figmentmom
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orlandorealtor said:
...and THAT is how Disney keeps things from getting out of hand. :lol:
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Alcohol at the parks
- Thread starter El_Chupacabra
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...and THAT is how Disney keeps things from getting out of hand. :lol:
Neverwhere
New Member
I think most people can handle a drink or two. I personally enjoy having a glass of wine in the World Showcase, or a mixed drink.
I think as long as WDW maintains the right to kick out people who can't control themselves, there is no problem.
I think as long as WDW maintains the right to kick out people who can't control themselves, there is no problem.
GarryandLindy
Member
orlandorealtor said:
Were you their on New Years?
orlandorealtor
New Member
GarryandLindy said:Were you their on New Years?
According to my bank account I was.
RonAnnArbor
Well-Known Member
I'm a little perplexed by this thread -- but then again we have people of many different ages and backgrounds in the forums.
1) Adults expect to be able to get alcoholic beverages in theme parks - Europeans expect to be able to get it anywhere. In fact Disneyland Resort Paris has served alcohol since almost day one (some of us might remember that people boycotted the park when they originally did not allow smoking and did not sell alcohol...Disney adapted to the local culture within weeks).
2) The 8 dollars or 10 dollars a drink does NOT stop the average heavy drinker from spending that much on drinks, as any of you who have gone to a major league baseball game would know.
3) Security is indeed responsible for removing people who imbibe too heavily at WDW, as they are at any other establishment.
4) Individuals are responsible for drinking in moderation -- still -- it is a pretty well known "sport" for some adults to "Drink around the world" in World Showcase.
5) Alcohol is readily available at all of the resorts - watch the queue line about 7 pm at your resort comissary and you will find that alcohol is heavily purchased - from beer to aldohol.
6) How many of us haven't suffered through the college drunk crowd at Haunted Mansion during the spring break period -- and they did NOT purchase that alcohol in the park.
7) Disney is, ultimately, a company that will cash in where they can. I understand Walt himself had something to do with the rules about no alcohol in the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland - although I don't expect that to last much longer. Alcohol sales bring in absolutely huge profits. Wines at Bistro de Paris start at 60 dollars and up a bottle.
8) This is not the prohibition. Note: I don't drink at all, except for the occasional glass of wine at the holidays with my family (I am also in my mid-40's so I am well beyond legal drinking age). Still, I fully appreciate ones right to have an alcoholic beverage when they choose, and WDW is certainly no exception.
9) The parks at this point are not that concerned about people of-age drinking. They are much more concerned about the under-age folks drinking, and that is who they primarily keep an eye on.
1) Adults expect to be able to get alcoholic beverages in theme parks - Europeans expect to be able to get it anywhere. In fact Disneyland Resort Paris has served alcohol since almost day one (some of us might remember that people boycotted the park when they originally did not allow smoking and did not sell alcohol...Disney adapted to the local culture within weeks).
2) The 8 dollars or 10 dollars a drink does NOT stop the average heavy drinker from spending that much on drinks, as any of you who have gone to a major league baseball game would know.
3) Security is indeed responsible for removing people who imbibe too heavily at WDW, as they are at any other establishment.
4) Individuals are responsible for drinking in moderation -- still -- it is a pretty well known "sport" for some adults to "Drink around the world" in World Showcase.
5) Alcohol is readily available at all of the resorts - watch the queue line about 7 pm at your resort comissary and you will find that alcohol is heavily purchased - from beer to aldohol.
6) How many of us haven't suffered through the college drunk crowd at Haunted Mansion during the spring break period -- and they did NOT purchase that alcohol in the park.
7) Disney is, ultimately, a company that will cash in where they can. I understand Walt himself had something to do with the rules about no alcohol in the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland - although I don't expect that to last much longer. Alcohol sales bring in absolutely huge profits. Wines at Bistro de Paris start at 60 dollars and up a bottle.
8) This is not the prohibition. Note: I don't drink at all, except for the occasional glass of wine at the holidays with my family (I am also in my mid-40's so I am well beyond legal drinking age). Still, I fully appreciate ones right to have an alcoholic beverage when they choose, and WDW is certainly no exception.
9) The parks at this point are not that concerned about people of-age drinking. They are much more concerned about the under-age folks drinking, and that is who they primarily keep an eye on.
CaliSurfer182
New Member
I like the idea of alcohol being absent from DL and the MK, but every where else (as long as it is in moderation) is fine with me.
stingrock23
Active Member
I don't see any problems with serving alcohol. I'm glad it's not served at MK, but really don't mind it being served at all the other parks. I'm hoping to drink around world showcase when I go in a few months.
When Epcot first opened, you could only get a drink in the full service restaurants. I remember my dad grumbling a little bit because he wanted a nice, cold, beer but we also had to order a meal, which he really didn't want at that point. (It was around 3 in the afternoon)
I don't mind drinks being sold at the counter service restaurants, but even I (someone who is known to enjoy an adult beverage) am put off by the carts selling beer. I appreciate being able to have wine/beer tastings in the shops in Epcot all year, and especially enjoy the Food and Wine Festival.
I don't think the lack of alcohol in MK is a big deal; we always have dinner at Epcot or a resort anyway.
I don't mind drinks being sold at the counter service restaurants, but even I (someone who is known to enjoy an adult beverage) am put off by the carts selling beer. I appreciate being able to have wine/beer tastings in the shops in Epcot all year, and especially enjoy the Food and Wine Festival.
I don't think the lack of alcohol in MK is a big deal; we always have dinner at Epcot or a resort anyway.
i really have a problem with it being sold anywhere but at the sit down restaurants because yes there is security to remove people at the parks but why even let it go to that extreme to have the security people intervene to remove a person cause i know that i never want to see it and especially at disney
i associate drunk people with bars and i dont want disney to begin to become the place where kids use their imagination and the parents are drunk
i associate drunk people with bars and i dont want disney to begin to become the place where kids use their imagination and the parents are drunk
RonAnnArbor
Well-Known Member
El_Chupacabra said:
Not to be mean, but, how old are you? This is such a gross assumption that people who drink alcohol are all going to become drunk.
Getting a beer at a cart versus getting a beer in a restaurant makes completely no difference.
speck76
Well-Known Member
El_Chupacabra said:
It sounds like you have personal issues with alcohol, and feel entitled to an alcohol-free environment.
There is a big difference between having a few drinks and being drunk. There are not a lot of drunks at WDW, although, just like people with physical abnormalities, they stick out, as they are the minority.
yes i (he) am 16
and the reason for my point of view is that human nature is to blow things out of proportion and the saying give them an inch andthey'll take a mile that is true here i think cause many people like to use things to the greatest extent they can and i just really dont see a need for alcohol in the first place it really has never done anything good for humans ever
and the reason for my point of view is that human nature is to blow things out of proportion and the saying give them an inch andthey'll take a mile that is true here i think cause many people like to use things to the greatest extent they can and i just really dont see a need for alcohol in the first place it really has never done anything good for humans ever
RonAnnArbor
Well-Known Member
speck76 said:
:kiss: Gotcha, speck76, thanks.
speck76
Well-Known Member
El_Chupacabra said:
ummm....was that just one sentence?
let's break it down
you are doing a great job of that
really? like what.....are we talking technology, knowledge.....what are we talking about here...and how many people?
I disagree, as it has done me much good in the past :lookaroun
speck76 said:
well oil is a huge thing cause people buy massive cars and use tons of gas a day........people eating food especially in america seeming we are the fattest country in the world......... the media, people will report anything as long as it makes fun of or informs you of something that you may or may not need to know
and yes that was one sentence...oops! a prime example of a brain working faster than one can type