Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[MissMouse21]

We head down Thursday for the Drinking around the World, and I am resting up!! :drinking1
Anyone have a favorite "beverage" from the Food and Wine Festival??

[pixiedust23]

robinb- I'm the blonde one, I think i'm wearing a pink tank top in Epcot. Dont you just love DVC? I'm extremely excited for the new pool to open at OKW! I saw some darwings of it and it looks just amazing!!

Disney transportation is extremely great. You always have a DD!!

THe last buses out of PI are INSANE! I've been on them a few times and the people are just crazy! One time as we were leaving we met some guys from Ireland who were so excited they jumped in the fountain on the way to the buses. Well as you can imagine this then started a new fad and everyone was jumping in the fountains. I imagine it made for an incredibly cold ride home.

I realize that this is "treason" but i was wondering if anyone had been to citywalk and if they could give me a comparison to PI?

[ctrabada]

Pixie, it's not treason... how do we confirm WDW is the best in the world if we do not try others? I was a Universal & Sea World passholder and when I started my business this year, guess which passes were not renewed and which were??? yep, WDW (the most expensive one) was renewed for the 3 of us.... the other 2 were allowed to expire without renewal (except Sea World for my DD7... my parents live 5 minutes from the park so I bought them and Cristy annual passes and now they go together while DH & I enjoy quality time at the Disney parks!).

Anyway, I've visited CityWalk a few times and can give you my opinion. CityWalk is a fun place, however, I feel is too spread out... I happen to like the layout at PI because it feels smaller and more intimate. You have to pay a cover to go into each club or you can buy a pass that lets you enter all of them. I can't give you opinions on all of them because, frankly, I've only visited the Latin Quarter. Usually, we go to PI for dancing, but when we're in the mood for latin music, CityWalk is the only place we can go (but I heard they closed it..darn). Unfortunately, PI doesn't have a latin club... and no, Bongo's doesn't count...

The one thing I hate about CityWalk is the parking. Let me tell ya, at 2:00 am in the morning, after dancing all night, the LAST thing you want is to schlep back to your car at Universal.... Even with the moving sidewalks, it's a killer... I prefer the madness of finding parking at DTD than parking at Universal...

If you want a change of pace from PI, give CityWalk a try.

[pixiedust23]

Yes I went there once for dinner and I vividly remember the awful walk back to parking. But I was looking for a club comparison. As a 22 year old. I've only found a few of the clubs and PI enjoyable and was thinking it might be a different situation at Citywalk.

[lynn71092]

Only 31 more days until we get to try the Drink-A-Thon!!
I can't wait!!:drinking1 :drinking1
Monorail, here we come!!:wave:

[pixiedust23]

I was just in another section of the boards and a woman was saying how disruptive drunk adults in the hot tubs after hours are. All I could think of was my lovely LOTW :drinking1 and how I was extremely glad I had found my people before fearing for my life and retreating from the dis boards forever! :scared: :sad:
BTW Lynn I am extremely jealous of you!!!

[lynn71092]

Hey, come on, Pixiedust23.
It's been 3 years and 3 months!
I am ssooo overdue:drinking1 :cool1: :bounce:

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

disruptive drunk adults in the hot tubs after hours are

hey, better than during middle of the afternoon! :p

as for sci fi dine in, ive been wanting to eat there for a long time, maybe this trip? i just extended the stay for a night longer as a surprise :)

oh boy.

:crazy:

...and you can bet ill be hitting up the hot tub in december!

[wildernesslodgelover]

I may be drunk in those hot tubs, but I'll be darned if I am disruptive!

No, really, I hate disruptive adults anywhere...sober OR drunk!

ahhhh...you are going to have so much fun! wheeeeeee!

[MAC3]

Originally posted by wildernesslodgelover
I hate disruptive adults anywhere...sober OR drunk!


I agree WLL. Is our very own LOTW member Cantw8 doing us proud @ the world now? I have to wait until late June to go back. My friend is leaving tomorrow. I'm so jealous.

[pixiedust23]

Cantw8 is there now and I'm pretty sure making us very proud. Man am I jealous!!! Hopefully we'll get a full LOTW trip report!

AHHHHHHHH- where did you find those cute little drinking buddies?

[lynn71092]

Hey, can someone help me?
I started this thread and I need to add my Official LOTW and drinky guys to my e-mails.
How do I do that?
I certainly don't want to be left out!!:drinking1

[MAC3]

Wow! We got kicked out! Something we said? J/K Mods.

I'd sing the theme song from the Jefferson's but most of you are too young to know who I'm talking about.

Looks like you figured it out lynn

[lynn71092]

So you have to add the little drinky guys and Proud to be a LOTW on every e-mail?:confused:

[MAC3]

Oh sorry lynn,

Let's see if I can help you real quick before my commute home. You need to go to user cp (at the top of this page, then go to edit profile, then signature and add drinky guy Proud to be a LOTW drinky guy.

hth, if not I'm sure one of the other lushes will be around soon,

[ctrabada]

No, Lynn... go to your User Cp and add it to your signature. The User CP is at the top of the page, next to "Home".

[lynn71092]

Thanks guys!
I just want to be a LOTW "Team Member"!!:drinking1 :drinking1

[Lucky4me]

Too funny. This thread has gotten huge!

Has anyone told any Adenturers Club stories yet?

The characters in here are so funny and later in the evening they get so naughty too.

My husband usually gets picked to go up on stage and usually ends up taking off some article of clothing while he's on it. :tongue:

Lets just say he loves to be the center of attention and after a few Kungalooshes why not?!

We are going to Citywalk for the first time next month and can't wait.

[ctrabada]

You know, I had planned on going to the Adventurers Club for my birthday... right after dinner at Ohana's and my Wishes cruise. Of course, everything but dinner was cancelled when Hurricane Jeanne decided to pay us a visit. Then, I figured I would go the weekend we went for F&W and MNSSHP... but ended up at ESPN to watch the Red Sox/Cards game after F&W. I hear that place is lots of fun... especially after a few drinks... maybe next time... I'm visiting my parents for Thanksgiving weekend (15 min away from WDW).... hmmm... maybe DH and I can make an escape....

[lynn71092]

OK, I got the Proud to be LOTW in but I can't get the drinky guys in.
What am I doing wrong???????:confused:

[wildernesslodgelover]

Lynn-I wish I could help you, but I am extremely computer impaired. I got lucky and figured it our thanks to some other lushes. if you look at previous posts on this thread there is a "how to" guide.

Mac-What do you mean? I got to this thread via my email notification. They moved the thread?

Oh, and of course I know "Movin on up....to the east side...to a deeeee luxe apartment...in the sky hi hi...."

[ctrabada]

lynn, type a colon : and then drinking1 after it... i will demonstrate with a semi-colon:

;drinking1 Proud to be a LOTW ;drinking1

when you use the colon, the little guy will appear....

[wildernesslodgelover]

Oh, Mac...I see what you mean now...we are in "Theme Park Attractions and Strategies!" Funny, cuz I NEVER go to this board. And yet here I am!

[pixiedust23]

Maybe they will just keep bumping our thread from one forum to another and we will become known as the "elusive LOTW Club" that no one can ever find!

As for the adventurers club, I went there once, but we were looking more for a club scene. The place was virtually empty and the "members" were not extremely amusing (perhaps this was b/c of the night, lack of guests, or the mood my group was in). When we go to PI we would spend most of our night at the newer club all the way at the end (cant think of the name but they play pop music) and the beach/surf club. We couldnt go into any 21 only places b/c we had a 20-year old with us at the time.

[MAC3]

Originally posted by wildernesslodgelover
Oh, and of course I know "Movin on up....to the east side...to a deeeee luxe apartment...in the sky hi hi...."

I thought I was the only old fogie of all the LOTW's, you know the old lady sitting at the bar smoking (except I don't smoke anymore). Didn't think anyone else would know the song? :o


Oh, Mac...I see what you mean now...we are in "Theme Park Attractions and Strategies!" Funny, cuz I NEVER go to this board. And yet here I am!

Is that kind of like "Toto I don't think we're in Kansas anymore?" :teeth:

I like the idea of being the elusive LOTW's.

Adding my 2 cents, I have never been to the Adventurers Club and probably won't because my DH would never go to a place where he could be pulled up on stage to be embarrassed. :eek:

The 1st time we went to Prime Time he offered me up like the sacrificial lamb to our waiter. Still waiting for revenge.

[pixiedust23]

I might be a youngen, but who doesnt know "were movin on up...to the east side...to a deluxe apartment in the sky"?!?! It's classic tv! Ok well maybe I haven't seen the show, but I def know the song and I think someone may have done a re-make of it. But the original song was def on our "pong party mix" at my apartment when I was in college!

[lynn71092]

OK, here goes, I think I did it.

ctrabada, can your parents adopt me so I can stay there too?
I'll bring my own beer and I don't eat very much. I'll also bring my own Disney decorations for my room. Or if they want me to pitch a tent in the backyward, that would be okay too.
(They don't live near any alligators do they?)

[bajanswife]

OK, y'all are making me jealous now (and thirsty ... it's Friday after all..)!! I've only been to WDW twice, both times without kids, but I didn't get to drink all the cool stuff you guys did! First time was with DH back in 1998 and I'm sure he stuck to boring old beer (sorry beer lovers) and I probably drank wine with my dinners. But we didn't do many bars - probably because it was our first trip there and we needed to get through all the rides and shows!

Second time was a few weeks ago when I went with girlfriends. These girls don't really drink much (a glass of wine on a special occasion only), so I was the only one sampling wine at F & W, and the only one who tried a margarita in Mexico! As for going to bars, forget it ... we were so pooped by the end of the day (I was with 2 newbies, so again had to do everything in the parks), all we wanted to do was get in the car and drive home (it was a 40 min drive each time to our friend's place). So, been to WDW twice and never been to PI or Boardwalk!

Next trip is around 2007, and I'm really hoping my parents will come too so that DH and I can venture out without the kiddos a couple of nights and really have some fun. Having said that, 3 or 4 drinks will knock me flat, so it'll be tame fun compared to you lot!

Cheers!

[lynn71092]

I did it!!
I'm official now!!
Woo-hoo!!!!

[MAC3]

I guess we do actually belong here, it is a strategy after all! Choosing where to drink on each trip.

Welome bajanswife, I've been to your island it is a beautiful place! One of the prettiest islands I've ever been to.

Congrats lynn!

[pixiedust23]

I have a question, not necessarily Disney related but I though my LOTW might be able to assist. I'm looking to drop about 10 lbs, but I refuse to give up my lush-ness. Any lo-cal drink ideas? I'm not really a beer fan, but if it had less calories than alcohol or wine I could deal.

Also the another night I had an amazing martini (vodka, passion fruit juice, and peach juice) which I highly reccomend that you all try! :bounce:

[MAC3]

Good Luck PD23. It's a battle I'm fighting myself. I think wine & things like whiskey actually have less calories than beer anyway.

But I think you need to stay away from the stuff your mixing with it. I think you need to use diet soda's instead of fruit drinks/lemon mix ect....

[bajanswife]

Thanks MAC3! :sunny:

[Gaiusrex]

To keep it low-cal:

Be wary of beer. Regular beer is about 200cal for 12oz. Guiness is your best bet for low-cal beer. And stay away from thos malted drinks like zima or coolers

Wine is pretty good. It's about 65cal for a standard 4oz red wine

Liquor is good with vodka being the best. 60cal for 1oz. The problems with liquor. Don't drink the creamy stuff. Something like Bailey's or amaretto can be 160-240cal for 1oz. Be careful about what you put in your liquor. Fruit juices are sugary, and can turn a nice lo-cal vodka into a diet buster. Juice is usually around 100cal for 8oz


You could also just drink enough so you throw it all up later. Although I've heard that doen't help you lose weight.

[cmonroe]

I like getting "hammer-hawked" with the best of them, but I don't get to Disney World enough to want to be drunk when I'm there. I'm trying to stay up and take in as much as possible during my trip. Sure a beer here and there, but if I'm not coherent, I'll forget my trip! I get greased at home when I'm wishing I was at Disney :-)

[wildernesslodgelover]

Gauisrex-Hmmm, I thought Guiness was "super high" in calories. I need to check that out, cuz my DH loves it but I remember hearing how many calories it had so now he stays away.

