Gitson Shiggles
There was me, that is Mickey, and my three droogs
The last thing Eeyore needs to be around is alcohol.
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Crystal Palace now offering alcohol
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disneygeek90
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If you drink that stuff, you might as well just drink orange soda. An entire bottle of that stuff is about 2.5% ABV.
Only an issue if my intention is to maximize alcohol intake which it is not.
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jaklgreen
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From a perspective of someone who does not drink often, having 1 or 2 drinks is enough to have an effect on me. With that in mind, I personally do not want to be under that kind of effect when I am with my kids. I grew up where the parent/aunts/uncles would start drinking basically whenever we were all together. It never ended well for us kids. If you are not a regular drinker then I would imagine just having a couple of drinks would affect you. Most people are OK and are "happy" when they drink. The problem is that there are plenty out there that are not happy drunks. I just think that if you are on a vacation with your kids, you should be able to get through the day at a theme park without drinking. Adults without kids, have at it if you can keep control of yourself. After all there are still kids around.
disneygeek90
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It is tasty. I would just rather not pay $10 for virtual soda.
If I want to make sure im getting the most bang for my beverage dollar id be vacationing at an all inclusive beach resort somewhere. Stuff at Disney is expensive. I understand that. When I want my favorite beer while at Disney im not terribly concerned about the price. Could they out price me, maybe, but it likely would be on resorts or park tickets before it would be on beer.
21stamps
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2 consecutive drinks would have me feeling a little tipsy.. but, I think we all need to remember that there’s a lot of kids who are around alcohol and there’s no problem.
Professional sports games, family parties, backyard bbqs, summer festival season... etc.
they’re all fine, casual drinking is harmless.
jaklgreen
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2 consecutive drinks would have me feeling a little tipsy.. but, I think we all need to remember that there’s a lot of kids who are around alcohol and there’s no problem.
Professional sports games, family parties, backyard bbqs, summer festival season... etc.
they’re all fine, casual drinking is harmless.
That is true. But I would rather people drink at home then at the parks. People are already bat s&!t crazy at the parks with the crowds and heat, etc. I know the other parks have it but at least we could have kept MK sober.
HouCuseChickie
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Since when did enjoying a drink or two with your meal equate to drunk and disorderly conduct? Nobody is saying you have to drink, but there are plenty of adults who enjoy some drinks and know how to do so without being drunken idiots. It's also foolish to think the previous lack of alcohol in MK meant that people were sober in MK. I could easily hit up Trader Sam's, Mizner's, or even the lounge at California Grill for a few and then head into MK...and probably be more intoxicated than I'd ever be from a couple of drinks at a meal. And if you want to gripe about it being a character meal, why are you not complaining about places like Cape May? I know I saw a number of mimosas when we dined there a few months ago and they have a number of cocktails on their breakfast menu. And if you want to cry out about the children, I guess I'd rather have the kids see people handling it responsibly than hiding it from them. It's legal and a drink or two is not some dirty little secret that you need to hide back in your room. Obviously, we're not talking about wine pairings to go with your breakfast lasagna kind of justification, but a mimosa actually does sound like it would be pretty nice with it.
The reality, if you dine at restaurants in your non-Disney life, you are likely around people enjoying a few drinks...and I sincerely doubt it's a drunken fraternity party from all of it. And if you want to argue that people are different when they're in vacation mode, all you have to do is look at travel to other destinations. Sure, you'll find some spots in Vegas or Cancun (to name a couple) where people are just drinking to drink, but the reality is that most people enjoying a few are doing just that and not some ridiculous boozefest assumption some people make these things out to be in their minds.
And if we want to play the Walt wouldn't like it card...Walt did drink, He and the elite could drink in Club 33, and could go into the park afterwards. I'm by no means implying they went into Disneyland drunk, but that's the point. You can enjoy a drink without being drunk. People have been enjoying drinks at Club 33 for years and then heading into the park. I know Walt was adamant about no alcohol in his magic kingdom, but I've always felt his feelings were a bit hypocritical between his drinking and the whole Club 33 set up.
