Disney World Suggestion Box; a couple of “green” ideas
I understand that it can be difficult for a theme park to be environmentally friendly. Truthfully, in this era of being “green”, Disney does do somethings right. Yet, there are two things I think need to be changed at the Mouse. First of all, Disney has placed next to some of their trash cans, a recycling bin for plastic. Yet, for some reason, this is not a universal policy. That is, recycling bins can be found next to some but not all trash cans. Now, most people will recycle if its there, but they will not go to the next area, especially at a Disney park where many guests are concerned about proceeding to step 12B of Day #2 of their Magic Kingdom touring plan.
The second suggestion has to do with a rather bizarre policy at Disney’s Boardwalk concerning the refillable mugs. Guests at that resort can go to the Bakery to refill their mug for coffee. Disney employees are required to fill a disposable coffee cup and hand that to the guest. In other words, hundreds of disposable cups are filled and immediately thrown away by guests there. In fact, even if you request that they fill your refillable mug, they won’t do it. This really should change.
Van said,
July 25, 2008 @ 4:13 pm
I agree with the first suggestion, but I’m certain that Health Code Regulations prevent the second unless they have a way of sanitizing the mug first. You’re perfectly free to handle your own germs but a food service employee can’t help. It’s kind of the same thing as you picking up a cookie yourself or thay handing it to you with their bare hand.
Gordon said,
July 26, 2008 @ 2:32 am
That is rather strange about the refillable mugs. I’d be curious to know their reasoning as to why the won’t refill it themselves.
mike said,
August 4, 2008 @ 7:04 pm
then allow the guest to fill up the coffee as they do elsewhere.
Matt said,
August 7, 2008 @ 12:33 am
I believe the policy on the mugs is a sanitation issue. Unfortunately. Disney has yet to come up with a better policy to handle this issue.