A Spirited Perfect Ten

[PhotoDave219]

Has NOTHING to do with temperance and in point of fact WDW on vacation is one of the ONLY places I can drink as I have to be ready to travel on 4 hours notice so that means no alcohol for me most of the year so I actually like the fact that 3 of the 4 parks at WDW sell alcohol.

I'm PO'ed because instead of coming up with something unique and Star Wars themed, Disney chose the cheap and lazy expedient of a booze venue.

The Drunkywood comes from outdoor venues ALWAYS having a overserving problem, It's not like a bar where the barkeep says 'you've had too much I'm cutting you off'.

If you want to see a REAL Drunkytown go to any NASCAR race where about 80% of the fans at any given time are over the limit so to speak.

Yes, I've worked the Daytona infield before. It's "interesting".... So many stretch marks and c-section scars...

And I'm PO'd that every time we discuss alcohol you have to go off about it. Every time..... You've horribly exaggerated it.

And this isn't the lazy route; they had Alcohol served in Ackbar's Snack Bar last year. Operationally, this makes sense. Plus people have screamed for a cantina for years.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I doubt it will. Likely a lot less....technical.

Yeah, SeaWorld needs reliability and something that is more of a "sure thing."

 

[ford91exploder]

Yes, I've worked the Daytona infield before. It's "interesting".... So many stretch marks and c-section scars...

And I'm PO'd that every time we discuss alcohol you have to go off about it. Every time..... You've horribly exaggerated it.

And this isn't the lazy route; they had Alcohol served in Ackbar's Snack Bar last year. Operationally, this makes sense. Plus people have screamed for a cantina for years.

I don't enjoy drunks ANYWHERE and I avoid places where they congregate, I don't have a problem with having a few drinks. You might find me at Bike Week but you will not find me in the beer tent. But If schedule allows I will probably have a beer or 2 with my burger.

 

[ford91exploder]

Yeah, SeaWorld needs reliability and something that is more of a "sure thing."

Getting out of Blackstone's control would be a good start. Before any one says they have been sold Blackstone still owns 63% of the stock so Blackstone is FIRMLY in control of SW

 

[GoofGoof]

Yes, I've worked the Daytona infield before. It's "interesting".... So many stretch marks and c-section scars...

And I'm PO'd that every time we discuss alcohol you have to go off about it. Every time..... You've horribly exaggerated it.

And this isn't the lazy route; they had Alcohol served in Ackbar's Snack Bar last year. Operationally, this makes sense. Plus people have screamed for a cantina for years.

Horribly exaggerated???? That never happens around here

If they build out Star Wars Land and there is no Cantina it will be a huge mistake. All we hear about is how everything Disney does is geared towards toddlers.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Getting out of Blackstone's control would be a good start. Before any one says they have been sold Blackstone still owns 63% of the stock so Blackstone is FIRMLY in control of SW

I was speaking more in terms of new attraction offerings. As to Blackstone, they right leadership can steer the ship and deal with them. Merlin Entertainments really hit their stride under Blackstone Ownership and GE was a far bigger hurdle to Universal Orlando Resort when that was half owned by Blackstone.

 

[ford91exploder]

Horribly exaggerated???? That never happens around here

If they build out Star Wars Land and there is no Cantina it will be a huge mistake. All we hear about is how everything Disney does is geared towards toddlers.

Yes but will it be a REAL cantina with adult beverages which is the version I want, Or will it be a dumbed down kiddified Cantina serving chicken nuggets and apple juice.

 

[Cesar R M]

Yes, I've worked the Daytona infield before. It's "interesting".... So many stretch marks and c-section scars...

And I'm PO'd that every time we discuss alcohol you have to go off about it. Every time..... You've horribly exaggerated it.

And this isn't the lazy route; they had Alcohol served in Ackbar's Snack Bar last year. Operationally, this makes sense. Plus people have screamed for a cantina for years.

Dave, I'm disappointed.
You never understood that the Alcohol served at Ackbar's... clearly ITS A TRAP!!!

 

[ford91exploder]

Dave, I'm disappointed.
You never understood that the Alcohol served at Ackbar's... clearly ITS A TRAP!!!

It is indeed and I fell right into it ....

 

[PhotoDave219]

I don't enjoy drunks ANYWHERE and I avoid places where they congregate, I don't have a problem with having a few drinks. You might find me at Bike Week but you will not find me in the beer tent. But If schedule allows I will probably have a beer or 2 with my burger.

Thats fine.

