Keeping Stuff Cold in the Parks?

[katmigordon]

This might sound like an odd question, but I have diabetes - is there any way I can get first aid to store a snickers bar or 2 for me? When my blood sugar bottoms out that seems to be the best thing I can eat to bring it up quickly, not too high- and keep it from plummeting back down. I used to do pb&J buy it took two of those to 1 snickers to get the job done so the rebound always went too high - try anything that's pure sugar like apple juice and I'm all the way back down again in half an hour tops. So trying to find a way to keep my emergency bar from getting messed up - but still withing easy access in the parks.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

My concern would be that you really need it and you're nowhere near first aid or you're in a line.

I'd just bring a small soft sided cooler with an ice pack.

 

[lanejudy]

I would carry it with you in an insulated lunch bag. Trekking across the park to First Aid when you are going low isn't the best option.

DH does a combination of PB sandwich and some orange juice. The juice acts quickly and the protein of the PB helps it to stabilize.

 

[Dug720]

I have no idea if they could (my guess is no for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is cross-contamination with peanut allergies), but realize that First Aid is located in one location in the park. What happens if you're on the other side of the park when you need it?

As others have said, soft-sided cooler is your best option.

 

[katmigordon]

Thanks all! One question - will a soft sided cooler keep cold from rope drop to lights out?

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

Thanks all! One question - will a soft sided cooler keep cold from rope drop to lights out?

It may or it may not.

 

[lanejudy]

Thanks all! One question - will a soft sided cooler keep cold from rope drop to lights out?

Use a ziploc baggy filled with ice from the resort. Check it mid-day and get more ice from a QS location if necessary. Ice is freeat QS.

 

[EACarlson]

I've gone to keeping glucose tabs with me to get it back up quickly, and then either a CLIF bar or getting some actual food for long term.
A well insulated bag isn't going to keep a candy bar cold, but it should keep it edible. Agree with @lanejudy, get a ziplock with ice, and refill it a couple times and you should be fine.

 

[Narcoossee11]

Quick service and booths will give you plenty of ice. Just keep your zipper bags full.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

Another possibility would be to put the candy bars on a plastic bag, put it in a wide mouth insulated water bottle (Yeti, Hydroflask, etc) and then fill with ice or ice and water. That should be able to handle a park day no problem.

 

[jods]

Another possibility would be to put the candy bars on a plastic bag, put it in a wide mouth insulated water bottle (Yeti, Hydroflask, etc) and then fill with ice or ice and water. That should be able to handle a park day no problem.

This is what I did when I had medication that had to stay cold. I filled a sandwich bag with ice and put it in the bottom of my yeti, put the meds in and then another baggie full of ice. The ice didn't melt and it stayed cold. I wasn't out all day but probably a good 8 hours. You could always get more ice at the park. I carry a backpack so the yeti fit right in the pocket or could be thrown inside since the ice is in baggies. Like others have said. I would keep it on you since first aid could be far away when you need it.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Totally agree, love Yeti products. I'd pick up a small 12 oz kids Yeti Jr water bottle for lightweight ease of use and some plastic ice cubes to keep the snack cold in it & experiment before the trip. I have been able to use a Yeti for black coffee overnight, those things are shockingly good at keeping temps and this shape would allow you to hang it on a backpack with a ziptie or a stroller size carabiner.

 

[gap2368]

First aid will not keep food. or they would not pre covid.

 

[Threehearts]

First aid will not keep food. or they would not pre covid.

I was just in First Aid in AK and the EMT who was helping me was telling another guest that they need those fridges clean and sanitary for medical supplies so no consumables of any kind.

 

[Evita_W]

I was just in First Aid in AK and the EMT who was helping me was telling another guest that they need those fridges clean and sanitary for medical supplies so no consumables of any kind.

That makes sense, after all food could introduce allergens, which could be problematic for some who are sensitive to cross contamination. Not to mention the headache of first aid trying to figure out who is actually using it for medical use or just to save money on food.