Water - Anyone use BRITA Bottles or similiar? - The DIS Discussion Forums

mommypenguin29 · 03-12-2013, 10:05 AM

Last time we went we ordered from garden grocer and got 2 cases of water for the week...since we will only be there for 4 nights this time...I am thinking of bringing snacks and breakfast food and buying milk and juice at the resort. I am a big water drinker and don't feel like spending $2-$3 on a bottle of water there (yes I know you can get water for free, but I am picky about taste)...I am thinking of invisting in the BRITA water bottles, but wanted to get some opinions on them - good, bad, whatever...Aldo, can you use the flavor packets in them? If not, any other recommendations for some kind of filtered water? TIA!

fchoppa · 03-12-2013, 10:19 AM

We used the britta water filter bottles last time we went. We loved them! They removed all the strange tastes of Florida's water. You can not use them with the flovor packets. They filter the water as it is going into you mouth NOT when the water is going into the bottle, so all the flavor would be filtered out. What we did when we wanted flavored water we asked for a cup of ice water added the flavor packet and removed the filter then when we were done we just screwed the filter back on and had plain water again.

Hope this helps!

loveysbydesign · 03-12-2013, 10:24 AM

We use the Polar insulated water bottles and fill them up with the free large cups of ice water from cs places. The free ice water form the cs places does not have any nasty sulphur taste at all(and we are very picky).
Then at night we fill them about 1/3 up with water and freeze them.
We have been using them for over 6 years and they work great. I buy 5 different colors so we each have our own and don't pass germs back and forth.We use them year round, nt just at Disney. Works great for sports and long car rides.
http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Bottle-I...d+water+bottle

Jedana · 03-12-2013, 10:27 AM

We use Bobbles.

The medium sized ones fit in the Neoprene sleeves that joggers/bikers use (can find them in the sports section at Walmart). We put carbiners on them and clip them to backpacks or shorts.

Shelly F - Ohio · 03-12-2013, 11:09 AM

What you could do is put the water in the brita and put the flavor packet in to an empty water bottle(bring an empty bottle from home). Squeeze the water from the brita into the bottle with the flavor packet.

brightcutie · 03-12-2013, 08:28 PM

I own and use a Britta bottle everyday. I LOVE it and plan to take it when we go back. It has a little silicone like hoop for easy handling.

mommypenguin29 · 03-12-2013, 08:43 PM

Thanks everyone!

Wild about Walt · 03-12-2013, 10:08 PM

We used the Brita as well. I bought them for our last trip last April. All 5 of us used them and loved them, even my 6 year old DS who would rather drink sand than drink water. The free ice water is a god send on a scorching hot day. I drink nothing but water so this was a huuuuge money saver and I did not notice and strange taste to the water. They clipped easily onto our back pack and fanny packs so nearly everyone carried their own.

I did, however, find myself squeezing the Brita water into an empty water bottle so that my little guy could have a little flavour pack every once in a while. You can't win every battle

rachelmarisa · 03-13-2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedana

We use Bobbles.

The medium sized ones fit in the Neoprene sleeves that joggers/bikers use (can find them in the sports section at Walmart). We put carbiners on them and clip them to backpacks or shorts.

I love my Bobble. I definitely recommend it.

wiigirl · 03-13-2013, 10:57 AM

Love my Bobble.

ShellyG · 03-13-2013, 11:50 AM

I just bought myself one for our upcoming trip!!

Tink575 · 03-16-2013, 12:49 PM

I have a Camelbak bottle with filter that Iove. I bought it on a deal at Woot.

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mlor2890 · 03-18-2013, 07:58 PM

I love my Brita filtered water bottle. Just make sure you pack it, unlike my bf, who forgot. And then I had to share!

2binak · 03-19-2013, 07:15 PM

We have a Camelbak Groove & love it for getting that awful sulfur taste out of WDW water.

gottagetback · 03-21-2013, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fchoppa

We used the britta water filter bottles last time we went. We loved them! They removed all the strange tastes of Florida's water. You can not use them with the flovor packets. They filter the water as it is going into you mouth NOT when the water is going into the bottle, so all the flavor would be filtered out. What we did when we wanted flavored water we asked for a cup of ice water added the flavor packet and removed the filter then when we were done we just screwed the filter back on and had plain water again.

Hope this helps!

Is the Brita bottle insulated? Or did it matter since you get the free ice water? Going in May.

03-12-2013, 10:05 AM	#1
mommypenguin29 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 110	Water - Anyone use BRITA Bottles or similiar? Last time we went we ordered from garden grocer and got 2 cases of water for the week...since we will only be there for 4 nights this time...I am thinking of bringing snacks and breakfast food and buying milk and juice at the resort. I am a big water drinker and don't feel like spending $2-$3 on a bottle of water there (yes I know you can get water for free, but I am picky about taste)...I am thinking of invisting in the BRITA water bottles, but wanted to get some opinions on them - good, bad, whatever...Aldo, can you use the flavor packets in them? If not, any other recommendations for some kind of filtered water? TIA!