The reality, if you dine at restaurants in your non-Disney life, you are likely around people enjoying a few drinks...and I sincerely doubt it's a drunken fraternity party from all of it. And if you want to argue that people are different when they're in vacation mode, all you have to do is look at travel to other destinations. Sure, you'll find some spots in Vegas or Cancun (to name a couple) where people are just drinking to drink, but the reality is that most people enjoying a few are doing just that and not some ridiculous boozefest assumption some people make these things out to be in their minds.
And if we want to play the Walt wouldn't like it card...Walt did drink, He and the elite could drink in Club 33, and could go into the park afterwards. I'm by no means implying they went into Disneyland drunk, but that's the point. You can enjoy a drink without being drunk. People have been enjoying drinks at Club 33 for years and then heading into the park. I know Walt was adamant about no alcohol in his magic kingdom, but I've always felt his feelings were a bit hypocritical between his drinking and the whole Club 33 set up.
MagicRat
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Why is it alcohol that gets this board so excited. I would rather be walking past a guy who has had a couple of drinks and smiling than the person who overate the CP buffet, hopped on his scooter and blocked the hallway at my resort. Get a life, why is drinking bad but excessive buffets good.
Walt drank and smoked people, we all have vices. Get over it.
Walt drank and smoked people, we all have vices. Get over it.
Tom P.
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And yet he was against having alcohol in his parks. Go figure.
MarkTwain
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I know this is my own personal opinion… But it's about time. The Magic Kingdom might well be the most stressful park at Disney World; A little beer or wine and go along way to making some guests' day a little more enjoyable.
Any word if they're going to be posting drink limits per guest like they did at Be our Guest when it opened?
Any word if they're going to be posting drink limits per guest like they did at Be our Guest when it opened?
21stamps
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I drink at Disney so I can deal with Disney
No but seriously, WDW, a cruise, an all inclusive, a vacation period., it’s nice to have a couple of cocktails.. vacations are a treat for adults too.
MagicRat
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And yet he had an exclusive club where members could drink. Go figure
jaklgreen
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Reasonable people can handle a drink or two with their meal. But most people leave their good judgement and reason at home. Look at how many people complain about Epcot being a "drunk town". It is the unreasonable people who now have easy access to alcohol at MK that will cause the issue. Pair that with the heat and crowds that alone already are turning people crazy and you get a recipe for disaster. YOU may be a person who can control themselves, but we have all seen the ever increasing numbers of those who can not. Like I said, I am not against alcohol, I just don't think it is appropriate at MK. Epcot is one thing, but there are too many little kids at MK. It is not necessary.
Survivor
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When did this start? I was there in April and didn't notice even though I wasn't really looking and I am only 18 and no one in my party drinks so it would have been a non issue. I don't really like this since this is a Character Dining experience that caters to kids with Winnie the Pooh and Friends but I guess it all comes down to money.
Lets Respect
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Maybe if someone needs alcohol to deal with the MK, they should get a Xanax prescription from their doctor before their trip
Gitson Shiggles
There was me, that is Mickey, and my three droogs
It may be because alcohol is now included in the Dining Plan. People are apt to say, “Hey, I’m paying for alcohol to be included with my meal, so why isn’t it being offered?” Next will be QS locations for the same reason. Then people who aren’t on the Dining Plan will be ordering alcohol à la carte from these locations, but will grow weary of waiting among those ordering meals. Then that will beget alcohol being served at carts. Then society as we know it will crash, and it will all be ESPN’s fault.
21stamps
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No one needs alcohol, it’s a nice thing to enjoy. Xanax alters your brain, a glass of Merlot does not.
Has no one here ever taken their children to a restaurant that serves alcohol?
What about a school festival?
Amusement park?
Sporting event?
Etc etc etc etc?