What If There Was No More Alcohol?

epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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ExtinctJenn said:
Unfortunately the "a few bad apples ruin the bunch" thing comes into play quite often with things like this. Often those doing something responsibly or properly end up "punished" because of the other dolts who took advantage of a system or acted a fool after one to many.
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Yeah, same goes for sporting events. I used to go to every Georgia Bulldogs game...but the number of drunks increases every year. You should see the mounds of empty bottles and cans at the entrances. I now stick to the flat screen at home. Never, ever had anyone spill a beer on me at home.
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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I'm a drinker. I don't go to WDW to drink. I go 'cause I'm a certified "Disnut". But, since I am a drinker, I do drink when I'm there. But, you'll never see me poop-faced, floor-crawlin', commode-huggin' drunk there, either.
I want to savor EVERY SINGLE BIT of the Magic! :)
I never drink in the morning or start early in the day while there, either. I'll usually have a coupla' Lapu Lapus if we have an ADR at 'Ohana, and some beers in World Showcase, and maybe at dinner. Most of my adult beverage consumption comes back at the room late at night. Beer I bought after taking the bus to DTD and walking across the street to the Hess. ;)
 
Gabe1

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ExtinctJenn said:
Seems when it comes to opinions on the topic, there is a difference between serving alcohol in restaurants/bars/clubs and serving it out of QS Walk-up locations. Interesting!
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Ahhh, not always but at MK yes, there are too many spiny rides mixed with heat, ick. If I get a margarita or a Grey Goose slushie they are generally from the Kiosks in the WS and I walk the WS with the drink of choice for the evening.

epcotisbest said:
I think no alcohol would make it a better place. We quit going to F&W because of a few no-class idiots who forget it is a family place. But it is just like anyplace else I suppose...why limit the majority of drinkers because of the actions of a few mindless idiots?
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I've attending F&W many times starting in 1995 with kids in tow. I can't say I ever thought 'family place' for F&W, actually just the opposite. The food wasn't really to my kids liking, they bored quickly with strolling and eating samples. We'd cut them loose and let them head back to FW while we sampled. I can't say I've ever had the few drunks ruin my time at F&W. Annoying yes, but easy to move away from and ignore.

epcotisbest said:
Yeah, same goes for sporting events. I used to go to every Georgia Bulldogs game...but the number of drunks increases every year. You should see the mounds of empty bottles and cans at the entrances. I now stick to the flat screen at home. Never, ever had anyone spill a beer on me at home.
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Think WDW and Ballparks are a stretch to compare. I've never seen volumes of tailgate parties prior to entering the parks nor have I ever seen mounds of empty bottles and cans when entering the parks. At WDW you can just step away from the irritating guests, often at games you are stuck for hours with the same neighbors surrounding you for the entire time.

I actually have the biggest issue with out of control children ruining an experience or a meal and parents that just roll with their behavior. Worse the out of control parent going off on their children or spouse loudly and very publicly. I've had over the top-dramatically more bad experiences with horrid kids/parents than bad encounters with alcohol. But I just move away from them too.



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Phonedave

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MR FERRET said:
Personally i wouldn't mind seeing the "bars" gone from WDW. I understand some people like to have a drink with their meal (and some say it improves it) but i don't see the need for getting tipsy at the park.just my 2 pence ,and i know alchomohol will always win out due to the money involved
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Many people - I being one of them - do not get "tipsy" when they drink. I don't think I would stop going to WDW if they removed all alcohol - I WOULD stop going to Food and Wine though.

As long as people don't get hammered, then what is the problem? Of course the trick is prevent people from getting hammerd in the first place. WDW does that in a very unique way - unless you are a total lightweight, you need a second mortgage to be able to get half in the bag at WDW>


-dave
 
ExtinctJenn

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Phonedave said:
MOf course the trick is prevent people from getting hammerd in the first place. WDW does that in a very unique way - unless you are a total lightweight, you need a second mortgage to be able to get half in the bag at WDW
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That's really the key isn't it? And it doesn't apply only to WDW... anywhere that would be the issue (and as you said, probably less at WDW because of cost lol).
 
Scooter

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I am retired and so I tend to spend a lot of time with friends at our neighborhood Pubs and dives. I do not, however, imbibe while on our annual trips to Walt Disney World. I'm not a prude, and Lord knows I do so Love my daily quota of Spirits, but I feel, not unlike myself, that my Liver needs a vacation as much as I do once in a while.
 
