Worst part of WDW = The Water

[PETE FROM NYC]

If the Disney Company gave us decent water for free, they would not sell ,at inflated prices, all the thousands of bottled water daily and cut out some of their profit.
Disney wants to be thought of as a green company, but they help generate thousands of empty plastic bottles each and every day.
BTW, the only theme park with chilled fountains last September, was EPCOT.

[magicofdisney]

As a native Floridian, I have to take issue with this thread.

Not ALL Florida waters stinks, but Disney has a little something "special" about theirs.

If cooler water allows you to chug it down, you can always get a free cup of ice water at any place that sells drinks in a cup (i.e. counter service and side carts).

[Darbylew]

We take bottled water to WDW so I have never
tasted the water there. I have had other drinks
there, sodas and the smoothies. I have found
nothing wrong with the sodas or smoothies. I
live in Florida and the water taste ok to me but
like I said I have never tasted the water at
Disney. I live up in the panhandle of Florida.

[brownie]

It's been a while since we've been there, but I don't remember ever having a problem with how the water tastes. One of our Scout camps has a lot of sulfur in the water, so I think I'd remember if I had tasted something similar at Walt Disney World; it definitely leaves an impression.

[klb]

Another vote for Crystal Light packets. I don't go anywhere without them.

[bjb1124]

Ever since our first trip there, I couldn't understand why their fountain drinks tasted so bad. I am one of those people who buy location doo dads, so would buy the hotel refillable. After one drink blech. I tried on a couple more trips and then stopped.

About 10 years ago I had it explained to me about the sulphur in the water. Now, it's Diet Coke and bottled water cases delivered from grocery for our family.

Going to try the filtered water bottle. It'll be a lot less expensive!

[BellesRose]

I live in Florida and I can vouch for the taste of the water. I noticed our water smelled extra bad this morning while brushing my teeth

The problem is, I don't drink Dasani! I can't stand the taste and it hurts my stomach. I also don't drink soda if I can help it. I usually don't drink anything in the parks unless I need to. If I'm not in one of the parks, I drink my Zephyrhills.

[EeyoresBestFriend]

I haven't had a problem with the water at Epcot, AK or HS. It's the water at MK that I can't drink and the only park that we buy bottled water in.

We have found that, too. MK seems to have the most disgusting water . .
The other parks don't bug me. We have also found that the drier the spring has been the worse the water is.

[dnickels]

In Florida for about 8 months a year, Michigan for a month a year and Montana the other 3 months. Always drink water straight out of the tap or fountain, no filters, never drink bottled water and you know what?

They all taste like water to me. Sometimes it's good to not be picky. (or good to be less discerning for those who don't fancy themselves picky )

[Mary Poppins fan]

We always bring a Brita water pitcher!

[magicofdisney]

In Florida for about 8 months a year, Michigan for a month a year and Montana the other 3 months. Always drink water straight out of the tap or fountain, no filters, never drink bottled water and you know what?

They all taste like water to me. Sometimes it's good to not be picky. (or good to be less discerning for those who don't fancy themselves picky )

We're FL residents but my husband travels to NJ often. He's not fond of their water. I think it just depends on what you're used to and how accommodating your pallet is.

[#1donaldfan]

I couldn't agree more..the water is absolutely terrible. We will buy bottled water and use the propel or crystal light packets. I never drink from a bubbler (sorry Wisconsin lingo)...water fountain at WDW.

I haven't head them called bubblers since I was in the military !! LONG TIME AGO !!

[Renfairwedding]

The taste of the water just reminds me I AM AT DISNEY!!!!

[BluewaterBrad]

Sorry people............I have never noticed. I live in SW Florida though so maybe I am just used to the disgusting H2O!!

[baldburke]

My wife said she loves the smell of Disney water. I must not have a very good nose because i can't distinguish it.

[Daisy'sMom]

I love our water. Of course I always put a little bit of lemon or lemon juice in with the ice cubes. I don't see much of a difference.
I also don't buy bottled water unless I am desperate. After watching a special about how and where they get bottled water, I decided not to waste my money.

[iloveokw]

Wow, we think it is much better than it was 10 years ago....at least in our room at OKW. I guess that if I am thirsty enough I don't mind.

[DisneyMelissa]

I also bring either bottled water or try to use crystal light packs. I really don't like drinking from the bubblers at WDW unless I really have to!

Next time, I will have to try the water bottle with a filter!

[BigRedDad]

For starters, I would never drink out of a water fountain at WDW. The reason is the germs, bacteria, diseases, viruses, plagues that live on them from all the grubby people touching them. Even with our technology and knowledge today, many people still do not wash after the bathroom. Many of those same people go to the water fountain once they walk out.

The water definitely has the sulfuric smell and taste. Disney offers free water and ice from any of its counter service restaurants that is filtered. You also have the option of purchasing a $2 bottle of Disani. If you are like my area, there is a Disani plant up the street that uses city water. They do nothing to it other than fill the bottles. Nice way for many companies to make a huge profit.

Save yourself the hassle and get cups of water at the counter service restaurants. If that still has a taste, get the single packet drink mixes.

[dnickels]

For starters, I would never drink out of a water fountain at WDW. The reason is the germs, bacteria, diseases, viruses, plagues that live on them from all the grubby people touching them.

The plague now too!?!?! Bubonic or other?

(I'm kidding of course) I drink out of the fountains all the time, both at Disney and in other public places. I drink out of the same communion cup at church that dozens or hundreds of people put their lips on. I've maybe caught two colds total in the last five years and they've both been mild ones. I know that when we get sick we all become forensic epidemiologists -we know exactly where we caught that cold/virus and who left it there- but the fact is if public drinking fountains were spreading disease and plagues!!! we simply wouldn't have them.

Sure there are germs and bacteria on the fountains. Just like there are on the benches, the ride vehicles, the door knobs, the ground, the drink cups, the silverware, the bathroom sink, the shower stall..... and on and on and on. Those things are everywhere, even those clorox wipes only kill 99.9% of germs. That probably means your average surface (countertop / sink / doorknob) will still have millions (as opposed to billions) of germs on it even after being wiped down.

No reason to go starting rumors about plagues and disease coming from the Disney water fountains.