Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[Tinkbellfan]

Hello LOTW: I love your thread and visit it often. As you can see from my signature below, I will be at the World in 20 days!!! :) . I have organized my lil sisters bachelorette weekend for nine "girls". We plan on a drink around the World at Epcot on Saturday June 25th. Any suggestions would be welcome, especially regarding a start and finish location. We are all staying at BC and plan to start about 1pm. We also have dinner resies at Artist Point at 7:30pm and then a Wishes cruise at 9:15 from WL. Is this too much to do after a drink-a-thon. I bow to the experts! :drinking1

[Aidensmom]

I'm very jealous of all you Floridians!! Way up here in NC, since we returned from WDW last Saturday it has been chilly and rainy. Doesn't help at all with the post-Disney blues!

Actually, I would LOVE to trade places with you right now - my air conditioning decided to die yesterday! My only source of comfort is my nice, cold drink :earboy2: .

[Cyndirella]

OK - I'm not really envying your A/C situation! But a little bit of sunshine would be nice! I can't believe I actually had to turn on the heat in my car this morning, in June. Usually it is pretty toasty here mid-May. We had a couple of weeks of really nice 70's/80's temps right before we came to Florida, perfect for sitting on the patio with a glass of wine. I think it's supposed to be dry and warmer on Saturday, so maybe I can have a patio drink then!

[1MegMeg]

Tinkbellfan - Awww, you are such an awesome sister to organize a bachelorette party for your little sis! I would have loved to have had my bach. party at WDW! Hmmm, regarding if it's too much for one day - I think it depends a lot on how much you all can handle your alcohol. Hehe! My only concern is that at the end of June is it going to be *hot*. Maybe consider sharing a drink at each country? I would hate to hear about someone being passed out drunk and missing out on the yummy Artist Pointe dinner and Wishes cruise. Also, are you planning on having a bit of down time before dinner, or were you going to go straight from Epcot to dinner? If possible, try and have some down/rest time? I don't know about you, but when I am out drinking in the heat all afternoon I get sleepy, but a little rest perks me right up. :)

Aidensmom- On no! Your A/C died? That's terrible! Ours died 3 summers ago, so I definitely empathize with how much is sucks. Hehe! I scope out the drink size situation. :)

[wildernesslodgelover]

Tinkbellfan-I think megmeg had some great suggestions. PACE YOURSELF! And have fun, that sounds like a blast!

Hello GR8FAN! Welcome!

Sorry Cristy, I must have missed that! Yeah, RFC is Rainforest. Have you seen it at Sawgrass? LOL...sorry...I always thought you had only 1 DD but then I thought I saw you put a plural in there...so I didn't want to leave anyone out! I am very content with having my one daughter, but when it comes to things like WDW, I do feel guilty some times that she has no one her age to share it with. In Oct we are going with another couple that also have only one DD who is almost my DD's age, so that should be good.

You and I will definitely plan to meet up, both here AND WDW, soon! :Pinkbounc

[pixiedust23]

Last time I did the drink around the world we also came from BCV. Maybe you could cut out a few countries by starting in France and working towards Mexico. I was at the height of my drinking abilities (21 and in college) when we did this and that knocked me off my feet. O and don't forget you can always take the boat home, I know we did that night. Drank all day and then ate in Mexico, there was going to be no walking for us lushes.

[Tinkbellfan]

Thanks for the advice! I think we might skip a few countries and choose a few inside A/C breaks. We do have a rest scheduled in before dinner back at the resort. We are all well beyond our "prime" drinking age, but I hope our experience in pacing ourselves is enough! Lil sis deserves this weekend. She has been with this guy for 14 years and they are finally making it legal. :confused3 Look for us on the 25th of June at Epcot!

[Jane E.]

Just got back from a couple days at WDW for the Flower Power Concerts. We love trying the foods/drinks from around the world. Found out the hard way how expensive ice wine at LeCellier is. First, I ordered an ice wine martini. It was delicious. At $8.75 (i think thats how much it was) it was a little steep so I thought I'd save money & try the ice wine instead. Couldn't believe it was $15 for one little glass. Guess I'll have to learn to ask BEFORE I order. Thats the end of Day 1.

Day 2 we did some wine samplings along with our concert watching. First we hit France. Dh & I shared one Discovery wine tasting there, which included 3 wine samples. The red was too strong for me. I'll stick with the white wines. In Morrocco, I loved their wine - got it at the little stand. Its a dry white wine but very good. I was pleased to see that they also sell champagne by the glass. Then dh & I went to the lounge in Japan that overlooks the whole park. I had the plum wine while he had a Kieren (sp?) Beer. Finally, I ended the night with a white wine in Italy. We had a great time, but it will probably take me several trips to Epcot to actually complete the World Showcase wine tasting.

I've loved reading everyone's tips & recommendations. Thanks for the Sangria recipe.

[Aidensmom]

Jane E. - You sound like a wine drinker like me! Thanks for the price warning on the ice wine, I think the sticker shock would have knocked the buzz right out of me! How was the plum wine? This is something I've been thinking about trying when we are there in 2 weeks.

[Jane E.]

Aidensmom, yes I love trying different wines. The plum wine is very good. Its light & sweet. The lounge is Japan is a nice place to sit, rest & have a drink. You can see the whole park from there.

[1MegMeg]

Wow! What an awesome weekend (as always :)). Hehe, though I think my liver might still be recuperating. :earboy2:

We headed over Friday afternoon and got to POFQ around 3pm. The hotel is so nice! I like how everything is so close together. No matter where you are, everything is in very close walking distance. The pool area is so fun and I definitely think kids would enjoy it. Heck, I would have enjoyed it if the weather wasn't so yucky all weekend!

After we checked in we headed over to Epcot and made our first stop at the Rose and Crown Pub.
Me with my beer
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We knew that the line for Soarin' would be long, so we thought we'd get some beers to drink in line and pass the time. Well unbeknownst to use they don't allow food or beverages inside the line area....nothing like a beer buzz from having to guzzle the rest of the beer to pass the time in line. Hehe! Soarin' is such an amazing ride! We waited 75 minutes (no fast pass), but it was well worth the wait. The IMAX screen is awesome!

By the time we were done with that it was time to head over to Alfredo's for dinner, which turned out to be delicious! I know it's gotten very muxied reviews on here, but we really enjoyed it. The food and service were great! The only thing is it can be a bit loud inside since the restaurant is really one big room, but we didn't mind.

Brian drinking some wine, we were killing time before our PS.
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In the lobby of Alfredo's
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After dinner we headed back to POFQ and just walked around the grounds and along the river. It was so pretty!

Saturday morning we headed to MGM. DH is a big Star Wars fan so he was super excited about Star Wars weekend...but since it was raining none of the characters were out and about. We did get to go on the Rockin' Rollercoaster, the Tower of Terror, and Star Tours though. :)

We had plans for a late lunch at Earl of Sandwhich @ DT Disney, but it was *ridiculously*crowded. Since it was already almost 2pm we decided to pass and go to Rainforest cafe (we got right in). I don't love RFC, but I don't hate it either, so it was an okay choice for a quick lunch.

We did a little shopping and then headed back to POFQ to get ready for our anniversary dinner at Jiko. Our anniversary was actually yesterday, but we decided to do our special dinner on Saturday night. We got to AKL early enough to make the cursory stop at Victoria Falls lounge. What a neat lounge! I love how it is open and looks over everything.

Yummy Dirty Martinis
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Happy Anniversary to Us!
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Dinner at Jiko's was nothing short of unbelievable! Their menu was diverse and unique - everything we had was delicious! We shared the Lamb Patis and the organic field greens salad. For entrees Brian had the wood grilled pork tenderloin and I had a vegetarian dish that was mixture of different grains, vegetables, and tofu. There are so many great things on the menu, we are already planning to dine there again when we go back in November.

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After dinner we headed over to the BW to continue the libation at Jellyrolls. As always, we had a grand time!

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Sunday before we left we went up to POR and rented one of the surry bikes and road around the grounds there! That was so much fun and it was a great way to see everything at POR.

Whew, I think that's everything! Hehe, let me know if you have any specific questions. :flower:

[PatsGirl]

Just spent the better part of my am. reading this post. Gotta say it was a fun way to pass the time!

Just what does LOTW mean? I think I need to belong :rotfl2:

I've posted a few questions about monorail drink-a-thon but didn't get quite the response I was looking for but I think I've now found it.

Can you someone recommend a "path" that starts and ends with a childcare club and TS to finish up at? Someone recommended starting at the BW with kids, dropping them off at Poly's Neverland Club, hitting the three or four places on the monorail and then dinner at Kona. Does this sound good to you experts?

Also, we were going to have wegoshop bring beer/wine/snacks/breakfast foods, etc. but now we have the dining plan so I wonder if it's worth it. Can anyone tell me how much a 6-pack runs at the resort gift shops and whether beer and wine is available at both CSR and POP? I think we'd probably be looking for Corona/Bud Light, nothing fancy, and chardonnay.

:drinking1 I owe ya one. Brenda

[PatsGirl]

Just noticed I'm a "mouseketeer" -- does that happen at 100 posts? So glad to be off the beginner list :rotfl:

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

we're back! :(

but as usual, it was aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-mazing.

we already started writing our review, we will post it tonight with pictures. quick (lush) highlights from the trip: jiko's wine pairing dinner, a bottle of champagne while listening to the beach boys in our balcony, winning two bottles at the wine pairing dinner, free wowzer wheats at the brewery (best...beer...ever!), and umm...just wait for the review, there was tons of pixie dust for us!

this trip is definitely in the top 3. we're already planning a quick trip in july for jiko's july wine pairing and a farewell to melissa trip (as well as our third jikos wine pairing) in august.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! :3dglasses

[1MegMeg]

Ahhhh - Can't wait to read your review, especially the wine pairing dinner! :) I am so excited for you both that you had such an awesome time. :goodvibes

[wildernesslodgelover]

Megmeg! happy Anniversary! Wow, you really know how to do it up right! I am so glad to hear such a great review of POFQ...we may stay there instead of WL on our trip in Oct (after we leave BWV for 5 nights.) You liked your room? OMG...those dirty martinis are making my mouth DROOL! What vodka do you use...or do you like gin? Also good to know you liked Alfredo's. i have figured out after being on these boards for awhile..you just have to try things for yourself! I am also not a huge fan of RFC, but it will do in a pinch.

You and your honey make such a cute couple...you are married, yes? What anniversary was this for you? I have only eaten at Jiko's once and I MUST go back soon...it is awesome. Do you have the DDE card? Did you try to use it at VF? I hear they are not taking it anymore :(

Thanks for your report...and I really appreciate the pictures! you know...you kind of remind me of Samantha Brown on the Travel channel!

Patsgirl-Welcome! yes, I *think* mouseketeer is when you get to 100 posts, but I am not sure! LOTW..."lushes of the world!" heehee! :banana: --To answer some of your questions ( am not sure about CSR and POP) I think the perfect monorail drinkathon would be to start at Territory Lounge at WL (leave kids at the "Cub's Den" there) and then take the boat to CR and have a drink there...Outer Rim Lounge. Then take the monorail to Poly and GF and return to CR and take the boat back to WL! OR...you could do any combination of that. How come I am blanking out on what "TS" stands for???

Oh, and when you buy your beer and chardonnay...I told a story on this thread about going to Roaring Forks at the WL and getting a small bottle of chard and a beer for DH. Well, they would not sell it to me without another person being there with me! Can you believe that? DH was getting ready upstairs in our room. They will only sell you ONE alcoholic beverage at a time. Fortunately a stranger overheard and pretended it was for her. Now, what is really dumb is you can get a six pack of beer at the gift shop so what is up with that? :confused3

ahhhh! I have been thinking about you two! Glad to hear it went well and I expect a FULL REPORT with pictures! How were the crowds? did you notice gayday activities? come baaaaack!

[DisneyaHolic23]

1MegMeg - You trip report was great - the photos really enhance the experience!!

I love Jellyrolls - we spend an evening there on every trip - we even spent New Year's Eve there this year!

On both your, and ahhhhhhhh's recommendation, we HAVE to try Jikos on our next trip - my husband doesn't like the spice in a lot of the food at AKL, so we haven't eaten there, but I will have to insist next time! :smooth:

[LongIslandCouple]

Wow -- that's almost as bad as when I was 6 hours late for a conference call because I calculated the time difference in reverse.:mad:

Ummm - Guilty as well.

