Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 At home we can't drink the water because we have soft water and at school in Davis the water is pretty nasty so I have been accustomed to drinking bottled water. I can't say that I have every tried the water at Disneyland that I remember but we prefer to have a bottle of water available when we are waiting in line or don't have access to tap water.
Originally Posted By wolfchild I never drink water from any of the regular fountains anywhere in the park. But, if I am really need a drink of water and don't want to buy an entire bottle, I hit up the first aid station. They let you drink as much water as you want and even have cups on top of the fountain so that you can just fill one up and go. Every nurse that has ever been in there when I've gone in has been super nice about it and many even joked about it being the cheapest water in the park or along the lines of it being free so be sure to get your fill. I've never been so bold as to ask to fill an entire water bottle, but I suspect that they would be okay if you did. Since I have stodd there and downed three cups of water while chatting with the nurse before. And the reason I go there is because it's the only fountain in the park that the water comes out nice and cold, which I find tends to help the flavor of any water, tap or bottled.
Originally Posted By Mr X First aid at Disneyland is awesome. Great staff there, very helpful with whatever you might need. I've also found the baby centers to be great as well (never used Disneylands, but the TDL one anyway)...but you have to walk in with the proper credentials.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We drink tap water at home in Petaluma, Ca. Tastes fine Our kids grew up here but 3 now live in Davis, Sacramento and Elk Grove. They refer to their tap water as sludge and it is nasty tasting. Our other son lived in Davis for 5 years and then moved to Walnut Creek. They had a hard time re adjusting to being able to drink water from the tap. It's funny now to watch all them at our house. They automatically go to the refrigerator for water. I end up with water bottles all over the house. Maybe I should hide them next time they come and see what they do Our grandson will probably tell stories of going to grandma and grandpas house where they drink water out of the tap! Almost akin to having an outhouse For our trips to DLR I bring water, even for the coffee. When we go to the buffeterias I'll get a cup of ice with some water. The water with the fountain drinks is filtered, right? Or do I just imagine it tastes better.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight <--- still drinks from the garden hose when shes outside in the yard and thristy.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I really think that the tap vs bottled thing is just a California problem. I've never really experienced it anywhere else (although back home I did have people in a city water vs well water debate). It just seems really funny to me that, no matter how bad it tastes, people will pay money for water when there's perfectly healthy stuff coming out of the sink. Sure, it might taste funny, but if you stick with it, you will get used to it. And it's a whole heck of a lot cheaper than constantly drinking from a bottle.
Originally Posted By friendofdd >>>it's the only fountain in the park that the water comes out nice and cold<<< There are two refergerated fountains on the porch of the Plaza Pavillion. Located on each side of the main entry, each has a fountain and a tap which accomodates re-filling bottles. The Plaza Pavillion is the closed building with the long porch on the upper level at Coke Corner. I have a 16 year old granddaughter who calls it DL's best water. She also says the price is just right.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 ~~~There are two refergerated fountains on the porch of the Plaza Pavillion. Located on each side of the main entry, each has a fountain and a tap which accomodates re-filling bottles.~~~ I thought that was our little secret!
Originally Posted By friendofdd ^^^^^^ OOOPS! Actually, folks, there is only one there. If you think you see another one, it is a mirage. (Now, LPFan, we can go back to using our "exclusive for we members of ***name of secret Disney society goes here***.")
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 <<Our kids grew up here but 3 now live in Davis, Sacramento and Elk Grove. They refer to their tap water as sludge and it is nasty tasting.>> Ohh this made me laugh! Davis water is nasty. In fact I bought one of those Jonathan shower filters because it felt gross to even shower in it! And I have empty water bottles all over my apartment! Ha.
Originally Posted By DlandJB You may be surprised to know that the water in began adding floride to its water this past November 2007. Only Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley had floridated water before then. I found that amazing. I thought all municipal water had been floridated for years. <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/news/water-fluoride-county-1924513-muir-doctors" target="_blank">http://www.ocregister.com/news /water-fluoride-county-1924513-muir-doctors</a> I don't like to use the water fountains, for reasons mentioned here already, but I have been known to fill up my water bottle at the Plaza Inn.
Originally Posted By DlandJB Sorry, that first sentence should read: You may be surprised to know that Orange County only began adding floride to its water this past November 2007
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Hmm, pretty sure our county, Sonoma County, doesn't have floride in our water. Now I'm curious. Just now, when I read "water fountain" I flashed on the movie in the Opera House and the little girl with the rosie cheeks, on opening day, getting her drink of water. That scene always makes me thirsty
Originally Posted By juicer I agree with the comment that WDW drinking water is so much worse than DLR's - But I think its really hard to pay over $2 for a bottle of water at either! So usually I will get at least a 12 pack of bottled water for out hotel room - Its a fraction of the cost of $2 a bottle - Like $.50
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^I think both are foul, but Anaheim tap water is worse. Just my opinion.
Originally Posted By RaiderMouse "Anaheim tap water is vile, really poor tasting. But it still tastes better then the tap water at WDW. L.A. water (not the mixed drink by that name) is ok. Not terrible, but I still prefer bottled water. The best tap water I've ever had was in Roseville, in Northern California. I prefer it over every brand of bottled water except for Aqua Panna from Italy." Yeah for Roseville!!When I moved to Roseville 5 years ago I was so surprised at how good the water tastes here.I feel spoiled.
Originally Posted By mater4 I used to live in Roseville,Ca and have to agree. That is the only time where I drank tap water without a funny aftertaste.
Originally Posted By topdisneymom I am use to drinking the San Diego tap water and Anaheim water taste the same to me. I drink a lot of water and it can get expensive so I refill all day long. Don't like the idea of using the drinking fountains where everyone puts their mouth so I use the water refill faucets at Club Buzz (Tomorrow Terrace). friendofdd I didn't know about Plaza Pavillion. Thanks for the info.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Speaking of Flouride, ask your dentist to show you what the effects of flouride in tooth paste has on your childs teeth, even your own for that matter, you will be amazed.....
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE floruide does more harm to your teeth than any good ..ask your dentist, if they are honest they will agree , natural flouride free tooth paste is the choice of many mothers who really have researched this one....