PD-I also fight the battle. I do like Capt Morgan rum with club soda and extra lime!

Also, dirty martinis are a good bet!

Mac-We are not THAT old...I am 36..how old are you? If you do not mind me asking! :)

[pixiedust23]

Vodka is actually my drink of choice so I guess that works out nicely. However I usually put it in juice, which is i guess bad. I'm just not so sure of how vodka would taste in ginger ale or 7-up or something like that.

[MAC3]

Originally posted by wildernesslodgelover
Mac-We are not THAT old...I am 36..how old are you? If you do not mind me asking! :)

41 here! But somedays I feel that old. Thank God I drink!

[KimR]

Originally posted by pixiedust23
Vodka is actually my drink of choice so I guess that works out nicely. However I usually put it in juice, which is i guess bad. I'm just not so sure of how vodka would taste in ginger ale or 7-up or something like that.

Just jumping in here....instead of the fruit juice, you might want to try mixing the vodka with freshly squeezed lemons and sugar for sweetening (aka lemon-drop martini). Even with the sugar it still has less calories than fruit juice or mixes - one teaspoon of sugar is only 4 grams and 15 calories. :D

[underdesea]

Hi everyone. So nice to see this thread suddenly appear on the board. My DH and I are right there with all of you. Every trip to the World must include what I like to call Drunken Band Day. We spend the entire afternoon bouncing back and forth between Off Kilter and British Invasion Shows, accompanied by frosty-cold beers from our host countries. DBD is now our favorite day at the World!:D We're not actually drunk, of course...just very happy!

[Luvmyfam3]

For those of you trying to keep the calories (and carbs) down, you may want to try Vodka and club soda with a squeeze of lemon or lime. That's my drink of choice!! It's VERY refreshing!

Great thread!!!

Okay, I think you guys may be the ones to ask this question....Disney Quest, do they serve drinks there? My friend and I are taking our kids there as part of our trip (I've never been to DQ) and I was thinking that after having fun, my friend and I may just want to sit and relax with a drink while the kids play over and over and over.....

Thanks! Kim

[pixiedust23]

I dont recall there being a place to get alcohol at DQ, but I was only there for a short period of time on one occasion so I could be wrong. BUT...you are right near many of the restaurants on the WestSide, PI, DTD, etc that do have liquor. Maybe they'll let you "take it to go" which some park restaurants allow...not sure what the open container laws in FL are.

But to all the newbies: Welcome to the Lushes of the World Board!:wave2:

[Gaiusrex]

As long as you stick with the Guiness Pub Draft stuff, it should be 125cal for 12 oz which is pretty good for real beer.

[MAC3]

Luvmyfam3,

PD is right according to Deb Wills site here's all that are listed for drinks in DQ.

Beverages

Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Root Beer, Iced Tea $1.50/$1.75/$1.95/$2.75*
*Souvenir Cup refills $1.00

Coffee and Brewed Decaffeinated $1.50/$1.75
Hot Herbal and Black Teas $1.50
Fresh Lemonade or Orange Juice $2.50/$2.95/$3.50

Bottled Beverages $2.95
Bottled Water $2.50
Milk $1.75

Good to know before the fact!


underdesea- Just love your DBD tradition.

Hi everyone, Welcome!

[disneywithdrawal]

Another suggestion for a "diet" drink... one of my favorites is vanilla flavored vodka (Absolut or Stoli or whatever) and Diet Coke. As long as you're used to drinking diet soda it's the best! Tastes just like a vanilla soda.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Gaiusrex-My DH was very happy to hear that! I just told him and confirmed it for him by looking it up last night on a beer website. He was alwasy told Guiness has the most calories and the least alcohol. It looks like it has about the same calories...and about the same alcohol content! I think he will be ordering it more often now!

Yeah, the vanilla vodka/diet coke suggestion is a good one! Yum!

[ctrabada]

Lynn, it's funny, but my parents have been adopting my friends for several years now... lol... you know in Star Trek with the Borg: "resistance is futile" ... so I have "assimilated" most of my friends into Disney fans.... what can I say.... I have a gift... :earsgirl:

So I keep bringing them over to their place... between my father's cooking (and good wine), my mother's hospitality and our Disney enthusiasm, we win them over every time!

Now, when my DH and I announce we're going to Disney, our friends are the ones to ask us if they can come too! I especially like when we come to F&W and leave DD at my parents.... I only get "adults" night out when I go to Orlando.... (not that we don't love spending time at the parks with her... but DH and I need our time together too :smooth: )

[elise72]

What a fantastic thread........
cocktails & disney ...does life get any better???

I am dedicating a day and a half to drinking based activities!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Welcome elsie and all newcomers!

Ctrabada...hehe...tell your folks to expect a knock on their door...that some strangers you met on the internet will be coming to stay...hehe, freak them out!

My DH SWEARS you all are hairy ax muderers.....

[MAC3]

Originally posted by wildernesslodgelover
My DH SWEARS you all are hairy ax muderers.....

:rotfl: Too funny WLL He must be psychic? I haven't shaved my legs yet! :eek:

Welcome Elsie (love your name) & disneywithdrawal welcome to our little triple AAA group (Association of Admitted Alchies) .

[SlightlyGoofy]

I hereby volunteer to be the the designated monorail driver for you all. Since I am incapable of drinking more than a sip before falling asleep you will all be safe in my hands AND I just happen to have a huge supply of throw away razors bought just before DH decided to go electric. What more could you ask? Will be entertaining for me as well. (warning, I may take pictures)

SG/Linda

[MAC3]

Originally posted by SlightlyGoofy
I hereby volunteer to the the designated monorail driver for you all. Since I am incapable of drinking more than a sip before falling asleep you will all be safe in my hands AND I just happen to have a huge supply of throw away razors bought just before DH decided to go electric. What more could you ask? Will be entertaining for me as well. (warning, I may take pictures)

SG/Linda

SG Pictures are definatelt a MUST!!!! Need something to laugh at later in the week.

[SlightlyGoofy]

MAC3, just run around with me, I can find something to laugh about all the time. No need to wait until next week.

I have a feeling that if I take the right pictures I just might finally get tagged by the TF. I sincerely cannot believe that I have not written anything silly enough to have not caught their attention. On the other hand, they might be afraid of engaging what might seem to be a very disturbed person. (grin)

SG/Linda

[robinb]

Hello everyone! Just checking in after I changed my signature once again to include the LOTW logo :).

I'm planning my NYE trip to WDW. The only problem is that we're going to the MK on NYE. No alcohol! But ... we're staying at the AKL which has my one of my favorite bars on property, the Victoria Falls Mezzanine Lounge. They make a mean martini there :). I also love the AKL pool bar. I had an awesome red-white-and-blue frozen slushie drink there one hot July day.

What are your favorite resort bars and why?

[MAC3]

OK Robin now I'm confused (What's a LEDC?) Congrats on the NYE vacation.

I can only dream, too close to Christmas and I'm not organized enough to pull it off. We are goin tubing in NH (yeah that's sort of close) NOT!

Anyway, my favorite bar is the Gurgling Suitcase @ OKW, I think because of the atmosphere. I really feel like I'm sitting somewhere in the Carribean (well if they could make that water a bit bluer)? It's small but cute and the bartenders are great!

[wildernesslodgelover]

robinb-Your post is PERFECT TIMING for me cuz I will be sitting at that VF lounge on Saturday night (the 20th) drinking martinis. I am SO looking forward to it!

So far, my favorite lounge is still Territory Lounge at my beloved WL. It is so cozy. I like it for the same reason Mac like the one at OKW...cuz I feel transported to a cozy lodge in the pacific northwest.

Mac-I have never been to OKW before...never even set foot on the property! I am going to have to check it out. I just made resses for the second weekend in January for a birthday trip for my DD. We could only get resses at that ASM which I am a little disappointed in. Anyway, the CM did have a studio in OKW for $169 a night which I was considering. Have you stayed there before? I just feel like, as a native floridian, I would rather stay at a resort with a different theming. I have that tropical theming every day! Which I am not complaining about, BTW!

Hello SG! hey, what is "tagged by the TF?" I have heard being "tagged" mentioned on these boards before and I am not sure as to what it is in reference to. Thanks!

[pixiedust23]

"Tagged by the TF" means that a tag fairy went ahead and put that in SG's profile. Tag Fairys are responsible for all the tags that are in color.

As for the low cal drinking, when I went out on Sat night I was diong well for about one drink. :drinking: Had the vanilla diet coke, but then I couldnt take it anymore. So I ended up with cranbery and vodka, a chocolate cake shot, and some shots of goldschlager...YUM! O well I guess we can't be good all the time...plus I'd rather have fun then be super slim! :bounce:

[ctrabada]

Ahhh, PD23.... you just reminded me about one of my favorite drinks (aside from beer, of course).... vodka, cranberry juice and a splash of orange juice. I know it has a name, but I forgot..... yummy....

I really haven't visited any of the resort bars because we usually stay with DD, so we don't indulge when we are with her. That's why F&W is such a big event for us... we ask Mom & Dad to take care of her and just drink away.... And our trips to Disney are usually short, a weekend here and there and about 5 nights in Sept for my birthday, so we really don't stay long enough to "settle in"... But I will definitely try the Monorail Drink-A-Thon when we go in Thanksgiving... except then I'll have to drive home to my parents.... hmmm... maybe I should try to make a ressie during Christimas... (yea like I'm going to find an AP rate if I call now...).

[robinb]

MAC3,

I also like the Gurgling Suitcase, but I think it's a little small. Almost an afterthought. I do love the pictures of other DVC'ers on the walls and you're right, the bartenders are very nice. LEDC = "Liberal Elite Drinking Club" :).

WLL,

We love OKW! It's such a relaxing resort. The studios are 376 square feet and have 2 double beds and a wet bar which has a sink, a microwave, a toaster and a refrigerator. There is a small porch with 2 chairs and a small table. It's a condo-type resort and you can park right in front of your unit. The disadavntage of OKW is that it's pretty spread out.

[robinb]

Originally posted by ctrabada
But I will definitely try the Monorail Drink-A-Thon when we go in Thanksgiving... except then I'll have to drive home to my parents.... hmmm... maybe I should try to make a ressie during Christimas... (yea like I'm going to find an AP rate if I call now...).

You probably could find an AP rate, even now :).

[pixiedust23]

Ive stayed at OKW as well. I really do love it. It's more of a Key West theme, then just a Florida/tropical theme. Plus they are putting in a new slide at the pool, which looks amazing. Might be one of the best at WDW. Being DVC we only stay in studios now and I love the convenience of the mini fridge and the toaster/microwave too! It's jsut so great. Esp when you go out to eat you know youre not going be able to ever eat a full meal, they are just so large so you can bring it back to your room, put in the fridge and reheat when youre hungry! This was huge for us, being 3 girls in early 20's (it really helps to save money). It makes it worth going to an expensive restaurant b/c you can get two meals out of it.

As for my favorite drink at a resort, they made an incredible vanilla mudslide at the BC. THAT is by far my favorite drink ever. Its your basic mudslide with vanilla vodka in it. SOOO GOOD!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[MAC3]

robin- I agree the gurgling suitcase is way too small (now is the perfect time to make it a bit bigger) but not much because if they made it too big it would take away from the island type theming.

WLL- You may be a tad disappointed in theming because of where you live, but to tell you the truth I loved the WL and that's about all we see around here is Pine trees (not to mention we are campers to....) Give it a whirl and see what you think.

As robin says it is sooo relaxing you'd forget you are on Disney Property (if it wasn't for Disney buses coming & going) I think that says alot for a resort and if that doesn't get you the size of the units will. But wait until they finish building the slide.

We usually get a 2 Bdrm (then ask friends or family to join us). They are the largest on property. The condo atmosphere is awesome too you truly feel like you own your own place there.

I've never heard anyone report that they were disappointed with it.

[Bill From PA]

I'll have to print this thread and take it on our Jan. trip. We've done the Epcot 'Drinks Around the World' thing and we usually hit the Poly at least once when leaving MK for another park, but the Monorail Drink-a-Thon sounds like a must-do, probably some night before the fireworks.

