Ziploc Makes Another SPLASH!

[WEDWDW]

Already sponsoring Kidcot,Ziploc will soon be the Sponsor for Splash Mountain-even providing Bags for Guests to use on the ride!

BRILLIANT sponsor tie-in!

Could Kali be next?lol

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...orlds-splash-mountain-to-have-new-sponsor.htm

 

[Klayfish]

Brilliant sponsor idea, love the Ziplock bag for your stuff idea.

Just please don't do product placement, such as Brer Rabbit no longer having his belongings in a bandanna on a stick but in a large Ziplock bag instead.

 

[Phicinfan]

so....
instead of Zippity doo dah, zippity day...

Its....
Ziplockidity doo dah...ziplockdity day?

 

[BrianL]

You know, it seems weird at first, but when you think about it this actually makes sense. For water rides I do put my wallet in a plastic bag (though it's the one my flat-packed dollar-store poncho comes in - I keep a slimmed down walled for the parks). My phone is waterproof, but many aren't. The free bags are a great idea. Plus, Zip-a-dee-doo-dah fits right in with their brand, and I'm sure they can work that into the stand where the bags are dispensed. I'm all good with it.

 

[only hope]

I think it conflicts with Disneys enviroment initiatives. They’ve cut plastic bags, have their own conservation fund, and generally try to promote making smart environmental decisions. Obviously a lot of things they sell/use in the parks and stores are not environmentally friendly, but the message is still there. That clashes with having a mass producer of plastic bags that are frequently used once and thrown out, let alone actually encouraging guests use these disposable bags to ride Splash.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think it conflicts with Disneys enviroment initiatives. They’ve cut plastic bags, have their own conservation fund, and generally try to promote making smart environmental decisions. Obviously a lot of things they sell/use in the parks and stores are not environmentally friendly, but the message is still there. That clashes with having a mass producer of plastic bags that are frequently used once and thrown out, let alone actually encouraging guests use these disposable bags to ride Splash.

Maybe they could have Ziplock sponsor plastic bags to put your purchases in at the Disney Stores then .... make the people upset about the bags going away happy

and then maybe have them announce some sort of carben offset purchased to make the "green" people happy

 

[ELMC]

I think it conflicts with Disneys enviroment initiatives. They’ve cut plastic bags, have their own conservation fund, and generally try to promote making smart environmental decisions. Obviously a lot of things they sell/use in the parks and stores are not environmentally friendly, but the message is still there. That clashes with having a mass producer of plastic bags that are frequently used once and thrown out, let alone actually encouraging guests use these disposable bags to ride Splash.

Good point about the environmental impact, that's where my mind went first as well. Maybe they will have a receptacle at the exit that you can deposit the bag into so that it can be reused. Sort of like the 3D glasses bins outside of TSMM and the like.

 

[PollyannaMom]

It is kind of the perfect match.

And I'm sure they'll place recycling containers near the exit:

https://ziploc.com/en/sustainability-and-safety

 

[Orange Team]

I hope the bags they hand out have the Splash Mountain characters on them!

 

[OSUZorba]

Just proves they weren't sincere about their reasons for no bags at the store. There will be a ton of these in the water at splash and laying around that area of the park.

Even if only a couple percent don't make it in a recycle bin, it'll look bad and many will end up in the environment outside the park.

 

[rteetz]

Just proves they weren't sincere about their reasons for no bags at the store. There will be a ton of these in the water at splash and laying around that area of the park.

Even if only a couple percent don't make it in a recycle bin, it'll look bad and many will end up in the environment outside the park.

I’ve got to think they will control this pretty well. I don’t think we will see a lot them in the water on splash.

 

[OSUZorba]

I’ve got to think they will control this pretty well. I don’t think we will see a lot them in the water on splash.

I agree they won't let it build up, but they will get in there.

 

[Spaceguy55]

Any kind of logo or Disney artwork on them and they will never end up in a land fill..maybe Ebay

 

[maverik85]

Maybe they coudl just put in Ziploc branded plastic bag/pouches on the seats themselves to store stuff in during the ride.

 

[paradesintherain]

People always jump to the worst case scenario when Disney makes a change.

 

[Maleficent53]

I think this is a very good option. durability for multiple users might be an issue though.

Maybe they coudl just put in Ziploc branded plastic bag/pouches on the seats themselves to store stuff in during the ride.

 

[mom2rtk]

I think it conflicts with Disneys enviroment initiatives. They’ve cut plastic bags, have their own conservation fund, and generally try to promote making smart environmental decisions. Obviously a lot of things they sell/use in the parks and stores are not environmentally friendly, but the message is still there. That clashes with having a mass producer of plastic bags that are frequently used once and thrown out, let alone actually encouraging guests use these disposable bags to ride Splash.

Meanwhile, they are going to stop using plastic straws in the parks........... It really does seem to be a conflicting message. If a straw manufacturer ponied up some sponsorship money, I wonder if they'd reconsider.

 

[rteetz]

Meanwhile, they are going to stop using plastic straws in the parks........... It really does seem to be a conflicting message. If a straw manufacturer ponied up some sponsorship money, I wonder if they'd reconsider.

I think we should wait and see how this new Ziploc sponsorship works. Disney did announce a serious step towards being more environmentally friendly with the removing of straws, and other plastic materials.

 

[WEDWDW]

Any kind of logo or Disney artwork on them and they will never end up in a land fill..maybe Ebay

New info points to the bags being themed,so looks like they will become "souvenirs" and not "land fillers".
https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/ziploc-to...t-disney-world-guests-will-receive-free-bags/

As part of the sponsorship, guests will receive a resealable Ziploc bag to keep items dry while on the attraction. A limited supply of the bags will be available daily on a first come, first serve basis. The bags will be themed and feature the Splash Mountain logo.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Too bad Ziploc doesn't make straws ...