I've had insects land in my drink at restaurants that serve beverages in lidless glasses (the type we all use at home). When that happens, I tell the waiter and they provide me with a new drink. There is no "problem"; it's just bad luck when it happens, and any decent establishment will deal with it by replacing the drink.
I know getting no straws and lids is not a problem for you.
I think people have different expectations for outdoor venues than for indoor ones.
I'm talking about the idea that the risk of insects falling into our drinks is somehow a “problem” that warrants the use of lids, even though we all drink from lidless vessels the vast majority of the time. One can argue for the utility of lids without resorting to hyperbole.
Would you expect your drink to be served with a lid at an outdoor bar or restaurant? Or when dining on a friend's patio?
Most restaurants serve children cups with lids.
It’s not an “idea” it’s something that happened to me. I like having a lid on my drink when in an outdoor themed and crowded environment.
good thing it never rains at WDW
It’s telling that this thread began with “Lids help me carry my drink around without spilling it” (which is perfectly reasonable) and has now reached the point where people are making it seem as if a lid is an absolutely essential piece of equipment if one is to keep one’s beverage protected from insects, rain, and whatever else the outdoors may inflict on us.
In fact they are. Thanks for confirming!
No, but I don't carry a tray of multiple drinks around at an outdoor bar or restaurant. Or a friend's patio.
So the issue is carrying drinks, which has nothing to do with insects.
You will notice I'm not the one who brought up the insects. I'm a mother of 3 and have had to carry a tray of drinks many times.