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

quick mention of gayday, the only day we really saw its presence was on saturday at magic kingdom (we didnt goto the park, but we saw a lot of red shirts riding the monorail from TTR) other than that it really was no big deal. crowds were a bit heavier than what we're use to...didnt ride many rides, just took advantage of the restaurants and resorts.

more info tonight! :)

[luvthatduck]

1MegMeg: That martini looks tasty. How many olives is that? :teeth:

I thought they gave you stuffed olives (with bleu cheese) in those? If not, that will keep me from having 5 or 6. I will stick with 3 or 5 :crazy:

[1MegMeg]

WLL - Yes, Brian and I are married. It was our first anniversary! :) I am a vodka girl all the way, no gin for me! I usually like Ketel One or Stoli, what about you? Speaking of Dirty Martini's, boy oh boy does VF do them up right! They were just perfect! I wish we had the DDE card, but we don't. I think we are going to look into getting one though. As often as we go to WDW and eat (and drink) I think we'll get our $$'s worth. We loved our room at POFQ. After seeing POR, Brian really liked the looks of it and liked how there is lots of stuff to do there, but I think POFQ is perfect. I like the courtyards and the whole ambiance of it. Awww, thank you for the compliments on the pictures! *blush*

Disneyaholic23 - I am glad you like the pictures! Thanks! I love posting pictures because I love to see other people's pictures. I agree with you, it really enhances the trip report experience. Ooooh, you spent NYE at Jellyrolls?! How fun! Was it super crowded?

Luvthatduck - Yeppers the martini was yummy! One of the best I've had! They gave us 3 olives in each. They weren't stuffed, but oh how I love bleu cheese stuffed olives. I wonder if that's something you have to specifically ask for? I'll have to inquire the next time we are there.

Re: Gay days - I agree with Ahhhh, it was no big deal at all. We were at both Epcot and MGM and we some people here and there, but nothing really out of the ordinary. In fact, if I didn't know it was gay days I probably wouldn't have given it a second thought at all.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Disneyholic-I think you will like Jikos...it is very flavorful, but certainly not spicy! Unless, of course, you order a spicy dish.

ahhhh-what is this about getting kicked out of AKL???? OMG...do tell more! I love your funny pics with your stuffed Minnie!

MegMeg-Well, you two make an adorable couple. I am so glad that you got to spend your first anniversary at WDW. What great memories you are making! As for the blue cheese stuffed olives....I know they have them at TL at WL...not sure about elsewhere...but they are INCREDIBLE and I started making them at home, but then I found myself eating ten or so a night so I decided to leave them as a "vacation treat." I also like Ketel One and Stoli...and I think I mentioned Hangar One vodka to you. It is offered at upscale places around WDW...I think VF has it...I KNOW Jiko has it. Anyway, try it sometime...I had it a Mizner's Lounge at GF also.

If you have any pictues of POFQ and feel like posting them, please do...I would love to see!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

hehehe, we didnt get kicked out! just jokin around with the minnie pic...full review tonight! :3dglasses

[TheNerdyMinnie]

HAHAHA yeah we had to hold Minnie back, though between her and DF, I think she was the one better behaved...especially after all the wine ;)

[DisneyaHolic23]

Nerdy Minnie - I LOVE your little drinking pair smilie in your signature!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

*WLL tapping foot impatiently, looking at watch*

Ummmm...you two said the report w/pics would be up TONIGHT! That was yesterday! C'mon, now!

Minnie-What kind of surgeon are you going to be? I am hoping plastic cuz I have lots of work to be done, and need it at a "LOTW" discount! :rotfl:

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

hee hee, we know we know! we have some pics up but the report isnt really 'ready' yet...its just a bunch of ideas and moments thrown together in a very incoherent way! if its not up by tonight then you get a free drink or 5 on us! ;)

:3dglasses

[TheNerdyMinnie]

Nerdy Minnie - I LOVE your little drinking pair smilie in your signature!!

Heehee, that's me and DF after a tour of the world :teeth:


WLL- I uploaded the pictures yesterday...there weren't many though :sad2: I think we did too much relaxing to remember to bring the camera ;) If Ahhhhh! isn't too lazy, i'm sure he'll post the review tonight. We had tons of pixie dust sprinkled on us and we can't wait to share! Oh, and sorry to let you down but i'm specializing in cardiothoracic surgery :earboy2:

[wildernesslodgelover]

*WLL looking at watch**

Three hours til Minnie and Ahhh have to buy me FIVE dirty martinis!!!! :drinking: :drinking: :drinking: :drinking: :drinking:

[1MegMeg]

Oooh Ooh, WLL will you share one of your dirty martinis with me? :earboy2: I just finished a biostatistics exam and could definitely use something a bit heftier than this wine I am drinking. Heh! Mmm, Hangar One vodka! At Jiko's DH got one of their apula-tinis (their version of an apple martini) and it was made with Kaffir lime Hangar One. Wow was it good! I don't usually care for apple martinis (after crossing over to the dirty apples seem very sweet), but that Kaffir vodka was goooood!

Ahhhh and Minnie I can't wait to see pictures and read your trip review. :goodvibes

[Aidensmom]

Ahhhh and Minnie I can't wait to see pictures and read your trip review. :goodvibes

Me too. You are going to be buying an awful lot of drinks soon.....

[Aidensmom]

MegMeg - where in the Tampa Bay area are you? I am in Temple Terrace. You go to USF, U of T....?

[1MegMeg]

Aidensom - I am actually over in Clearwater. I live in NE Clearwater and work in downtown Clearwater, but I schlep over to USF for school. I am getting my Master's in Public Health. I know where Temple Terrace is, that's pretty close to USF, isn't it? :)

[wildernesslodgelover]

Megmeg-I went to the Hangar One website awhile ago (yes, I am a true lush...I look up websites of my favorite liquors!) and saw they made a few infused vodkas. Didn't know they had them at WDW, so now I know! I agree, now that I drink dirty martinis, the sour apple or cosmos taste awfully sweet to me. But of course I would not turn one down!

Well...I am going out of town til Sunday...to Melbourne Beach. Our house there is about 30 miles north of Disney Vero. I am hoping to pop over to MK on Friday...the last day before my seasonal pass blackout dates begin. We'll see...I am worried about crowds and also weather. I don't want to go if it is too hot, or if it is raining, so what does that leave me with????

Guess I will have to see ahhh and Minnie's lush report when I return :(

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Doh! We were going to write it last night as we shared a bottle of this amazing south african wine we brought home. As you know, once you start you cant stop. So, Im working on Day 1 as we speak and Meli is on Day 2...Aieeeeeeeeeee we're such slow pokes!

[luvthatduck]

1MegMeg: I work at the Ohio Dept of Health. In fact, I'm there right now...:guilty:

Now where is that darned report, lol.

[maine_jennifer]

(yes, I am a true lush...I look up websites of my favorite liquors!)


Well . . . count me as a true lush too then. A couple ladies at work and I yak about two things usually - drinks and eating right. We use http://www.drinksmixer.com to look up calorie contents and come up with new ideas.


And here's a question that's been annoying me that I'm sure the LOTW folks can help with. At my brothers, when we're hanging around the pool, we drink Mike's Hard Lemonade. My 6yo niece had the "alcohol/drug" talk in kindegarten this year and counts the beers in the fridge. If we have more than one, she starts lecturing and sometimes yelling. And she doesn't stop! For some reason, she doesn't bother with the "lemonade" or "smoothies". Anyway.... does anyone know what are the words in the caps of Mike's are for? We can't figure it out and after a few, it really drives us nutz! :crazy:

[1MegMeg]

luvthatduck - cool! A fellow lush *and* public health person. :) What do you do for ODH? Do you have your MPH degree?

[Aidensmom]

Aidensom - I am actually over in Clearwater. I live in NE Clearwater and work in downtown Clearwater, but I schlep over to USF for school. I am getting my Master's in Public Health. I know where Temple Terrace is, that's pretty close to USF, isn't it? :)

Yep, very close, I am only about a mile from there.

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

here's day 1:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=833427

enjoy! :3dglasses

[Aidensmom]

And here's a question that's been annoying me that I'm sure the LOTW folks can help with. At my brothers, when we're hanging around the pool, we drink Mike's Hard Lemonade. My 6yo niece had the "alcohol/drug" talk in kindegarten this year and counts the beers in the fridge. If we have more than one, she starts lecturing and sometimes yelling. And she doesn't stop! For some reason, she doesn't bother with the "lemonade" or "smoothies".

My 3 year-old gets loves lemonade, and gets so mad that we will not let him have a Mikes! He just can't figure out why that lemonade is so "special"!

Anyway.... does anyone know what are the words in the caps of Mike's are for? We can't figure it out and after a few, it really drives us nutz! :crazy:

I would suspect that is precisely what they are there for......just to drive you crazy! :teeth:

[luvthatduck]

luvthatduck - cool! A fellow lush *and* public health person. :) What do you do for ODH? Do you have your MPH degree?

1MegMeg: I'm a database administrator working in the IT department. I guess that probably doesn't count as a "Public Health Care Professional" :confused3

[DisneyaHolic23]

Ahhhhhhh & NerdyMinnie - Love the first two trip reports! The pictures enhance the report ever so much.

Don't you just love Soarin'? I've not yet been in Disney World, but have had the chance to ride MANY times in Disneyland. I believe it is exactly the same; it completely awes me.

I do have to say that I disagree on Bug's Life. I just love it - especially when I go with someone who hasn't yet seen it. I love the looks on their faces at the end.

Also appreciated the menu - want to try that restaurant really bad! Did I miss how Melissa won the wine??

[TheNerdyMinnie]

At the end of the dinner, they had a little trivia "game" and gave away I believe three bottles. I answered the first question which was what does fleur du cap mean and won a shiraz. I was going to answer the next two questions but it wouldn't have been fair to the others :goodvibes

I was also given a bottle of the golden kaan cabernet sauvignon after asking the rep if it was possible to buy the chardonney. Pixie dust all over the place :earboy2:


I wasn't as thrilled about Soarin' as Joe though...I know I know...it's a great ride but ehhh I was hoping for more of a thrill :p My favorite part is the take off, and when you fly through the surfers and it feels as if you're going to crash into the water.

As for a bugs life, it is an awesome show but it just didn't do it for me...or maybe it's cuz i'm terribly frightened of insects...especially grasshoppers. shudder


We have three more days (during which a lot of wine and beer was consumed) to review so be prepared :) I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures...I wish we would have been able to take more. Oh well, next time :cool1:

[luvthatduck]

Sounds like you had a great time. Happy belated to you, BTW.

[ctrabada]

ahhhhhhh and Nerdy Minnie, welcome back! Happy (belated) Birthday Meli! I loved the trip report, but I know there's more..... the dinner at Jiko's sounded fabulous. I will definitely try it next time. I'm starting to plan my Sept (birthday) trip and there are so many things I want to do and I don't think I have enough time to do them... which means, of course, that I need to plan more trips. :cool1:

I actually went to WDW this weekend with a (gay) friend. It's the second time I go with him, for the party at MGM studios on Sat night. It's a straight, married girl's heaven.... a place full of beautiful, friendly, half-naked men who do not mind dancing and talking with you and letting you take pictures of their beautiful bodies.... it's really a blast. I took lots of pictures but I'm not posting them here.... we went to MK on Sunday morning but came back to the hotel by noon... it was soooo hot and humid (plus I was really missing my DH and DD). Crowds weren't too bad... I've seen worse.

[1MegMeg]

Luvthatduck - Sure DBA still counts as a public helth professional...after all you are wokring at the health department. :) I work in a large health care system, not your typical public health venue either.

Minnie - Happy Belated Birthday! Isn't the pinotage wonderful? We didn't have fleur de cap, but we did have another vineyard (anura) when we were there on Saturday and it was fantastic. And awesome for winning (and receiving an additional) the bottle of wine - free wine is fantastic! :goodvibes

[wildernesslodgelover]

Well, I just got back from Melbourne Beach. Had a lovely time with my family...never made it over to WDW :( but that's ok.

I am happy to see Minnie and Ahhh's trip report...for days 1 and 2...are we missing the rest of the trip? I want to hear about Poly CL!

Sooo...was Minnie surprised by the WL stay? Your view was awesome...nothing like being upgraded from Standard to CY! I didn't know you were into pin trading...that is something that we haven't gotten "into" yet but DD just lost her first tooth and in addition to money and a charm for her dream pearl bracelet (special bracelet for losing teeth...check out dreampearls.com) she got her VERY FIRST WDW pin....a cinderella and prince charming pin! So we will be buying a lanyard at our next WDW stay (in OCT) as well as some additional pins.

We still have not done Soarin...sounds great, though. Hey, so what room were you at in AKL? Were you to the left of the lobby? What floor? Tell us more about that pre dinner nap! :rotfl2: ;) That Jiko dinner sounds FABULOUS and I think DH and I just may have to try one of those! I have only eaten at Jiko once and it was incredible. So cool about Meli winning the wine!

Oh, BTW...we had to scramble out of Bug's Life cuz my DD was terrified! So I can relate!

Ok, waiting for more trip reports!!!!!!!!!!

