Why does Disney use bromine?


Why does Disney use bromine? 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).


Does Disney use chlorine or bromine?

Currently most of the Disney Resort hotel pools and water parks use bromine rather than chlorine to keep the water clean.


What does bromine water taste like?

At normal levels, Bromide or bromate in drinking water does not impart a taste, color, or other aesthetically-detectable quality to the water, but the presence of bromine (the element) does impart a medicine-like taste to the water.


Why does Disney put bromine in water?

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.


Is bromine more harmful than chlorine?

Health & Safety Chlorine 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.


Why is Disneyland so clean?

We have high standards for cleaning and sanitation, with health and safety protocols such as: Training for Cast Members, with ongoing reinforcement on a regular basis. Defined cycles for frequent cleaning and disinfection of targeted areas.


Is water free at Disney?

Bottled water at the Walt Disney World Resort is not free, but tap water is. There are several water fountains found throughout each park, and free tap water is available at all quick service locations.


Why does Disney smell so good?

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.


Does Disney World use chlorine?

I've been informed that both Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park use bromine to clean the water. The same is true of all water-based rides in the parks, like Splash Mountain and Frozen Ever After, as well as most Disney Resort Hotel pools.