Hey there, Laura! Thanks for stopping by to see us again at the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It's always such a pleasure when our friends come back to visit!
You have a really "cool" idea there, Laura! You're right that the
new regulations enacted earlier this year include a ban on loose ice. Based on the guidance we've received, things like reusable ice packs and even ice in plastic zipper baggies are acceptable alternatives to loose ice. With that in mind, yes, you would be able to bring frozen water bottles into the Theme Parks in your backpack.
It looks like your Walt Disney World visit is just a few days away! This Florida girl can report that summer is pretty much already here in the Sunshine State, so you're definitely smart to think about dealing with the heat. The Disney Parks Blog put together some tips for
keeping cool on a hot day in the Theme Parks, so check that out for some more great ideas to beat the Florida heat. I'm thinking a nice, frosty
Dole Whip should certainly be on the agenda!
I hope you have a blast at Walt Disney World, Laura! Please come back and see us again real soon!
Keep Disney Dreaming,
Kathy K.