[disneyholic family]

Now I know why we no longer ride the monorail.

[crazyj4488]

Now I know why we no longer ride the monorail.

Laff!

I dunno, I just enjoy grabbing a nice Pint of Harp at the UK in EPCOT. That's a must for every EPCOT visit.

[TheNerdyMinnie]

Hi again!!

Sorry about taking so long for the trip reports WLL,we promise more days, and SOON :goodvibes

Poly concierge was wonderful. We took video of wishes from the concierge lounge...it was wonderful...and so was Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :love:

Pin trading can be addicting. At first I was blah over it, but then when we got to Disney, I found myself scanning all the CM's lanyards hehe. Have you heard of the "find the pearl in the oyster" thing in Japan? Df did it for me this past trip and we got an awesome pearl which I'm going to have set here. If you can have those pearls put into your DD's bracelet you might want to look into it .


We're returning July 7 for the Jiko's wine pairing dinner. DF got us a boardwalk villa preferred studio :teeth: Even though it's a one night stay, I'm totally excited about the dinner and studio :banana:

[wildernesslodgelover]

You must tell me more about this "find the pearl in the oyster" thing in Japan! I have never heard of it! I wouldn't put it in DD's bracelet...see, the bracelet comes with 12 little "dream pearls" that the tooth fairy (that would be me, of course) leaves under her pillow. The concept is...the tooth fairy takes DD's tooth and grinds it into a dream pearl charm.

I cannot believe you are going back in July! Since you are only staying one night, and going to the dinner at AKL...why would you not stay there? I know ahhhh said BW is his favorite...I can't wait to stay there for the first time in October!

Ok, can't wait to hear Poly CL details! :wave2: :listen:

[ctrabada]

WLL, I know what you mean about pin trading... I'm not "into" it either, although I do have a couple of pins. I love the tooth fairy bracelet thing... I wish I'd had though of that for my DD. Oh well...

Meli, we have a preferred studio at the BW reserved in Oct for F&W and we can't wait! I've heard so many good things about BW (specially from ahhhhh).

I've spent the weekend planning for my Sept trip... isn't that pathetic? We also went shopping and got some stuff at the Disney store (on sale) for the trip. I've been doing research of stuff to do and making notes and a budget. Since we'll be spending 5 nights on our points, I'm actually scheduling things that I would normally not do (since we would be spending so much for the room), which means Disney not only gets my $ for the points, but now more $ to spend in recreation activities!

So far, I have planned a Segway tour, a birthday Illuminations cruise, mini golf, and Family Magic tour (since our DD can do that one). On the "maybe" list: Disney Quest, Dive Quest at Epcot's Living Seas for DH and I, and Cirque du Soleil.

Based on ahhhhhhh's, Meli's and WLL's wonderful reports, I'm planning a dinner at Jiko. Other dining plans are Beaches & Cream, tonga toast at Kona Cafe (I can't wait to eat that again!) and Coral Reef. I'm also thinking for doing the afternoon tea at GF with my family.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Cristy-We really have to have a South Florida Lush meet! I swear, I think you could be my new best friend...mixing fine dining, drinking and WDW? That is the best! Plus, you have one DD also...we are just going to HAVE to plan to have one of our WDW trips to coincide! Too bad it won't work out in Oct. I am thrilled to be renting a BWV standard studio for $550 for 5 nights! I am very excited! I am planning to do the Fantasmic Dinner package that week, and also The Pirate Cruisee for DD...the new one that leaves from the Y&BC. We will be there at the same time as some good friends of ours that also have only one DD who is my DD's age. So we are planning little mini "events" to share...then we will also go our separate ways during the week. I kind of like to "do my own thing" when at WDW and do not like to be glued at the hip with anyone else.

Have you done the Perfectly Princess Tea Party at the GF? I loved it. Maybe your DD is a bit too old for that now...I guess it depends what she is "into." I really, really want to do that Family Magic Tour...but I just don't want to over schedule out Oct trip. I will tell you that our Oct trip will be our last "hurrah" for awhile...I am not going to renew my Seasonal Pass until spring of 2006...or maybe not til fall of 2006....not sure yet. :sad2:

Have you done Cirque before? Dh and I really loved it and want to do it again soon. I think I will go to Kona and get Tonga Toast for the first time ever this trip, too!

Ok, sorry for the ramble...I am on my second glass of merlot and waiting for dinner to be done. I love hearing about everyone's plans for their WDW trips. :Pinkbounc

[ctrabada]

WLL, we really do need to plan a So Fla lush meet! I didn't do the princess tea party cuz it's just too pricey for my taste... I rather spend the money somewhere else... I've read great reviews, but $200... sheez... I just can't justify it to myself, plus DD is not really into the princesses that much. I'm sure she will love the regular tea thing if I also invite grandma and grandpa (we're all tea drinkers so she's getting into it as well... and lately she has developed a taste for cafe con leche).

The Tonga Toast at Kona's blew me away. If you like bananas, then you need to try it. I did the Fantasmic Dinner package last time and it's totally worth it. We've never been to La Nouba and everyone tells me it's fabulous, so I'm thinking about giving it a shot. I saw "O" in Vegas and it was pretty cool but we're not circus people. I know, I know, Cirque is not like a regular circus... that's why I'll give it a shot. DVC members get a 25% discount through Sept 30, so at least I'll save some $.

[minijeanie]

where can I get a martini with the blue cheese stuffed olives? they are to die for.

DH & I definitelt doing the monorail drinkathon..staying at CR then moving over to BW...so will do some damage on the BW side as well...

Thanks for much info...could not read all the posts...

looking forward to outer rim though...going to skip sweet drink at poly..not my thing.. my motto is sweet makes you sick and gives you hangover

give me plain ole vodka and you will be fine

[wildernesslodgelover]

LOL minijeanie...that is why I stick to martinis, too! I get the blue cheese stuffed olives at the TL at WL. I am sure they have them elsewhere, just not sure where. hmmm...that would be something for me to look into!

Cristy-yeah, believe me, it KILLED ME to pay the $200, but my DD is way into the princesses. My DD likes cafe con leche too...well, who doesn't? that stuff is delish!

My DH was so skeptical about Cirque...when I told him how much the tickets were, he said no way! But he loved it and we both agreed it was well worth it. I am not a circus person, either. Cool you get a discount!

[lillygator]

HI all!
I forgot about this thread!! :blush:
We had a great time in May - although I was so not impressed with the Pina Coloda at the Poly...the backscrather was nice though.

I just booked our Oct trip and am excited to hear NerdyMinnie and ahhhhhh's reports on Poly Concierge....

[1MegMeg]

Cristy - definitely give Jiko a try! DH and I went there for our anniversary dinner at the beginning of the month and we absolutely loved it! It might be my favorite disney restaurant! When are you going in September? We are going the weekend of the 9th and 10th - just a spontaneously planned (that's kind of an oxy moron, can something be spontaneously planned? hehe!) hope-there's-not-a-hurricane trip. :)

WLL - How did you get a BWV studio for $550 for 5 nights?! Do tell!

[wildernesslodgelover]

lilygator-How could you forget about US???? :crazy: I liked the backscratcher, too. Did you save your big ol backscratcher?

Meg-heehee...spontaneously planned...I know what you mean!--I got the studio by renting points. That is how we stayed at OKW for $100 a night. Now that I know about renting points, we will be doing it more often. Usually people rent points for $10 a night...that would have made the BWV studio $450 for 5 nights. But I think the guy that has the reservation knows he has something valuable...it is VERY HARD to get a room at BWV in Oct cuz of the F&W Fest....it seems everyone wants to stay at an Epcot Resort. He already had the studio rented for his family but they were unable to keep the trip. I just posted on the DVC rent/trade board here at the Disboards and I was looking for only 2 nights the following week, but fortunately he PMed me with the 5 nights he had availabe and DH and I figured it was such a great deal, we couldn't pass it up. :Pinkbounc

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Yes! The Rend/Trade DVC Board is AWEEESOME! Talk about a budget board! :3dglasses

We will be doing DVC a lot more...I can't wait to check out the studio next trip. If TheNerdyMinnie likes it then we will try to do 3 nights there in August.

[ctrabada]

1megmeg, I will definitely try Jiko. With all the good reviews I've read from my friends on this thread, how could I not? I'm going at the end of Sept (24-29) for my annual birthday trip... it's too bad we won't meet... :( Oxymoron or not, I spontaneously plan all the time!

WLL, I will give Cirque a try... I've heard so many good things and I'm sure my DD will love it. We actually dragged our butts to Barnum & Bailey at the AA Arena for her, and I'm sure that La Nouba will be galaxies beyond that show!

There is so much I want to do and I don't think I'll be able to schedule it all... even for a veteran like me, there is so much I haven't done at WDW (which suits me fine as it gives me excuses to plan more trips and use my points!). After my Oct trip, I'll have used all but 16 of my points for the year, which means that I'll have to borrow points to plan a birthday trip for DH in Feb (it's ok, I'll get brand new points Mar 1). I think I will postpone Dive Quest for that trip as a bday present for DH. I wanted to give him the Richard Petty driving experience but you have to be able to drive stick and, frankly, he's not that good at it... then again, blame it on his teacher (me) who has no patience.... I drove stick for 15 years before turning into minivan-mom... you should have seen him trying to drive my car from the hospital to the house after having our baby.... poor guy... he got better at it, but I'm not sure he'll cut it in a race car.... and he has not driven stick since I switched to automatic...

[luvthatduck]

Yes! The Rend/Trade DVC Board is AWEEESOME! Talk about a budget board! :3dglasses

We will be doing DVC a lot more...I can't wait to check out the studio next trip. If TheNerdyMinnie likes it then we will try to do 3 nights there in August.

That's how we are staying at the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge for only $140 a night!

Oh, did I mention that is IN THREE DAYS!!!! WHOOO HOOOOO!!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

True that, Ahhhh...true that! :cool1:

Great rate, luv! I am excited FOR YOU! Looking forward to hearing your trip report.

Cristy-DH and I decided a long time ago we will never go to a regular circus. I can't enjoy myself watching all those animals being forced to do unnatural tricks and stuff. That is how I justify the high price of Cirque...at least all those people CHOOSE to be there and are compensated for it. Hmmmm...although I do wonder about the little asian girls that do that cool trick with the juggling...they seem awfully young. I don't know if you know which act I am referring to, but it will probably be in the Cirque show in Sept. They are one of the best acts in the show! :banana:

ummm...I can't drive stick shift, either! :sad2: That's ok...i tried a few times and I am over wanting to learn now. :earboy2: So you and your DH can dive? that is great...I have never learned how to do that. My DH used to do it often, but i think he needs to get recertified. You are soooo right...there are just too many things to do at WDW, and not enough time.

[ctrabada]

WLL, your DH doesn't need to get re-certified to dive again. If he's rusty, he can take a refresher course (much cheaper). I haven't gone diving in a few years by my DH is a fanatic... this time of year he's planning dives every other weekend (weather permitting). He's already gone 2-3 times this year and the season just started...

luvthatduck, have fun at VWL and please post a trip report when you get back!

ahhhhh and nerdieminnie, where is the rest of your trip report??!!

[1MegMeg]

Luvthatduck - 3 days?! That's awesome! Have a fabulous trip! What sorts of lush activities (if any) do you have planned? Hehe!

Cristy - Awww, we'll be missing each other by just a couple of weeks. I hope you have a great birthday trip!! Crique is great! We saw it back in January and love it! We saw the Barnum and Bailey circus a couple of years ago because DH (just boyfriend at the time) had never been to the circus and really wanted to go. Cirque is infinitely better - well worth the price tag. :) I totally know what you mean about there being so much to do. I am a WDW veteran too, but even with the number of times I've been there's still things that I've never done or don't get to do as often as I'd like. For example, we've still never seen Wishes - we are going to remedy that during our September trip. :goodvibes

WLL- I might have to look into renting points. We'd love to stay at the BW sometime, but the regular resort room rate is a little high for us, but I think we could do the point rental price. :) Oh, I can't drive a stick either! DH has tried to teach me a number of times and I do okay toodling around the parking lot, but that's as far as I've ever gotten. Hehe!

[Aidensmom]

Oh, did I mention that is IN THREE DAYS!!!! WHOOO HOOOOO!!!

We're heading over this weekend too, plan on spending a little time at Boardwalk for Father's day (gave my husband control of the plans) for ESPN (he loves his wings and beer) and to Big River Grille for the beer sampler. We are also going to Epcot on Monday and plan to do a modified "drinking around the world" (splitting drinks and skipping a couple countries) as our son will be with us. My son is very into the princesses (don't laugh - he is young, almost 4, thinks mommy looks like a princess :cloud9: ), so we will be having a princess lunch in Norway also.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Cristy-Good to know about the refresher course for DH!