Bill From PA

[Gaiusrex]

Bill,

I always thought you were the original LOTW :jester:

[pixiedust23]

Aren't the grand villas the biggest on property? (accomodating about 12 people and being 2 stories)

[wildernesslodgelover]

ctrabada-That is a Bay Breeze or a Sea breeze. One has OJ and cran, the other grapefruit and cran.

PD-Thanks for the TF explanation! And boy did you have fun! I do not know HOW you can mix all that stuff and not get sick!

Thanks to all for the info on OKW. It sounds like something I will want to try....although I do like walking through a lobby to get to the rooms. I have actually resigned myself to stay at ASM in January cuz I am thinking about all the $$ we will save, although I really want to try FQ one day. But all the moderates are booked (at least for FL res rates! :( ) The January trip is a short one and really ALL ABOUT my DD, since it is her Bday trip. This trip coming up at AKL is gonna be the REALLY FUN trip!!! MONEY is NO OBJECT that weekend! LOL! I am exaggerating just a wee bit! LOL!

[Luvmyfam3]

:earsgirl: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[pixiedust23]

WLL- It has taken many years of practice and training. However the next day I was fine and dandy and even made it to the gym to run 4 miles (in efforts to burn off the calories from the previous night).

Also I was wondering how you change your tag.

[underdesea]

Add another vote for the Gurgling Suitcase as a favorite resort bar--although my DH and I are biased, since we own at OKW. But the bartenders there really are the best. We really feel like we've come home to the World when we check in, drop off our stuff, and then settle in at the Suitcase for a Welcome Back beverage. It's so relaxing, and really gets us into the Disney spirit. It's also a nice way to end a day of park-hopping. Our license plates are even hanging above the door...

We also enjoy the Territory Lounge, but haven't made it over there the last few trips. It does have a great, cozy, transporting feeling.

Sigh...now I'm wishing I was at the World right now...

[Bill From PA]

OK, I'm stumped. What's LOTW? I figured when Gaiusrex called me that, it had to be something good, but it's Monday and I can't decipher it.

Bill From PA

[MAC3]

Hi Bill

LOTW= Lushes of the World.

A Self proclaimed title we all gave ourselves. I think you'd fit comfortably in this club. I remember the picture of you standing at the bar in England that was in your siggie before and well now your siggie has you with a refreshing beverage too.

Yes Yes I think you belong here.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Oh yes, Bill...do join us. I can tell by your picture you will have a lot to add to our conversations!!!

Ok, guys...ya got me dying to check out OKW! Are the restaurants any good there? It is just a resort I do not hear much about, so I never considered it. I love a place with friendly bartenders.

I am sipping a cab sav as I type..but I am recuperating from a rough weekend. There is Hard Rock Hotel and Casino nearby and I LOVE going to the bar there! And ya wanna know why? I kinda feel like I am at Disney there! I guess it truly is more like a Universal type resort...but I definitely feel like I am in Orlando on vacation! I had several Capt Morgan and club sodas there!

[Bill From PA]

Excellent, kindred spirits! (pun intended) Perhaps someone can recommend an early afternoon pit stop in AK. We usually bolt out of there around noon after a snack at Pizzafari. We're eager to try something a little more upscale with choices other than Bud.

Bill From PA

[ctrabada]

WLL, I love the bar at the Hard Rock too!

Robin, you were right! I got an AP rate for the WL from 12/25-12/28... WOO HOO!!!! my 4th trip to WDW this year!

We are soooo excited... and it's perfect.... I will do my Monorail Drink-a-thon starting and ending at WL.... ahhhh....

Now I need to figure out where to have Christmas dinner.... usually my father cooks but I want to take my whole family out for dinner and save him the work.... it would be a really nice treat for them since they are so wonderful and, being retired, cannot afford to go out to eat at fancy restaurants... for my birthday, I invited them all to Ohana's and we had a terrific time (even with Hurricane Jeanne almost on top of us... a nice bottle of wine took care of the worries... plus DH and I had beer waiting in our room ;) ).

WLL, since you love the WL so much, do you recommend Artist Point? I'm not sure I would want Whispering Canyon for Christmas Dinner....

[robinb]

ctrabada:I knew you could :). I had Christmas dinner at Chef Mickey's one year. It was a blast and they had Lobster Bisque as one of the soups as well as other special offerings. I think Artist Point would be a more "reserved" dinner, if that's what you're looking for. Here's a list of Christmas dinner ideas from All Ears: http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/men_christmas.htm

pixiedust23:The Grand Villas at OKW are awesome! We stayed in one last New Year's Eve with another family. There were only 7 of us in a unit bigger than our house!

wildernesslodgelover: I'm not wild about Oliva's at OKW. It's just okay, IMO. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.

Bill From PA: The Dawa Bar over in Africa is the place to go for a nice drink. I like their rum-runner type drinks there.

[wildernesslodgelover]

cristy-I cannot believe you are going at Christmastime! yay for you! I must say, I do NOT recommend Artist Point. That said, I must say I have only been there once and since we were not impressed we have not been back. Since then, however, I have read so many great reviews of the place that we may give it another try. I just felt that for the money we spent, the food was average. Now, again, before I get flamed by anyone, I realize the place may have been having an off night. But I also did not find the atmosphere very cozy. then again, we were sitting right where you first enter the restaurant. Maybe we should have asked for a table in the interior of the restaurant.

I have said this many times on the board...I think the one weakness of WL are the restaurants. I do not care for WC, either. But boy, do I love that TL! Heehee!

Have a great time!

robinb-yeah, I gotta say I have not heard Olivia's even mentioned very often.

Bill-I have heard others on this thread mention the Dawa bar robin mentioned, so that must be the place to go!

[FOTM_Ring_Bearer]

The other nice thing about the Dawa bar in the AK is you can watch the parade and enjoy your cocktail (or two) :)

[pixiedust23]

I really do enjoy Artist's Point. WLL I think you might have just had a bad experience. My parents love it so much that they go out of their way to eat there every time they are in the world! I actually think this would be a great place for Christmas dinner b/c it has that wintry lodge feel. However that being said I'm sure it will book up quickly!

Have we lost our good friend AHHHHHHHH? Or is he perhaps currently in the world proposing?

[DisneyaHolic23]

My husband and I have recovered from the intense Animal Kingdom heat many times at the Dawa. We've found the bartenders to be VERY friendly!

However, I didn't know one could watch the parade from the bar. How long should I arrive ahead to get a seat? (Not that passing time is a problem!) Is the view good from the bar seats? I am going at Christmastime this year (we were supposed to be there THIS WEEK for Food and Wine, but had to cancel last minute - my son got called to Iraq, and was leaving while we would have been in the World). It looks like they have transferred the Christmas parade to Animal Kingdom, so I really want a good view.

[robinb]

wildernesslodgelover: I was also going to say that I didn't like Artist Point, but I am in a very small minority so I kept my mouth shut (I know, hard to believe ;). It comes up as people's favorite again and again. We went twice, had the signature dish of planked salmon and came to the same conclusion you did. Not worth the money. A place that I thought was worth the money was Narcoosee's over at the GF. We tried it for for the first time in August and loved it. Plus, if you time it right you can view the MK fireworks from the deck with the drink of your choice.

DisneyaHolic23: I'm sorry to hear about your son :hug:. I hope he stays safe. I just went to Disney's web site and it still shows Mickey's Jungle Jammin Parade for Christmas week. I'm not sure the bar would be the best place to watch the parade because of all the people standing in front of you. You can always grab a cocktail and walk with it :).

[wildernesslodgelover]

robinb-Glad to see I am not the only one who feels that way about AP. I am willing to give it another try, but there are still so many restaurants at WDW that we want to try that I do not know when we will go again. I want to try Narcossees. We ate at Citricos at GF and absolutely loved it. That and Jiko are tied as our favorite restaurants (so far) at WDW.

Disneyholic-Tell your son I say "Thanks" for what he is doing! :)

PD-Yeah, where is Ahhhhh? I miss him. I don't think he is proposing yet...they are going in December! Ok, maybe I will give AP another chance.

[IloveDMB]

Just booked our trip! I didn't realize the codes were out for April yet. I thought it was too soon, but I was wrong.

I can't wait to start planning all my lush activities. I believe we are going to the Luau, any good drinks there?

[pixiedust23]

I havent been but I"m imagining: Pina Colada, Banana/Strawberry Daquiris, Dirty Bananas, Mai Tais, SeaBreeze... YUM! When I was in BVI this past summer I had the BEST tropical drink: champagne with mango juice in it...SOOO GOOD!!!! :bounce:

[JJ721]

Disneyaholic23: On behalf of my entire family, please send our humble and heartfelt thanks to your son. He will be in our prayers for a quick and safe return. I will also make it a point to have a special "toast" in his honor when we get to WDW in early January. If any of you LOTWs would like to rendevous for a quick toast with me to honor our troops, let me know! We will be there from 1/3 through 1/7.

[Bill From PA]

JJ721,

Let me know where/when you'll be gathering, I'm always prepared to hoist a glass for a worthy cause.

Bill From PA

[pixiedust23]

JJ721-

I wish I could be there to join in a toast to the troops with you. Please drink one for them on my behalf!

[ctrabada]

I'll toast one for Disneyaholic AND her son, plus I'll have DH toast too!! May he return home safely (actually, may ALL our men and women in uniform return home safely!).

Like I said before, I'll be there 12/25-12/28 if anyone wants to rendezvous for a drink.

[JJ721]

Bill from PA: In your signature pic, are you sitting in Rose Crown, which is one of my favorite places? I wouldn't mind toasting the troops with a Boddington's (or Bass, or Guiness for that matter!). Is R&C OK with you? We can pick a time later.


Anyone else?


Jim

[Bill From PA]

Right you are, Jim. That's my favorite Epcot Ride. While I still like a Tennents, I've been drinking Stella Artios the last two trips. The R&C would be a perfect meeting place for us. Our routine is to hit the EE park each morning then hop to Epcot around 12:30 - 1 pm each afternoon. We'll be at WDW from New Year's Day early afternoon 'til closing time on 1/9. Let me know what's good for you and if I don't hear from you by late Dec., I'll shoot you a PM with my cell #.

Bill

[JJ721]

Good plan Bill. Never had Stella. Sounds like a good opening toast selection!

[ctrabada]

Bill & JJ, the Rose & Crown are one of my DH's and my favorites... it's a designated stop on all our visits to Epcot... I am partial to Boddington's, hubby likes Tennents. Stella Artois is pretty good too.... and their fish and chips! yummy...

Here we are in front of R&C... I'm drinking a Boddington's and DH is drinking Stella Artois.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid144/p081a5460d4c78213f6593e542470f03b/f67839df.jpg

[FOTM_Ring_Bearer]

DisneyaHolic23 - The parade actually goes by the Dawa bar twice. You'll see why when you look at the parade route. So after it went by the first time most of the crowd left and we had a great view when it came back.

[wildernesslodgelover]

ROTM-That is a great tip!

Cristy-You guys are having a blast, yet again! Your DH must be thrilled to have a wife that can keep up with him!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

yaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

i love me some stella! :drinking1

[MAC3]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!,

Welcome back we thought you was MIA. Never had stella, gonna have to try it!

[Bill From PA]

ctrabada,

You're the second person to mention Boddington's. I'll have to give that a try.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!,

Five trips in '04? Why don't you just move in for good?

Bill From PA

[DisneyaHolic23]

Thank you all for your comments for my son. I pasted them into an email, so that he could see what people had said. It will make him feel good. Right now he is in Fallujah, so needless to say, I am very concerned!

On another note: I plan to be at the Dawa Bar at 3:00 on January 2nd to watch the parade (twice!) if anyone would like to join my husband and I. If anyone is planning to come by, we will have to work out a signal, or secret handshake, or at the very least, a complicated toast!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Bill,

ironically I use to live in Orlando for two years...I studied at UCF...and out of those two years I went to Disney World zero times.

though I did work as a scareactor at the Halloween Horror nights...that was sorta fun.

guys, if anyone makes it to the food and wine...and you're in the peru area check out 'Cristal' its my second favorite peruvian beer but its gooooooooooood.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Bill-Yes, aahhhhhhhhhhh is a badazz.

