2-for-1 drinks all day, every day? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Free4Life11 · 10-18-2009, 02:23 AM

I know most of the chains in Jacksonville (Chilis, Applebees, TGI) have 2-for-1 drinks all day, every day, as did a Chili's in Orlando. And I mean all day, from open to close. Is this just a Florida thing?

I thought maybe all the locations do it, but I went to all of these places up north (Chicago, NYC, Nebraska, NC) and none of them offered it, just some drink specials during happy hour.

Micca · 10-18-2009, 08:58 AM

When I lived in Kansas the law was that establishments couldn't have "Happy Hour" 2 for 1 deals. If they wanted to offer 2 for 1, it had to be all day.

powellrj · 10-18-2009, 09:01 AM

I have never seen it where I live. They will have discount drinks, but I have never seen 2 for 1 drink specials.

Cheshire Figment · 10-18-2009, 10:52 AM

How much are the drinks costing? How does this compare with previous pricing?

What is the quantity of the pour for a mixed drink? How does this compare with the previous pour size?

Muushka · 10-18-2009, 11:57 AM

Our state (NC) does not allow 2 for 1 either.

mjkacmom · 10-18-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm in NJ, and have never heard of it.

arielsleepingbeauty · 10-18-2009, 12:15 PM

No happy hour, 2 for 1 drinks in MA

FSUDisneyGirl · 10-18-2009, 12:23 PM

All the time down here!

dizluvah · 10-18-2009, 01:39 PM

Could this promo be designed to bring in vacationers? I realize not everyone in FL is a tourist - perhaps it is in response to competition - if one other area chain restaurant began the promo - perhaps the others had to follow suit to compete for customers?

Here in NH - I haven't heard of the promo at our area chains. We have Chili's, TGIFridays, Applebees, etc.

sbsteel · 10-18-2009, 03:02 PM

Some states are much more lax than others.

When I moved here, I discovered FL's wonderful happy hour.

I moved from IL and where happy hour (set time for discounted drinks) was illegal. There, you could have drink specials but it had to last all day.

The only state better is Nevada - I'll never forget one casino's buy one drink, get two free! That was a fun trip.

taylor1293 · 10-18-2009, 04:05 PM

It all comes down to state and local laws.

When I lived in Illinois, there were never any happy hour specials. It was against the law. Here in Florida it's legal, so it's up to each individual restaurant. Places like Chili's and Applebee's offer 2 for 1 drinks all day and others seem to use the 2 hour, 5-7 dinner time.

10-18-2009, 02:23 AM	#1
Free4Life11 DIS Cast Member I just have to say it one more time...YAGE! "ba-doinka-a-doink-doink" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 6,091	2-for-1 drinks all day, every day? I know most of the chains in Jacksonville (Chilis, Applebees, TGI) have 2-for-1 drinks all day, every day, as did a Chili's in Orlando. And I mean all day, from open to close. Is this just a Florida thing? I thought maybe all the locations do it, but I went to all of these places up north (Chicago, NYC, Nebraska, NC) and none of them offered it, just some drink specials during happy hour.

10-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#3
powellrj I am wide awake and on the dis boards My db and I usually fight over the turkey bones It was so bad, it was funny Note to self, never make anyone suffer with thirst Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 11,976	I have never seen it where I live. They will have discount drinks, but I have never seen 2 for 1 drink specials. __________________

10-18-2009, 10:52 AM	#4
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 20,483	How much are the drinks costing? How does this compare with previous pricing? What is the quantity of the pour for a mixed drink? How does this compare with the previous pour size? __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

10-18-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
Muushka Semi-Pixie Dustless I do love to see a cat while on vacation Well hot-diggity-dog, another Groupie! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: NC Posts: 9,558	Our state (NC) does not allow 2 for 1 either. __________________ All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others. Who is John Galt? It's a climate. It will change.

10-18-2009, 12:00 PM	#6
mjkacmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,346	I'm in NJ, and have never heard of it. __________________ Me DH dd11 ds10 dd7 ds5 dd5

10-18-2009, 08:58 AM	#2
Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 15,139	When I lived in Kansas the law was that establishments couldn't have "Happy Hour" 2 for 1 deals. If they wanted to offer 2 for 1, it had to be all day.

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10-18-2009, 12:15 PM	#7
arielsleepingbeauty I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation, MA Posts: 2,275	No happy hour, 2 for 1 drinks in MA __________________ 1978 - 1988 offsite , 1989, 1990 CBR, 1992, 1993 offsite, 1994, 1995 CBR , 1996 All Star Sports, 2002, 2003, 2004 All-Star Movies, 2006 Pop Century, 2007 POR, 2008 Pop Century 2009 All Star Movies, 2010 Polynesian

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10-18-2009, 01:39 PM	#9
dizluvah DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NH Posts: 794	Could this promo be designed to bring in vacationers? I realize not everyone in FL is a tourist - perhaps it is in response to competition - if one other area chain restaurant began the promo - perhaps the others had to follow suit to compete for customers? Here in NH - I haven't heard of the promo at our area chains. We have Chili's, TGIFridays, Applebees, etc. __________________ Christine 5/2009 05/2008 Off-site, 1st P&PP 10/2007 Off-site, Our first MNSSHP 05/2007 Off-site 11/2006 Thanksgiving POR (First stay at WDW) 05/2006 Off-site 5/2005 Off-site

10-18-2009, 03:02 PM	#10
sbsteel No flash photograph on the dark rides, people! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Close to the Mouse Posts: 232	Some states are much more lax than others. When I moved here, I discovered FL's wonderful happy hour. I moved from IL and where happy hour (set time for discounted drinks) was illegal. There, you could have drink specials but it had to last all day. The only state better is Nevada - I'll never forget one casino's buy one drink, get two free! That was a fun trip. __________________ me DH due July 2010 Port Orleans French Quarter - March 2009 POP - January 2009 Caribbean Beach Resort - October, September 2008 Yacht Club - August 2008 Port Orleans Riverside - June 2008 Coronado Springs - August 2009; December, April, February 2008; Feb/March 2006 Contemporary - September 2006 Old Key West (1BR) - May 2004 Old Key West (Grand Villa) - May 2002 Polynesian - August 1995 Fort Wilderness/Polynesian - Summer 1989 Disneyland - 1987, 1984 WDW offsite - 1981

10-18-2009, 04:05 PM	#11
taylor1293 DIS Veteran When the Tag Fairy touches you, you know!! :) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,918	It all comes down to state and local laws. When I lived in Illinois, there were never any happy hour specials. It was against the law. Here in Florida it's legal, so it's up to each individual restaurant. Places like Chili's and Applebee's offer 2 for 1 drinks all day and others seem to use the 2 hour, 5-7 dinner time. __________________ Teresa 2002-Polynesian LVC, 2003-BWV, Hard Rock CL, 2004-POP, OKW, Royal Pacific, CSR, 2006-Swan, 2007-POFQ, CBR, 2008 - Royal Pacific CL

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