Instead of chlorine, Disney uses a chemical called bromine in the water, and that scent permeates the air in and around the ride.
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I spent time making sure to confirm this and I verified that bromine is used instead of chlorine to disinfect the water in all rides that use water such as it's a small world in Magic Kingdom Park and Frozen Ever After in EPCOT. Bromine is a good alternative for those with chlorine sensitivities.
Health & SafetyChlorine can be harsh for those with sensitive skin or eyes, or those who have breathing conditions such as asthma. Bromine is a great alternative because it's less abrasive, less chemical-smelling, and less likely to trigger asthma attacks.
The water from the rooms is safe to drink directly from the faucet. The drinking water onboard the ships is either obtained from the local authorities in the ships' home ports or made onboard the cruise ship in their desalination process. This process removes dissolved salts and other impurities from the water.
Helpful? You most certainly can drink from the water fountains and from the tap. In fact many people bring in water bottles and keep refilling their bottles to stay hydrated. We did that and didn't get sick in fact the people who worked at Disney said it's perfectly safe to drink the water there.
Disney primarily relies on bromine to clean the water that flows through its attractions, and it has a distinct odor similar to any cleaner like chlorine or bleach.
The Smellitizers combine a strong-smelling substance (that smells like popcorn or something else!) with a powerful source of air. And the air has to be moving in a pressurized way like a powerful fan. This propels the scent toward guests while an exhaust sucks it back in.
Regular pools usually disinfect the water inside of them using chlorine–but not Disney. They use bromine, which is a fancy, more expensive, and much milder smelling chemical (and is not as harsh as chlorine when it hits your skin or clothing).
How to Find Free Cups of Water at Disney World. You can ask for a free cup of water at any quick-service and table-service restaurant. This is also a tip we use to save some money while dining at Disney. For all quick-service restaurants, you can ask for a cup of water even when you're not dining there.
Guests are allowed to bring food and drinks into the theme parks at Disney World. Hydration packs are also allowed, as are backpacks and coolers that are within the size limits and don't contain loose or dry ice.
The resort also uses drought-tolerant plants in places like Cars Land and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. It has converted all of its restroom fixtures to be low-flow or ultra-low-flow, saving over 100 million gallons of water a year. Disneyland also partners with Orange County to recirculate water.
Swimming at Walt Disney World is one of our favorite things to do on a Walt Disney World vacation! You will often find us splashing around during a mid-day break, having an evening swim or even enjoying the attractions at the Disney Water Parks all year round.
Currently most of the Disney Resort hotel pools and water parks use bromine rather than chlorine to keep the water clean. My children are much more tolerant of bromine and can extend their splash time when playing in pools that use bromine to sanitize the water.