universal bans bottled water

[Chimaera]

if Disney follows suit they will never see another dime from me.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-universal-orlando-citywalk-liquids-20150216-story.html

 

[cakebaker]

Are they serious???? This is a joke, right?

 

[flopnut2112]

This is lunacy I am betting that this won't last long

 

[Kristina4109]

That is outrageous. I hope people who go to Universal voice their opinions loudly.

 

[Chimaera]

From further investigation, it sounds like this is to stop people sneaking in alcohol for Mardi Gras. Still would suck to be forced to pay theme park prices for water.

 

[L&Lfan]

I don't bring in my own water but I thought for a minute they were going to stop SELLING bottled water. Whew!

 

[LBIJim]

Eh....I seriously doubt banning bottled water will deter many people from visiting.

 

[cakebaker]

It isn't just bottled water- it's any drinks at all and this would cause an uproar if it were Disney doing it.

 

[tweak89]

Umm...did anyone actually read this?

Spokesman Tom Schroder said in an email "this is the result of a review of our procedures and is not permanent." He would not say how long the ban would last.

 

[Chimaera]

Umm...did anyone actually read this?

Yeah, not permanent until some bean counter looks at beverage sales during the ban.

 

[cakebaker]

Yeah, not permanent until some bean counter looks at beverage sales during the ban.

Yup....and permanent or not, if you're the one there now, you don't care if it's permanent. Sounds from the article like there was no warning to the guests either.

 

[mom2rtk]

I never carry water with us at any theme park. It wouldn't bother me if either Disney or Universal did this.

Sounds like maybe they've had issue with people over indulging during Mardi Gras in the past.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

if Disney follows suit they will never see another dime from me.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-universal-orlando-citywalk-liquids-20150216-story.html

I cannot see that lasting long. But I do hope you are avoiding Universal in the meantime.

This is pure insanity. I didn't even know they limit food.

Seems the folks down the street don't care about their guests.

 

[OZMom]

It also sounds incredibly wasteful. All those bottles of water are being thrown away because Universal didn't notify guests that they would not be allowed to bring them in. I haven't been to US in years, but if it was allowed up until that morning and they changed without warning I would be very upset. Obviously US would be under the same obligation to provide free ice water as Disney?

 

[cakebaker]

I wonder if Disney will do the same for Mardi Gras, and New Years Eve? What's good for one is good for all I suppose. Bad trend....

 

[JoshuaShaw]

 

[Chimaera]

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Only through a Britta filter...Florida water does not taste good to me.

 

[CAL2]

so i wonder if they will give you free iced water in the restaurants if you ask?

cal

 

[yulilin3]

It also sounds incredibly wasteful. All those bottles of water are being thrown away because Universal didn't notify guests that they would not be allowed to bring them in. I haven't been to US in years, but if it was allowed up until that morning and they changed without warning I would be very upset. Obviously US would be under the same obligation to provide free ice water as Disney?

they do provide free ice water

 

[CAL2]

sorry ozmom missed your post

cal