News New sponsor coming to Walt Disney World's Splash Mountain

[disnyfan89]

No, no, no. You see, the point of a sponsor is so they get extra money for not doing anything extra. I would be shocked if any part of that ride will be maintained better after having a sponsor. Disney is always looking to do or give less to make more. I know its the doom and gloom attitude to have but the track record speaks for itself.

Care to list that track record with properly sourced facts and documents?

 

[Tim Lohr]

Just as Disney is getting rid of all the plastic bags in the park? ...very interesting

 

[mitros]

Reuse the bags, that is what I do. One ziploc bag, lasts me the whole trip, for my phone, I dry off the outside, and use again when I need to.

Good answer, we do the same thing!

 

[E-ticket-lizabeth]

This is actually pretty hilarious, since Disney has JUST announced they'll be reducing plastic all through their properties, INCLUDING the store bags we all love! So, we're going to lose our beloved Disney Parks shopping bags but we get Ziploc instead? Things that make you go "hmmmm" . . .

 

[seabreezept813]

Hope it means Splash gets even more love As for my fam, I’m a crazy packer and we have pouches that you can wear that fit your phone, cc, etc. I’ve had them for almost 10 years and they are still good.

 

[OG Runner]

What's next?

Slinky sponsored by Bullfrog Sunblock
Mission Space sponsored by Dramamine
PizzaRizzo sponsored by Immodium.

Ouch, low shot a PizzaRizzo. It maybe accurate but ouch!

 

[OG Runner]

New Adult-size Ziploc bags. No more getting wet on Splash Mountain. Reuse them on Kali River Rapids.

 

[Karen Anglin]

ugh! This can't be good for the environment. Discarded ziplock bags all over the place....

So they got rid of plastic straws and added plastic bags?? This doesn't make sense.

 

[DisneyGigi]

Split ends are just for the homeless.

At least it is being used. I coupon and donate things to shelters all the time. It is amazing the things you can get free doing that- just because I don’t use it, doesn’t mean that someone can’t use it and possibly truly needs it. I take boxes and boxes of things several times a year.

 

[DisneyGigi]

I just found your phrasing of it funny. Kudos for your service, though!

I meant why would people be upset that they had put it in the big bottles.. I suppose I did word it poorly.

 

[rreading]

Doing all of this to protect phones but wasteful with using more plastic?...

Doesn't Lifeproof make waterproof cases for phones nowadways?

...and iPhones from 7 on are waterproof as long as the screen's not cracked

 

[KBLovedDisney]

...and iPhones from 7 on are waterproof as long as the screen's not cracked

Dang, I still have an iPhone SE but I have an Otterbox Defender case on it. Not sure if it is waterproof but it is durable.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Dang, I still have an iPhone SE but I have an Otterbox Defender case on it. Not sure if it is waterproof but it is durable.

I have an Otterbox defender for my iPhone as well and I absolutely love it. Luckily it’s not gotten wet, but I do believe they’re waterproof to a certain degree.

They had all defenders 50% off at Walmart last weekend. I contemplated on buying another one, but I didn’t.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Dang, I still have an iPhone SE but I have an Otterbox Defender case on it. Not sure if it is waterproof but it is durable.

I have an Otterbox defender for my iPhone as well and I absolutely love it. Luckily it’s not gotten wet, but I do believe they’re waterproof to a certain degree.

They had all defenders 50% off at Walmart last weekend. I contemplated on buying another one, but I didn’t.

If I didn’t have an Otterbox Defender, I’d go through ten phones a year.

My i7 is water resistant. The OB may slow it down a bit, but doesn’t keep water out.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

The OB may slow it down a bit, but doesn’t keep water out.

I didn’t think it did but wasn’t 100% sure. They are very tough and durable though.

 

[HansGruber]

Are people really worried about getting their phones wet on Splash Mountain?! Is this a real thing?

 

[TwilightZone]

Are people really worried about getting their phones wet on Splash Mountain?! Is this a real thing?

Sadly, yes.
I mean, last I remember this ride has no real storage.
Though I'd be more worried about my phone on jurassic park the ride!

 

[Pi on my Cake]

Are people really worried about getting their phones wet on Splash Mountain?! Is this a real thing?

Me and my family has cheap phones. Not water proof. Anytime we take a trip to a theme park or anything like that we bring a couple baggies to put phones in. Works for water rides. For rain storms (a common thing in FL). For whatever.

Splash really is rarely too wet to be a worry. But if we already have bags with us for the week might as well use it just in case.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Are people really worried about getting their phones wet on Splash Mountain?! Is this a real thing?

Of course. It would be irresponsible not to be.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Are people really worried about getting their phones wet on Splash Mountain?! Is this a real thing?

Yes they are, and yes it is. Your experience of not getting wet on Splash Mountain is the exception, not the rule. I've been on it dozens and dozens of times. Some rides, I barely get wet. Other rides, I get soaked. I bet others around here have been on it a hundred times or more and can say the same thing.