FIXING A LEAKING DISNEY BUBBLE WAND

1/27/2020

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When I started writing this post I had no idea how controversial these Disney bubble wands are. Apparently there are loads of adults who hate bubbles and wish that kids wouldn't bring them into the parks. Apparently there are also a lot of adults who wish that there were no kids at Disney, period. I get it, (sort of) walking through bubbles can make a mess, and it's frustrating if you get bubbles in your drinks or on your food. (I did this, on accident, to my friend, Jenny, she wasn't amused). I even got yelled at by a lady at Epcot last week because she had many feelings about my blowing bubbles around World Showcase. I didn't even have my kids with me. (I love the bubbles).

But, if you've got a wand that isn't working, I'm hoping I can help you fix it so you can bring it back into the park and enjoy the fun. (read more)

YOUR DISNEY BUBBLE WAND LEAKS
FIXING IT - THE VIDEO

I made a video, if you'd rather watch than read, here you go:

LEAKING DISNEY BUBBLE WAND
STEP BY STEP FIX

Fixing your Disney bubble wand is simple, at least it is if you're having the same problem I had. Chances are, if you didn't have a Cast Member set the wand up for you, you're encountering the same issue.

I got two wands for my kids when my mom and I took a trip to California Adventure. We got them on the last day, and since we had no plans to use them, we told the Cast Member that we didn't need her to set them up.

When I set them up at home, I did it wrong, bubbles leaked everywhere, and I figured it was just a bad design. Then, when I went back to Disney World with a girlfriend (no kids, and yes I brought the bubble wand along to blow bubbles) I saw a little girl pointing her bubble wand straight at the ground and blowing bubbles on the concrete.

I couldn't figure out how she was doing it. If I pointed my bubble wand at the ground bubbles would spill out all over the place!

On the way out of Animal Kingdom I found a Cast Member at a bubble cart and asked him to help me out. He knew exactly what was wrong the second I described the issue.

My bubble container wasn't tight to the wand
There was a gap between the container and the wand
Bubbles would leak out over the sides if I tilted the wand even just a little bit

He asked me to hand him the wand, and as soon as I did, he fixed it, just like that.

Let me show you.

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I pulled a still from the video I made, hence the odd face, but it's good enough to show you the issue.

See the orange/yellow thing up inside the wand? That piece is not supposed to be there. It's for display purposes only. Disney places it inside of the wand so the bubbles can suspend from the wand while still being capped.

This prevents the bubbles from evaporating, and prevents messes should the bubble wand get tipped upside down long enough that the bubbles might run down the tube and onto the ground.

You don't need it. Remove it, then screw the bubbles directly into the base.

Your bubble wand should work great!

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I hope that helped you out, and since I've got you here, I want to know how you feel about bubble wands in the parks. Apparently this is quite the issue.

I love bubbles and don't mind at all when kids or adults blow them in the parks. If they bother me, I move around, no big deal.

What about you? Fan, or not a fan?

I HOPE THIS HELPED!

If you're still having troubles with your wand, feel free to let me know, I promise I'll do my best to help if I can.

If your wand isn't leaking, but just isn't working, I have heard some people say that wands that are stored sideways with bubbles attached can get gunked up, ruining the mechanics. If that's the case, there might be a way to flush the tube clean, but probably not without a whole lot of effort.

Enjoy your wand!
Ty

5 Comments

Alison

3/5/2020 05:55:03 am

Thank you so much! I did the same thing brought the wand home in my suitcase still in the packaging went to play with it leaking everywhere. Now I know what to do get rid of the orange piece. You are awesome!

Sheila (Ty The Hunter)

3/5/2020 05:58:58 am

Hey Alison! I'm so glad you figured it out! I'm also glad it didn't take you a whole year (like me). :)

Ashlee

5/17/2020 07:10:52 pm

After a recent move and us not being able to clear out the bubbles before the movers snagged it I had trouble getting the wand to work. I was able to loosen all the gunk, changed the solution, and the batteries. I have come to the conclusion that it’s the top fan that’s not working. If I turn it around with a toothpick while it’s on bubbles will come out, but will stop when I stop manipulating it.
My question is how to fix the top fan? Also l forgot to mention it did smell a little like a burning motor when I first started it back up but it promptly went away after cleaning it.

5/19/2020 07:58:02 am

Hi Ashlee. I wish I could help with the motor, but I know next to nothing about electronics and their components. It does sound like the motor burnt out, as you said. I hope you figure out a way to fix it!

5/21/2020 02:44:39 pm

I just wanted to update... just incase anyone else runs into this problem... I was able to fix the issue. I took the entire thing apart and the tube that attaches to the fan became disconnected. Also the gears were so soapy and sticky they needed to be rinsed off to move freely which is also why I think the tube slipped down and off.
FYI make sure you keep an eye on how it comes open because even though I was very careful in doing so putting it back together was trying.