No outside food and drink in WDW parks?

[PhotoDave219]

Considering the massive discount Coke offers Disney, the water probably costs less than that.

The idea of banning outside water is still an offensive concept for a resort that pretends it has excellent guest service.

No reputable dealer gives a discount on Coke, no matter what the volume.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I just wanna know what happens to the parents that bring the economy size containers of goldfish or Cheerios for their kids to keep them somewhat behaved/happy/fed thruout the day.

 

[MaxsDad]

I just wanna know what happens to the parents that bring the economy size containers of goldfish or Cheerios for their kids to keep them somewhat behaved/happy/fed thruout the day.

Have you see "The Walking Dead"? There's your answer.

 

[SeanWM48]

totally understand banning bags of food, coolers etc. completely ridiculous when you see people hauling entire meals into the park, come on now. i'm shocked it lasted this long considering how tight Disney's gotten the last 3-4 years.

i do wonder how far they'll go. can i bring a protein bar into the place? even if they just allow food that fits in your pocket i'm all for it.

it sounds silly but something like a quest bar is perfect for long park days. they definitely don't sell them. not all of us function on fried food or quick service offerings 24/7. expand your selection and i'll be more on board with a 100% food/snack ban.

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

I'll say it now that Disney banning snacks is highly doubtful. Full on meals/coolers sure...but snacks...especially for children...isn't going to happen.

 

[xdan0920]

No reputable dealer gives a discount on Coke, no matter what the volume.

This is wrong.... Not surprisingly.

I happen to own a store that sells Coke products, and we get discounted rates. Direct from Coke. We are a smallish store, so we don't get the max discount rate either. There are levels. If anyone wants, I can post a picture of a bill with the discounts clearly visible on it.\


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Depending on time of year, and incentives, we pay around 50c a bottle for Dasani.

 

[CDavid]

Depending on time of year, and incentives, we pay around 50c a bottle for Dasani.

That much? A 24 pack of Dasani at the grocery is only $5 - $6, or about half your price.

 

[xdan0920]

That much? A 24 pack of Dasani at the grocery is only $5 - $6, or about half your price.

20oz bottles?

edit to add....

Typically in the spring, we can get the smaller bottles for free if we order "x" number of 12 pack cans.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Have you see "The Walking Dead"? There's your answer.

Nope. Haven't seen it. Read the comics. Sticking with those.

 

[Prince-1]

I can understand keeping large amounts out. But trying to ban small things impossible.

My woman is a diabetic type 2 and we have to carry snacks everywhere. When her sugar drops we need it readily available not fighting to leave a line find a snack cart with an option and waiting in another line.
If all outside food gets banned I will sneak granola bars on my person.

p.s. my lady isn't obese.

Hey did you write that last line because your lady was standing behind you!! She was wasn't she...smooth move Uncle Lupe....smoooooth!!

 

[Tony the Tigger]

No reputable dealer gives a discount on Coke, no matter what the volume.

Pretty sure that's not accurate. DH used to run concessions at the local Convention Center. He switched between Coke and Pepsi more than once over several years because of the deals being offered.

 

[NearTheEars]

This is wrong.... Not surprisingly.

I happen to own a store that sells Coke products, and we get discounted rates. Direct from Coke. We are a smallish store, so we don't get the max discount rate either. There are levels. If anyone wants, I can post a picture of a bill with the discounts clearly visible on it.\


Edit to add....

Depending on time of year, and incentives, we pay around 50c a bottle for Dasani.

Pretty sure that's not accurate. DH used to run concessions at the local Convention Center. He switched between Coke and Pepsi more than once over several years because of the deals being offered.

I think you might be missing his joke.

 

[xdan0920]

I think you might be missing his joke.

Probably. That happens when an unfunny person tries to be funny though. The jokes fall flat.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Pretty sure that's not accurate. DH used to run concessions at the local Convention Center. He switched between Coke and Pepsi more than once over several years because of the deals being offered.

Context is everything.

I was thing West Baltimore and SE DC.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I'll say it now that Disney banning snacks is highly doubtful. Full on meals/coolers sure...but snacks...especially for children...isn't going to happen.

One would hope not but it will depend on the individual security guard and turnstiles As to what gets on.

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

One would hope not but it will depend on the individual security guard and turnstiles As to what gets on.

This is true. Sort of like when you try to park and the attendant sometimes asks to see your ID, or sometimes scans your band, or sometimes just waves you right on through.

 

[mickey2008.1]

Hate me or not, but if I can get a bottle of captain Morgan in, I don t think they will find cherios

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Hate me or not, but if I can get a bottle of captain Morgan in, I don t think they will find cherios

Have you SEEN the guards? Pretty sure sniffing out a ziploc full of cheerios is part of the interview process.

I kid, I kid.

 

[mickey2008.1]

I. Only did it once because it was an extremely cold day, but i still don't see kids snacks, adult snacks, dietary needs, and water being banned. You can buy it all at your resort on wdw property. Why not?

 

[tribbleorlfl]

Every location that offers fountain drinks will provide you with a cup of ice water at no charge. No purchase necessary just walk up and ask.

The irony here is that IF they ban bringing in bottle water but continue the ice water policy, it will actually cost them in money (the cup itself, the water, the energy to freeze the ice and the labor to dispense it) and goodwill. While they might be looking at potential marginal revenue from keeping bottled water out, I just don't see the cost-benefit analysis shaking out here and I personally don't think any potential revised food and drink policy will be this draconian.