Hello ahhhhh! You have been missed!

Disneyholic-OMG...I will definitely think of your son and keep him in my thoughts. I can only imagine the stress you must feel., having him there. Please let your son know I am not saying this absent mindedly...I REALLY REALLY appreciate him and the troops. That is true bravery. God bless him and you!!!! Will he be home anytime soon?

[pixiedust23]

Disneyaholic- Please tell your son how much we truely appreciate the sacrifice he is making for us. 9/11 hit us hard here ( I live about 20 min outside NYC) and the idea that someone would be as unselfish as your son to risk his life for us makes me remember that there is still good in this world. :angel:

AHHHHHH- Glad to have you back. Thought we might have lost you for a second!

[wildernesslodgelover]

ahhhhh-But I understand COMPLETELY! I would not want to live in Orlando...to me, a big part of the magic is staying at the resorts!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

WLL - i agree with you 100% :)

[MAC3]

Disneyaholic,

I will also add to mention to your son our Thanks & respect to him & his whole unit. Just as WLL said it is not an passing thought, everyday I see the news I stop and say a silent prayer for all of those brave men & women who selflessly give for our freedoms.

I pray they all come home safely and soon.

[wildernesslodgelover]

ahhhhhh-you agree about staying at the resorts or that you are a badazzzzzzzzz!????

[FINFAN]

I have not read thru this entire thread..(making me too thirsty :p ) but you guys are MY KIND OF PEOPLE!!!!! Since my friends and I were known as the "Lush-ettes" a few years back, I am going to have to beg on bended knees to allow me to jump on the bandwagon...or monorail ....and join y'all! DH will actually read this thread...doing the monorail drink-a-thon is something he has asked to PLEASE do on our Dec trip.....I think I can accomodate. I have Disney Dollars for his stocking so he can just pay his way w/those....he really needs this trip.
:drinking1 :teleport: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo

Pam

[lynn71092]

Finfan,

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!!:drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[pixiedust23]

WLL- How did you change your tag to say charter memeber of LOTW?

[MAC3]

The more the merrier especially when there's alcohol involved! This charter is open to all who want to throw a few back!

Welcome FINFAN

[robinb]

FINFAN:

Welcome aboard :).


http://personalpages.tds.net/~rb/DIS/LOTW.jpg

[robinb]

Originally posted by pixiedust23
WLL- How did you change your tag to say charter memeber of LOTW?

Go to "User CP"
Click on "Edit Profile"
Scroll Down to "Signature"
Replace "Proud to be a" with "Charter Member of"
Click on "Submit Modifications"

[ctrabada]

ahhhhhhh, welcome back! we missed ya

finfan, welcome to our special little world ;)

robinb, I loooove the monorail thingy with the LOTW!!!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Welcome finfan! There is a lot of drama going on with them these days, huh? I am not a football fan at all, so i don't really follow it! So do you live in FL yet? Where in FL are you moving to? I am just west of Ft Lauderdale, but I am a 3rd generation native Miamian!

Robinb-Whew! Thanks for explaining that for me! I do not think I could do it again if my life depended on it! OMG...I wanna know, along with Cristy...HOW DID YOU DO THAT? that is SOOOO COOOOL!

Ok, I am sipping on some chardonnay and going to get some sushi (my FAVORITE thing, besides dirty martinis) with DH in just a minute!

[IloveDMB]

Originally posted by wildernesslodgelover
Ok, I am sipping on some chardonnay and going to get some sushi (my FAVORITE thing, besides dirty martinis) with DH in just a minute!

How weird! I just went out and bought a bottle of pinot to enjoy with my sushi tonight.

Great minds think alike!

[robinb]

I found a picture of one of the monorail pins from 2000 and brought it up in Photoshop. I removed the word "2000" from the pin and entered "LOTW". I found the Disney Ears font on the web too. It has a white box around it that I'd like to remove, or make transparent but that was too much trouble for right now. I'm not sure I have the appropriate software on my PC.

I'm glad you like it :).

[Gaiusrex]

I've got the wife on-board, so I'll be doing the drink-a-thon on either Tuesday or Thursday NEXT WEEK! :hyper:

I don't think we'll make it to WL. (Liquor and boat rides don't mix with her), but since we're at CR, we can start at The Outer Rim, over to the Tamboo Lounge, on to Mitzner's (should I hit a different bar at the GF?). Then back to the CR with a night cap at the Cali Grill.

[pixiedust23]

Sorry for the confusion. I'm not looking to change my signature. I'm looking to change my tag (the writing under my name on the left hand side of the screen).

[Cantw8]

OMG!!! I haven't been around much these days so I thought I'd pop in. I can't believe you drunks are up to 25 pages:tongue:


I just got back from a quick trip Nov2-5. The crowds were unbelievable...so much so that we (my two friends and I) were FORCED to skip alot of attractions and drink our way around the worlds:hyper:

I tried the fieista margaretta in Mexico...can't remember who suggested it but, it was awesome. After an intense night of drinking and dancing in Pleasure Island, we could not propell ourselves away from the pool bar at the Dolphin the next day!!LOL.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Cantw8-Aww, I don't wanna hear that! We are gonna be there next weekend and I was hoping for a slow time of year. Now, maybe Epcot was just extra busy due to the F&W festival? Or do you think everything on WDW property was busy?

PD-I "think" I did it under "profile" but I cannot remember. I am sure one of these computer savvy drunks will know! LOL!

Gaisrex-Have fun! yeah, I can see where a boat ride and alcohol could be a losing combination! I really like Mizner's lounge, so I vote for that one.

[pixiedust23]

Cantw8- Would love to hear a detailed LOTW trip report (including the bars/drinks you tried...if you can remember them! ;) ) Very jealous of your trip it's been over a year since I've gone and since I am currently job hunting I don't see a trip in my near future.

[Cantw8]

Wildernesslodgelover....
All the stinking parks were packed!! I think it was a combination of alot of things, the tail-end of Halloween, Jersey Week, hurricane re-bookers and the Food and Wine. I think you will be OK. ;)

If not, just do what we did....sample the alcoholic beverages from everywhere!!! I have been so many times that it really didn't bother me to miss attractions, actually, this was the most relaxing trip I have ever had.

[robinb]

Sorry. Brain fart. To change your tag do this:

Go to "User CP"
Click on "Edit Profile"
Scroll Down to "Custom User Text:"
Enter "Charter Member of LOTW" in the "New Title" box and click "reset" next to it.
Click on "Submit Modifications"

Be aware that if you have a Sponsor Tag (like mine) changing your tag will delete it. If you want to keep your sponsor tag and change the text under it you have to ask someone to do it over on the Technical Support board.

[robinb]

Originally posted by Gaiusrex
I've got the wife on-board, so I'll be doing the drink-a-thon on either Tuesday or Thursday NEXT WEEK! :hyper:

I don't think we'll make it to WL. (Liquor and boat rides don't mix with her), but since we're at CR, we can start at The Outer Rim, over to the Tamboo Lounge, on to Mitzner's (should I hit a different bar at the GF?). Then back to the CR with a night cap at the Cali Grill.

Have a great time! Hmm ... good point about liquor and boats. We were planning to start and end at the WL because we can park there easily. Maybe we'll start at the CR instead. We can walk there from the MK busses or get a 2 hour parking pass. I think we'll start at CR, boat to WL, boat back or maybe take the bus to the TTC, walk/monorail to the Polynesian and end up at the GF.

Why don't you get a drink at Narcoossee's? You can take you drink out on the balcony and watch the castle change colors or see the fireworks if you time it right. Just make sure you don't stand in front of someone who's eating inside. We had some very rude people block our view of the FW and they were not even guests of the restaurant!

[wildernesslodgelover]

oooo, Robin...that would get me MAD!

Cantw8-Believe me...if it was up to me and my DH we would skip the parks. But we have our DD almost 6 with us. We are gonna do Epcot on Friday evening, and MK on Sunday. saturday we are spending all day at the AKL...pool, then i will do the culinary tour at 4 pm. then DD is going to Simba's clubhouse for a few hours so DH and I can have martinis and alone time! then dinner at Boma that night!

Darn it, I really dislike the crowds....we got spoiled going so much in Dec 2001/Jan2002. The parks were so empty, you could just stay on the rides, there was literally no lines.

[ctrabada]

Gaiusrex, have a great time!!! When we go in Dec, we'll be staying at WL so we plan to start and stop there... We took the boat from Epcot to the Boardwalk after our F&W fest and DH & I were both fine (you can read my report on page 9 of this thread), so I guess alcohol and boats don't affect us...:crazy:

Cantw8, those fiesta margaritas are awesome! That was our last drink at the F&W and it capped the whole event quite nicely.;)

My only plans for Dec right now are: dinner at Boma's on 12/25, Monorail-drink-a-thon (haven't decided what day) and just enjoy the Xmas decorations around the world... I know the parks will be packed so I don't plan on doing many rides... just walk and enjoy the decorations and ambiance...

[pixiedust23]

Gaiusrex have a great time!!!!

Robinb- I must be a complete moron, I cant find anywhere that says custom user text!

[Gaiusrex]

Originally posted by pixiedust23
Gaiusrex have a great time!!!!

Robinb- I must be a complete moron, I cant find anywhere that says custom user text!

The setting is right under where you can set your birthday :D

[Gaiusrex]

In the year and a half I've been coming to these boards, I think I've posted in this thread more than any. :drinking:

[MAC3]

Originally posted by Gaiusrex
In the year and a half I've been coming to these boards, I think I've posted in this thread more than any. :drinking:

See we've all found a home. Or maybe we can call it a halfway house.

Welcome back Cantw8. You trip sounds like it was a blast! Did you happen to run into a group of 4 drunks from Massachusetts in your travels anywhere? My friend is down there right now with her HS friends.

[pixiedust23]

AHHHHH I can't get it to work! I thought you only had to have 75 posts to change it! But it just won't change from DisVeteran! :sad: :sad1: :sad: :sad1:

ps. sorry AHHHHHH that was not specifically directed at you, just an expression of extreme frustration!

[underdesea]

Hey, it's great to hear of everyone's trips and live vicariously through your fun! My DH and I were just discussing the Cat Walk Bar the other day. Does anyone remember this? It was a cool little bar upstairs from the Brown Derby at MGM. We always stopped there for a break from the crowds, and the bartenders were the best. Plus they had a great beer selection--that's where I was introduced to the Unibroue family--ahh, La Fin du Monde and Blanche de Chambly--two of my favorites. And we can't get them in our state. I really miss the Catwalk...

[MAC3]

Originally posted by underdesea
Hey, it's great to hear of everyone's trips and live vicariously through your fun! My DH and I were just discussing the Cat Walk Bar the other day. Does anyone remember this? It was a cool little bar upstairs from the Brown Derby at MGM. We always stopped there for a break from the crowds, and the bartenders were the best. Plus they had a great beer selection--that's where I was introduced to the Unibroue family--ahh, La Fin du Monde and Blanche de Chambly--two of my favorites. And we can't get them in our state. I really miss the Catwalk...

Unfortunately, I heard about it a little too late! So sad. I hope they reopen it eventually. It sounded like a great place to take a breather.

Unibroue Family? :rotfl: Is that pronounced UNIBROW? I've never heard of them. I'll have to look to see if they sell that around here and try it.

[underdesea]

MAC3: Unibroue is a Canadian-based brewery. Their beers have high alcohol contents (for beer), but they are *so* good. I think they sell several types at the Canadian pavilion. I saw on another thread that they serve them in the restaurant and, at least during Food and Wine, at the Beavertail cart. Definitely check them out if you can find them in your area--yumm!

[MAC3]

Boy, I'm such a freshman for someone my age!

Thanks underdesea for that explanation. Looks like DH & I have some catching up to do!

[pixiedust23]

I'm sorry I missed out, but I wasnt ya know at that special most wonderous age yet!

