Being Drunk in the World

[WDW Monorail]

I don’t drink much and I am not a lightweight but when in the parks I do like to try a variety of the different non-beer drinks that are sold. It’s nice to be able to walk around with that beverage instead of sitting at a bar or standing in a crowded club like I do occasionally. Those venues are enjoyable in their own way.

A few years ago a friend and I were in Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival. We did our share of sampling food and beverages and just before park closing my friend decided that he wanted to try Limoncello from Italy. We had a few shots each which was no problem for me. The magic Kingdom was open later than Epcot that night so we decided to go there with an intermediate stop at the Polynesian for some more drinks at Tambu Lounge. It was probably a mistake to go to the Magic Kingdom since my friend started to feel so tired but we went anywy and had a good time without disturbing anyone or being loud.
There are ways to behave even when one may have drank quite a bit like we had. It depends on one’s regular personality. I am generaly quiet in my regular life and and also quiet after quite a few drinks.

Not necessarily related to the above story but also occurring on that same night is that an International CP employee began to very obviously and aggressively flirt with me as I was trying to pay for food at at quick service location. This was several other employees and guests around us which made it kind of uncomfortable for me. I’m not sure what her goal was but I left quickly after paying.
It’s fine if cast members are talkative and friendly with me and another time a CM was obviously smitten while talking to me but she eas very professional about it which was no problem at all.

 

[HwdStudio]

I'm really curious, why do people spend so much time observing other peoples behavior? I go to WDW every year, DLR every other year and I've never noticed anyone drunk. If you don't look, you don't see it, it doesn't happen.

I keep an eye out to keep from bumping into people. Other than that I don’t hear what they are saying or see what they are doing. Some folks are so busy worried about what others are doing that they forget they are supposed to be having a good time themselves.

 

[21stamps]

I've been known to get tipsy with my weekend brunch mimosas. My YES knee-jerk reaction to the inevitable, "Would you like to start out with a mimosa" will add considerable funds to their bottom line. Mimosas and Eeyore, what could be better? (No sarcasm there, I am literally saying that Mimosas and Eeyore will make me happy.)

Me too... if I’m at an outdoor waterfront brunch which includes crab legs, and I want a lazy-ish Sunday. We’ve stayed for hours at a champagne brunch before.. However, I think the difference with the Magic Kingdom is that you are inside of a theme park, no one is going to go to MK specifically to spend the morning on a mimosa breakfast at Crystal Palace.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

just say the rides or food must have made them sick..

...which may well be the case!

Now that Disney is adding more alcohol to the parks we may unfortunately be seeing more drunken misconduct. Not fair to others who are trying to enjoy their vacations. Sorry I know I may upset some people but Disney making big mistake adding alcohol in the parks.

Isn’t there a 2 drink (beer or wine) limit with a meal? (And you must order a meal?)

Boy, that’s really asking for it.

 

[21stamps]

Well, I can't make any promises... We're doing our farewell breakfast there for our wedding - but that's the exception.

Congratulations! That sounds wonderful!

The brunch spots I’m talking about- they allowed us to just have a bottle of champagne at our table (upon request), and a carafe of oj... server would replace both as necessary (and it was necessary quite often )... I just can’t see CP setting up a bottle of champers next to the tables.lol. Especially when it isn’t included in the price of breakfast... the one’s I’m referencing included the mimosas in the price.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

I guess that's probably best. Or else, I'd pity the pour soul waiting for their breakfast lasagna behind our table.

Ha!

 

[21stamps]

Thanks! And, oh, I was just kidding about making it into a legit champagne "brunch, well, early early brunch" spot.

Ha ha, I know. That’s exactly what I’m saying, I don’t think anyone is going to attempt to do that when inside the MK.

 

[DisAl]

I’ve never encountered people are so vehemently against/afraid of alcohol.. until reading certain threads on this site.

I’ve seen people cursing with and without alcohol, if my kid is in earshot- we walk away. If we’re in line and the people in front of us or behind us are doing it- I say something to them.
It’s not difficult.

Saying something to somebody who is drunk to the point of it being obvious that they are drunk is just about as safe as throwing gasoline on somebody who is smoking where they are not supposed to.

 

[21stamps]

Saying something to somebody who is drunk to the point of it being obvious that they are drunk is just about as safe as throwing gasoline on somebody who is smoking where the are not supposed to.

I’m willing to take that risk. If I wasn’t, then I would remove myself and my child from the area, and maybe notify the nearest park employee of the behavior.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Saying something to somebody who is drunk to the point of it being obvious that they are drunk is just about as safe as throwing gasoline on somebody who is smoking where they are not supposed to.

Maybe in Alabama.

 

[wdisney9000]

I’m drunk?

Is there any other way to do Disney?

 

[wdisney9000]

I’m willing to take that risk. If I wasn’t, then I would remove myself and my child from the area, and maybe notify the nearest park employee of the behavior.

If you did confront a completely inebriated person about their behavior, what outcome do you expect? Surely not a pleasant one and if your child is your primary concern, would there not be a risk of him/her witnessing far worse behavior due to you confronting said drunkey?