MegMeg- Let me tell you...you must see Wishes. I cry EVERY TIME! And yes, do look into renting points. I can't believe I did not know about it before!

aidensmom-Awww...that is soooo cute that DS thinks you are a princess. Have fun this weekend! I would love to know how the princess lunch is. My DH and I LOVED Akershus for dinner BEFORE they made the changes and made it character...so I want to hear how the food is now.

[1MegMeg]

Aidensmom - Have a great time this weekend! Can't wait to hear about your drinking around the world! :)

WLL - Awww, I can't wait to see Wishes. When you watch it, do you always watch it from MK or could we watch it from one of the resorts around the seven seas lagoon?

[wildernesslodgelover]

Good morning Meg! Well, I have actually only seen it twice...and both times were at the park. I would LOVE to see it from a resort, with a drink in hand, though!

[lillygator]

Hope everyone has a great time! :)

[Grumpy'n'Goofy]

Greetings fellow LOTW's, I have a question that I'm sure one of you can answer:
Does the Hess station near BWI sell beer?

We won't have a car and I'm trying to figure out how to get some cold ones w/out paying and arm and a leg. I was gonna order from wegoshop, but they're closed the week we're going :guilty:
TIA

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

I'm sure they do...but I know that they sell 6 packs, liqour, etc in the General Store *right* next to the Boardwalk Inn. It's the shop that has all the Disney stuff, pins, clothing, etc. Same store but all the way at the end, they have a refridgerator filled with cold ones. :3dglasses

[1MegMeg]

Grumpy'n'Goofy - Hi! Yes, the Hess does sell beer, we've purchased it before! :) I can't remember how much it was, but I do remember that it was cheaper than the "on-resort" stores. Just an FYI (because I am not sure what the alcohol selling rules are in VA), but the Hess only has beer and wine (I think they have wine), no liquor. Gas stations/groceries stories don't sell liquor down here. :sunny:

[Grumpy'n'Goofy]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!, 1MegMeg: Thank you! I have been trying to find out the answer to this for a week. Why I didn't think to ask here first is beyond me. Thanks again! :drinking1

[pixiedust23]

Grumpy'n'Goofy - Hi! Yes, the Hess does sell beer, we've purchased it before! :) I can't remember how much it was, but I do remember that it was cheaper than the "on-resort" stores. Just an FYI (because I am not sure what the alcohol selling rules are in VA), but the Hess only has beer and wine (I think they have wine), no liquor. Gas stations/groceries stories don't sell liquor down here. :sunny:

Beer and wine only. In VA you MUST purchase all alcohol besides beer, wine, and malt beverages at an ABC store. They are the only stores liscenced in VA to sell hard alcohol. Talk about a state-wide monolpoly!

[maine_jennifer]

Curiosity questions for those who have actually done the Monorail Drink-A-Thon thing. When do you do it? Afternoon, evening? How long has it taken you?

For most of my trips, I like to plan to meet up with other Disney fanatics and thought this would be a great change to the usual boring meets. Just want to get an idea of other's experiences.

TIA,

[DisneyaHolic23]

Curiosity questions for those who have actually done the Monorail Drink-A-Thon thing. When do you do it? Afternoon, evening? How long has it taken you?

For most of my trips, I like to plan to meet up with other Disney fanatics and thought this would be a great change to the usual boring meets. Just want to get an idea of other's experiences.

TIA,
The last time my husband and I undertook this fantasy excursion, we left the Magic Kingdom via boat for the Wilderness Lodge at about 3:00 in the afternoon. We had one drink at the WL pool, and then headed to the Territory Lounge (I think it opens at 4:00). We had drinks and nachos (not tasty - they have that 7-11 cheese sauce).

We got back on the boat, and headed to the Polynesian, for drinks and a delicious appetizer. We left Poly around 6:30.

Next was Mizner's at the Grand Floridian. We met some really fun people, and stayed for a couple until around 8:00.

We zipped over to the Contemporary, and found a seat at the bar in the California Grill. We ordered drinks and appetizers. Just as our food came, we watched Wishes - the seats are OK, but not like dinner at California Grill - people stood in front of us and so we couldn't see the fireworks great. We left at around 10:00, and walked back to the bus loading area. Apparently, since the park closed right after Wishes, we barely caught the last bus back to the Beach Club!!

The entire excursion - Magic Kingdom to Magic Kingdom - was about 6 hours. However, we did dawdle, met tons of people, and had more than one drink in a couple of places...

[ctrabada]

Curiosity questions for those who have actually done the Monorail Drink-A-Thon thing. When do you do it? Afternoon, evening? How long has it taken you?

For most of my trips, I like to plan to meet up with other Disney fanatics and thought this would be a great change to the usual boring meets. Just want to get an idea of other's experiences.

TIA,

When we did it last December, we started at the Cali Grill at around 8:30 pm where we sat at the bar and ate dinner (and watched Wishes). Our bartender was fabulous so we stayed there a couple of hours. Then we moved to the Poly but only stayed there about 15 minutes (it was kind of blah ambiance that night). We then went to Mizner's at the GF and stayed another couple of hours. Again, we met great people and our bartender was top notch. We got back to the WL right around Midnight (just in time to pickup our DD who was at the Cub's Den).

[Olallamom]

My husband and I will be visiting WDW for the first time next week. We are very excited about doing this drinking tour. Which monorail bar should we start out at? We are staying at POR. Our date night away from the kids is the 25th, next Saturday. Looking for suggestions for newbies. Where to start and recommended not miss drinks. :banana: :banana:

[Poohbear123]

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[Poohbear123]

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[wildernesslodgelover]

Keep tryin, Pooh, keep trying! I am cheering you on! :cheer2:

So far I just see the little boxes with red "Xs."

Welcome olallamom! If you read just the few posts ahead of yours, you will see a lot of good suggestions as to which stops you may want to make! I suggest the Territory Lounge at the WL...then take the boat to the Contemporary and go to thet Outer Rim Lounge (great view!) and then head over to the Poly and have a Lapu Lapu (served in a pineapple!) and then to the GF and hit the classy Mizners Lounge!

[Aidensmom]

We have returned from our weekend trip and had a great time!

We checked into All Stars Movies (DS LOVED this place - a preschoolers dream come true!) on Father's Day morning, and headed over to Downtown Disney for a little lunch and shopping. We picked up a couple of beers at the Earl of Sandwich, and much to our surprise it cost more than twice as much as it did the last time we were there! We always considered this our little secret bargain, but it is no more (I guess we have directed too many people there! :cool1: ). We then went back to the hotel for the pool and a few drinks poolside, and then over to Boardwalk for dinner (if you could call what we ate dinner) at ESPN. DH declared the wings the best he has ever had, and I enjoyed my nachos, but to me they were just your standard bar appetizer. We planned then to head over to Big River Grille for the beer sampler, but it was raining cats and dogs and DS was a little crabby, so we headed back to the room.

On Monday we headed over to Epcot, and did a mini drinking-around the world. I rented Sideways a couple of weeks ago which got DH into wine, so we did a lot of wine drinking. We started out with Fiesta Margaritas in Epcot. I think I probably would have preferred just a one-flavor one though, as all the flavors just ran together. Then on to Norway for the Princess lunch, and some Carlsberg. I though the food was great - DH had the Vikings Favorites and I had the Veggie Tart, and ALL of the desserts were wonderful. Even my picky-eater son ate everything. The highlight of the lunch though was Aiden's kiss from his most favorite Princess, Cinderella. He proudly wore the lipstick on his cheek! (Look closely in below picture.) The little flirt, however, told every princess that they were his favorite. After lunch we continued around the world - we had the wine flights in Germany, Italy, and France (I thought Italy was the best, the others had the least "mainstream" samples.), and plum wine in Japan. I wasn't too thrilled with the plum wine, too syrupy for me, but I am glad I tried it because I love to try new things. We planned to go to Rose & Crown in the UK for dinner and drinks, but unfortunately there was someone there that had a few too many and could not stop using the F-word EXTREMELY loudly, so we didn't want to stay there with DS.

We are starting to plan our next trip for the food and wine festival (I had an ulterior motive for getting DH into wine LOL!), my best friend is really into wine too so hopefully her and her DH will come with us.

[ctrabada]

Thanks for the lush report, Aidensmom! Your DS is so adorable! Don't you hate it when people have no consideration whatsoever to what they say in front of children??? Hey, I'm not saint and there have been times when a curse word flies off my mouth in front of a child, but darn, I shut up immediately upon realizing where I am and who's around me (a thing I should've done BEFORE saying anything, but....). Having a few too many is no excuse to be so crass and I'm sorry you didn't get to enjoy R&C. My mom always told me that we cannot change other people, only ourselves. You did the right thing by leaving.

Tell me more about the wine flights; I didn't know they had those in Epcot. Where did you have them? Did you have to sit at the restaurants?

[1MegMeg]

Aidensmom - Great trip report! It sounds like you had a great time, despite the inconsiderate person in R&C. Blegh! I love the picture of your DS with Cinderella, that's so cute!! So the wine flight in Italy was your favorite? DH and I saw that when we were there at the beginning of the month, but we decided to try a full glass of the wine of the month instead.....I will definitely have to try that flight in September though. :sunny: When are you planning on going to the food and wine festival?

Cristy - I am sure Aidensmom can tell you a lot more about the wine flights than I can since she had 3, but, at least for the one in Italy you don't get them in the restaurant. The one in Italy (I didn't get it, just got a regular glass of wine, but I saw the flight) in in the little shop in the front right section of the pavilion (if you are standing out in the main WS loop looking at the Italy pavilion), I am sure it has a name, but I can't remember it now.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Good morning!

Great trip report, Aidensmom! Your little guy is so cute! That is a great picture with the lipstick on his cheek! So...you would recommend the princess lunch? I need to look into that.

I keep hearing about these wings at ESPN...guess we will have to check them out one night. I have never eaten at the Earl....so the prices went up just on beer or on food, too? Why can't I picture where the Earl is? What part of DTD? I just cannot even remember seeing the place.

Did you just do Epcot? How many nights did you stay?

Hello Cristy and Meg!

[Aidensmom]

Christy - we had all three wine flights in the little shops. Germany has several flights to choose from, France and Italy each had one. In Germany and Italy, the CM's were very informative about the different wines - they poured one at a time and told you about each one as you tried it. In France, the CM just poured all the glasses at once, handed them to you, and that was that. We thought that was kind of funny, it was such the stereotypical French attitude!

MegMeg - not sure exactly when we are going to the food and wine festival. When are you going? It would be great to meet up with some other lushes.

WLL - We only stayed one night, only went to Epcot. It was just a little mini-trip (the great thing about living an hour away!). Earl of Sandwich is in the Marketplace section of DTD, in the area near Rainforest Cafe. Up until about 1-1/2 or 2 years ago, it was basically just a deli/bakery. They changed it to a deli-style restaruant but the food remained basically the same. It is still a good bargain for a place to grab a sandwich or salad. They used to have a bottle of beer for $1.50 though, and we were shocked when they charged us $9 for 2 bottles this weekend!

[maine_jennifer]

I'll be going solo Sept 30 - Oct 10. For the F&W Fest I'll mostly be heckling the wine drinkers ;) and going to the Brewer's Dinner. :drinking1

Also during that week, I'll be embarking on my first official Monorail Drink-A-Thon and was hoping to plan it as a "meet". If anyone is going then and wants to join in, please let me know. It would be great to have fellow LOTW members there for my initiation! :earboy2:

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

I wasnt impressed with the French and Italian wines. Italy over France but the winner for me were the white wines in Germany. They were so delicious we almost picked up a bottle. I might have to for the next trip! :3dglasses

[lynn71092]

Hey, Maine Jennifer, I , the official beginner of the "Monorail Drink-A-Thon" thread will be there Sept. 30th through Oct. 3rd. I'd love to meet some of my fellow LOTW members. :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[Aidensmom]

Maine Jennifer & Lynn71092 - I have been looking at the dates, and most likely we will be planning for Sept 30- Oct. 2 (it's still Value season for resorts then.)

[ctrabada]

OK, so we must do the wine flights at Epcot, preferably Italy and Germany... got it.

WLL, Earl of Sandwich is almost directly across Once Upon a Toy. The sandwiches are really good and they cost only $4.95. Check out the menu at allears.net. We tried the tuna melt and the Earl's club and they were both great (the tuna was actually better by a slight margin).

[Poohbear123]

:wave2: I gave up trying to post a picture. :confused3 Anyway, I will be at Epcot for Food and Wine on Thursday Nov. 10th and Friday Nov. 11th. Anyone going than, lets meet up! We will set up time and place later! ;)

[ctrabada]

maine jennifer, aidensmom & lynn, I'm so bummed I won't be able to meet you... I'll be there from Sept 24-29... I leave just a day before you arrive!