[robinb]

Originally posted by pixiedust23
AHHHHH I can't get it to work! I thought you only had to have 75 posts to change it! But it just won't change from DisVeteran! :sad: :sad1: :sad: :sad1:

Did you click the reset button next to your new title/tag? If not, try that. If you did click the reset button, then try to change your tag without clicking the button. Sorry, I can't try it myself because of my sponsor tag.

[underdesea]

Originally posted by pixiedust23
I'm sorry I missed out, but I wasnt ya know at that special most wonderous age yet!

Ah, you youngsters. You're making me feel old--not that I already don't anyway!:D

[momtotwinglesx4]

I just read this entire thread, and let me just say...

Woo Hoo!! I'm *HOME*!!!!

Our last WDW trip for awhile (since PAP's expire in Dec.) is coming up quickly, so might be a year or two before we go back. I wasn't all that excited about it since this will be our 4th trip this year, but now I'm looking forward to ending our marathon Disney year with a big *bang*!:drinking1

Now, to figure out what to do about those pesky kids that keep following us everywhere....

[pixiedust23]

momtotwinglesx4- welcome! We love to get new lushes into the group. Hope you have a great time in 2 weeks and make sure you come back with a drink report for us!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Welcome momtotwindlesxs4!!!! We would like a full trip report when your return! And if you ever find a way to escape those pesky kinds...please share your secret! LOL!

[robinb]

momtotwinglesx4:

I've had a glass of Primitivo tonight and I was wondering what the heck a twingles was and why you had 4 of them. Then, I figured out it was "twin girls x 4" and now I'm still confused :confused: . You have multiple multiples?!!? :earseek:

[momtotwinglesx4]

Originally posted by robinb
momtotwinglesx4:

I've had a glass of Primitivo tonight and I was wondering what the heck a twingles was and why you had 4 of them. Then, I figured out it was "twin girls x 4" and now I'm still confused :confused: . You have multiple multiples?!!? :earseek:

Hi neighbor! (well, sort of!)

Twins + singles= twingles

I have one set of twins (b/g), and 3 singles (g/b/b). But at the time I joined this board, I only had 2 singles, so total of 4 kids. I've since had the 5th child, so I really *should* change it to "momtotwinglesx5. But I'm too lazy.

Clear as mud?

[robinb]

Thanks! It's clear now. With 5 kids, I can see why you'd like to hang out with us. I only have 1 child and she keeps me hopping!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Ummm, momtotwinglesxs4....I do not think I would classify you as "lazy!" 5 kids? Whoa, you are more woman that me! Like Robin, I have 1 DD (almost six) and I feel like I am busy all the time!

You DEFINITELY deserve a drink-a-thon!

[Bill From PA]

momtotwinglesxs4, you're more woman than me, too!

Bill From PA

[momtotwinglesx4]

Ok, so here's my plan for a monorail drinkathon with dh. Tell me if you have any better ideas:

1. Bribe dd16 to stay at hotel (Contemporary) with ds2. Provide them with food.

2. Take 3 middle kids (ds8, dd8, & ds4) via monorail to Poly and deposit at Neverland Club.

3. Proceed to Poly bar for :drinking1

4. Monorail to GF lounge for :drinking1

5. Monorail to MK--catch boat to WL. Dinner at Artist Point and :drinking1

6. Boat to Contemporary--(do NOT go to room!)--go to Outer Rim lounge (or Cali Grille lounge?) for :drinking1

7. Monorail to Poly for :drinking1 and then pick up kids at Neverland Club.

8. Monorail back to Contemporary. Put children to bed and go to sleep!

[Gaiusrex]

momtotwinglesx4,

Dinner in the middle will ruin yer buzz :p

One of these places has to have chicken wings :jester:

[spiceycat]

I think dinner at the Polyn's 'Ohana might be more fun.

but yes Artist Point is very romantic.

if you want to - take a walk along the beach between the GF and Polyn.

try to arrange your drinking schedule to be at the Polyn when the fireworks are going off at the MK - yes I know you are staying at the Cont - but I like the fireworks from the beach at the Polyn.

boy 5 drinks in one night - you are a very STRONG woman - plus 5 kids.....are you are staying in one room - or did you get two?

[momtotwinglesx4]

Gaiusrex -- I know, I thought about that. But I'm thinking that might be a *good* thing, lol.



spiceycat -- no, we needed two rooms for our family size. Five drinks are too many? Hmmm, I was thinking it might not be *enough*!

[FINFAN]

Hi all...was away doing crazy life stuff...I REALLY need to board the monorail D-A-T today as it looks like our long awaited Christmas/first Holiday to ourselves no In-Laws allowed/trip is in serious jeapordy. DH got word on his department RIF...thought we were safe, but it is not to be. I can't even fathom telling the kids. I am hopeful we will still make it, but the I refuse to say the "C" WORD...(CANCEL, THAT IS) Postpone is the way I am dealing with it..but I have such awesome rates for WL/Dolphin...I have to go and see my brothers band play this weekend to get my mind off of it.
WLL...I am in Chicago...a completely misplaced person. My folks are in Naples and my oldest brother is in Cape Coral...maybe with DH job woes we will chuck it all and head down there blind!?!?! Kinda hard w/a freshman and 5th grader tho. The Fins have def. raised my blood pressure these last few seasons. It made my day to see Whiney-Wanny get the boot. He still gets a nice $$$ due to his contract. He has a place in Naples...jsut hope I don't run into him .H e did enough damage, tho I think he perfected it up here in Chicago...the guy could never make up his mind who his Quarterback was gonna be 'till like, 5 minutes before game time. He should stick to looking like a german shepard and running his hand thru his hair. It's what he does best. Hey, they can only go up from here, eh?
Momtotwinglesx4...(o.k. I need to condense that to MTTX4:p )GREAT PLAN...however, seeing as how th CR has the best arcade on WDW property..send lots and lots of cash along....and refillable cups for the slurpee machine...hey, they need their liquid refreshments as well ;) as for #8...I may be going out on a limb here, but the kids may be putting YOU to sleep!:crazy: :teeth:
Man...we just HAVE to hang on to this trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy TGIF all!!!!! Cheers!!!!!!!!

Pam

[ctrabada]

momtotwinglesx4, welcome to our little world! and I think your plan is great... having a couple of cocktails before dinner and a couple after sounds perfect. Please report back to us when you get back. I shudder every time I think about 5 kids... I have only 1 DD and it's enough!

[MAC3]

I only have 1 DD as well. I'm a firm believer that God only gave me what I could handle.

I don't know how you do it! :worship:

Your plan looks great!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Interesting there are a few regulars on this thread who have only one child...and they are daughters, too.

Finfan-Like I said, I do not follow the Dolphins at all, so I cannot agree or disagree with ya! Ok, let's just say I agree! LOL! If I were you, I would NOT move to South FL, but the west coast is beautiful. My DH and I are trying to get out of South FL...we like a slower paced life and if we can move his business we will head up the coast a bit. I gotta say, I do not like Orlando to live, either. Please don't flame me, anyone! JNHO! My cousin lives there and I have spent a lot of time there and I just don't like it...reminds me too much of Miami! LOL!

Ok, here's hoping you do not have to do the "C" word.

Momtotwnsglesxs4-Sounds like a GREAT plan...although I am one of those people that do not like to drink alcohol after I eat. Once I eat, I am DONE.

[KimR]

I was going to start a separate topic on this, but my question seems to fit in with this thread, so I hope you all don't mind if I join in: I've been wanting to try 'Drinking around the World' at Epcot; however I don't really care for beer and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for some cocktails to try at the various countries. We had dinner at the Rose and Crown one evening a few years back and had some cocktails there but for the life of me I can't remember what I had. It was good though! :D

[ctrabada]

Hi KimR and welcome! Unfortunately, I'm not the expert on cocktails... I'm one of the beer experts on this thread, but the one drink I can recommend (cuz I've had it) is the fiesta margarita in Mexico... yummy! I'm sure other lushes can steer in you in the right direction in the other countries. My DH loves the ice wine in Canada... it's very sweet (it's a dessert wine) and different but very good.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hi Kim! Welcome! I consider myself a "cocktail" expert...but can't really help ya...but I am SURE we can get some recommendations from the other lushes. I am not that familiar with Epcot. Plus, I do not "mix" drinks. if I start with a certain cocktail, that is what I stick with. I know, that is boring...but it keeps me from praying to the porcelain god! LOL!

Where is Ahhhhhhh when you need him?

BTW-Do ya'll see my countdown? WOOHOO! A WEEK! Yippee!

[pixiedust23]

Kim,

I am here to help! I do NOT drink beer, and I drank at the countries in Epcot. We came in the back entrance since we were staying at BCV, at got wine, wine in morrocco, sake in japan (however i highly reccomend against this as we did not enjoy hot sake in the humidty of FL), wine in china, wine in norway, some type of specialty shot in germany and italy, and of course margaritas in mexico (I got mango and loved it, but most people on this board like the fiesta margarita as it is all the flavors layered on top of each other). Sorry I realize this is out of order but I hope it helps. We skipped America b/c well we live here its nothing special and we never made it back to the countries past France. What I highly suggest is just going into each country and they will have a fast food place or cart that sells alcohol. Just ask for the specialty in their country and tell them you dont want beer. Also sometimes you have to go into the gift shop (I think this was the case in either Germany or Italy). Lots of people do this however and you will have no problem at all, and the CM's are def willing to help you out!

O yes and most importantly...ENJOY!

[momtotwinglesx4]

Hi Kim,

Sorry I can't help you out; I've had mainly beer or wine in the WS.


Speaking of beer, I have my souvenier half-yard beer glass (plastic) from the R&C pub here at home from a couple trips ago when we drove down, so packing it wasn't an issue. I think I'll take it with me this trip, but we're flying. Would it be considered a weapon if I put it in a carry-on bag?

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

I'd recommend not to take it but get another one...just incase.

I'm getting closer, wheeeeeeeee!

[wildernesslodgelover]

I am sorry to repeat myself....BUT DO YOU SEE MY COUNTDOWN TIMER????????

wheeeee! Almost there!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

too bad you're not staying for 21 days or else we could hang out once I get there :p

[FINFAN]

Afternoon all....don't you just love Saturdays? Planning on having a refreshment or two this evening and made me think of my partners in crime over here....WLL....w:earseek: w! You are down to the wire..have a wonderful time, now you know the pressure is on for you to report to us all any new items added to the drinks menu's...also, exactly how much youthink we all need to set aside for our indulging during our trips. Still hanging on to ours...by a thread....but hanging!

Pam

[KimR]

Thanks for the input everyone! I can't wait - less than 5 months to go. Hey WLL, I'm so envious, this time next week you'll be in WDW - have a Fiesta Margarita for me, ok? :drinking1

[wildernesslodgelover]

ahhhh-I am sure one day our paths will cross at WDW. We will also be there for my DD's Bday Jan 7-9. All I could get was ASM...you stayed there, right? What is your opinion of the place? I have never seen it. I am bummed cuz I really wanted a moderate for that weekend. I am gonna keep on trying.

Finfan-Keep hanging! Keep hanging!

KimR-Will do!

[MAC3]

Originally posted by wildernesslodgelover
I am sorry to repeat myself....BUT DO YOU SEE MY COUNTDOWN TIMER????????

wheeeee! Almost there!

Sorry I'm suffering from countdown envy!:o I'm jealous of all of you.

[momtotwinglesx4]

Originally posted by ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I'd recommend not to take it but get another one...just incase.

I'm getting closer, wheeeeeeeee!


Seriously? Really, I was j/k about the carry-on thing. Actually I was planning on packing it with socks and putting it in my checked luggage. Do you realize how much money this will save me???!! :eek:

;)

[DisneyaHolic23]

I've drank around the World Showcase MANY times. Although we usually partake of beer in each country (let me tell you, Norway is a KILLER! We always start at France - however, my husband won't go to France because of the war: Don't get me started on how it doesn't hurt France at all! - so by the time we reach Norway, we've had quite a few. They goad you, "You don't want a girly beer, do you?" My husband always looks at me pleadingly to order the 32 oz beer because he doesn't want to be girly!!)

sorry, I digress!

...but, to get back on subject, there is a delicious lemon liquor in Italy that I really enjoyed a shot of. Non-beer drinkers should definitely add it to your list!

