Disney to Give Out Free Insect Repellent to Fight Zika Virus

[RMichael21]

From the Orlando Sentential:

"Walt Disney World will start giving out free insect repellent throughout its resort Sunday, as the threat of Zika comes increasingly close to Orlando.

Disney confirmed it will have various types of insect repellent at its theme parks, at Disney Springs and the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. There will also be aerosol cans in hotel rooms.

Signs will be posted letting people know the repellent is available.

'In an abundance of caution, we are accelerating preventative efforts throughout our property, including providing complimentary insect repellent to our Guests along with helpful guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,' Disney said in an emailed statement.　'We have an extensive mosquito-prevention and monitoring program in place, and we continue to work closely with local, state and federal experts on this topic.'"

 

[21stamps]

I hope that there is no negativity on this thread. Not even the biggest haters could twist this into something bad.

Kudos to Disney.

Still bring your own repellent..but it's comforting to know that you can reapply at the parks and Disney Springs.

 

[yummysheep91]

This makes it seem all the more likely that the decision to fill in the River Country pool was a reaction to Zika

 

[Kylo Ken]

You can't fault Disney at all for this move especially since the new confirmed case in Pinellas County (Pinellas County is outside of Tampa, about 100 miles W/SW of WDW).

No matter what, people should take their own precautions as they see fit. Better to be safe than sorry. Good move by Disney.

 

[King Racoon 77]

Good move by Disney

 

[Magic Feather]

Something good out of TDO! ...
For the first time in forever...

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

I'm happy that they are being pro-active. You can't fault them for that.

Pam

 

[raven]

Glad they are doing this. It's similar to the hand sanitizers they placed around the parks during the H1N1 virus scare.

 

[wdwmagic]

Good move, and unfortunately reinforces how close this is to becoming a huge issue for Florida.

 

[englanddg]

Good move on their part...but...does Central FL no longer have the bug trucks?

For those who don't remember them, they used to be a rather common sight, at least in the 90s (though, frankly, now that I think about it, I haven't seen them for years...) I seem to recall Disney used them a lot at one point...?

 

[SirLink]

Forgive my naiveness with this subject but didn't the World Health Organization say the Zika virus wouldn't spread, although we did well Rio Olympics should of been abandoned and no travel to or from Brazil.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

This is a good move. I always forget mine - and mosquitoes will find me wherever I go LOL. I could be in a group of people who are not being bothered, and I'll get six bites in 30 seconds.

 

[erwinalber4]

I'm sure the Monorails will smell wonderful at the end of the day.
On a serious note this is a great move on Disney's part especially since I never even think to have any of my own.

 

[WhatJaneSays]

Good move on their part...but...does Central FL no longer have the bug trucks?

For those who don't remember them, they used to be a rather common sight, at least in the 90s (though, frankly, now that I think about it, I haven't seen them for years...) I seem to recall Disney used them a lot at one point...?

They do. I see one around my neighborhood once or twice every season. (I'm sure they spray more I just miss it.) There are similar things at Disney but tend to be targeted to known problem areas.

 

[admiral-ari-x]

Now there's some of that higher class service I've been missing! It's a start This will definitely help to keep panic at bay, very good decision made.

 

[Dead2009]

Inb4 someone gets upset because its not their preferred brand of insect repellent

Inb4 they get upset because they were a travel size can instead of the actual size you find in stores

 

[peter11435]

Good move on their part...but...does Central FL no longer have the bug trucks?

For those who don't remember them, they used to be a rather common sight, at least in the 90s (though, frankly, now that I think about it, I haven't seen them for years...) I seem to recall Disney used them a lot at one point...?

Disney still uses these trucks. In fact I saw one on Buena Vista Drive just the other day.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Good move on their part...but...does Central FL no longer have the bug trucks?

For those who don't remember them, they used to be a rather common sight, at least in the 90s (though, frankly, now that I think about it, I haven't seen them for years...) I seem to recall Disney used them a lot at one point...?

I saw one go down my street in 2014.... Saw it very late one night after another night of trivia.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Good move, and unfortunately reinforces how close this is to becoming a huge issue for Florida.

A side note, the people up here suggested planting citronella (scented geranium) plants and lemon herbs. Apparently it naturally repels mosquitos. Could be just a placebo effect but i seem to have noticed a significant decrease in mosquitos around the house.

Also makes the outside of the house have a slight lemony fresh smell.

 

[LAKid53]

Has anyone read of or heard something similar for the cruise line? Given the outbreak in Puerto Rico and that the Virgin Islands have also been identified as a hot spot, it would be great for Disney to provide the same for their cruise guests. I read somewhere that DCL will provide info for passengers, not sure if it's going to be a letter, email or a notice in the health form. We leave in 33 days for our cruise. In addition to the gallons of sunscreen we bring, we will also be packing some Deep Woods Off.