Disney water - sulfa?

[SkylarKD]

I have a question about the water at Disney World. I read a comment from a user on another board. She said:

"I can't drink the water there even filtered because I'm allergic to sulfa."

Is it true that the water contains sulfa? I'm alergic to sulfa drugs (had a reaction to a prescription medication - not a pretty site), and I wouldn't want to ruin my WDW honeymoon. But it seems weird that an ingredient in a drug would be in the water... I'm confused. I've never had any reactions from any water before, even bad-tasting water, although I've never been to Florida.

Can someone shed some light on this for me?

 

[seashoreCM]

No, it contains a trace of sulphur (aka sulfur) or a sulphur compound, which is a completely different material.

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[CarolMN]

I'm also allergic to sulfa drugs and have never had any problem at all drinking the water at WDW - and I drink a lot of it (too cheap to buy water, LOL). I've never used a f8ilter, either.

Some have reported that the WDW water has a sulfur taste to it. Maybe that is what confused the person who wrote the post you read. I can't believe they put sulfa in it either.

All that said, if I were you, I'd write/email to WDW guest communications and ask them directly. After all, it's your honeymoon and who wants to take a chance? You might also ask you doctor whether "water that tastes of sulfur" could possibly trigger a reaction. Again, better to be safe than sorry.

I always travel with Benadryl - just in case one of my allergies acts up.

Best wishes -

 

[rangebob]

The water has sulfer in it because they use well water and the treat the water on site. The water is totally safe to drink.

 

[SkylarKD]

Whew! That sounds much better. Sulfur won't cause me to have a reaction. Good idea about checking with WDW & my doctor, and bring Benadryl, just to be 100% sure. Thanks!