[pixiedust23]

I had the lemon liquor in Italy. Very very good! And I'm a shot girl so I should know. Some people think b/c I say I"m a "shot girl" i'm an acoholic. This is when I must explain there is a diff b/w an alcoholic and a lush and that i am the latter!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Dineyholic-Well, ya know what? I respect your hubby, even if he is misguided. He has his heart in the right place!

PD-awww, we know you are no "alchie"...just a lush. Aren't you happy to be among others JUST LIKE YOU??? We understand!

Mac-you'll be there before you know it! Part of the joy of the WDW vacation is the anticipation!

[ctrabada]

Disneyaholic, don't worry, your DH is not the only one who feels that way! I pretty much feel the same, but when it comes to Epcot, well, I have to admit I indulged in France...

WLL, you're going to love AKL! We stayed there 2 years ago for my birthday and absolutely loved it. It's soooo beautiful and you'll feel right at home because the "feeling" of the resort is somewhat similar to WL... probably because it was designed by the same architect. We loved sitting in our balconies with coffee (morning) or a glass of wine (late afternoons) to watch the animals. Bring binoculars!

PD23, don't let anyone take "shots" at you (get it?.. please forgive me, I got up at 6:30 am today for no apparent reason so I'm not quite sane). Alcoholics don't know when to stop and I'm sure you do!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Cristy-LOL..."shots"!!!! Hey, thanks for the AKL excitement! I am sooooo excited and the more I hear the more excited I get! That is what I love about these boards. When I talk to my friends IRL (in real life) they kinda say, "whatever" cuz they are not into the Disney Magic like all of us! Thanks for the binocular tip, although we have a pool view room, I know there is a chance we may get upgraded, although I will be perfectly happy with a pool view, especially if it is anything like the courtyard view at WL!

Geez, that was long, run on sentence!

[ctrabada]

WLL, the pool view at AKL will be very different than the one at WL. The pool at AKL was made to resemble an African watering hole, so it's not blue... it looks more greenish (don't let the color fool ya, it's just as clean as the other pools!). The surroundings are not lush like the WL, but a lot more subdued with more browns and reds in tone. I thought it was very cool and different and I loved the zero entry pool. My DD loved the slide (and so did we ;)) It's a totally different experience, but with the right attitude, it'll be unforgettable. We stayed concierge and let me tell ya, it was incredible! That's why when I stayed concierge the following year at WL I was not at all impressed. The concierge at WL is really subpar compared to AKL's. But, I'm returning to WL (this time courtyard view) and made reservations at Boma for Xmas dinner. That way I'll get a little of both!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hmmm...you got me thinking about upgrading to concierge at AKL. If we can get it for an extra $50 a night...you think we should do it? I have heard elsewhere that AKL CL is btter than most. I am not sure it will be an option cuz I expect it to be a bit busy. Plus, we will be out of the room Friday most of the day. the Saturday we plan on hanging around the hotel....although we do not have a PS for breakfast yet. So maybe we COULD get some use out of it. Sunday a.m. we have a PS at Boma's.

Don't mind my ramblings...I am just thinking out loud here. I get so excited talking about it and thinking of my options, ya know?

I am looking forward to the zero entry pool. I hope it is not too cool next weekend...we were planning on spending all day at the resort and going swimming.

[ctrabada]

If you can upgrade to concierge for $50 GO for it. They have this awesome capuccino machine.... plus juices all day... you would save on breakfast daily and if you can manage to be there from 5-7 you can partake in excellent african wines (when we stayed there, we planned our days so that we could be back for the wine ;)). I checked in on my birthday and shortly after going to our room, someone knocked on the door... the concierge staff sent me a cake, balloons, a birthday card and a bottle of wine! my dad was with us and we all 3 sat on the balcony drinking our wine and watching the animals... priceless...

[DisneyaHolic23]

The other cool thing about the Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge is that only concierge guests can participate in the Sunrise Safari. It is worth being in concierge alone!!

[MAC3]

Originally posted by DisneyaHolic23
The other cool thing about the Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge is that only concierge guests can participate in the Sunrise Safari. It is worth being in concierge alone!!

I have always wanted to do this. My friend says it's fantastic.

[pixiedust23]

So I have been trying to cut out some of my alcohol intake. I have been somewhat successful and then I went out for dinner last night and got penne with vodka sauce. Just can't seem to get away from the vodka no matter what i try! ;)

[MAC3]

I just wanted to wish WLL a great vacation!

[pixiedust23]

O yes WLL have a great time!!!!:bounce:

[wildernesslodgelover]

Aww, you guys...thank you! I appreciate your well wishes and I will have a drink for each and every one of you! I PROMISE!

I may check into concierge, even if only for one night of our stay. I would LOVE to do the safari, but we are already spending a lot and I am not sure we can budget it (we are going again in January and doing that $200 princess tea party at GF.) But ya know, I do not want to be in a "rush" to do EVERYTHING. We will go to WDW a few times a year, and I would like to think we will do the safari soon!

LOL, PD...I am a vodka gal myself!

[FWCamper]

Hi WLL !!!!

[ctrabada]

WLL, have a great time and please post a trip report when you get back!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Thank you Cristy!

Hello FWcamper! Good to "see" you!:earseek:

[FINFAN]

Have the BEST time WLL!!!!!! Here's to low crowds, o.k. for wherever YOU are at the time, and full glasses of whatever you're enjoying at the time!:p
Stay safe and have a BLAST!

Pam

[FINFAN]

Hey! Is everyone hung over or what? Unusually quiet here lately....I need support and *PD*...We have to decide this weekend if our trip is on/off....it is on life-support now...Christmas at WDW is at stake here! Seriously...any good vibes you guys may have, please channel them my way! That beer in Billfom PA's hand looks mighty good about now!

Pam

[lynn71092]

How could there be any question about going to Disney World?
The question should not be yes or no but how soon?:wave:

[pixiedust23]

FINFAN-

~*~*~*~Pixie Dust~*~*~*~ coming at ya! I wish I had a trip in the makes...I would even take a trip to the mall at this point. (sigh) and they said there are all these new jobs out there for recent college grads. YEA RIGHT! That's all I have to say! Maybe in 5 million years when I get a job I can go "home."

(sorry i'm a little bitter here, apparently doing a year and a hlaf of brain cancer research and working for a fortune 100 company for 4 summers does not merit a real job)

[ctrabada]

Finfan
Here's some pixie dust for you! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I hope you can resucitate your Xmas trip!

[FINFAN]

Thanks guys...it's the job market we need to give CPR to!;) I would have started my 30 day dance this am as our dates are 12/18-28...I don't know which way to turn...get ready for a Holiday trip celebrating Christmas there w/Santa and all..or start getting things moving along here...where I will say to myself as I put up each decoration...we are supPosed to be getting ready for WDW!:( Don't mind me...currently wallowing in self-pity.....DH says we will decide this weekend for sure...'cause if it's off we need to break it to the kids...can't wait 'till 5 days out like WDW says I can...but I won't actually CHANGE anything 'till then...never underestimate the power of *PD* and the DIS!


Pam

[robinb]

WLL: Have a great time! You'll love AKL. I'm listening to Park Hopper Radio over on Live365 and they're playing the informational clip from the TVs at AKL. {{sigh}} I can't wait!

FINFAN: I hope things work out for you :(. I was kinda looking forward to meeting up at WDW for a {gasp} drink.

[Cantw8]

OMG!!!! 30 pages of drunks! You Go!!!!,

[robinb]

Originally posted by Cantw8
OMG!!!! 30 pages of drunks! You Go!!!!,

{{snif}}

I prefer the word "Lush", thank you. Pinkies out everyone!

[FINFAN]

robinb...if we make it, I think I will just stay in the monorail going 'round and 'round and 'round....:p you can find me at any watering hole along the route! At this point I am so stressed out over the are we/aren't we stuff...I just want to DECIDE! However, I have heard that patience is a virtue and must hang in a bit longer. I know WDW will be there for us at a later time, it's just that this trip was just falling into place REALLY nicely...great room rates, airfare wasn't too terribly bad for Dec., DH anxious and actually kinda involved in the planning a bit...choosing the hotel and a few PS....getting AWAY for the Holidays (HUGE) Even the part about getting most of the kids gifts out of the way early will go up in flames as a lot of them are WDW related, and I just can't have them opening those after taking the trip away...so returnig great stuff at great prices to join the mad dash of shoppers...uuugghhh..no offense, but I was enjoying being a step ahead this year. At least ahead of what I usually am. O.K. Tomorrow...paging Mr. TOMorrow...is another day. actually it's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!! My pinky is officially out thank you very much...Lush/Lushettes...PARTY ON!
Pam

[wildernesslodgelover]

LOL Robin! My pinkie was out the WHOLE TIME! I got class, baby! LOL!

Ok, I am BACK! If ya wanna read my AKL review (which is RIDICULOUSLY LONG...I mean, I am embarrassed at how long it is) check it out on the Resorts board. My review of Boma is on the Restaurants Board.

IF anyone here can provide a link on this thread I would really appreciate it! I tried to figure it out but I am at a loss!

Also, I would love it if someone would explain to me how to post a pic. I also looked for a way but could not figure it out. Just PM me if you will! And explain VERRRRRY Slowwwwly...as if you are talking to a drunk...er, *ahem* lush!

We got to AKL Friday afternoon and we ate at the counter service restaurant, Mara. It was excellent! I had a split of an African chardonnay (can't remember the name, sorry!) and I had a delicious African Stew in a bread bowl! Yum!

That night we stopped at VF for a cocktail before heading out to Epcot for a PS at Akershus (Norway.) I had a Hangar One Dirty Martini and DH had Makers Mark (bourbon) on the rocks. the plan was to ride the bus to Epcot and have a few drinks at Epcot before dinner. well, we had a REAL BUZZKILL situation at the gate that took 30 minutes to resolve. Long story short...I had upgrade my FL res 4 day Park Hopper passes to Seasonal passes in July. I did it by phone and I was mailed vouchers. well, fortunately because I had vouchers the KNEW I had paid for an upgrade, but they could NOT find me in the computer system. I had people in line behind me sighing and getting annoyed (I don't blame them) and I actually had tears in my eyes at one point as they called one manager after another to try to resolve this situation. then we had to walk to a different area, the whole time my poor DD is being patient and my DH getting more and more pizzed. I made him leave and let me handle it, because he was starting to act like a jerk...and my DH is NOT like that usually. we were just ready for our next drink!

FINALLY, it got sorted out...and in our favor, too! Our original Seasonal Passes were gonna expire Jan 13th ...but now we all three have SPs that are good til Nov 19th, 2005! They just issued us new ones right there for being so patient! YAY!!!! So it paid off!

Well, at this point it is almost 7:30 so we go straight to Akershus and i have (I NEED) a DM and DH has another bourbon...actually, I think the waitress was confused and he got a Crown Royal on the rocks. he then switched to beer after that. the food here was GREAT!

Saturday we lounged by the pool (again, please see my AKL report) and DH and my cousin's hubby (they live in Orlando and came to hang out with us) had beers by the pool. They ordered 2 beers from the pool bar which totalled $10 (plus tip, too.) While they were drinking them a CM came up to my DH and was talking to him quietly...I thought we were in trouble or busted for having guests. But he told my DH that if you go into the gift shop you can get a 6 pack of Bud, chilled, for $9.60! What great advice! My Dh said he was never so happy to pay $9.60 for a 6 pack in his life!

that night DD went to Simba's Cubhouse for a few hours and DH and I drank at the bar at Jiko, then moved to VF. I had DMs and he had MM at both places. I had a delightful buzz at this point!!! We ate at Boma for dinner...what an awesome restaurant! I had ANOTHER DM w/dinner and DH had a beer.

Next day, we left the park early cuz it was WAAAYYYY TOOOO PACKED! I mean, ridiculous! We went to the GF via monorail and ate at gasparillas (counter service) and I had 2 splits of chardonnay (Alice White...Australian...very good.) I caught a nice light buzz for the drive home (DH drove, of course) and I was SO SAD to leave!

