Water Quality @ WDW

DisneyDefenders

DisneyDefenders

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I think most would agree that WDW works hard to ensure that every aspect of your experience at the resort is as perfect as possible. So why in almost 50 years, have they not done something to treat the water on property? It has a very strong sulfer taste and seems to be a problem with the water quality in the entire Orlando area. I get that it would be expensive to develop their own water treatment facility, but am curious if anyone has any other insight on why WDW hasn't made a bigger effort to have guests drinking the best tasting water on the planet.
 
DisneyDefenders

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wdwmagic said:
Because they would prefer to sell you a $3.25 bottle of water.
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Sure...that's a simple answer, but what about the negative impact the poor water quality has on your table service dining experience or your experience at the resorts when brushing your teeth. It just seems that it's a pretty big issue considering how much we depend on water, and I'm wondering if there have ever been any plans to fix the issue?
 
wdwmagic

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CaptJackSparrow said:
Sure...that's a simple answer, but what about the negative impact the poor water quality has on your table service dining experience or your experience at the resorts when brushing your teeth. It just seems that it's a pretty big issue considering how much we depend on water, and I'm wondering if there have ever been any plans to fix the issue?
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The water meets all quality standards, and the taste I am sure would be viewed as being subjective. So I just don't think it would ever be viewed as a priority to change.
 
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DisneyJoe

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CaptJackSparrow said:
Not having an issue with sulfer tasting water is one thing, but does anyone on here honestly like the taste of the water @ WDW?
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Yes. I honestly like it, it reminds me of the water at home and drink it constantly to stay hydrated. I purchase one bottle of the Disney water to get me started in the morning and to give me an empty bottle to refill the rest of the day; sometimes a bottle is used across multiple days. If I didn't like it, I would be bringing my own water or buying the water from the carts all of the time.

Do I say "wow, that is the best water that I have ever had?" No, but I don't know of any water that I say that about.
 
Cmdr_Crimson

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Jim Chandler

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What water in particular? At the restaurants, the park, the hotels exactly where.
Fl water has a reputation for being "hard" and it is in comparision to other areas.
For people not from FL it can have taste issues.
I live in FL and sometimes when in another state I can taste a difference in the water and must drink bottled water.
I do not have an issue with the water in most places but my wife only drinks bottled. My taste buds are no where as sensetive as hers.
 
Weather_Lady

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DisneyJoe said:
Not everyone considers it an issue. I can start the day with a purchased bottle of water from a cart/vendor (because it is cold) and then refill from the water fountains in the park for the rest of the day - I don't have problems with any of the water at WDW. Perhaps because it has a similar taste to my water at home?
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Ditto. I live in an area of Upstate NY that has tons of sulphur (my town actually began as a nineteenth-century resort community, built up around a sulphur spring spa and health center). Disney tap water tastes palatable to me. The fact that it's free adds that extra je ne sais quoi that makes it downright tasty!
 
JIMINYCR

JIMINYCR

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They don't NEED to because its up to standards. If it was causing illnesses then they might, but Its the same water locals drink. We bring Mio to add to our water bottles which does nicely to cut the awful taste. I've travelled to other areas of the country that in comparison made Disneys water taste like Champagne.
 
Goofyernmost

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Weather_Lady said:
Ditto. I live in an area of Upstate NY that has tons of sulphur (my town actually began as a nineteenth-century resort community, built up around a sulphur spring spa and health center). Disney tap water tastes palatable to me. The fact that it's free adds that extra je ne sais quoi that makes it downright tasty!
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My grandparents used to live in up-upstate NY. A little place called Chazy, NY. Just about 15 miles from the Canadian border. They had a well and the sulfer taste and smell would make your eyes water. Probably bad for their health as they only lived to be in their mid-90's.

As for Disney's water... water is something that people need to survive. I think they have more then one source. I think the outside drinking water fountains are not extensively treated, but, are safe to drink. Then the water to the food service places are either filtered more or from a sophisticated water system or they will be happy to sell you a bottle of cold water. The last one is the one I get. I don't want to carry bottles of water around the park with me like a pack mule and I don't enjoy the water from the fountains because they are usually warm as the outside air. I will not ask for a free cup of ice water unless I am buying something else for the food service areas. I know that the thought that they sell water will make someone mistakenly accuse them of being a business. There are plenty of options available for people to use, They are not obligated to supply the fluids all of us need to stay healthy.. that is our job to take care of ourselves.
 
Goofyernmost

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FlamingMonkey said:
Yes, but like any business with a captive audience, I'm sure they'd like you to remain hydrated in order to remain in the parks and spend your dough.
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Where do you get the idea that they are captive. If they are, they are only captive because they choose to be. It shouldn't be Disney's problem to keep your butt healthy. They offer many options, if one dehydrates it is no ones fault but our own. Since there are other options to maintain hydration, all available, one can only blame themselves if they have problems.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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DisneyJoe said:
Do people in your family typically live into their 100's?
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My grandparents and great grandparents did (they were the ones drinking untested well water). My parents didn't do as well... Father was 74 and Mother was 86. They were the ones that spent most of thier lives drinking the pretty stuff.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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FlamingMonkey said:
Sorry, it's a maxim I learned from my father. I guess I meant captive only in the sense of expecting guests to stay in the parks and spend/shop/etc.
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That's OK, but, using that paints an entirely different picture then reality. The folks that decide to ride the free bus in from the airport are, to a large degree, captive. They cannot easily or cheaply leave to take advantage of other posibilities. Of course, they can leave, but, buying a bottle of cold water would be much, much cheaper.
 
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KaliSplash

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It tastes like a lot of water in Florida. or along the coast in Georgia and South Carolina, for that matter. I'm not a huge fan of it. I much prefer "inland" water in South Carolina. But yes, I'm sure it meets health standards and if you prefer another taste, they will be happy to sell it to you.l
 

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