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Why does Disney water smell different?

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.



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The characteristic smell of the water in rides like Pirates of the Caribbean and It's a Small World is from bromine, instead of chlorine, to keep the water free of bacteria.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Using a patented machine called a “Smellitzer,” the scent of vanilla is pumped into the area via vents along with occasional bursts of a popcorn aroma. However, around Christmas, they switch over to a seasonably suitable peppermint scent.

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A Fresh Start Everyday. The streets of WDW's Magic Kingdom theme park are still wet in the early morning from being washed during the night. Disney Cast Members spend each night making the park ready for the next day.

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THERE IS NO SWIMMING ALLOWED IN ANY WDW LAKE OR WATERWAY OTHER THAN THE RESORT POOLS.

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Basically, use your common sense and you'll be fine. THERE IS NO SWIMMING ALLOWED IN ANY WDW LAKE OR WATERWAY OTHER THAN THE RESORT POOLS.

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Disney inspired candles or room sprays are the perfect hidden touches for any Disney lover's home. Take a look at the Disney resort scents I tried out below.

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