But hey...i got my seasonal pass til Nov 2005...so i can plan plenty of trips between now and then, right??????

[pixiedust23]

WLL- Great "Lush report"! I'm so glad to hear that your seasonal pass issue was worked out. Usually if you can manage to keep your cool during those situations, where they have made the mistake, they will reward you in the end. So thankfully you managed to send you husband off! As for posting pics, they need be posted somewhere else on the internet first (Shutterfly, snapfish, yahoo pictures, webshots, etc). Then when posting you will see a bunch of grey buttons above your text box. One says "IMG" Click on it. Paste in the hyperlink to your picture and Voila!

[DisneyaHolic23]

My husband and I were talking last night about our upcoming Disney trip. He wanted to know what I was looking most forward to. See if you can note the same pattern he did:
1. Segway Tour
2. Monorail Drink-a-Thon
3. Watching the Christmas parade at the Dawa Bar in AK
4. Having a drink in the 50's Prime Time Diner Lounge
5. Making a goal of having a drink in every resort on property.
6. Strolling through the countries in the World Showcase, sampling favorite beverages
7. Enjoying the fireworks from the bar in California Grill
8. Pleasure Island Comedy Warehouse
9. Jellyrolls
10. Hanging out with hubby.

Yikes - maybe I do have a problem!!

[Bill From PA]

It's not a problem, DisneyaHolic23, it's a lifestyle!

Bill From PA

[disneywithdrawal]

Sounds like a good top ten to me!

[FINFAN]

At this time of giving thanks...DisneyaHolic23 you have just given me 10 more to add!:p Sounds absolutely wonderful...
Happy Thankgiving all...I am guessing you've picked up your favorite beverage for the holiday meal? Remember the designated driver...we have to travel 2 hours to SIL again, so I am *sniff* the DD...DH has more reasons to partake than I right now, so I shall begrudgingly step aside and make up for it the next day..:teeth: Anyway...enjoy and give thanks all!

Pam

[Cheryle423]

If it is, then I have the same !... just printed out all the places in each park/resort, so we won't miss them! Looking forward to the Grand floridian.. never been there, sounds like a nice lounge on the 2nd floor... Mizner's... and also the Crew's cup.. my DH is a big import fan!

Happy Thanksgiving! Countdown is getting better and better! :smooth:

[ironz]

If you're hanging out there in the afternoon...go, get a drink and chill out...if you're there about an hour before the parade, there are often acrobats performing. Very cool with lots of energy.

You can see the parade go by...and then all the people will follow it to the front of the park. Then about 15-20 min later...the parade comes back to Africa (Harambe) via the walkway to Asia...and most of the crowds are gone, so you can mosey over to see the parade up close. :)

enjoy!!

[pixiedust23]

FINFAN- what an amazing sacrifice.

Today I am going to be napping like a champ in preparation for the biggest bar night of the year (tonight). I will do you all proud! Hopefully not too proud that I won't be able to take part in the face-stuffing festivities tomorrow! :drinking1

[ctrabada]

Happy Thanksgiving my fellow lushes!

WLL, I'm glad you had a good trip. Thanks for your report. I'm looking forward to my Christmas trip and trying some of the stuff we've discussed here.

Finfan, I hope everything works out for you and your DH!

I'm off to Orlando this weekend to celebrate with my parents, sis and brother but I doubt I'll get a chance to stop at WDW. It's ok cuz I'm staying there in Christmas for a few days, plus I booked my first DVC ressie for next Sept (my bday).

Talk to you all soon!

[Gaiusrex]

Well, the wife and I had every intention of doing the drink-a-thon, but our ***** were thououghly kicked. The timing was perfect; the whole family ate dinner at Cinderella's Castle; we watched Wishes from the bridge to Tomorrowland; We walked back to our rooms at the CR by 7:45p; the kids fell asleep soon after. We had Nana & Grampy in an Adjoining watch the kids as we slipped out to the Outer Rim for the first stop on our Monorail Drink-a-thon.

After I had a Bass ale and she had a sour apple martini, we were exhausted. We dicide to have another drink at the bar and head back to the room and have a drink. I never anticipated how much two little girls could kick my butt during the day. Well, in a couple years, maybe I'll have to carry them less, and I'll get the wifey to follow me around.

Consequently, I did get a pic of our drinks at the Outer Rim. Maybe I'll post highlights later.

Just to forewarn the rest of you planners. Toting around little children will tire you out beyond your expectations. I can usually handle a good deal of alcohol, buit after 2 or 3 drinks, I was ready for bed. I guess kid'll do that to ya. :D

[wildernesslodgelover]

heehee Gaiusrex! That is too funny! hey, I think it is great that you guys got to slip out and have a couple drinks! ya did the LOTW group proud!

The adjoining room thing w/Gma and Gpa is a great idea. DH and I are gonna have to do that sometime. My DD loves the ki'd programs that are at various resorts, but that really hurts the wallet.

I would love to see pics! I have one I am trying to post, but I almost was in tears the other day trying to figure out how to put it in my siggy.

I hope ya'll had a grea turkey day!

[ctrabada]

Well, aren't we a quiet little bunch this weekend? Hungover anyone?
We spent the holiday in Orlando but did not visit the parks (I spent most of my time either eating or visiting malls... I really love the malls there).

The Florida Mall has a mexican restaurant next to Burdines that intrigued me because they call themselves "Salsa, Taqueria and Tequila Bar" so of course I had to try it! Anyway, I did not have tequila but shared a pitcher of Sangria with my sister... yowzi! They mix the fruit juices and wine with some brandy... delicious! Their chips and salsa were really good too... so was the guacamole... actually we all liked what we ate... the dessert was awesome... fried banans with pecan ice cream... yum!

[robinb]

WLL:
Thanks for the LOTW trip report :). AKL has 2 of my favorite bars ... VF and the pool bar. I'll be there in just a few short weeks :). :cool1:

FINFAN:
Has your DH decided yet? Are you going? Inquiring minds want to know :earboy2: .

I was away from the boards for Thanksgiving and then they were down. It's hard to find this thread because the search feature is off :(. I enjoyed a couple bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau with my turkey on Thirsday. Sam's Liquor, a store in Chicago with great prices, was having a sale this weekend. Buy $100 and get a $10 gift card to use in January. We were very low in our scotch collection and, boy did we add to it last weekend! We bought a bottle of Johnny Walker Red as a light "swill" scotch, a 12 year old Highland Park, a 10 year old Laphroig cask strength (yum, our favorite), a 12 year old Glenfarclas, a 12 year old Glenmorangie Port Wood finish (I also like the Sherry finish) and 13 year old Glendronach. I also bought a bottle of Hungarian Tokaj (said Tok-ai) which is a sweet wine for my DH's birthday and we were short about $20 for another $10 gift card so I picked up a bottle of Veuve Clicquot which is chilling in the fridge for that special moment ;).

My credit card said **ouchie**!

[IloveDMB]

Looks like I'll be going to Disneyland before I make it do Drink Around the World in April.

I'm planning a trip to see my brother in So Cal in 3 weeks and I can't go to LA without visiting Disneyland.

I'll have to check out the "lush" beverages available there.

[MAC3]

Well, aren't we a quiet little bunch this weekend? Hungover anyone? Anyway, I did not have tequila but shared a pitcher of Sangria with my sister... yowzi! They mix the fruit juices and wine with some brandy... delicious! Their chips and salsa were really good too..

DH & I did this on Saturday. There's a mexican restaurant up in Nashua NH that we frequent (when DD is out) and have a pitcher of Sangria , chips & salsa and a tostada grande....

Yummy it does seem great minds think alike huh,

[Lucky4me]

Well, the wife and I had every intention of doing the drink-a-thon, but our ***** were thououghly kicked. The timing was perfect; the whole family ate dinner at Cinderella's Castle; we watched Wishes from the bridge to Tomorrowland; We walked back to our rooms at the CR by 7:45p; the kids fell asleep soon after. We had Nana & Grampy in an Adjoining watch the kids as we slipped out to the Outer Rim for the first stop on our Monorail Drink-a-thon.

After I had a Bass ale and she had a sour apple martini, we were exhausted. We dicide to have another drink at the bar and head back to the room and have a drink. I never anticipated how much two little girls could kick my butt during the day. Well, in a couple years, maybe I'll have to carry them less, and I'll get the wifey to follow me around.

Consequently, I did get a pic of our drinks at the Outer Rim. Maybe I'll post highlights later.

Just to forewarn the rest of you planners. Toting around little children will tire you out beyond your expectations. I can usually handle a good deal of alcohol, buit after 2 or 3 drinks, I was ready for bed. I guess kid'll do that to ya. :D


It's not the kids, it's Disney!! We always intend to have a drink out at least one night, but there have been years we barely crawl back to our rooms after dinner. Touring those parks is like mountain climbing! :cool1:

[wildernesslodgelover]

cristy-Next time I visit my cousin in Orlando I think I will be hitting the FL mall. I just found out they opened a store that is my favorite makeup...Bare Escentuals! I can only buy it on the internet, and they also carry it at "Ulta" makeup stores, but that is in Orlando, too! So I can't wait to hit a store that is full of the stuff! From what I understand, the FL mall is not too far from WDW, is that right?

Robin-OMG...I am not a scotch drinker myself, but my DH is! he will be impressed by your purchases! :earseek:

[ctrabada]

The Florida Mall is about 20 min from WDW and it's a wonderful mall. You can look at all the stores at www.simon.com and do a search for the malls in Florida. This mall has Nordstrom, Burdines, Sears, Saks, Dillards & JC Penney as anchors. It's really big.

Another good mall is the Millenia Mall which is about 10 minutes from the Florida Mall (on I-4 go east to Conroy Rd and it's right there). This one is more upscale and has Macy's, Bloomingdale's & Neiman Marcus as anchors.

But don't forget the outlet malls! Premium Outlets is just 10 min away from WDW and it has really good stores.

[FINFAN]

Decision not made yet...guilt feelings both directions are making it SO hard. DH has in interview Friday..... :wizard: here's hoping! We do have to decide by 12/12 for the room tho...so this torture could possibly continue for another 12 days! :earseek:

[robinb]

Decision not made yet...guilt feelings both directions are making it SO hard. DH has in interview Friday..... :wizard: here's hoping! We do have to decide by 12/12 for the room tho...so this torture could possibly continue for another 12 days! :earseek:

Good thoughts gpoing out to your family! I hope the interview goes well ... getting a new job would be a great holiday present! Your DH will have to give ... what? ... 3 weeks notice so you can still go to WDW :cool: .

[JJ721]

ctrabada: Yes, things have been quiet. I realized that with 34 days to go before we hit WDW, I am woefully out of shape to perform my LOTW responsibilites. So last Wednesday, I began my training in earnest with about 20 of our good friends. I won't scare anyone with gory details, but anytime you start the night with Guiness, switch to Glenlivet, and then wrap up with Jaegarmeister, the results aren't pretty!

robinb: I'm really impressed with your selections also. I have never tried Laphroig cask strength, but I will now. Sam's is a great place to buy quality spirits.

Wll: Thanks for your trip report. That's one of the things I love about these boards. If I can't be there, then I love to hear about others enjoying themselves at one of my favorite places on earth.

Jim

[pixiedust23]

Finfan- Best of luck to your DH. I feel your pain. I've been interviewing ever since graduating college in May and I hvae to keep waiting to plan vacations, buy a car, get an apt, start my life. It is incredibly frustrating. I just keep telling myself it will get better soon b/c it has to!

[Aisleleven]

This seems like the place to post this...

Does anyone have a copy of the wine list from the Territory Lounge or Artist's Point at the Wilderness Lodge?

Thanks!

[wildernesslodgelover]

I do not...but hopefully one of the other lushes will know!

[robinb]

This seems like the place to post this...

Does anyone have a copy of the wine list from the Territory Lounge or Artist's Point at the Wilderness Lodge?

Thanks!

If you're looking for a specific wine, why don't you call them? Wine lists are rarely published because they can change more often than a regular menu. Especially for reserve wines.

[Aisleleven]

If you're looking for a specific wine, why don't you call them? Wine lists are rarely published because they can change more often than a regular menu. Especially for reserve wines.