[luvthatduck]

Well, we are back from WDW but still visiting relatives down here in northern Georgia. We will have a full trip report when we get back, boy was it fun!

Had Margaritas at Epcot, a couple of Ales at Boma, a Backscratcher and Lapu Lapu at the Poly and many more! Full trip report to come!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Looking forward to hearing all about your trip, luv! I want to hear about your stay at the VWL...and also about the restaurants you visited. AND OF COURSE, details on the drinks!

Good to see Lynn back on the thread! The ORIGINAL LUSH!!!!!

[robinb]

Hi everybody! I've been trying to lose weight and I have cut back on (out, almost ;)) my alcohol consumption since it stalls my weight loss. This thread was too yummy to read and not grab a glass of wine. I have a bit of consumption planned for tonight, however. We have about 3 lbs of fresh, organic strawberries and my husband plans to blend them with some ice and Malibu Rum. I like to add a Myers dark floater on top :).

We'll be at WDW at the end of August (16-27) and we'll have the DDE card for a discount!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hello Robin! I am sipping on a Capt Morgan and club soda (with lime) right now! But I agree 100%...drinking puts a lot of weight on me! I am a bit over my "fighting" weight right now. I blame it on the alcohol...cuz not only does alcohol add unecessary, empty calories...it also makes me have THE MUNCHIES! I swear it does something to my blood sugar level...I must eat a HUGE MEAL, and also a dessert. When I cut out alcohol, I lose a good amount of weight. So you are doing the right thing. I found that after the first week, I do not miss my cocktails and wine as much. It really is just a bad habit!

Enjoy your DDE card! I will not visit WDW without it!

Good to "see" you!

WLL

[Aidensmom]

Hi everybody! I've been trying to lose weight and I have cut back on (out, almost ;)) my alcohol consumption since it stalls my weight loss. This thread was too yummy to read and not grab a glass of wine. I have a bit of consumption planned for tonight, however. We have about 3 lbs of fresh, organic strawberries and my husband plans to blend them with some ice and Malibu Rum. I like to add a Myers dark floater on top :).

We'll be at WDW at the end of August (16-27) and we'll have the DDE card for a discount!

OK, now I've got to go buy some strawberries.....

[PatsGirl]

I find just the opposite -- the more I drink, the less I want to eat. Lately I'm finding that if I have three glasses of wine or a couple of drinks, I'm not hungry. Better yet, I'm losing a couple of #s of month with my "new diet". Of course, this only happens sporadically, but I gotta wonder what would happen if I decided to do this 3 or 4 nights a week. I mean, other than than the authoritiestaking away my children :rotfl2:

A wannabe LOTW :flower:

[robinb]

OK, now I've got to go buy some strawberries.....

Oh yeah ... it's wicked good. The Malibu adds a sweet, coconut flavor and the Meyers ... well you know ;). Where the heck is my husband with that drink?!?

I find just the opposite -- the more I drink, the less I want to eat. Lately I'm finding that if I have three glasses of wine or a couple of drinks, I'm not hungry.

You know, that happens to a lot of people. It also happens to me too. But ... something in the alcohol slows down the weight loss. I'm on a low-carb diet and there a few carbs in wine, but I still don't see a budge unless I'm on the wagon.

A wannabe LOTW :flower:

Welcome!

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

[PatsGirl]

Robin, by saying "welcome" can I now consider myself a full-fledged LOTW? Because I don't wanna use the term unless I'm sure I've earned it. Of course, I am NEVER on the board without a glass of chardonney; uh, now you know whey me kiybording iz sooo bad. Brenda

[DisneyaHolic23]

You know, that happens to a lot of people. It also happens to me too. But ... something in the alcohol slows down the weight loss. I'm on a low-carb diet and there a few carbs in wine, but I still don't see a budge unless I'm on the wagon.

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

This "club" just keeps defining who I am! I also find that my "smart" calorie intake is affected by alcohol! I have to decide...and I'm sure you can all help me...is it worth it???

I leave for Disneyland tomorrow. Although the LUSH opportunities are limited, I plan to report on possibilities for West Coast outings! :earboy2:

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hey Patsgirl-I wish that would happen to me. I have friends that have a glass or two of wine and skip dinner. Now, of course that is not healthy, but hey, if it works AND you get to have your nightly wine, well, I would do it if I could!--Welcome to the LOTW! :cheer2:

Hi Disneyholic! Have fun at DL! :wave2:

[lillygator]

WLL - alcohol makes me have the munchies too...I am trying to fight that....:)

[maine_jennifer]

Aidensmom & Lynn71092 - that would be too cool to meet up with you both! :smooth: The 30th, 1st, 2nd, are all fine with me, if you guys want to decide on a date/time just let me know. Than I can plan going to MNSSHP around that :teeth: I gots my priorities ya know!


Just 95 days to go! :hourglass

[Aidensmom]

Aidensmom & Lynn71092 - that would be too cool to meet up with you both! :smooth: The 30th, 1st, 2nd, are all fine with me, if you guys want to decide on a date/time just let me know. Than I can plan going to MNSSHP around that :teeth: I gots my priorities ya know!


Just 95 days to go! :hourglass

The evening of the 30th would be best for me and DH, but the 1st would work also.

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

oooh a LoTW meeting, how exciting! :3dglasses

[lynn71092]

The 30th is best for me also. :drinking1 :drinking1

[maine_jennifer]

COOL! The 30th it is. Guess we can decide on a time as it gets closer or should we decide that now, too? I'll be arriving that day at 10am, so anytime in the afternoon/evening is fine with me. What a way to start a vacation!! :drinking1

[Aidensmom]

COOL! The 30th it is. Guess we can decide on a time as it gets closer or should we decide that now, too? I'll be arriving that day at 10am, so anytime in the afternoon/evening is fine with me. What a way to start a vacation!! :drinking1

Evening will probably be best, because I am not sure if DH will be able to get off of work that day. If not, we won't be leaving Tampa until about 4:00, so we would be arriving at WDW around 6:00 after fighting traffic. At that point I am sure we will be ready for a few drinks!

[lynn71092]

The earlier the better.
I'll be arriving around 10:30 am and will probably go directly to Pop.
But since I will have been up since around 4:30 am the earlier the better, before I poop out!! Wait, since I'll be solo I might even be able to take a nap!! Ok, probably not, I'll be too excited!! :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[Aidensmom]

The earlier the better.
I'll be arriving around 10:30 am and will probably go directly to Pop.
But since I will have been up since around 4:30 am the earlier the better, before I poop out!! Wait, since I'll be solo I might even be able to take a nap!! Ok, probably not, I'll be too excited!! :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

As soon as I can find out DH's work plans, I'll let you know, I would actually prefer to do it a little earlier too if we can get there. If not, we may have to meet you along the way!

[ctrabada]

aidensmom, lynn, maine_jen, I'm so totally bummed that I cannot join you... I'm leaving the 29th.... maybe I can convince DH to stay a couple more days, but I don't have enough DVC points and I don't want to borrow...

[maine_jennifer]

The earlier the better.
I'll be arriving around 10:30 am and will probably go directly to Pop.
But since I will have been up since around 4:30 am the earlier the better, before I poop out!! Wait, since I'll be solo I might even be able to take a nap!! Ok, probably not, I'll be too excited!! :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

Sounds like we're both on the same mindframe. I'll also be up around 4:30, arriving around 10, and traveling solo. LOL

Any time is good for me, early - late, whatever. I have no problems taking naps :teeth:

ctrabada - that'd be great if you could join us, but we understand if you can't. Just have a great time and take notes for everyone!

[AJR]

I'm taking a 2 day 1 night trip to OKW to participate in the DVC members PI party on a tuesday night. Prior to going to PI I would like to do a drink a thon in the PO, OKW, and SSR area. Any suggestions I usually do the BW thing and I have not been in that area for quite a few years.

[robinb]

aidensmom, lynn, maine_jen, I'm so totally bummed that I cannot join you... I'm leaving the 29th.... maybe I can convince DH to stay a couple more days, but I don't have enough DVC points and I don't want to borrow...

You can always book for cash through member services. We get a straight 25% discount off of rack rate.

[Aidensmom]

You can always book for cash through member services. We get a straight 25% discount off of rack rate.

ctrabada - I say you check this out, would love to have you come too! We are actually just going to stay at All Stars - $61/night with AAA.

[robinb]

ctrabada - I say you check this out, would love to have you come too! We are actually just going to stay at All Stars - $61/night with AAA.

That's a great rate! FWIW, the DVC discount is only good on DVC resorts.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hello AJR and welcome!

I just stayed at OKW recently...and while I did not participate in any "drinkathons" while there...you could take the boat to DTD...but FIRST you will stop at SSR. have a cocktail in their lounge (sorry...i can't remember the name of it right now.) then take the boat or walk to DTD and there you have a wide choice of places. Then you can take the boat back to POR and have a drink in their lounge...I think it is called "The Roost" or something.

Have fun and ;et us know what you end up doing! :wave2:

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Well, its been decided! Melissa and I shall be running the Monorail Drink-a-Thon next Friday (the 8th) between 5 and 7 pm. So if you see us stumbling around, please point us to the nearest bar! :3dglasses

[1MegMeg]

Ahh - Yay! Can't wait to hear how it goes! We are going back in Septemeber and already have plans to watch Wishes on Saturday night, I think a Monorail drinkathon beforehand would be much fun!

AJR - Welcome! I think WLL has some great ideas for a DTD drinkathon

:sunny:

[wildernesslodgelover]

grrrrr....I am not going back til October...so I am green with envy!!!!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

perhaps a last minute trip next weekend is in order? :3dglasses

[wildernesslodgelover]

*sigh* wish we could, my dear...but remember, we only have SPs, not APs. We are in a black out date til Aug 18th.

PLUS...just last weekend we went to a family reunion (my family) in Daytona Beach. We spent WAY too much considering the hotel was a dump. The whole time we were there, DH and I were saying, "This sure ain't Disney World!" We really missed WDW!

BTW...we drove up and down the beach in Daytona and were amazed at how rundown the whole area was. We will never go there again, for sure. Just a free tip for anyone considering a trip to the beach next time they are at WDW!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

we're not going to any parks :3dglasses

Friday -> Brewery -> Boardwalk Pool -> Dinner @ FF
Saturday -> Blizzard Beach -> Drink-a-Thon -> Dinner @ Citricos
Sunday -> Disney Quest

:)

this trip is more for eating/drinking. originally planned on eating at the jiko's wine pairing dinner on thursday, but they're booked! speakin of which, I need to give them a call and see if anything has opened up..

[JJ721]

[QUOTE=wildernesslodgelover
BTW...we drove up and down the beach in Daytona and were amazed at how rundown the whole area was. We will never go there again, for sure. Just a free tip for anyone considering a trip to the beach next time they are at WDW![/QUOTE]

We are always looking for a good beach area to spend a few days around our WDW trips. On our last trip in January we stayed in Cocoa Beach, which I thought was just OK. Any recommendations on other beach areas that are within close driving proximity to WDW?

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Vero Beach is nice (and as you know, Disney has a resort there), Ft Pierce was ok from what I remember. If you can, check out Sebastian Inlet, we use to always go camping there and I absolutely loved it!

Hmmmm, I hear Naples is a nice alternative to South Beach, a lot of my friends go there because its just as nice but less croweded.

:)

[Laurajean1014]

VB is great; it is run by DVC and is not WDW!

[luvthatduck]

You sorry Floridians and your quick jaunts to Disney and drink a thons.

Jealous much? ;)

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hey luv! Still waiting for that trip report! I gave up waiting for ahhhh's and Nerdy's! LOL!

Hello JJ! I am partial to Melbourne Beach....it is just north of Vero (about 30 minutes north of Disney Vero Beach Resort if you are travelling on A1A) and about 40 minutes south of Cocoa. I am not that familiar with the west coast of FL, but I am sure if you drove due west from Disney you would also find pretty beaches on the gulf. JUST DON'T GO TO DAYTONA! LOL! :rotfl:

ahhhh...anything open up for ya at Jiko???

[luvthatduck]

The wife (pooh26) is insisting on writing it and is hard at work as we speak. A day or two more is needed.

In the meantime, keep yourself occupied with trips to the beach and drink-a-thon get togethers :cool1:

[Jane E.]

JJ, Sarasota is about 2 1/2 hours away from WDW. Siesta Beach is my favorite but if you decide to go, make sure there is no red tide. :sad2: That'll ruin a beach trip for sure.

[ctrabada]

I lived in Daytona Beach for a couple of years in the mid-80's when I went to college (actually I'm a Stetson alumni, which is only 45 min from WDW) and the beach back then was much better than it is now. I went back for a visit a few years ago on my way back from St. Augustine and I was surprised at how bad it looked. Then again, I never thought it was great as I grew up in an island with gorgeous beaches and I live in So Fla. My recommendation for anyone wanting to go to the beach from WDW is to head west instead of east.