But this whole "Drunkytown" nonsense? You started all this. It was mildly amusing the first time, but after the millionth time? Gets obnoxious to those of us that enjoy a nice cold adult beverage while some spawn of satan in a stroller screams nearby.

Believe me, I would love to see the drunken college kids - because thats what they mainly are, UCF or CPs - I would love to see them leave because it makes it a PITA to get a drink at Epcot anymore.

 

[GoofGoof]

Yes but will it be a REAL cantina with adult beverages which is the version I want, Or will it be a dumbed down kiddified Cantina serving chicken nuggets and apple juice.

Well the kiddie version wouldn't be part of "drunkytown". With an actual bar that serves alcohol you would run the risk that people may actually drink. I'd much prefer a real bar, but I'm not sure I follow which side you are coming from.

 

[GoofGoof]

Thats fine.

But this whole "Drunkytown" nonsense? You started all this. It was mildly amusing the first time, but after the millionth time? Gets obnoxious to those of us that enjoy a nice cold adult beverage while some spawn of satan in a stroller screams nearby.

Believe me, I would love to see the drunken college kids - because thats what they mainly are, UCF or CPs - I would love to see them leave because it makes it a PITA to get a drink at Epcot anymore.

I was pretty poor in college. We drank beer that cost less per case than 1 drink at EPCOT. I can barely afford to get drunk at EPCOT now with a full time job.

 

[asianway]

Yes but will it be a REAL cantina with adult beverages which is the version I want, Or will it be a dumbed down kiddified Cantina serving chicken nuggets and apple juice.

I expect the latter if anything actually gets built/renoed

 

[ford91exploder]

Well the kiddie version wouldn't be part of "drunkytown". With an actual bar that serves alcohol you would run the risk that people may actually drink. I'd much prefer a real bar, but I'm not sure I follow which side you are coming from.

Serve alcohol of course, What I'm not thrilled with is public intoxication there is nothing less fun than being around people who have had a few too many I'm not talking about a pleasant buzz where everybody is happy and relaxed.

I'm talking slurred speech and inablility to walk properly and all the other bad juju that goes with that state. That's what I don't want to be around.

 

[michmousefan]

It isn't.
And, yes.....it is a ride. Big one.

That's great if they are concentrating on the ride aspect of the park and less on the trained animal shows.

 

[ford91exploder]

Thats fine.

But this whole "Drunkytown" nonsense? You started all this. It was mildly amusing the first time, but after the millionth time? Gets obnoxious to those of us that enjoy a nice cold adult beverage while some spawn of satan in a stroller screams nearby.

Believe me, I would love to see the drunken college kids - because thats what they mainly are, UCF or CPs - I would love to see them leave because it makes it a PITA to get a drink at Epcot anymore.

I brought it up this time as an example of as a LAZY way to increase profits on SWW instead of having more themed and possibly chargeable entertainment but which carries a risk of failing instead of the 'sure thing' of alcohol sales.

I'm sick of WDW's go to method of upselling at festivals which is 'Sell More Alcohol and as much of it as possible'. I have no problems with alcohol sales I'd like to see more unique items and foods things that are UNIQUE to a festival, I can get a drink anywhere.

 

[CinematicFusion]

Well...after the new Star Wars trailer, I think...

Spoiler: Spoiler

we have to assume the Star Was land will not be Tatoonie. The dessert planet is Jakku (sp?) So, who knows what the Disney themed land will be now.
A mix of different worlds maybe?

 

[Rodan75]

Is there a timeline for the upgrade of the orca tanks?

I thought when they announced it, they stated it was closer to 2020 when the upgrades would hit FL.

 

[wdwmagic]

Yes but will it be a REAL cantina with adult beverages which is the version I want, Or will it be a dumbed down kiddified Cantina serving chicken nuggets and apple juice.

Since when has Disney backed down from offering alcohol in recent additions? You can guarantee that there will be adult beverages.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I brought it up this time as an example of as a LAZY way to increase profits on SWW instead of having more themed and possibly chargeable entertainment but which carries a risk of failing instead of the 'sure thing' of alcohol sales.

I'm sick of WDW's go to method of upselling at festivals which is 'Sell More Alcohol and as much of it as possible'. I have no problems with alcohol sales I'd like to see more unique items and foods things that are UNIQUE to a festival, I can get a drink anywhere.

Well Ollie, fine mess you've gotten us into this time.....

I have no problem with that point. I agree with it emphatically.

But to just be dismissive and suggest that everyone who goes to Food & Wine or that SW cantina bar is somehow a Drunk? That's pretty much a broad brush.