Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2014/07/01/details-about-ice-skating-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-announced/" target="_blank"><b>7/1/14: Details About Ice Skating At Disney's Hollywood Studios Announced</b></a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros 2 words: rental socks. I really hope that the socks included (presumably for guests who don't bring their own 'equipment') aren't reused. Even if they're washed between uses, that just grosses me out. I'll share (clean) socks with friends and family, but not some random person I've never met I also wonder if the helmets are available, or if they're required safety gear. The DLR DTD rink doesn't require them, so I would be surprised if WDW did, but Disney's lawyers are known for going above and beyond I also think it's interesting that they're allowing guests on the ice. From the description I read, it sounded like the ice would be for professional skaters to demonstrate their skills. Perhaps they realized there wouldn't be enough viewing space and/or it wouldn't be nearly as fun as actually skating. I wonder if the demonstrations will still be a part of this
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 "2 words: rental socks. I really hope that the socks included (presumably for guests who don't bring their own 'equipment') aren't reused. Even if they're washed between uses, that just grosses me out. I'll share (clean) socks with friends and family, but not some random person I've never met" I am with you...the very idea of sharing socks with anybody grosses me out (I hate feet), but sharing them with countless strangers? That is just downright disgusting.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: It will be interesting to see how Kristoff is dressed. He only wore 2 different outfits in the animated film. One was a winter outfit and the other was a just a tan tunic over regular pants. The latter would be more comfortable to wear in the hot, Florida weather. But since he's more easily recognized while wearing his winter clothing he'll be tortured if he has to endure that sort of outfit all summer long. ORGOCH: Talk 'bout yer sweathogs!!!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub It seemed like every child had a helmet and kneepads on whenever the rink was open for Frozen last December at the DD Disneyland Resort. I just assumed they were required and provided by rental. .. I bet they sell the socks and gloves.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It seems like Anna will be wearing her winter clothes (what she wears for the meet & greet, not the parade), so I would assume that Kristoff will also be wearing his winter gear. It sure will be toasty in the summer heat!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: They don't. Ya oughtta see how steamy it gits back stage when they's takin' off their costumes. They just wilt.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I heard that they have some sort of cooling undergarments, but I have no idea how well they actually work. Basically, it's a series of small tubes sewn into the baselayer that gets pumped full of cold water, to help keep the temperatures reasonable. I'm sure that it's all turned to warm water by the end of a rigorous parade in mid-summer sun, but it's got to be better than nothing
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< I really hope that the socks included (presumably for guests who don't bring their own 'equipment') aren't reused. Even if they're washed between uses, that just grosses me out. I'll share (clean) socks with friends and family, but not some random person I've never met >>> Do you every stay in hotels? There, unclothed socks, and other body parts for that matter, are all over the sheets, which get washed and then put on the bed for your use. Same thing with towels. You probably don't want to think of all the various places and how many times that washcloth has been. But they're all washed in industrial machines using the proper chemicals to get them clean and sanitary. No big deal.
