More booze at Disneyland

[Californian Elitist]

I’m sure there have been times when alcohol has caused an issue on Disneyland property and the OC Register probably forgot that galaxies edge was even back there, just like many guests! (Ohhhh!!!! Take that Kylo!).

As far as the actual announcement… it’s still one little change from something that set Disneyland apart from the rest of the world. But table service isn’t going to make any major change. I kinda get blue bayou… carnation cafe seems like an odd choice though. Oh well…. I’ll be over at Plaza with my salmon anyways haha.

From the rest of the world? If I had to pick something that sets Disneyland apart from other theme parks around the world, the sale of alcohol, or lack thereof, wouldn’t make the list. That’s something pretty minor when considering the other more significant things that help make the park unique and distinct. Whether or not beer is sold…eh.

Clearly there haven’t been enough incidents throughout the history of the parks to warrant a ban on alcohol. Guests can generally control themselves.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

From the rest of the world? If I had to pick something that sets Disneyland apart from other theme parks around the world, the sale of alcohol, or lack thereof, wouldn’t make the list.

The list is everything. I didn’t say it was top or bottom of the list but it’s something that made the park unique and special - set apart. That’s the definition of special.

The magic of a Disney park is not one thing. It’s a huge combination of things.

The fact is…. This is something that made disneyland special, and no longer does. That’s a fact. You seem bothered by that being pointed out.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Disneyland has been lost for years.

??? When was your last visit!?

 

[Consumer]

??? When was your last visit!?

Last summer. The quality of cast and guests are the parks are just not what they used to be.

 

[Californian Elitist]

The list is everything. I didn’t say it was top or bottom of the list but it’s something that made the park unique and special - set apart. That’s the definition of special.

The magic of a Disney park is not one thing. It’s a huge combination of things.

The fact is…. This is something that made disneyland special, and no longer does. That’s a fact. You seem bothered by that being pointed out.

Why would something like that bother me? You’re bothered, though.

We can agree to disagree. Absolute truths aside, Disneyland not serving alcohol didn’t make it special, unique, or set apart. Alcohol being served doesn’t taint “the magic.”

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Last summer. The quality of cast and guests are the parks are just not what they used to be.

Last summer was a bit rough especially in food service. I felt this year things are pretty close to normal. Main Street is filled with vehicles even at night, both red car trolleys were running - and you’ve got Magical and Wondrous!!!!

Food quality is still pretty bad, but now there is earl of sandwich at least!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Absolute truths aside, Disneyland not serving alcohol didn’t make it special, unique, or set apart.

Yes it did, by definition. Most major theme parks do (Herschend being the exception) - most major attractions do like broadway shows, sports stadiums, etc.

Just like the appearance standards (no visible tattoos, etc.) it was something that made Disney special and unique. Why is in-n-out special compared to McDonald’s? It’s the same little details that all add up.

Same on Disney Cruise Line with no casino. It’s unique and special because of that.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Yes it did, by definition. Most major theme parks do (Herschend being the exception) - most major attractions do like broadway shows, sports stadiums, etc.

Just like the appearance standards (no visible tattoos, etc.) it was something that made Disney special and unique. Why is in-n-out special compared to McDonald’s? It’s the same little details that all add up.

Same on Disney Cruise Line with no casino. It’s unique and special because of that.

I said absolute truths aside. I’m not referring to minute facts. I’m referring to what really makes Disneyland Disneyland, its spirit, so to speak (pun intended). And it definitely isn’t, nor was it ever, the lack of sales of alcohol to guests.

 

[Consumer]

I said absolute truths aside. I’m not referring to minute facts. I’m referring to what really makes Disneyland Disneyland, its spirit, so to speak (pun intended). And it definitely isn’t, nor was it ever, the lack of sales of alcohol to guests.

What makes Disneyland’s “spirit” is its clean presentation, part of which is no alcohol. Another bit of the block chipped away.

 

[Californian Elitist]

What makes Disneyland’s “spirit” is its clean presentation, part of which is no alcohol. Another bit of the block chipped away.

Disagree. It’s more about aesthetics of the park as a whole (weenies, physical cleanliness, architecture, details spread across the park, etc.). A martini doesn’t make the park “filthy.”

 

[Californian Elitist]

Some of you seem to be equating the consumption of alcohol to heathenism and being slackers, low-lives, and menaces to society, which is wrong.

 

[No Name]

If Walt was so against alcohol in the park, he shouldn’t have started serving it in 1967.

You know what did actually make the place literally filthier? Smoking. Which was banned the same month that alcohol started being served to regular guests.

 

[PiratesMansion]

From MiceChat (https://www.micechat.com/362878-dis...rhtyHIrucHhZszXHCWx-KMZkj61j88ALs1amPwn7NTPNA):
"But, it’s interesting to note that while those who are upset have been the loudest in the comments, our poll clearly indicates that Disneyland visitors DO want the option to choose for themselves. Approximately 70% of our readers selected one of the two “Yes” answers:"

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

The magic of a Disney park is not one thing. It’s a huge combination of things.

The perfect summation of what defines "the magic"!

 

[Andrew25]

No problem with alcohol served inside parks, but I wish they offered nicer places/lounges to actually enjoy them in.

How Disney has avoided expanding on the Trader Sam's/Oga's Cantina concept inside the parks is beyond me.

 

[Disstevefan1]

The margins on drinks are the highest of anything, so it's because MONEY!

I am sure it won't get as bad as folks vomiting in queue like is common at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal.

And if it does, Disney can always cut back on it quickly.

 

[Andrew25]

I am sure it won't get as bad as folks vomiting in queue like is common at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal.

That's not something very common anymore. HHN used to be known for its drinking/party atmosphere, but not anymore.

 

[Disstevefan1]

That's not something very common anymore. HHN used to be known for its drinking/party atmosphere, but not anymore.

This then strengthens the case for more booze at DLR.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Last summer. The quality of cast and guests are the parks are just not what they used to be.

Not to mention maintenance, quality of food, quality of new additions.

 

[PiratesMansion]

Not to mention maintenance, quality of food, quality of new additions.

YMMV, but I actually felt like maintenance and food quality were on the upswing compared to last year.

Not perfect, but trending in the right direction.