I wrote to disney.......
Question about the new ice rule. What does it mean by "no loose ice"? Can you have ice in a quart size ziplock bag inside a cooler? The recommendation of using reusable freezer packs......most people staying on site have no way to freeze the packs.
Here is the answer......
Thank you for contacting the
Walt Disney World® Resort!
Coolers smaller than 24" length x 15" width x 18" height, with or without wheels, are allowed in the Disney Water Parks. The coolers will be inspected for glass and alcoholic beverages, which are not permitted. In order to improve Guest flow, ease congestion and streamline the bag-check and entry processes, loose and dry ice is not permitted in our Theme Parks. Reusable ice packs are recommended.
Storage areas are not provided.
So no real answer. Maybe someone will get a different (and better) answer. I'm not sure why the CM mentioned the water parks alone.
I wrote back to disney saying they really didn't answer my questions of how to freeze the pack or if ice in a quart bag is ok.
Here is the response.....
Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort!
We are so happy to hear you are planning a vacation with us! We appreciate and understand your request to make your vacation as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
You will be happy to know as long as the cubes are contained in bags like you described that will be perfectly fine. Right now we do not have the ability to freeze the reusable products.
Coolers (smaller than 24" x 15 " x 18 " (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm)) that will fit into Theme Park lockers are allowed. Coolers will be inspected for glass and alcoholic beverages, which are not permitted. In order to improve Guest flow, ease congestion and streamline the bag-check and entry processes, loose and dry ice is not permitted in our Theme Parks. Reusable ice packs are recommended.
Please be advised that this is a general policy only. Security personnel will evaluate each cooler individually, and there may be instances when even a small cooler will be denied.
If you have any other questions or challenges, please do not hesitate to contact us by calling us at 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639) or by chatting with us in the Help Center of the Walt Disney World® website (only available on the US site). Cast Members will be happy to assist you further.