Assistance needed - Ice from Soda Station size on Fantasy

[Bonnie1222]

I would like to ask a favor of anyone sailing on the Fantasy in the next few weeks.
My husband has a bad back and uses ice packs on a regular basis. Obviously having access to a freezer is not going to happen, so I am looking at purchasing a hot/cold water bottle that we could fill with ice at the soda station when he needs to ice his back. I cannot remember for the life of me if the ice at the soda stations comes out as small pieces or small cubes to know if he will be able to fill the bottles.
I would really appreciate it if someone could post a photo of the ice in their cup so I know if what I purchase will work for our cruise.
Thank you in advance to all who can help.

 

[Karin1984]

Does it have to be a bottle? Why not something like a ziploc bag? With a bigger size bag you will be able to cover a larger part of his back.

 

[dcassetta]

The cubes are small. It is not quite Sonic crushed ice, but small enough for opening in a water bottle or bag.

 

[BamaBornNemoNut]

While on the Wonder in 2019 I met a person who had ice packs on her knee in the Theater. When I asked her about it, she said that guest services had them. No need to go to the Medical Clinic for them. That’s another option

 

[princesscinderella]

They are small cubes probably about 3/4 inch squares.

 

[NAB]

You don’t have to go to the drink station just ask room service to bring a bucket of ice the cubes are bigger. They bring the bucket when they left our wine in our room so Im guessing they will bring you some if asked.

 

[Bonnie1222]

While on the Wonder in 2019 I met a person who had ice packs on her knee in the Theater. When I asked her about it, she said that guest services had them. No need to go to the Medical Clinic for them. That’s another option

Thank you, that is good to know. I was wondering if medical would keep them for us but that seems like a pain.

You don’t have to go to the drink station just ask room service to bring a bucket of ice the cubes are bigger. They bring the bucket when they left our wine in our room so Im guessing they will bring you some if asked.

I am afraid those cubes won't fit in the hot water bottle opening. We ordered one on Amazon and we'll take a drive to one of the Disney resorts and test it out (we are local) so we should know in plenty of time to try and find an alternative. Thanks for the idea

Does it have to be a bottle? Why not something like a ziploc bag? With a bigger size bag you will be able to cover a larger part of his back.

If it were his knee that would work but he lays on it so I don't think the ziplock would be a good option but thanks

 

[Chemist]

FWIW, we use an old fashioned "ice pack" rather than a hot water bottle. The hot water bottle doesn't transfer heat nearly as well.

We use this: https://www.amazon.com/Elitehood-Re...ocphy=9031922&hvtargid=pla-972632398684&psc=1

It also has a wider opening!!

 

[Bonnie1222]

FWIW, we use an old fashioned "ice pack" rather than a hot water bottle. The hot water bottle doesn't transfer heat nearly as well.

We use this: https://www.amazon.com/Elitehood-Re...ocphy=9031922&hvtargid=pla-972632398684&psc=1

It also has a wider opening!!

Thanks I will keep that in mind, but he lays on them. We have the flat rectagular gel ones you can refreeze which is what he uses every day. That is why I thought the hot water bottle would be best. We have plenty of time to experiment and see what works best. Worst case is I guess we could ask our room steward for a 2nd ice bucket and since the ones we have now are flexible, place it around the inside of the bucket and have him fill the bucket with ice in the morning so it is cold when we need it and DH can wrap it in a towel.

 

[Chemist]

Thanks I will keep that in mind, but he lays on them. We have the flat rectagular gel ones you can refreeze which is what he uses every day. That is why I thought the hot water bottle would be best. We have plenty of time to experiment and see what works best. Worst case is I guess we could ask our room steward for a 2nd ice bucket and since the ones we have now are flexible, place it around the inside of the bucket and have him fill the bucket with ice in the morning so it is cold when we need it and DH can wrap it in a towel.

During hot weather, we tried to use a hot water bottles as ice packs to help cool down the beds. Honestly, they functioned better as hot water bottles than ice packs. I don't think they would work at all as an actual ice pack. Definitely experiment before you go!

 

[ekms]

The ice on the Magic easily fit in the smaller opening of a hydro flask bottle if that helps