Water....water....I need water!!

[rosiep]

Don't forget the free soda (from around the world ) in Epcot. We always stop by there and love the watermelon soda. I forget the name of the place, it's by Coke and it's next to the big fountain.

It's called Club Cool. A great place to taste different drinks from around the world.

As for "bottled" water being a manufactured need...I absolutely agree. I usually reuse my plastic bottle and fill it with counter service iced water. At home I carry a reusable container.

I just want to point out the need to hydrate in hot weather. It's important not to wait until you are thirsty as by then you may already be dehydrated. I suffer from migraines and drinking water religously when it is hot can save me from a lot of pain and suffering.

Someone asked an OT question about backpacks. My large pack fits on any ride. If it's a bumpy ride like Thunder Mountain RR I usually loop a strap through my leg just to make sure it doesn't fly out.

 

[DisneyRookie2007]

I know this may be a weird question, but where do you put your bags/backpacks when going on rides, if you don't have a stroller to leave it in.

Most rides will allow you to carry them on - providing their not too large. You can usually keep them at your feet and if small enough, in pouches, or drawers on the rides. if too large, get a locker and keep them there during your visit - having a smaller bag for essentials to bring with you.

 

[stego]

I've saw them the last time I was there in February '09 at DD at one of the carts they have. I have seen them other places as well. The clip itself is rather cheaply made, so I waited until it broke, and got a very durable one at REI. I've packed another one as a back-up. The bottle holder itself is in the shape of Mickey ears.

My initial assessment is hanging off of a belt/front of shorts it does bang around. Do that all day...

I've seen those bottle holders/straps for around the neck; and the OP is right, think of wearing that for 12 hour days in the parks.

I have done the backpack with TWO mesh pockets for water bottles; and at the end of the day I want to take that backpack and throw it at Mickey Mouse. Of course, NO ONE else could ever possibly feel that way. I've been in the parks enough to see people doing the 'TRUDGE. I love especially the photos of people with big honking back packs. But we all at one point pay our dues, don't we?

I am prepared...at the AKL they had a specific shoulder bag (it's tan with green trim and has Kilimanjaro safari on it). It goes over the shoulder & across the chest, but can be worn off the shoulder. It's easy to take off. It has a place to attach said water bottle clip and it doesn't swing.

My wife is going to a convention in Orlando in 2 weeks; I've asked her to swing by the CR because I saw they had a black one there in the gift shop.

Now do me a favor...don't tell anyone!

 

[rosiep]

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Now do me a favor...don't tell anyone!

I'm telling!!!

I have decided to go with this small bag:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UMCN8Y/ref=oss_product

and this clip:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012F9RQK/ref=oss_product

I'll use the clip on the bag's strap not on my belt. Hopefully it'll stay high enough and bounce will be minimized.

 

[trickiwoo]

I looked into the CamelBak Hydration systems before my last WDW trip. I'd heard that when you wear the "water bladders" on your back it feels really good in hot weather because you can feel that cool water up against you!

The "Wearable Hydration" ones seem pretty cool! It's a water bottle built right into your shirt! http://www.camelbak.com/sports-recreation/wearable-hydration.aspx

 

[blessedmom4]

Has anybody ever thought about just stopping at a water fountain?

I just read on another thread about someone washing a baby's bottom in the water fountain like a bidet...YUCK...

 

[susieQzee]

I bought 2 of these filtered bottles for our upcoming trip. Just refill them throughout the day. Sure, at $19.99 each, they seemed expensive. However, when you do the math, they're VERY budget friendly!

2 filtered bottles x 400 refills each x $3.00 (per bottle at WDW) = $2400.00

I figure I'm saving $2360.00 in water alone. Shoot, that's about what this trip is costing us!

http://www.thewatergeeks.com/Biodegradable-Filtered-Sport-Bottle-p-61.html

 

[cm8]

Has anybody ever thought about just stopping at a water fountain? They have them all over the parks.

, not happening here partner!!

 

[Tigger1966]

I just read on another thread about someone washing a baby's bottom in the water fountain like a bidet...YUCK...

Well personaly I don't suck on the nozzle or lick the bowl so I don't believe there will be a problem. If the fountain is dirty or smells like baby poop I will move on. It is amazing how when some of were kids we drank from the same glass as other people and even from the dirty old water hose laying in the back yard. And guess what I don't know of anyone dying from it.

 

[blessedmom4]

And guess what I don't know of anyone dying from it.

I do...Hepatitis A is contracted from just such conditions.

 

[Tigger1966]

I do...Hepatitis A is contracted from just such conditions.

Enjoy the bubble you live in
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
This is why some children have weak imune systems they never get exposed to germs

 

[blessedmom4]

Enjoy the bubble you live in
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
This is why some children have weak imune systems they never get exposed to germs

And may you be BLESSED!

 

[dmccarty]

I used a clip to hold a small water bottle to my shorts. I think the bottle hold 500ml. But that bounces around a bit. If the bottle is not full it is not bad but still not great.

I found the bottle would fit into one of pockets on the shorts which works pretty well.

We get water in the parks from the CS places.

Later,
Dan

 

[blessedmom4]

I found the bottle would fit into one of pockets on the shorts which works pretty well.

We get water in the parks from the CS places.

DH often puts his water bottle in his shorts pocket. The older three carry their own (various packs or carabineers) and the CS places have always been quick and easy.

 

[r&kmommy]

My cousin contracted Mono from the bubbler at school. He, along with 27 other kids, missed school for a month-6 weeks. . . try getting a 3 year old to drink from a water fountain without touching his/her mouth to the spout. It doesn't work LOL!! Plus Florida water is nas-teeeeee!!

Anyway, I found a water bottle at Walgreens some years back, it's sterelite brand (sp??) and about a half gallon and wrapped in a canvasy/nylon material so that the bottle doesn't sweat. You can take the top off and fill it w/ ice, and let it melt through the day to keep you all hydrated with cool water. The top is a flip top type. It has a very long strap that you can wear cross body! It's by far the best $10 I ever spent!!! I have not seen another one in a long time though... I look every now and then.

Be careful of the Walmart water bottles - I went thru 3 of the aluminum ones in the span of 2 weeks - they leaked something fierce!

 

[Lori1960]

If you can find this is walmart they have a bottle its called double wall and they stay cold all day.They come in 2 different sizes.The small one holds 14 oz and the big one hold 20 oz.The biog one comes with a straw.Don"t know how they will work at disney cause I never tried them all the times I went to disney

 

[PixieDust32]

Maybe this is what you need.......

 

[PixieDust32]

Another clip.........