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Gabe1

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Phonedave said:
Many people - I being one of them - do not get "tipsy" when they drink. I don't think I would stop going to WDW if they removed all alcohol - I WOULD stop going to Food and Wine though.

As long as people don't get hammered, then what is the problem? Of course the trick is prevent people from getting hammerd in the first place. WDW does that in a very unique way - unless you are a total lightweight, you need a second mortgage to be able to get half in the bag at WDW>


-dave
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See that is just it and you nailed it. The percentage of 'hammered' or 'tipsy' throughout the year is so low in comparison to the percentage of guests that have a drink or two. Hardly a reason to remove alcohol or remove the bars or kiosks.

Since BoG opened I have yet to see a single hammered person roll out of the restaurant. Sober children disrupting other guests without parents removing them? Yes. At WDW, hands down when I see disruption to other guests the vast majority of the time it involves a child or parent/child, not a tipsy adult.
 
cornandacobb

cornandacobb

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Love my booze n' Disney. I like a drink or two at dinner on vacation. And when I go to Disney, I'm eating out for dinner for 7+ days. And nothing beats walking around the showcase with a cold one.
Can't say I wouldn't go back if alcohol was removed from the parks, but sheesh, do you know the margins on alcohol sales? I can't see them ever doing that.
 
LucyK

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Can you believe the only time I was tipsy at WDW was NOT in EPCOT? Yep, it happened at AK of all places, ruined my whole day and I swore I'd never drink while at Disney again and I've been keeping that promise ever since.

If Disney was to do away with all alcohol I'd say good riddance, schedule another FP+ to IASW and happily be on my way! :joyfull:
 
HouCuseChickie

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Do I "need" a drink? No. Do I think it enhances certain elements of my trip- most definitely. I mean, I "need" it about as much as I need another trip to WDW.

On top of that, there's a significant difference between enjoying a drink for the flavor of the drink or the pairings involved vs. drinking to get drunk. Even the one time we drank around the world (and got a bit tipsy), we were not slobbering drunks and were doing it to appreciate different offerings from each country in the WS. Ultimately, I think that's the area of WDW that really benefits from the drinks...i.e. it merely adds to the depth of the experience from that specific country. I don't drink much at home, but on vacation it's just a nice treat.
 
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DisneyDebNJ

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ExtinctJenn said:
The longer I'm a member of these forums the more I see posts about drinking on property. Everything from folks saying they use the bus service so they can imbibe to discussions re: the recent announcement that Disney was getting a little stricter on their proof-of-age requirements (and the subsequent discussion) to trip reports where folks mention one of their trip plans is to drink. I also remember what a huge development it was when they announced last year that there would be alcohol on the BOG menu.

All this got me to thinking...

What if there was no more alcohol on property? Would WDW still be a vacation destination for you?
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Alcohol isn't a necessity.. but like @Sweet Melissa we visit just about every year for F&W. Plus I cant imagine a trip without my Lapu Lapu!! Would it lessen our number of trips? Probably, LOL. It's vacation.... so a cocktail with dinner nightly or while watching Illuminations ... absolutely on our must do list :)
 
Phonedave

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HouCuseChickie said:
Do I "need" a drink? No. Do I think it enhances certain elements of my trip- most definitely. I mean, I "need" it about as much as I need another trip to WDW.

On top of that, there's a significant difference between enjoying a drink for the flavor of the drink or the pairings involved vs. drinking to get drunk. Even the one time we drank around the world (and got a bit tipsy), we were not slobbering drunks and were doing it to appreciate different offerings from each country in the WS. Ultimately, I think that's the area of WDW that really benefits from the drinks...i.e. it merely adds to the depth of the experience from that specific country. I don't drink much at home, but on vacation it's just a nice treat.
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Exactly,

I have not gone "out drinking" since college. But I do "have a drink" on a regular basis.

-dave
 
tare

tare

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Phonedave said:
All inclusive (including alcohol) Sandal's resorts being the exception. A total of 10 hours on cars, planes, vans, helicopters, and then cars again coupled with free drinks led to a interesting first night at the resort.

-dave
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I love the all inclusives. But I have not gotten drunk at them. It's no fun to wake up the next morning and have your day shot with a hangover.
 

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