Former Disney star reveals her 'genius hack' for cooling down on delayed flight

Best known for playing Amy Duncan on Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie," Baker shared the video after her flight sat on the runway for roughly two hours with apparently little air conditioning.

"SOS. Stuck on a plane, sitting on the runway, for TWO HOURS," Baker wrote in the video's caption.

"So I decided to pretend it was just a day to dip my toes in the pool to cool off. This is survival, guys. Don't judge."

"I've filmed enough Christmas movies in the middle of summer, wearing heavy Christmas sweaters to know that the best way to cool off is to put ice on your wrists, or the back of your neck, but where's the fun in that?" she said.

"My feet were on fire," Baker said. "And imagining a day at a tiny pool seemed nice … and hilarious."

Rather than complain about the situation, Baker said she decided to have some fun with it.

Baker also said she believes the post resonated with many followers because it showed an imperfect moment.

"I believe the world is craving authenticity," she said. "Imperfection is refreshing in a social media climate that just pushes perfect lives and perfect moments."

She added that fellow passengers in her row found her stunt amusing.

"My row mates couldn't stop laughing," Baker said.

The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable. Others said they felt it was unsanitary.

"For the record ... my feet never touched the airplane floor," she wrote in the comments section. "They went straight from my shoes to the pool."

"As in every public space, we all have a responsibility to be aware of our surroundings and show respect for those standing, walking, or seated around us," Gottsman said.

"Using drinking cups as a spa treatment on a flight is simply asking for negative feedback," Gottsman said.

Many social media users disagreed with that - calling the move "brilliant" and "creative."

"This is so Amy Duncan and I love it," one commenter wrote, referencing Baker's "Good Luck Charlie" character.

Another commenter said the idea was "actually genius."

A third wrote, "Do what you gotta do to stay cool!!"

Another person wrote, "Hey, if it works, that's what counts! Making note of this hack."

Still another chimed in, "I'm stealing that idea for my next trip!" 

"I love this so much! You are amazing," a fan gushed.

A commenter said, "I hope you know the girl sitting next to you."