Reusable water bottle - insulated or plastic?

[bobogator]

Hello. Curious what other folks prefer in terms of reusable water bottles. Brought a Yeti Rambler (insulated) to the parks and its weight was a bother. Also noticed that the refill stations water is warm (unexpected), so the insulation wasn't much help keeping any water cold. Gonna try a Yeti Yonder (plastic) next time and see if the lighter weight is worth it, even with the lack of insulation and sweating.

Can you get multiple free small ice water cups at quick service restaurants, to refill a bottle?

 

[Weather_Lady]

You can get big ice water cups (or multiple as needed) from CS locations. Just bend the lip of the cup to form a rudimentary spout, and it should pour easily into your water bottle.

FWIW, to lighten our load when touring, we skip the lugging-around of water bottles altogether and just take a 5-minute refreshment stop at a CS when we're thirsty, and drink water right from the CS cups, like it's the olden days... or 1999. That's an option, too, if you'd rather not haul around that excess weight. 32 fl. oz. of water (the capacity of your average water bottle) weighs over 2 pounds all by itself!

 

[AndyS2992]

I just reused the Fanta bottle I bought whilst waiting in the airport for the duration of the trip. Water kept cold just fine until I drank it all by lunch time and then would just refill it with the free ice water they have at QS locations when we went for lunch. No need for anything fancy and you don’t lose anything if you lose it or break it lol and with a screw on cap, far less likely to leak too unlike actual water bottles and then you just toss it in the recycling at the end of the trip and so doesnt take up any space in your luggage.

 

[JIMINYCR]

We go lighter with plastic. No matter if it’s insulated or not , with the FL heat it’s still only going to be chilled for so long. I’ll give up some for the lighter load. You can as others have said get a reload of ice to add a chill.

 

[vikescaper]

I use a 20 oz insulated Camelbak chute water bottle. I’ve also used a plastic Camelbak chute but found that I like the insulated better.

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

I use a 20 oz insulated Camelbak chute water bottle. I’ve also used a plastic Camelbak chute but found that I like the insulated better.

I personally use an insulated metal cup. I don’t have any care what the brand is, just whatever has a good reputation and was on sale… lol. I find that the insulated cups work well, although they do weigh some. There are a few universal accessories and such which can add a bungee handle to the cup, or other more confortable carrying mechanisms. While those do help some, I just throw my bottle in a backpack. If I don’t want to bring a backpack, I just use the complementary waters throughout the parks.

Doesn’t really matter where you get your water at the end of the day, just drink plenty or you’ll feel the not so pleasant effects! Cold water is my go to because it helps me cool off as well as hydrate me, but even hot water is better than no water!

 

[Doberge]

I use insulated year round but if wanting to split it up, I think plastic can work from October to April but from May to September I'd only suggest insulated. It gets out there in summer and plastic can't keep up.

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Are reusable stainless steel bottles (like Simple Modern) allowed in the parks?

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

Are reusable stainless steel bottles (like Simple Modern) allowed in the parks?

Yup! As long as it doesn’t pose a security threat (which no bottles to my knowledge would), you can bring it!

 

[hismattjesty]

Are reusable stainless steel bottles (like Simple Modern) allowed in the parks?

I've used a 26oz RTIC stainless steel bottle since 2019, and have never once been questioned about it. I can't post a picture for some reason, so hopefully the link works.

Water Bottles - Stainless Steel, Insulated, Reusable | RTIC

Our Water Bottles are stainless steel, double wall insulated and come in 16oz, 20oz, and 26oz sizes. Keeps your drinks ice cold longer on the go.

rticoutdoors.com

 

[Nottamus]

I carry two 24 oz hydro flasks in a back for the wife and I.

Heavy? Sure. Better than spending money on water at lunch or anytime we eat, worth the weight

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

I carry two 24 oz hydro flasks in a back for the wife and I.

Heavy? Sure. Better than spending money on water at lunch or anytime we eat, worth the weight

And you can fill them up with complimentary ice water when you eat so you have ice cold water while you wait in line!

 

[networkpro]

Might I suggest instead of getting a metal insulated cup with lid and straw instead ? Easier to fill and clean. We use 30 ounce ones with steel lids and straws. Keeps ice frozen for 8 hours during the Summer at Disney.

 

[NelleBelle]

Are reusable stainless steel bottles (like Simple Modern) allowed in the parks?

I took s Simple Modern (Frozen-themed)) stainless bottle in before and it was extraordinarily heavy!! It was the 32oz I believe. Since then I've gotten a 18oz Columbia stainless water bottle that is lighter, keeps drink really cold, and is a ton easier to carry (of course, it holds less but we also bring in frozen water bottles to refill with later in the day). I probably could still use the bigger water bottle since my mom acts as the pack mule with her scooter. I tend to throw my park bag in her basket along with the water bottles.

 

[ahsanraza]

I carry two 24 oz hydro flasks in a back for the wife and I.

Heavy? Sure. Better than spending money on water at lunch or anytime we eat, worth the weight

Hydro Flask bottles, known for their insulation properties, are typically made of stainless steel, which can make them slightly heavier compared to plastic water bottles. However, the weight can vary depending on the size and design of the bottle.

 

[Eric Graham]

I don't work for Amazon, but their overall pick is the Ello Cooper Stainless Steel Water Bottle. It receives 4.5 stars on Amazon. If you have an Amazon account just google ultra lightweight water bottle and other items will come up for your perusal. My wife honestly just uses a cheap water bottle that she bought at Target Cosmic Rays has a water refilling station at MK and there are others around the park. And, also as someone else has also commented on this page the wonderful cast members in the quick service restaurants would also give you free water. Happy traveling!

 

[Nottamus]

Hydro Flask bottles, known for their insulation properties, are typically made of stainless steel, which can make them slightly heavier compared to plastic water bottles. However, the weight can vary depending on the size and design of the bottle.

Agreed! We leave in the morning and backpack is heaviest it will be all day!

Gets lighter the more we drink! Stay hydrated ….