Lemonade in the parks - only diet?

[EdmondD]

Two years ago the only lemonade I could find in the parks was diet (or light or "lite" or something) Minute Maid (or whatever the brand is).

Anyway, not being a fan of artificial sweetener, there was never any we could find to buy. We resorted to the frozen lemonades, which were fine.

But is it still the case/am I wrong that you can really only find diet lemonade at quick service and walk-up stands?

Thanks!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Some have both the Light (some with pomegranate) and Regular Minute Maid, but most only have one or the other with the vast majority only having the Light. I am opposite - I am always disappointed when I get to a restaurant and they do not have the Light without pomegranate. I do not like the regular (tastes too sweet to me) and I detest pomegranate.

 

[SaraVee]

I've had the same issue with their lemonade for a long time. I love lemonade, but artificial sweeteners give me headaches, so I avoid any diet drinks. Hope to see more of the regular in the parks.

 

[AllEar2017]

I'm really surprised they use light lemonade for the novelty kids drink! Do people usually let their kids drink artificial sweeteners?

 

[ShellieMimi]

I'm really surprised they use light lemonade for the novelty kids drink! Do people usually let their kids drink artificial sweeteners?

Of course. Don't worry, though, we get it - you're better than them & you would never.

 

[LisaDKG]

Of course. Don't worry, though, we get it - you're better than them & you would never.

This response surprises me. Like the PP I too assume that most people know that artificial sweeteners should not be given to children. I didn't like that Lite Lemonade was given to my daughter (she prefers lemonade or sweetened tea - we're Canadian - to other kids of pop...I mean soda!) without us being told in advance. I would have said no thanks. I'm trying to remember from our trip to WDW in 2015 though - I think regular lemonade was more prevalent?

 

[IrishNYC]

Of course. Don't worry, though, we get it - you're better than them & you would never.

Wow, rude much?

I don't consider myself better than anyone because I refuse give my child artificial sweeteners, nor do I judge anyone who does. You do you, and I'll judge those who judge me first.

 

[IrishNYC]

This response surprises me. Like the PP I too assume that most people know that artificial sweeteners should not be given to children. I didn't like that Lite Lemonade was given to my daughter (she prefers lemonade or sweetened tea - we're Canadian - to other kids of pop...I mean soda!) without us being told in advance. I would have said no thanks. I'm trying to remember from our trip to WDW in 2015 though - I think regular lemonade was more prevalent?

Lite was the prevalent choice when we were last there in 2015. I don't normally let DD have HFCS either, but I prefer that over the artificial stuff as a vacation treat.

 

[EdmondD]

I generally don't, personally, let my kid have artificial sweeteners. In part because it's bad for him, but - recognizing that in moderation it's not going to kill him - I principally don't give it to him because I don't like punishing him for no good reason. It makes things taste absolutely awful. In our opinion.

 

[bumbershoot]

I'm really surprised they use light lemonade for the novelty kids drink! Do people usually let their kids drink artificial sweeteners?

It boggles my mind, that's for sure. Choices are good. Too bad they don't offer that choice. Then again, with my family we can't really have much of any beverages or desserts while at Disney, because of ingredients! It's why we almost always have a car, to go to Publix or Whole Foods and get the tasty treats their systems can handle without turning the trip into a nightmare.

 

[Senk]

My kids and I hate the tase of artifical sweeteners and we are not big on pop so lite lemonade only would be sort of a bummer. I'm sure that won't be the worst thing we consume in the parks though

 

[ShellieMimi]

This response surprises me. Like the PP I too assume that most people know that artificial sweeteners should not be given to children. I didn't like that Lite Lemonade was given to my daughter (she prefers lemonade or sweetened tea - we're Canadian - to other kids of pop...I mean soda!) without us being told in advance. I would have said no thanks. I'm trying to remember from our trip to WDW in 2015 though - I think regular lemonade was more prevalent?

Why? It's surely each parent's prerogative to make the choices they think are best for their own children, but no reputable medical study has ever proven that they are a danger to children (or adults) & to react with shock/horror seems hyperbolic at best.

 

[EdmondD]

Things that I know are DEFINITELY bad for my kids:

Artificial sweeteners
Vaccines
Watching Dora the Explorer backwards on the DVR
Wearing any article of clothing with the color blue
Chemtrails
Calling it "pop" and not "soda"
Menthol chewing tobacco
Reading Harry Potter, probably. Still deciding.

But really, we need to get back to the OP's question. Oh wait, that's me. Oh, and it's been answered. In that case I'm closing this thread. What's that? I can't do that? Well, nevermind.

 

[ShellieMimi]

Things that I know are DEFINITELY bad for my kids:

Artificial sweeteners
Vaccines
Watching Dora the Explorer backwards on the DVR
Wearing any article of clothing with the color blue
Chemtrails
Menthol chewing tobacco
Probably reading Harry Potter. Still deciding.

But really, we need to get back to the OP's question. Oh wait, that's me. Oh, and it's been answered. In that case I'm closing this thread. What's that? I can't do that? Well, nevermind.

You forgot all that shameful hidden innuendo in Disney movies. What kind of place do we all plan these trips to, anyway?!