 

[21stamps]

If you did confront a completely inebriated person about their behavior, what outcome do you expect? Surely not a pleasant one and if your child is your primary concern, would there not be a risk of him/her witnessing far worse behavior due to you confronting said drunkey?

I wouldn’t know if they were drunk or not, I’ve envountered people cursing in a queue directly in front or directly behind us.. When it happens, I politely ask them to stop, because children are around. Maybe I’ve just been extremely lucky that I always get an “Oh sorry” and then they discontinue the language.

I’ll add that once in Epcot, during Holidays Around the World, we were sitting eating and drinking a kiosk snack.. two grown adults started arguing not too far away, extremely loudly.. it was obvious that they were a couple. They were probably drunk, but maybe not, who knows.
Here’s what I did- Moved away from that area.

And.. went on with our evening.
Problem solved.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

somne peolpe jus camnt holjd theyree alcholhojool

 

[larryz]

Now that Disney is adding more alcohol to the parks we may unfortunately be seeing more drunken misconduct. Not fair to others who are trying to enjoy their vacations. Sorry I know I may upset some people but Disney making big mistake adding alcohol in the parks.

Look at it this way -- maybe adding profits from alcohol sales will slow down the price increases at the gate...

 

[Incomudro]

My wife and I have had a few encounters over the years with drunk guests in the World. I know this will come as a surprise, but this mostly has occurred at EPCOT, I know, it's hard for me to believe also.

Last year there were three cases, one involved us and two we were just voyeurs to.

The first happened in September during Food and Wine, yet another surprise. We were leaving the park and I was trying out my new fisheye lens on that big ball. A group of people, maybe five to seven, came walking by. Two of the women and one guy were falling down drunk, when I say falling down one of the woman wiped out. She lost her drink during the fall. Anyway, these people were loud, swearing and just plain obnoxious. Now I have no problem with people being drunk or even cussing and such, but you need to be in control of yourself. Their conversation was fairly colorful, we have no kids, so this once again didn't bother me. There were kids around though and I am sure these parents didn't care for their kids to see and hear this group.

The second happen when we were visiting in December, we were waiting in line to ride Frozen-Ever-After. There was a couple behind us that enjoyed a little to much of the hooch. Once again, the lady needed to be held up by her companion most of our trip through the line and they just reeked of alcohol. They weren't really loud or being overly obnoxious, it was the smell, occasional bump and remarks about waiting. By the time we got to the CM that directed us to our row, my wife kiddingly asked the CM if she could put the people behind us in a different boat. Sure enough the CM took them out of line and had them wait for the next boat. I felt bad, I did.

The last time was again during December at EPCOT. We were sitting on a wall near the bridge by the International Gateway waiting for Illuminations to start. A little before the show started a younger couple sat next to us. They were obviously par-taking in adult beverages. They must not have known each other well, they were asking questions like favorite color, food etc. Yes, I know, but they seemed like they were in their mid to late twenty's. Well this conversation carried over to sexual questions and went to the point of getting a little physical. Luckily they decided to leave and perhaps take the show somewhere more private.

Well those are my last three dealings with drunk people at Disney. Has anyone else had these encounters?

I've seen a number of really bad drunken behaviors.

 

[Incomudro]

I'm really curious, why do people spend so much time observing other peoples behavior? I go to WDW every year, DLR every other year and I've never noticed anyone drunk. If you don't look, you don't see it, it doesn't happen.

You don't need to spend time observing other peoples behavior, when drunken and obnoxious behavior occurs right in front of you.
You'd have to be unconscious not to notice.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I'm really curious, why do people spend so much time observing other peoples behavior? I go to WDW every year, DLR every other year and I've never noticed anyone drunk. If you don't look, you don't see it, it doesn't happen.

The drunks enforce themselves on others. And that includes anyone after roughly three drinks. The volume goes up, the movements become uncontrolled, the behaviour erratic.

There is good reason why nobody is allowed to drive after three glasses, and any public place with the least bit of class that is not a bar or restaurant will enforce this same standard.

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

My problem isn't that I notice it, it is that my kids will notice it. The ages they are at they are like sponges. They soak everything up. Behavior, language, everything. My son particularity likes to sit back and watch rather than be a part of the action so we have to be mindful of what he hears and sees. I shouldn't have to be concerned about this at Disney World. Yes i know it is a public place but c'mon people!

Exactly my concern with the increased usage of booze in the MK. The kids don't need to be subjected to drunken actions or words. Come on people!

 

[scarr13311]

Look at it this way -- maybe adding profits from alcohol sales will slow down the price increases at the gate...

Yes I know and I agree with you that Disney is adding the alcohol to increase revenue after all they are a business. But, even though there are responsible drinkers and unfortunately there are some drinkers that are not responsible that can put a damper on it for others. I have encountered people at the "Food and Wine Festival (now know by some people "the Drunk Fest") at Epcot who are so drunk that they are all over the place bumping into people, yelling, being rude and using profanity. I have also seen people who are drunk and still holding a drink in there hand and are throwing up in the garbage cans. Guess they can't figure out that it is time to stop. Sometimes it is hard to enjoy your time at the park when you have people bumping into you. swearing and spilling drinks on you than have to walk around smelling like alcohol. I feel bad for the cast members who have to clean the garbage cans and any other place when people throw up from to much drinking.