[luvthatduck]

I lived in Daytona Beach for a couple of years in the mid-80's when I went to college (actually I'm a Stetson alumni, which is only 45 min from WDW) and the beach back then was much better than it is now. I went back for a visit a few years ago on my way back from St. Augustine and I was surprised at how bad it looked. Then again, I never thought it was great as I grew up in an island with gorgeous beaches and I live in So Fla. My recommendation for anyone wanting to go to the beach from WDW is to head west instead of east.

Cristy: Are you originally from the Caribbean?

Wow. Nice islands/people/beaches down there....

[wildernesslodgelover]

Ok, Luv! I will be looking forward to it! :cool1:

Jane and Cristy-I pretty much agree with you about the west coast of FL...it is beautiful over there!


Cristy...I am very familiar with Stetson as my grandma lived a stone's throw away...on "Plymouth Ave" across from that fruit stand...in a teeny tiny house. I used to go up and stay with her for weekends, even as a teen and into my early 20s. I have always loved Deland...we ate at Wally and July's alot...remember that place?

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Everytime I get started on the trip report I get distracted with either food or wine. :confused3

I think for our next trip we're just going to take a lot more pics so we don't have to write a review...just post the pics and you'll get the idea! :p

[lillygator]

We live at Siesta Key!!! :)
Awesome beach....and the locals aren't too bad either....Daiquiri Deck is close by....yum!! :)

[Lorelai]

We are still laughing over the rum drink that is served in a coconut at the Poly - my husband had one at the Kona Cafe. We kept saying that when we got to the Poly we'd be relaxing with a drink in a coconut - and he decided to do it. Mostly just to tease us, but then he loved it - it was soooo good.

[TheNerdyMinnie]

Everytime I get started on the trip report I get distracted with either food or wine. :confused3

I think for our next trip we're just going to take a lot more pics so we don't have to write a review...just post the pics and you'll get the idea! :p

Haha yeah! Just pictures of us eating and drinking...like the series we have from the sampler at the brewery :rotfl:

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Mmmmm the brewery

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

ahh yes...yes..yes, and like any proper lush...never puts her glass down, even for a photo!

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[TheNerdyMinnie]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/weaselwheelie/dis/33ef4ec4.jpg

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CHEERS!

[JJ721]

Thanks to all for your input.

I hope that everyone has a safe and "lushful" weekend!!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Lorelai-Sounds good! I had the drink in the pineapple (Lapu Lapu) but next time will try one in a coconut!

Thanks JJ!

NM and ahhhh...you two are CRACKING ME UP! :rotfl:

Hey, is that your beautiful engagement ring in the pic of NM drinking out of the red and white cup? And I love the one of ahhh kissing you on the cheek...what a sweetie pie!

[ziggystardust]

Wow. I haven't posted on this thread since it first started, I have missed so much!

Quick question about the brewery. I wanted to try it out but have heard some not so good things about the food. Can you just go there for a drink or 2 or 8?

I would love to try that wheat beer that Ahhhhhh raves about and that sampler looks yummy!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Yes! They have a bar there as well. Infact the last two times we were there we sat at the bar for drinks and food. I actually enjoy sitting at the bar to drink and eat more than sitting at the table, the bartenders there are awesome and they always give us a treat!

Ive read people complain about the food and I can understand, but Ive never had a problem with the food... quesadillas, hummus, chicken ceaser salad, and the burgers have all been ace! :3dglasses

We'll be at the bar first thing this thursday, whee! :)

[ziggystardust]

OK. its definitly going back on the list. We are dedicating a whole day to the monorail-drink-athon this trip. It will fit in perfectly there! hopefully we'll remember where it is at that point! :goodvibes :goodvibes

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

If I may recommend, to me the best time to hit up the brewery is for lunch on an Epcot day. Start off Epcot in the morning do some rides, head over to the Boardwalk through the international gateway, have some drinks get some food and then hit up the World Showcase! :3dglasses

but hey, thats me! :p

[TheNerdyMinnie]

WLL- This is the ring :goodvibes sorry its kinda fuzzy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/weaselwheelie/1cbd216e.jpg

The one on the picture is a diamond band my mom gave me when i graduated college....what can i say, diamonds are a girls best friend :earboy2:

[wildernesslodgelover]

Holy Schmoley! That is some rock! :earseek:

Ya done good, ahhhh...ya done good! :smooth:

[Aidensmom]

Holy Schmoley! That is some rock! :earseek:

Ya done good, ahhhh...ya done good! :smooth:

I agree, that is absolutely beautiful.

[eeyore45]

Holy Schmoley! That is some rock! :earseek:

Ya done good, ahhhh...ya done good! :smooth:

::yes::

only my first reaction was "aaaawwww"!! :rotfl: or make that ahhhhhhhhhhh

sorry, couldnt resist!!

Need a brewery!!

edited to add... you know I always check out this thread as I'm sipping a drink!! :rotfl2: I just am so looking forward to our lush around the world in OCT!!

[ctrabada]

nm and ahhhhh, loved the pix (and the ring!). Although I like the idea of trying the brewery, I don't think I'll make it there for lunch on my Epcot day because that means I need to pass by the R&C and you know I have to stop for fish & chips and Boddington's! So I'll have to make a special trip.... hmmmm, I'm staying at the BWV in Oct for F&W and MNSSHP; maybe I can eat/drink there on my MNSSHP day (but not too much cuz we'll be with DD).

luvthatduck, yes, I was born in Puerto Rico. My parents are actually from Argentina but they ended up there.... they live now in Orlando (lucky me).

WLL, to be honest, I don't remember much of Deland from my time at Stetson. I didn't really integrate well (it was quite a culture shock) and I was already a Junior when I transferred. I moved within the first couple of months to Daytona (with my then-bf) and spent as little time as possible in "Deadland". What used to be my bank is now the School of Business. There wasn't a Walmart or anything else for that matter...
Back then it was sooooo dead and Daytona was soooo happening.... I stayed in Daytona for a year after graduation and then moved to Miami when my bf graduated from Embry Riddle.

[1MegMeg]

Minnie and Ahhh - I love your photo review! You two are so cute! Minnie, your ring is gorgeous!! I hope you both have lots of fun next week!

Cristy - Definitely try and plan a trip to the Brewery, it's great fun!

*waves* to everyone! :sunny:

[TheNerdyMinnie]

We did a little variation of the monorail drink-a-thon and drank around the boardwalk :goodvibes

-First stop was the Leaping Libations Pool bar for a beer or two

back in our room happy as can be
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Then it was on to the Bellevue lounge for a couple rounds of gin rummy and a tanqueray & tonic as well as a black label and coke
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Next stop -> Crews cup
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Then to Marthas vineyard where we sampled the two wine flights
sorry no picture here :rotfl:

Walking around the boardwalk
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Our final stop (where we also ended up the following night after the monorail drink a thon) JELLYROLLS!!!!
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We were by far the rowdiest couple there ;)
Jellyrolls was tons of fun. We left round 2 am and hit up the quiet pool jacuzzi :goodvibes

After recovering Friday morning/afternoon. We had an early dinner at Citricos and started the monorail drink-a-thon there with wine pairings and a white chocolate martini, followed by martinis at Mizners lounge.
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The band was playing so we spent a while there.
Afterwards we stopped by the outer rim lounge, then up to our concierge lounge, to our room where we had the Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee waiting for us. We drank that while watching wishes
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Then we went down to the arcade and played a couple rounds of airhockey. I of course lost, but it was fun. It was also funny to see others laughing at us since we were both dressed up (me in heels!!) playing air hockey :earboy2:

After losing to DF twice, we decided to head back over to Mizners and once there we had a couple glasses of what I believe to be reisling. Afterwards, on some crazy whim, we went to Jellyrolls :rotfl:

needless to say...I was feeling it Saturday :teeth:

Saturday we laid off the drinking until Cali Grill where we had wine pairing with our dinner.
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When we returned to our room we once again enjoyed the fairy tale cuvee during wishes :cloud9:

Hope you guys don't mind the pics :goodvibes

[1MegMeg]

Yay! :) So glad to hear you had such a wonderful trip! I love all of the pictures and the two drinkathons are awesome! :sunny: Isn't Jellyrolls super duper fun? DH and I go there almost every single trip. I had to laugh when you said that "on a crazy whim" you ended up back at Jellyrolls because that's what *always* happens to us. We don't have plans to go back, but before you know it, there we are.

I love the picture of the two of you toasting with the Cuvee during Wishes. You and Ahhh make such a lovely couple. :goodvibes

[wildernesslodgelover]

Thank you, Nerdy Minnie! You and ahhhh are my WDW idols, I swear! You guys go so often and have so much fun and do the exact things my DH and I would do if we had a chance to go so often.

First, gotta comment about the view from your CL room at the CR...WOW :earseek: That's all I can say! I am bowled over...too impressive! The view from your room at the Boardwalk....is that a preferred view? It is great, too! I bet at night it was also beautiful! Do ya'll carry those Minnie and Mickey guys around with ya everywhere?

LOVE that pic of you drinking a martini in Mizner's! That glass is beautiful and so are you! You look so purty all dolled up like that...must have been some sight seeing you two play air hockey later in the evening.

Ahhhh looks a little devilish in the pic where you are toasting champagne. pirate:

I love the pics...so keep em coming...they really make me chuckle. Thanks for sharing! :flower:

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

She forgot to mention that before and after the pool bar we went to the Brewery for a few of their delicious Wowzer's Wheat. Afterwards, we decided to rent a surrey bike and ride around the Boardwalk/YC&BC Area twice. It was so much fun! Plus looking at the annoyed faces when we were going down hill screaming and ringing the bell :3dglasses

WLL: Yes that's a preferred view room. Not sure how preferred, its the absolute last room of the Boardwalk Villas. Its quite a walk but it was a nice view and there was an exit right next to us to get out to the MGM pathway, so I guess it wasn't that bad. ;)

Boy, I wish we could do this again! :cool1:

[robinb]

Thanks for the great picures and lush report! Was the champagne in the concierge lounge? I usually forget to pack appropriate glasses :(. We never make it to the lounge at the Boardwalk. I don't know why since it looks so nice. Maybe next trip ... we'll be at BCV for a few days.

BTW, my friends had the room next to yours last year for our annual NYE trip. I really enjoyed the view and it was pretty easy to get to the busses from the side door. We booked a BW view, but asked to be placed near each other:

http://personalpages.tds.net/~rb/DIS/DVC/BoardwalkView.jpg

It didn't work!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

haha! thats the view I was hoping for :3dglasses

really nice...our 14th floor room made it up though!

as for the champagne...we ordered it from private dining to have it in our room an hour prior to wishes. so it was waiting there nicely chilled as soon as we got back to the room. :)

[DisneyaHolic23]

Loved the pictorial report!! It makes for fun reading!

Good grief, though; I thought my hubby and I were good, but we are amateurs next to the two of you! :worship: After that first night, I'm sure I would not want to drink at all on the second night, yet you two went back for thirds!! WOW!

We, too, always end up at Jellyrolls. We will have to try Boardwalk sometime - we are such fans of Beach Club, that I hesitate to try something new! However, you are closer to MGM & Jellyrolls... Have you ever indulged at Papa's Lounge in the 50's Prime Time Diner? That is one of our favorite locations to drink.

I just returned from Disneyland, and promised some information. Since there is no where in Disneyland to drink (other than Club 33), it does make it easy to report!

We did an awesome wine tasting in the winery at California Adventure. It was a perfect location for tasting and watching the Block Party Bash.

Ariel's Grotto had great coffee drinks, as well as some tasty "beach drinks".

A fun adventure would be Drinking Through Downtown Disney. Not nearly as long as Disney World's Downtown Disney, it does offer many wonderful drinking locations - especially the Uva Bar in the center of Downtown Disney. Since I have to go back for a conference in March (I upgraded to an annual pass, knowing that I have to go back!), I plan to try the Downtown Disney excursion with my convention buddies. I'll let you all know how it is.

[maine_jennifer]

Hey fellow LOTW - I know someone here will be sympathetic!

I am SO majorly, totally, utterly, incredibly disappointed!!!!

The F&W Fest information has been released and the one event I wanted to go to, the Brewer's Dinner, isn't on the list for this year!! :sad:

I can't be a sissie and drink wine ;) and most everything else appears to be a commercial for Sam Adams. What am I going to do now??? UGH! This is just awful! :sad2:

[wildernesslodgelover]

So sorry Maine Jen! Although I am not a beer drinker, I was interested in possible attending something like taht for my DH's sake. Plus...I am always interested in learning more about food pairings with ANY alcoholic beverage!