That's true...but I don't remember the name of the wine I had...I was hoping to see the list to jog my memory...lol...I know it was a Pinot Gris...I just can't for the life of me remember the vineyard! But if I had a copy of the list I could probably figure it out...

I guess that is one of the side effects of drinking the wine before asking what it was...LOL

:rolleyes:

[Aisleleven]

Another question...

Does anyone know if any of the Disney Bars/Restaurants (Wilderness Lodge, in particular) have a corkage fee if I bring my own wine or champagne?

A group of my friends and I are doing the Disney Marathon and I thought it would be nice to celebrate with a couple special bottles from my collection...any thoughts?

Thanks!

[robinb]

You has some pretty tough questions! I don't know about a corkage fee. Perhaps you can arrange for housekeeping or room service to provide champagne glasses. The lobby area in the WL would be a lovely place to enjoy a nice champagne.

[Aisleleven]

You has some pretty tough questions! I don't know about a corkage fee. Perhaps you can arrange for housekeeping or room service to provide champagne glasses. The lobby area in the WL would be a lovely place to enjoy a nice champagne.


LOL...sorry about that...guess I stumped the panel...any advice would be helpful...

:wave:

[pixiedust23]

I may be crazy, but you might want to check to make sure they will allow you to drink your own alcohol at their restaurants. Disney is a money making machine and might allow only their alcohol at their restaurants.

[Aisleleven]

I may be crazy, but you might want to check to make sure they will allow you to drink your own alcohol at their restaurants. Disney is a money making machine and might allow only their alcohol at their restaurants.

Hence the question about the corkage fee...usually the restaurant/bar will have a corkage fee to open the bottles... I'm just trying to get an idea of how much they may charge...

[pixiedust23]

sorry, yes i do understand the whole idea of the corkage fee, but in my area I know there are restaurants that do not permit outside alcohol to be consumed at.

[Aisleleven]

sorry, yes i do understand the whole idea of the corkage fee, but in my area I know there are restaurants that do not permit outside alcohol to be consumed at.

Right...I've been to some restaurants that have and some that haven't...didn't know what Disney's policy was at the resorts...

Actually, someone suggested I call WDW-Dine and ask...I think I might just do that...I'll let you know what I find out...

Thanks!
:D

[pixiedust23]

yes i would reccomend the same thing. and they should also be able to tell you what the corking fee is if you are permitted to bring your own.

[wildernesslodgelover]

LOL, aisleseven...I think your questions may be too "classy" for this group!

If you find out whether or not WDW restaurants will allow you to BYOB, please let us know! And let us know what the corkage fee is! Thanks!

[Aisleleven]

LOL, aisleseven...I think your questions may be too "classy" for this group!

If you find out whether or not WDW restaurants will allow you to BYOB, please let us know! And let us know what the corkage fee is! Thanks!


LOL...well...I am one classy broad...(heeheehee) :bitelip:

I haven't called yet...but as soon as I do I'll post what I find out!!

Thanks!!
:wave:

[Aisleleven]

Well...I just called WDW-Dine about the corkage fee...

The woman really tried to help me but didn't have much luck...

The only thing she told me for sure was that California Grill would not let me bring in outside wine and she suggested I call Artist's Point directly but did not have a number for me to call...

Bummer...

[pixiedust23]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm extremely suprised she didnt have the direct number on file somewhere for Artists Point. I would try calling back and hope to get someone who could be more helpful. However I feel that If CG has that policy so do the rests of the Disney restaurants.

[Aisleleven]

Just an update about the corkage fee...

I was at the Territory Lounge this evening and I asked the bartender about the corkage fee...he says that occasionally, not very often, people do bring in their own bottles of wine and they will open them for a corkage fee...he did not remember what the amount was and I didn't push him to find out but it sounded like one of those things that they would do if you asked them to...

And since the bartender and I have become buddies, I don't think it will be a problem at all for me to bring my own bottle from my "collection"...

:wave:

[k_hase]

are any of the lushes of the world around for the marathon? I'm doing the half this year and, frankly, the best part is usually the drinks at the end. I've been known to run races simpley because they give away beer at the end.

Anyway, DH and I will be there 1/7-1/10 and will absolutely be going around the world on sunday afternoon if anyone wants to join us!!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

BYEBYE LIVER! :wave:

we leave tonite and start the magic tomorrow! we're doin epcot tomorrow afternoon (with a break at the brewery), mk on sat (with cali grill for dinner), and finally the monorail drink-a-thon on sunday! leaving monday and tuesday open for anything.

:3dglasses

[pixiedust23]

AHHH have a great trip. And really who needs a liver? Do us proud! Are you still planning on proposing? If you are good luck :cheer2: and I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!!!!

K Hase- I know I wont be there, but someone might. If not there are plenty of tips on this thread to get you through your entire vacation!

[robinb]

Aisleleven: I see! You paid the corkage fee in tips ;). Have a great time!

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!: Have a great time! Good luck on the proposal :love: . We want to hear all the details fit to print!

[Aisleleven]

[QUOTE=robinb]Aisleleven: I see! You paid the corkage fee in tips ;). Have a great time!
QUOTE]

Ummm...yeah...something like that...LOL :rolleyes:

I'll be up for the Marathon...We'll be there from the 8th-11th. I'm also doing the Disney Half...hence the celebratory corkage fee...LOL...

Gotta make up for all those lost carbs!!
:D

[wildernesslodgelover]

Ahhhh...I cannot wait to hear all about your trip! I hope she says YESSSSSS!

Robin-Your posts always crack me up! I always "make friends" with the bartenders by leaving nice fat tips. I also make sure I let them know I am a former waitress.

Aisleleven-Good luck! Come back and give us a trip report!

Hi PD!

Khase-Good luck to you, too!!!

[dvcmbr94]

I just read through this verrrry looong thread (well most of it anyway). MY DH and I thought we were alone in thinking of Disney as a party place but can see that we are surely not! Two of our favorite places to relax are in the lounge at the Prime Time Cafe and on a bench near the beer stand ourside the Rose and Crown. We like the lounge at PTC so much we normally eat at the bar rather than getting a table unless we have others with us. Please welcome us, Ann and Pat, into your group!

[pixiedust23]

Ann and Pat- Welcome to the lushes thread! :wave:

Everyone else good to hear from you! I think we are all in anticipation of AHHHHHH's return!!!! :love:

[Aisleleven]

I always "make friends" with the bartenders by leaving nice fat tips.

Nothing quite like "paying" (ok...tipping) new "friends"...LOL
:smooth:

[wildernesslodgelover]

Aisleleven-heehee...well, you know what I mean. I sometimes get a free drink the next time we are in...and nothing says "friend" to me quite like free booze!

Welcome Pat and Ann! Glad you found us. So what is the lounge like at PTC? Is it dark and cozy or what? I have never been there...is that at MGM? I look forward to discovering new nooks and crannies!

PD-Yeah, I am very excited for ahhhh!

[Aisleleven]

Aisleleven-heehee...well, you know what I mean. I sometimes get a free drink the next time we are in...and nothing says "friend" to me quite like free booze!!

I agree 100% and since I am a pretty frequent guest at WL (I consider myself a regular - I'm there about every 6 weeks for business) those tips do pay off from time to time in the way of free drinks or refills...

It's a good thing!
:cool1:

[dvcmbr94]

So what is the lounge like at PTC? Is it dark and cozy or what? I have never been there...is that at MGM? I look forward to discovering new nooks and crannies!


Yes, this is the 50's Prime Time Cafe in MGM. It is NOT dark and cozy. Fairly bright and, at times, very loud and crazy. It is right next to the waiting area for people waiting to be called for their table. But you can belly up to the bar with your back to the craziness and feel like you're in your own little world. I don't remember any specific drinks but there were some very good specialty drinks. I had one fruity drink with lots of different liquors in it that had some TV oriented name. We said to the bartender that it was a lot like an Alabama Slammer and he said that's what it really is!

Last trip down in October, we did a DVC crawl! We were staying at the Wyndham that trip but still had to get a taste of our DVC! We went to the Gurgling Suitcase at OKW for a couple of drinks. Then we took the boat the Saratoga Springs Resort. We had a drink at the poolside bar and then went inside for another one at the Turf Club. That is a beautiful and classy place with a great billiard table and TV. We were the only ones there in the afternoon.

We are also firm believers in tipping your bartender well! Here in upstate NY we don't get many buy-backs (being an insurance person, I know the insurance companies prohibit that!). But certain bartenders will sure charge less. We were out a couple of weekends ago, I ordered a shot of cuervo and a diet pepsi for me, and a crown royal and a beer for DH. It was $8.00 from Tim, one of my favorites. The next round was from one of the other guys almost double that.

[pixiedust23]

Does anyone know if AHHHH is back? I'm very interested to see how his trip went!!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Believe me, I am dying to know, too! I hope she said YES! In a few days I will PM him and ask him to come to the thread!

[ctrabada]

I have been away from this thread for a while and I was missing you all! I am subscribed to the thread and I would always get an email when someone posted and I haven't received one in a while so I thought the thread had died.... today, I came back to the boards with every intention of reviving the thread when lo and behold, I see it's been busy! I guess the subscription has a time limit....

I am frantically packing because we are on our way today to Orlando. We'll spend 2 nights with my parents and then 3 nights at WL. My DD7 doesn't know we are staying in Disney.... he he he... Christmas night we are having dinner at Boma's.

Being hispanic, Christmas eve is a very big night, and to help my dad out (he's the cook in the family), I'm bringing the roast pork, rice and black beans and plaintains from Miami so he won't have to cook... well, except for dessert.... and I'm also bringing a nice bottle of Robert Mondavi Reserve cabernet to celebrate. It was a very, very expensive bottle, but I figure we have much to celebrate this year and we should just indulge this one time.... I love Mondavi, but I've never drank the expensive wine from them, so I assume (and hope!) that it'll blow me away.

Looking forward to our monorail drink-a-thon this weekend, if we can make it... my mom has come down with a really bad case of the flu and I'm not sure she'll be able to babysit... if not, we'll do it next time.

I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I hope ahhhhhhhhhhhh comes back engaged!

[pixiedust23]

Cristy- Hope you have a great time at the world

All lushes- enjoy the holidays. These are the best drinking times of the year!!!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

I AM ON AN ANTIBIOTIC FOR 10 DAYS AND I AM NOT SUPPOSED TO DRINK!!!!!!! :charac2:

How will I get through the holidays, I ask? Especially with the in-laws??????

*sigh* I have had a nasty sore throat for quite awhile, so I guess I gotta do whatever it takes to get better!

Cristy-We are doing Noche Buena at my IL's house on Xmas Eve. I am bringing the Tres Leches...made from scratch. Did I tell ya I am an awesome latin cook..especially for someone who is pure gringa!? Tell me how that wine is...I drink Mondavi, too, but never the expensive one. I have seen it at the store and always wondered if it was worth the extra money. I have always been happy with the Kendall Jacksons...chardonnay, cab sav and merlot. I know they have a pricier line but have never tried it. I like wine a lot, but I am certainly no conossieur (can't even spell it! LOL!)

Have fun at my favorite place...the WL! We will be there Jan 26th-29th!!! Make sure you rub Humphrey's Nose! That brings you good luck and ensures a return visit! (I just found out about that superstition recently on this board...but I love it!)

Hope your mom is feeling better...so that she can enjoy the holidays and you and DH can PAR-TAY HEART-TAY! LOL!

We can't wait to hear a full trip report when you get bacdk!

PD-Merry christmas to you, too! Have a drink or two for me, k??? :earboy2:

ahhhhhhh-I am getting worried! I PMed you...please check in!!!

[eeyore0062]

Yep, we have done it a few times. Usually we start at the Contemporary, as it is the 1st stop after the MK, and we all know there is no alcohol in the MK. We to to the Outer Rim and have a drink. After leaving there we ride to the Polynesian, stopping briefly, of course at the TTC. At the Poly, depending on the time of day, we have a drink either at the Pool bar or the Tambu Lounge. After leaving there, we head to the Grand Floridian and again, depending on time of day, have a drink either at the Pool bar or Mizners. Once we get back to the MK, we are primed to go!