03-12-2013, 10:24 AM	#3
loveysbydesign I can pinch a penny so hard you can hear it scream for miles! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alburtis, PA Posts: 5,085	We use the Polar insulated water bottles and fill them up with the free large cups of ice water from cs places. The free ice water form the cs places does not have any nasty sulphur taste at all(and we are very picky). Then at night we fill them about 1/3 up with water and freeze them. We have been using them for over 6 years and they work great. I buy 5 different colors so we each have our own and don't pass germs back and forth.We use them year round, nt just at Disney. Works great for sports and long car rides. http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Bottle-I...d+water+bottle __________________ May 2006-1st family trip to WDW! Loved Windsor Hills! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$1800 Nov. 13-22 2007-2nd trip to WDW with Baby Hartley #3-it's a boy!!! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$2200 May 2009- 3 nights in a 2 bedroom at SSR and then our 1st Disney cruise on the Magic! Total cost for 2 Cat. 12's -upgraded to Cat. 10's=$2900 June 11-20 2010- Our super cheap, surprising the kids, 1st time driving, celebrating Ryan's 3rd birthday trip! Total cost=$950 Nov.12-22, 2010 Took our in-laws along for their 1st trip ever! Stayed at Indian Creek and had a blast! Oct.10-15, 2011 Crazy Columbus Crowds(did YES program) & cruised on the Dream Oct. 16-20 Oct. 19-29, 2012 Our trip re-do w/the in-laws, swam w/ the manatees & drove home through Sandy! Last edited by loveysbydesign; 03-13-2013 at 06:45 AM.

03-12-2013, 11:09 AM	#5
Shelly F - Ohio Disney Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Erie Shore Line in Ohio Posts: 4,687	What you could do is put the water in the brita and put the flavor packet in to an empty water bottle(bring an empty bottle from home). Squeeze the water from the brita into the bottle with the flavor packet. __________________ Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas-Please stand clear of the doors. CBR - 2004 & Joined DVC 2004, DCL 4 night- 2005, SSR - Feb 2005, 06, & 09, Oct 08, May 2011, Oct 12, Feb 13..... CSR 07,... AKV Sept 2008,2012,2013... VWL Feb 2009, 2010, 2012 ... OKW Sept 2009, Feb2012...BCV 2013

03-12-2013, 10:08 PM	#8
Wild about Walt Dreaming of going back in 2014 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Peterborough ON Posts: 67	We used the Brita as well. I bought them for our last trip last April. All 5 of us used them and loved them, even my 6 year old DS who would rather drink sand than drink water. The free ice water is a god send on a scorching hot day. I drink nothing but water so this was a huuuuge money saver and I did not notice and strange taste to the water. They clipped easily onto our back pack and fanny packs so nearly everyone carried their own. I did, however, find myself squeezing the Brita water into an empty water bottle so that my little guy could have a little flavour pack every once in a while. You can't win every battle __________________ Me 37DH39DD12DS10DS6

03-13-2013, 10:57 AM	#10
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03-12-2013, 10:19 AM	#2
fchoppa Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 31	We used the britta water filter bottles last time we went. We loved them! They removed all the strange tastes of Florida's water. You can not use them with the flovor packets. They filter the water as it is going into you mouth NOT when the water is going into the bottle, so all the flavor would be filtered out. What we did when we wanted flavored water we asked for a cup of ice water added the flavor packet and removed the filter then when we were done we just screwed the filter back on and had plain water again. Hope this helps!

03-12-2013, 10:27 AM	#4
Jedana DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 1,058	We use Bobbles. The medium sized ones fit in the Neoprene sleeves that joggers/bikers use (can find them in the sports section at Walmart). We put carbiners on them and clip them to backpacks or shorts.

03-12-2013, 08:28 PM	#6
brightcutie Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 26	I own and use a Britta bottle everyday. I LOVE it and plan to take it when we go back. It has a little silicone like hoop for easy handling.

03-12-2013, 08:43 PM	#7
mommypenguin29 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 110	Thanks everyone!

03-13-2013, 11:50 AM	#11
ShellyG Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: England Posts: 44	I just bought myself one for our upcoming trip!! __________________ Me DH 1987-1995 Enclave Suites, Omni Rosen, Comfort Inn (?) 1 more offsite and The GF. 1997 - CBR. 2007 - Disneymoon WDW dolphin. 2010 - AKL and 2013 - POR.

03-16-2013, 12:49 PM	#12
Tink575 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE and Kissimmee Posts: 131	I have a Camelbak bottle with filter that Iove. I bought it on a deal at Woot. Posted from DISboards.com App for Android __________________ Me 62; DH : 62; Offsite 1975; Offsite 1986; 30? other trips; 2006 - Present: Part-time resident

03-18-2013, 07:58 PM	#13
mlor2890 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3	I love my Brita filtered water bottle. Just make sure you pack it, unlike my bf, who forgot. And then I had to share! __________________ --Melissa 1992 - POR 2005 - one day trip to MK 2012 - POP 30th birthday!

03-19-2013, 07:15 PM	#14
2binak DVC Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,155	We have a Camelbak Groove & love it for getting that awful sulfur taste out of WDW water. __________________ 11/90 Offsite, 11/97 PO, 5/99 DL, 1/00 CS, 1/04 PC, 12/05 SSR, 5/07 AKL, 10/08 SSR, 5/09 POFQ, 11/09 AKV Kidani, 11/10 AKV Kidani, 10/11 BWV, 10/12 BWV, 11/13 AKV Kidani

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