I have not yet seen the complete list of events. I did see that Oct 9th there is a dinner at Jiko, so maybe we will attend that. But I am looking for activities during the week to check out. I will have to go see if those are posted yet (lunches and such.)

Disneyholic-You mean you didn't crash Club 33??? You really let me down! :sad2: LOL!

[1MegMeg]

Jen - I am so sorry about the Brewer's Dinner! :( I hope you still have a fun time at the F&WF. Even though it's not an "event", there is nothing quite as fun as just eating and drinking your way around the world showcase. I can definitely empathize with your disappointment though. Back in June when we were at Jiko, they told us that the November wine dinner was going to be on Sunday, the 6th, not the usual first Thursday of the month. So we booked our hotel room and all that jazz to revolve around being there for the Sunday wine dinner. Needless to say I was very disappointed when I saw that the dinner is on *Thursday the 3rd*. I talked to the cast members at Jiko though and they said that they might have a second dinner on the 6th.

WLL - Hi! :)

[Poohbear123]

Pairings? How often do they have them? I will be there Nov. 10-14 and want to try it this year. :)

[1MegMeg]

Pooh, check out this (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=860197&page=1&pp=15) thread (post #40, specifically).....it seems to have the most information about the F&WF events. :sunny:

[Aidensmom]

Pooh, check out this (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=860197&page=1&pp=15) thread (post #40, specifically).....it seems to have the most information about the F&WF events. :sunny:

Thanks for the info, I was interested in that myself!

[Poohbear123]

:cool1: Thanks a Bunch! ;)

[luvthatduck]

AHHHHHH and Nerdy: I love you two guys. You know how to have fun!

Kinda like pooh26 and I did before kids....:guilty:

[DisneyaHolic23]

AHHHHHH and Nerdy: I love you two guys. You know how to have fun!

Kinda like pooh26 and I did before kids....:guilty:

The good news is that there is life AFTER kids!! My DH and I are empty nesters, and Disney World has completely taken on new meaning! Now my 23 year-old daughter accompanies me to Jellyrolls (and occasionally enjoys a drink along the monorail...) :earsgirl:

[Aidensmom]

Kinda like pooh26 and I did before kids....:guilty:

You just need to find a good babysitter! DH and I took my MIL along on one of our longer trips to WDW. At night, she stayed with our son while we went out to Pleasure Island or one of the lounges, etc. And after a few drinks, you don't even mind your MIL is there. :rotfl:

(Just kidding about my MIL, we get along great.)

[pixiedust23]

Hey everyone! I'm just about to start planning a last minute weekend get away with the bf and i'm pretty excited. I def need a vacation! I'm going to call today and see what DVC studios are available and book the airline and the hotel within the week! Any suggestions?

[lynn71092]

Yes, Pixiedust23, I have a sugguestion.
TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!! :wave:

[wildernesslodgelover]

Yeah...ahh and nerdy are like disney royalty to me. :worship:

[luvthatduck]

And after a few drinks, you don't even mind your MIL is there.

Disney doesn't have that much alcohol...

;)

[wildernesslodgelover]

HA!

luvthatduck...you are baaaaaad! :sad2:

[1MegMeg]

Disney doesn't have that much alcohol...

;)
*snort* lol! Now that's not very nice. :rotfl:

[luvthatduck]

*snort* lol! Now that's not very nice.

You don't know my MIL...

:teeth:

[maine_jennifer]

Ya know - this isn't a DISboard thread, it's our own little lushful community. :goodvibes

When some folks I know decided they didn't belive that there is a drink at WDW called the Backscratcher and that it comes with a real backscratcher, I knew right where to go to get proof. So, my little lushful community, does anyone have a picture of a Backscratcher from the Polynesian???

Can you believe they think I'm pulling their legs! I don't know why they would think that!! :rolleyes1

[heatherfeather24]

Have any of you ever done this little around-the-lake trip with food, too? Thinking about doing drinks at one resort, drinks and dinner at the next, and drinks and dessert at the third. Thoughts?

:drinking: :drinking: :drinking:

[DisneyaHolic23]

Have any of you ever done this little around-the-lake trip with food, too? Thinking about doing drinks at one resort, drinks and dinner at the next, and drinks and dessert at the third. Thoughts?

:drinking: :drinking: :drinking:
My husband and I did it with appetizers at each location, except Mizner's at Grand Floridian because we were there the night Citricos is black, and that is where they get their appetizers.

I love your idea - will have to try it next time. However, I personally would not start with appetizers at Wilderness Lodge. I know others have said that they are good, but we were very disappointed in our nachos (and I NEVER am disappointed in food!).
We had nachos at the Territory Lounge at Wilderness Lodge, egg roll thingies at the Polynesian (REALLY good), and then a steak flatbread at California Grill (again, delicious. I dream about this one! :faint: )

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hi heather, and welcome! What lake do you mean? I think your plan sounds wonderful...so please post with a review if you do it!

maine-jen-Awww, dagnabit! I have a pic of me at O'Hana drinking a Lapu Lapu. The NEXT drink I had was a backscratcher. It is a rum concoction with a Jack Daniels floater...which is a pretty weird mix, but hey, I was already buzzing when I ordered it so it sounded like a good idea! I cracked up when the CM brought it out with the big ol backscratcher stuck in it! I saved that backscratcher for a long time...just left it in the trunk of my car, and i always smiled when I saw it. I haven't seen it recently, think my DH did something with it.

You should post on the restaurant board...start a new thread. I bet SOMEONE has a pic!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hi DH! :wave2: Yeah, apps at the TL are very disappointing! I agree!

[heatherfeather24]

Thanks, guys! :hug:

By "lake" I just meant the monorail loop + WL boat. I can never get the various Disney Lake names corredt, so I just avoid using them :)

Night of Joy has dampened our evening plans, so I think drinking (and eating) around the monorail loop might be a suitable alternative activity. :drinking1 :scratchin :drinking:

[1MegMeg]

Thanks, guys! :hug:

By "lake" I just meant the monorail loop + WL boat. I can never get the various Disney Lake names corredt, so I just avoid using them :)

Night of Joy has dampened our evening plans, so I think drinking (and eating) around the monorail loop might be a suitable alternative activity. :drinking1 :scratchin :drinking:

Night of joy? <ears perk up>

Heather, when are you coming down to see the mouse? We are going over for the weekend of September 9th-11th and Night of Joy dampened our plans to. I had this whole grand plan to watch Wishes from the beach of the Polynesian, but now, no Wishes. So, we too, decided that eating/drinking around the Seven Seas Lagoon would be a perfect alternative plan. Hehe! :sunny:

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hey guys...what is Night Of Joy?????

[1MegMeg]

WLL - Hehe, I am not attending Night of Joy....I just know about it because it happened to be on the nights that we wanted to see Wishes. From the WDW website...here's Night of Joy, in a nutshell.

Rejoice to the rockin' sounds and movin' messages from some of today's most powerful voices in Contemporary Christian music. Live concert performances on stages throughout the Magic Kingdom® Park showcase the best of Christian Pop, Rock, Urban, and Gospel music. It's a magical, musical celebration of inspiration and joy!

[DisneyaHolic23]

Here's an interesting observation:

My daughter was a castmember at Disney World in the college program. They always have "problems" with people getting a little amorous in dark corners at the Magic Kingdom (where she worked). She said they had the greatest number of incidences during the Nights of Joy! :love1:

[Aidensmom]

Here's an interesting observation:

My daughter was a castmember at Disney World in the college program. They always have "problems" with people getting a little amorous in dark corners at the Magic Kingdom (where she worked). She said they had the greatest number of incidences during the Nights of Joy! :love1:

Actually, this is probably because there is a very high percent of teenagers there during this time. (I have been to Night of Joy, though its been about 10 years).

[robinb]

I personally would not start with appetizers at Wilderness Lodge. I know others have said that they are good, but we were very disappointed in our nachos (and I NEVER am disappointed in food!).


I assume that Artist Point, the Territory Lounge and the Whispering Canyon Cafe all share the same kitchen. If so, the Wild West Wings from WCC (with ancho glaze) really rock.

[wildernesslodgelover]

Oh, Ok...now I know! I wonder why they would not have Wishes on that night? I guess it would interfere with other happenings, huh?

[LittleMan]

Anyone know where I can get a good lemonade?

[robinb]

Anyone know where I can get a good lemonade?

One ... Two ... Three ...

Awwwwwwww!

What a cutie! :goodvibes

[MAC3]

Hey Robinb I finally tried a Lapu Lapu. My DMIL almost fell over when they delivered a full pineapple. Delicious!

[robinb]

Hey Robinb I finally tried a Lapu Lapu. My DMIL almost fell over when they delivered a full pineapple. Delicious!

They *are* good :). I love the pineapple too, but you can get the drink for a discount without it.

[heatherfeather24]

We're down for the weekend of Sept. 9-11 as well. DH has nixed my around-the-monorail plan because he really wants to do California Grill. I'm not complaining! :cool1:

I do think we may need to hit the other resorts for a little libation still, no?

As for Night of Joy -- if the youth groups that attend are anything like what I remember in high school, I can virtually guarantee that they are the ones responsible for the clandesting making out. :love2: :love1: puckerup:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[robinb]

As for Night of Joy -- if the youth groups that attend are anything like what I remember in high school, I can virtually guarantee that they are the ones responsible for the clandesting making out. :love2: :love1: puckerup:

Well ... it is called the Night of Joy after all!

[heatherfeather24]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Mister Disney]

Hello All -

This is my first visit to the Monrail Drink-A-Thon

My suggestion would be to embibe at Mizners at the Grand Floridian.

Sunday afternoon our bartender made me a killer Mizner's Martini. It was chocolate liquor with creme etc!

WOO HOO....had to have 2 of those that afternoon. It was a great way to relax after a hot day in the parks!

[Mister Disney]

Anyone know where I can get a good lemonade?
The BEST lemonade is the frozen style that is available at MGM / Disney Studios at Min and Bill's Dockside

They serve a frozen Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade that is incredible.

BECAREFUL of the brain freeze!!!!

[1MegMeg]

Mister Disney - Welcome to the monorail drink-a-thon! :sunny: The martini from Mizner's sounds delicious!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hello Mr Disney, and welcome! :wave2:

Mizner's will always hold a special place in my heart, as it was there that I indulged in my first ever dirty martini. It is now my "signature beverage! :crazy:

[Mister Disney]

Hello Mr Disney, and welcome! :wave2:

Mizner's will always hold a special place in my heart, as it was there that I indulged in my first ever dirty martini. It is now my "signature beverage! :crazy:
ahhhhh

:drinking1 dirty martinis! :drinking1

I love those made with tomolives.....they are delish

[1MegMeg]

Hello Mr Disney, and welcome! :wave2:

Mizner's will always hold a special place in my heart, as it was there that I indulged in my first ever dirty martini. It is now my "signature beverage! :crazy:

Awww! :) As you know, dirty martinis are my drink of choice too...I remember my first one also. It's crazy what we remember. I've not yet been to Mizner's, but we have plans to go during our September trip. :sunny:

[maine_jennifer]

Sunday afternoon our bartender made me a killer Mizner's Martini. It was chocolate liquor with creme etc!



Hey Mr. D - Welcome!

Those sound yummy, yummy, yummy! Thanks for the suggestion, will have to add it to my list!!

Cheers!

[Mister Disney]

So how does one join your group? Is there an initiation? Do I need references? Do current members vote in new people? Should I offer to pay someone off?

I see some of you have

:drinking1 Proud to be a LOTW! :drinking1

in your siggies.

Can I join, even though Kevin only does diet coke and coffee? I try to drink enough for both of us.... :rotfl2:

[pixiedust23]

So how does one join your group? Is there an initiation? Do I need references? Should I offer to pay someone off?

I see some of you have

:drinking1 Proud to be a LOTW! :drinking1

in your siggies.

Can I join, even though Kevin only does diet coke and coffee? I try to drink enough for both of us.... :rotfl2:

I believe the policy still remains that if you like to drink you can join! haha at least thats how it was waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in the beginning of this thread! now you might have to send a shot to all current members! ;)

Hey didn't really want to scroll back through all the bazillion posts. What are the best lounges to hit on the monorail? BTW hi to everyone...havent been here in a while!!!

[maine_jennifer]

There seems to be no initiation but I'm planning my own initiation for Sept 30 with my first official "Monorail something something". [Note: I gotta come up with a better name than a Drink-A-Thon because that has the conotation of drinking as much as you can until you pass out. My mum kinda freaked when she first heard me say Drink-A-Thon, especially since it's a solo trip. ]

As far as the actual lounges, everyone has their own preferences. General consensus is to stop at each of the resorts on the Monorail line and have a drink or two. Then, if you're up to it, hop off at MK and try to do the MK Mountain Crawl - Space, Thunder & Splash. These are the ones I've heard of, but no one has given details or specialty drinks for each.

