Large Price Increases on Beverages

[zaccaglin]

I had no idea Disneyland didn't allow it. I just assumed they did. How do I know how much I can get away with bringing it?

The policy isnt too clear. Every never had problems with bottles of water and snacks like pre packaged Rice Krispie treats, and cookies. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/dining/outside-food-in-park/

 

[Scalemaster34]

Standalone these don't get very many people's "knickers in a twist", i think some are pointing out all of the cumulative increases in price and cuts in budget. That's all.

Bottom line, Disney is charging more and more for their Vacations as a whole..... Rooms, Tickets, Food, Beverages. For those of us with a "history" with Disney, it make it harder to pay out these prices when we remember the "good ol days".

But these soda increase won't bother us... been doing the individual Brita water filters for 20+ years. Becuase Soda has always been relatively expensive at WDW, and doesn't really quench your thirst like water.

 

[manning]

Bottom line, Disney is charging more and more for their Vacations as a whole..... Rooms, Tickets, Food, Beverages. For those of us with a "history" with Disney, it make it harder to pay out these prices when we remember the "good ol days".

But these soda increase won't bother us... been doing the individual Brita water filters for 20+ years. Becuase Soda has always been relatively expensive at WDW, and doesn't really quench your thirst like water.

Just as good as bottled water and a lot cheaper

 

[rg35]

Just as good as bottled water and a lot cheaper

And better for the environment. Plastic bottled water is a scourge.

 

[PabloMax]

Where do you buy those Brita water bottles?

 

[MickeynMinnie]

Where do you buy those Brita water bottles?

You can get them anywhere really.... Walmart, Target, Amazon, some
Of the grocery stores around here has them too!

 

[manning]

Where do you buy those Brita water bottles?

I just saw them at Target. They also had the replacement filters.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Figured this was a good tangent piece, since everyone said sports stadiums and events are so expensive...this is Atlanta for this year, right next door to WDW, making the decision to now sell at regular cost, not inflated ones, to improve customer experience (and thus, help sell tickets)...note a bottomless soda is a whopping $2...http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...s-major-team-sports-new-mercedes-benz-stadium

 

[rteetz]

Figured this was a good tangent piece, since everyone said sports stadiums and events are so expensive...this is Atlanta for this year, right next door to WDW, making the decision to now sell at regular cost, not inflated ones, to improve customer experience (and thus, help sell tickets)...note a bottomless soda is a whopping $2...http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...s-major-team-sports-new-mercedes-benz-stadium

That's interesting. You can't get a bottomless soda here in Milwaukee or Green Bay for $2. Our Milwaukee Brewers are one of smallest market baseball teams and it's still $4-5. I don't even know what Lambeau is.

 

[kristenabelle]

I love the Yankees, and I work 30 minutes away from Yankee Stadium on the express subway. That said, I'd rather watch on TV and spare myself the $6 I spent on water last week (seriously) and save for another WDW trip.

 

[EvilQueen2018]

We use reusable filtering water bottles and water bottle holders that have a clip so I can attach one to my belt loop. I get free water from a fountain or ice water from a dispenser if we are close and no line or are purchasing a snack. I may buy a soft drink once besides at meals because water is better for hydration. We could also bring drink packets and non filtering bottles if we choose to go that route but I think water will be fine for us.

My favorite fountain is in AK. Do they still have the only one that puts out actually cold water? I used to fill up every time we walked past it.

 

[kandb]

While true you are allowed to bring in water bottles or soda into Disney parks even allowed to bring bag lunches if you want. Some sporting events don't allow that.

Yes, I agree, but if you are staying on property, It is hard to bring a bagged lunch into Disney. When staying on property, you are at the mercy of all the CS and TS food outlets in the parks.

 

[HopperFan]

Yes, I agree, but if you are staying on property, It is hard to bring a bagged lunch into Disney. When staying on property, you are at the mercy of all the CS and TS food outlets in the parks.

Not true, we do it all the time and manage good control of our dining expenses.

All Disney resorts have fridges and in mine is ham, turkey, sliced cheese, mustard plus breakfast items and a few drinks. We have bags of rolls and rectangle container to put sandwiches in. Pringles don't crush in a backpack.

We eat breakfast in the room. Yogurt, bagel, creme cheese, bananas, juice pouches.

Pack lunch for the parks. Sandwiches, pringles, bottles of water but will occasionally buy a bottle of soda.
We put the food in a backpack with cold bottles of water and it's good until lunch. There are plenty of spots to eat.

Depending on park and hours we might eat TS or CS dinner, go to resort or eat in room if not very hungry.

You can bring your own food or have it delivered to resort if flying in.

 

[Planogirl]

Not true, we do it all the time and manage good control of our dining expenses.

All Disney resorts have fridges and in mine is ham, turkey, sliced cheese, mustard plus breakfast items and a few drinks. We have bags of rolls and rectangle container to put sandwiches in. Pringles don't crush in a backpack.

We eat breakfast in the room. Yogurt, bagel, creme cheese, bananas, juice pouches.

Pack lunch for the parks. Sandwiches, pringles, bottles of water but will occasionally buy a bottle of soda.
We put the food in a backpack with cold bottles of water and it's good until lunch. There are plenty of spots to eat.

Depending on park and hours we might eat TS or CS dinner, go to resort or eat in room if not very hungry.

You can bring your own food or have it delivered to resort if flying in.

That sandwich looks good.

Those refrigerators are awfully tiny but I agree that it can be done. I always have lots of drinks and yogurt and fruit.

 

[HopperFan]

That sandwich looks good.

Those refrigerators are awfully tiny but I agree that it can be done. I always have lots of drinks and yogurt and fruit.

It was Not only does it taste good, but it's nice to sit in quiet areas to eat, people watch, go over our schedule, adjust FP+ without any chaos around us ..... and all the money saved can go towards other things or a good TS meal.

 

[Planogirl]

It was Not only does it taste good, but it's nice to sit in quiet areas to eat, people watch, go over our schedule, adjust FP+ without any chaos around us ..... and all the money saved can go towards other things or a good TS meal.

This is wonderful advice for those worried about prices. It's easier to absorb the possibly higher cost of character meals if people consider eating like this at times.