Until very recently in history, most people didn't have easy access to ice. In David McCullough's book The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914, he explains how ice made its way to Panama in the mid-1800s. It certainly took some work:

A trip to Walt Disney World can be very rewarding - both relaxing and fun -  but in order to fully take advantage of all the opportunities open to you on your trip while still enjoying the moment, you have to be properly prepared. A little bit of planning goes a long way into improving your trip and making sure that your vacation is really a break from stress, not a cause of it.