Wilderness Lodge - Territory Lounge
Contemporary - Outer Rim
Polynesian - Tamu Lounge
Grand Floridian - Mizners

Some people eat along the way, some believe in prolonging the experience by starting at Wilderness Lodge. Pictures of drinks are always cheered for and welcomed, as well as pictures of the condition of those people enjoying said drinks.

To me, if you're proud to say you enjoy an adult drink at WDW - you're a LOTW. A lot of people hide it because WDW is such a "family" place to be.

Cheers!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

welcome aboard! :3dglasses

[Mister Disney]

OK....here goes.....jumping in with both feet here!

:drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[kellyanne731]

This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen! It combines two of my favorite things: Disney and cocktails. :drinking:

I'm quite sure at this point that life doesn't get much better than that. I'll have to remember the monorail loop for when I go back next year!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Well, I think Maine Jen summed it up PERFECTLY! Especially the part about "PRIDE!"

Welcome Mr D! :cheer2: I know you are great about talking pics and posting reviews...so I look forward to your next report and some pics here on our thread!

Tomolives? Is that a combo of tomatoes and olives? Do share! Although so far, I prefer yummy blue cheese stuffed olives. Mmmmm....

Megmeg-I am so bummed we will not be at F&W Fest at the same time...I would LOVE to have a dirty martini with you!!!!

[wildernesslodgelover]

Meant to say welcome to kellyannae! yes...WDW and cocktails...a dreamy combination! :lovestruc

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Im telling Meli for our next trip instead of Monorail or Boardwalk Drink-a-thon (what do I mean 'instead of'? we're gonna end up doing it anyway :3dglasses)...I wanna do a Burger tour around the world and eat all the fatty burgers and drink all the delicious beer possible.

can it be done? in due time my fellow lushes...in due time.

[Mister Disney]

Well, I think Maine Jen summed it up PERFECTLY! Especially the part about "PRIDE!"

Welcome Mr D! :cheer2: I know you are great about talking pics and posting reviews...so I look forward to your next report and some pics here on our thread!

Tomolives? Is that a combo of tomatoes and olives? Do share! Although so far, I prefer yummy blue cheese stuffed olives. Mmmmm....

I make homemade blue cheese stuffed olives at Christmas time for my holiday parties. They are heavenly....I use queen olives (no pun intended... :rotfl: ) and Danish blue cheese. We probably eat a third of them as we're making them, but its a fun afternoon.

Tomolives?
Direct from the website....
No, it’s not an olive, but a unique pickled tomato grown from our exclusive seed. Hand-picked, cured, and finished in small batches. Tomolives make the “Ultimate”martini garnish and will liven any relish tray!

click here to go to the website for Old South Tomolives (http://www.bryantpreserving.com/products.asp?id=94&topcat=1)

[1MegMeg]

Mr. D - Your homemade blue cheese olives sound soooo good! I love blue cheese stuffed olives in my martinis!

WLL - I know, I am bummed that we won't be there at the same time too! We will probably be down in S FL towards the end of the year or in January though, I'll let you know when I know more! :sunny:

[LittleMan]

The BEST lemonade is the frozen style that is available at MGM / Disney Studios at Min and Bill's Dockside

They serve a frozen Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade that is incredible.

BECAREFUL of the brain freeze!!!!

Thank you, sounds good. Please tell Aidensmom she needs to take me there ;)

[wildernesslodgelover]

Ooooo! That is Aiden??? He is sooo cute! LOL at the pic...where is that? You have him hanging out at tiki bars already?

Mister Disney-LOL queen olives! I started making blue cheese stuffed olives but had to stop...I can't have them in the house...I eat them all. I used Maytag Blue when I made them...mmmm! That is what they use at the Territory Lounge at my beloved WL! Thanks for the link...I may just have to order some of those. I see Ketel One endorses the tomolives as the best garnish for their martinis!

megmeg-keep me posted!

Hello Pixiedust! Welcome back...don't be a stranger!

Ahhhh...sounds like a good idea. Do you think there are a good amount of worthwhile burgers at WDW? I never order burgers at WDW...doesn't seem "special" enough...but if your journey leads you to some wonderful burger find, I will have to try it!

[lynn71092]

Aidensmom and Maine_jennifer, are we still set for our meet Sept. 30th??
Anyone else want to join us??
:drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[Aidensmom]

Ooooo! That is Aiden??? He is sooo cute! LOL at the pic...where is that? You have him hanging out at tiki bars already?



It was at the beach (Treasure Island) when we were there the 4th of July week. The bartender mixed him up a couple of kiddie cocktails!

[Aidensmom]

Aidensmom and Maine_jennifer, are we still set for our meet Sept. 30th??
Anyone else want to join us??
:drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

I am still planning to be there, DH and I are trying to take the 30th off work so we can get there earlier in the day.

[Mister Disney]

I'd like to join you on the 30th also....I'll be on vacation...but alas....on the other end of North America...up in Quebec City!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

There was a thread on the restaurant board about the best burgers in WDW, it made me think the only way to really find out on which is the best burger is to go on a burger trek myself.

Places in mind so far:
Brewery (been there, done that, love it!)
ESPN
Beaches and Cream (lots of raving about this place)
Kona Cafe (supposedly the burger here is huuuge)
Concourse Steakhouse (had a burger here, it was OK)

now I have to find some more places *rubs belly*...:3dglasses

[lynn71092]

Mister Disney, Quebec City??
BBrrr.... :cold:

[maine_jennifer]

Tired from Park Hopping?


Deep in the heart of the Magic Kingdom
and you fancy a drink?
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Then why not join me for a
Monorail Drink-A-Thon
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Friday, September 30, 2005


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A Monorail Drink-A-Thon is just a little way for adults to have their own harmless fun at WDW.

Inspired by the DISboard thread "Monorail Drink-A-Thon",
a small group of Disney friends will be embarking on
a monorail journey of their own on Friday, September 30th.
(The time has yet to be determined, but it will most likely start around 6 or 7 pm.)

* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~

We will start by whetting our whistles at the Territory Lounge in Wilderness Lodge.
Yes, we are aware that it is not actually on the monorail line, but we’re ok with that.

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From there, we will take a relaxing boat ride to the first stop on
our Monorail Drink-A-Thon, the Outer Rim at the Contemporary.

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After the required libation, we’ll hop on the monorail and make
our way to the next stop, the Tambu Lounge at the Polynesian.

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Our last stop on the Monorail Drink-A-Thon
will be at Mizner’s at the Grand Floridian.

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A true Monorail Drink-A-thon should end with the MK Mountain Crawl -
Space Mountain, Big Thunder Railroad and Splash Mountain.
Sadly however, as this is the first night of Mickey’s
Not-So-Scary Halloween party, that won’t be possible.

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What a fun way to meet new people, and to eat, drink, and be merry!
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If anyone would like to 'eat, drink, and be merry' along with us,
teetotalers too, please PM me for more information.

* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~

I have donned my flame suit as I am sure there are many who will object to our little Disney Meet. That said, while everyone is entitled to their opinion, we are entitled to have fun however we chose. As a responsible poster, I include the following:

Please be a responsible Disney guest and don't overindulge to the point that you're

a.) acting like an obnoxious jerk and ruining the magic for others

or

b.) reintroducing your beverages and snacks to those around you.

Most importantly, with all the Disney transportation options, there is no reason for you to don't drink and drive.

[Aidensmom]

maine_jennifer - that is great!

[lynn71092]

I LOVE IT!!
I am so looking forward to meeting you guys.
How will I get from Pop Century to the Wilderness Lodge?
:drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

Im sooooo jealous, I wanna go!

Lynn, if not a cab, take the bus to MK and take the boat from MK to WL, and you're set!

If I can make a suggestion, after Mizner's Lounge, everyone should head over to the Boardwalk and finish off the night @ Jellyrolls! Great place to relax, have a good time, and have a few more drinks! :3dglasses

[maine_jennifer]

Thanks - I'm trying to post it in the Adult/Solo Traveler's forum, too, but I'm having difficulties. I'll have to try later on. I belong to a few disney groups and I'm posting it everywhere. :)

I'll change the time to a definite when we have a real time, but for now I said 6 or 7. Really ANY time after 2pm is good for me. And I just posted those lounges to have some details, we can change along the way, too.

Lynn- You can take a bus from PC to MK, then take a boat to WL. That's what I'll be doing from PO-R.

[maine_jennifer]

If I can make a suggestion, after Mizner's Lounge, everyone should head over to the Boardwalk and finish off the night @ Jellyrolls! Great place to relax, have a good time, and have a few more drinks! :3dglasses

What a GREAT suggestion!!! I'll have to put it in with all the other tips I'm getting!

[lynn71092]

I'll probably do the bus going there and a cab coming back.
(I tend to get lost .....) :drinking1 :drinking1

[maine_jennifer]

It's easier coming back though! :) If you come back from the monorail line, get off the monorail at MK and take a Pop bus. If we end up at Jellyrolls, that might require the cab cause you'd have to bus or boat it to Epcot or MGM and then bus it to Pop.

[1MegMeg]

I strongly second Ahhhhh's Jellyroll's recommendation! A LOTW drink-fest just isn't complete without Jellyrolls. :sunny:

[maine_jennifer]

lynn71092 & Aidensmom - I've plastered that "invitation" everywhere I can think of, so we might have company. :teeth: It's amazing that with a thread of over 1,200 posts, people still haven't heard about a Monorail Drink-A-THon! :sad2:

Cheers!

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

plastered, huh? no pun intended I suppose? :p

you guys are going to have soo much fun, I hope you guys take a lot of pics! :3dglasses

[Mister Disney]

I'll have a drink (for and) with you guys up in Quebec City when I am there and get a picture, if you promise to get a picture of all of you on your Monorail Drink-A-Thon.:drinking1

[Laurajean1014]

Is Jellyrolls a great place to get "plastered?"

[1MegMeg]

Is Jellyrolls a great place to get "plastered?"

Yes, definitely! :sunny:. Though you don't have to get plastered if you don't want to....have as much or as little drinkie as you like. :)

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

1MegMeg: where do you guys like to sit? (Jellyrolls) On the floor or near the bar? We sat in the high chair area across the bar (literally 2 feet away) and had (imo) the best view of the show. You can tell from our picture (from our report a few pages ago) that we were on the side, but we enjoyed it a lot. The mirror behind them adds a great effect, because you can see them playing!

[lynn71092]

I'm glad you guys know how to post the pictures.
I haven't a clue. :confused3

[maine_jennifer]

plastered, huh? no pun intended I suppose? :p

you guys are going to have soo much fun, I hope you guys take a lot of pics! :3dglasses



LOL - nope, no pun intended at all! :rolleyes1


I'm actually on the hunt for a new digital camera right now. Looking at a Canon PowerShot S2 IS. Actually, I've just about decided to get it, but I want to go to a 'real' store an have a look at it first.

Cheers!

[lynn71092]

OMG!!
How much we think alike!!
I'm looking at a Canon Power Shot A520 that I want to purchase within the next week or so so I can take it on my trip.
I've never had a digital camera before.
:wave:

[1MegMeg]

Ahhh- We usually try and get there early so we can get a table close to the front. :) Last time we went though we sat in the swivel chairs along the bar area (not at the bar, but aross the "walkway" from the bar) and we had a great view. What time did you get there when you two went?

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

I think we're talking about the same spot! :p

We got there around 10-11 the first night, we sat at the floor (right in the middle just a bit behind a few tables) but for some reason I felt really uncomfortable being in the middle of a bunch of people. Plus, I hated having to wait to have my drink served. :p Thats when we moved over to the little area across the bar. Left side of the entrance, we sat there both nights we were there. Im ready to sit there again for our next trip! :3dglasses

[luvthatduck]

That sounds great. Wish I could be there. September is just too soon after having emptied my bank account in June...;)

[skyhawk]

This thread was brought up in another thread regarding where the best drinks are. Expect to be getting alot of hits in the near future. :drinking1

[skyhawk]

Looking at the menu for "50s Prime Time Cafe', there is a statement drinks are served with "Dad's experimental electric ice cubes". What are they? :confused3

[pixiedust23]

This thread was brought up in another thread regarding where the best drinks are. Expect to be getting alot of hits in the near future. :drinking1


I am the culprit who let the cat out of the bag! :rolleyes1

[chiconh]

LOL - nope, no pun intended at all! :rolleyes1


I'm actually on the hunt for a new digital camera right now. Looking at a Canon PowerShot S2 IS. Actually, I've just about decided to get it, but I want to go to a 'real' store an have a look at it first.

Cheers!
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Maine_Jennifer, it is an excellent camera with lots of neat features (great optical zoom, B & W, sepia tone, panoramic mode, etc.) I highly recommend it.