world problem" but I don't like messing up my lipstick without one. Yes, I am that person . The shampoo thing doesn't bother me. It isn't that great anyway.

 

[aprilchem]

I can remember the early WDW paper bags. I hate paper straws, though. I'd rather drink out of the cup.

I have a set of stainless steel straws that I carry around with me for our family. They're dishwasher safe and inexpensive (I think I paid $10 for 10 of them), and better than drinking out of a paper straw.

I'm all for this. I also wish all states would ban disposable plastic shopping bags like Hawaii did.

 

[disny_luvr]

I love the idea. Question though, and this maybe a silly one - Where do we put our purchases when we buy something in the parks? Are they going to sell reusable bags?

 

[Minniefan2296]

This comes on the same day they announce their newest sponsor Ziploc will be handing out a free, first come, first served plastic bag at Splash Mountain. So plastic is all good as long as Disney profits from it.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

This comes on the same day they announce their newest sponsor Ziploc will be handing out a free, first come, first served plastic bag at Splash Mountain. So plastic is all good as long as Disney profits from it.

Yeah like Disney makes billions off handing out free plastic bags. Their entire revenue stream depends on it.

 

[LongLiveRafiki]

I don't mind as long as there is still some sort of lid and straw available. Personally, I never use straws simply because I prefer to drink straight from the cup/glass, but lids and straws are almost a necessity with little kids. As for the bags, if you're staying on property you can have your purchases sent to your hotel. Many people have a stroller, ECV, or carry some sort of backpack around the parks anyway, so a lot of people would already have a place to store their purchases. If they are selling reasonably priced reusable bags, I think that is a fair alternative for those that need a bag, or you can bring your own. Lots of them can be folded or rolled pretty small until you need to use them.

With the shampoos and stuff, I don't personally see it much differently than using the soap in any public restroom, the communal hand sanitizer at many places, etc. Actually, having a large container can be beneficial as I won't have to worry about running out and not realizing until mid-shower that housekeeping forgot to leave more.