doctorcfjh
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I wholeheartedly believe that the premise of Disneyland to create a place where parents and children could have fun together is excellent. It was, and is, much more than that and embraces, and is embraced by, a far broader demographic. Walt banned alcohol to avoid people being drunk in Disneyland; to differentiate his Magic Kingdom from other amusements parks where the crowds were inebriated, mostly adult and not safe or family friendly environments. Times have changed and the perception of Disney themeparks is very different to the preconceptions of amusement parks that predominated when Disneyland opened.
Walt was not teetotal. I see no rational justification for the idea that the Disney parks should be totally alcohol free. To echo the remarks of former posts – I have never seen anyone drunk in the Disney parks (DL/DCA/MK/Epcot/DHS/DAK/Resorts/DLRP). Therefore the goal of controlling alcohol has been achieved. If adults wish to enjoy an alcoholic beverage (we never use the word beverage in the UK – weird) at Disney and it enhances there enjoyment then so be it. Lets hope Disney continues to make the most happiness for the most people. Well done the Walt Disney Company!
Walt was not teetotal. I see no rational justification for the idea that the Disney parks should be totally alcohol free. To echo the remarks of former posts – I have never seen anyone drunk in the Disney parks (DL/DCA/MK/Epcot/DHS/DAK/Resorts/DLRP). Therefore the goal of controlling alcohol has been achieved. If adults wish to enjoy an alcoholic beverage (we never use the word beverage in the UK – weird) at Disney and it enhances there enjoyment then so be it. Lets hope Disney continues to make the most happiness for the most people. Well done the Walt Disney Company!