Hello there, Christine!
A warm welcome to planDisney and thanks for dropping by with a great question about how to stay cool at the
Walt Disney World Resort. Your visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth is just around the riverbend... I bet you can hardly wait to dive in! Let's chat about how to channel the
chill while harnessing the
thrills in the theme parks.
Christine, it's so important to stay hydrated during any Walt Disney World Resort vacation. If you'll be staying at a
Disney Resort hotel, I recommend purchasing a Resort refillable mug at your resort's Quick-Service dining location on the day you check in. You'll be able to refill it with unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee at any of the Disney Resort hotels you visit for the duration of your stay (up to 14 days)! Additionally, I like to fill mine with ice in the morning, and then refill it with water inside the theme parks throughout the day. (You can search for the locations of bottle fill stations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort in the
My Disney Experience mobile app!) Though Resort refillable mugs don't come with a carry strap, they're well-insulated to keep your drinks cooler longer. I'm always surprised by how long my ice lasts during the day!
If you'd prefer to find a souvenir drinkware item in the theme parks, you'll have quite an assortment to choose from, Christine. For the best selections, I recommend visiting
Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park or
Creations Shop at EPCOT. Both have pretty extensive drinkware sections with several insulated and carry strap options. (One of my favorites is a double-walled
Monsters, Inc.-themed bottle that looks like a mini "scream canister!") My panelist pal,
Elaine, is at Magic Kingdom Park at the time of writing, and she was even able to locate a super cool
Darth Vader Lightsaber water bottle (featuring a carry strap) at Emporium. Whatever style you choose, your thirst will be quenched in Disney style!
Christine, I hope you've found these suggestions helpful and I wish you a most magical and memorable vacation. If you have any additional questions throughout your stay, you can always pop back over to
planDisney! We're here to help you make the most of your time at The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Just keep swimming,
Lauren