anyone else ever thought this would be a great idea?

[Danibelle]

Bowling has always had a bad reputation because of its direct association with drinking establishments, gambling and thugs. Most people would not encourage their children to spend too much time at a bowling alley. Disney sure doesn't want a bowling alley on property. [/QUOTE
I think he was joking, maybe being sarcastic. I have never been to a bowling ally that serves alcohol

Bowling alleys in AZ and CA serve a lot of alcohol!

 

[mdsoccermom]

All those bowling birthday parties I planned for my kids - I was really just preparing them for a life of crime and depravity.

 

[KSDisneyDad]

At baseball, football and basketball games none of the athletes are drinking beer on the sidelines. In bowling, it is common for the bowlers to drink alcohol every frame of every match. It is also common for bowlers to bet significant sums of money on the outcome of matches. The last two national championships were in Las Vegas and Reno for a reason. Oh yeah, the bowlers at the national championships can drink during their matches. Can you think of another sport that encourages its athletes to drink alcohol during competition?



Fictional pirates as opposed to real thugs.

I know a lot of golfers who drink constantly while they play and many also bet not only on the game, but sometimes on each hole. I guess Disney should get rid of their four golf courses as they are bad influences on our kids!

BTW - those Somoli Pirates sure are nice guys!

All those bowling birthday parties I planned for my kids - I was really just preparing them for a life of crime and depravity.

Yes, family time is setting such a bad example for our kids.

When we went bowling last month during our kid's spring break, who would have thought we were potentially harming our kids (2 teens and a tween) having them spend time laughing and goofing off with their Grandpa, Grandma, Mom and Dad. The four lanes to our left had a large group of mentally handicapped kids really enjoying some fun time and drinking (soft drinks!) with their counselors. And on the lane to the right side of us, were a Dad and son bowling (who were quite good IMO). The Dad said he'd been taking his son to the alley since his son was 5. His son was now 17 and the Dad said his son has finally gotten so good that he can beat his Dad's score regularly. Twelve years of bonding time wasted. Who knew that bowling alleys were filled with such thugs. Next time, I guess we should just let our teenagers hang out at the mall by themselves!


Again....with Disney's ability to theme something, I think they would find enough guests to make some profit with a bowling alley. Look what they've done with water parks, video arcades and miniature golf courses.

 

[Disney Von Drake]

I know a lot of golfers who drink constantly while they play and many also bet not only on the game, but sometimes on each hole. I guess Disney should get rid of their four golf courses as they are bad influences on our kids!

I have no doubt that some golfers violate the rules. However, consumption of alcohol anywhere on the golf course during play is a direct violation of both PGA and local club rules. Drinking alcohol while bowling is not a violation of the PBA rules even at the national championship level. I wonder why?

 

[chartle]

I have no doubt that some golfers violate the rules. However, consumption of alcohol anywhere on the golf course during play is a direct violation of both PGA and local club rules.

You've never been to one of our Golf Outings.

 

[KellyNY]

I have no doubt that some golfers violate the rules. However, consumption of alcohol anywhere on the golf course during play is a direct violation of both PGA and local club rules. Drinking alcohol while bowling is not a violation of the PBA rules even at the national championship level. I wonder why?

Drinking is not a violation in many places but just because it is allowed, does not mean there are drunks left and right. You go to extremes.

 

[smidgy]

Bowling has always had a bad reputation because of its direct association with drinking establishments, gambling and thugs. Most people would not encourage their children to spend too much time at a bowling alley. Disney sure doesn't want a bowling alley on property.

we always thought of bowling as a fun family activity. I would love it if there was a bowling alley on Disney property!

 

[rie'smom]

At baseball, football and basketball games none of the athletes are drinking beer on the sidelines. In bowling, it is common for the bowlers to drink alcohol every frame of every match. It is also common for bowlers to bet significant sums of money on the outcome of matches. The last two national championships were in Las Vegas and Reno for a reason. Oh yeah, the bowlers at the national championships can drink during their matches. Can you think of another sport that encourages its athletes to drink alcohol during competition?



Fictional pirates as opposed to real thugs.

No, the ball players aren't drinking on the sidelines, they're taking steroids. How many of them have been busted for drugs or committing other crimes as a sideline?

Check out this link and before anyone says, "Yes but it's Wikipedia", I went through and randomly picked 30 to check out and every entry matched the list. BTW, there is not a bowler among them:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_professional_sportspeople_convicted_of_crimes

 

[KSDisneyDad]

I have no doubt that some golfers violate the rules. However, consumption of alcohol anywhere on the golf course during play is a direct violation of both PGA and local club rules. Drinking alcohol while bowling is not a violation of the PBA rules even at the national championship level. I wonder why?

I guess we can't afford those golf courses that prohibit alcohol. We tend to stick to public courses. I don't see the correlation between professional bowlers being able to drink and bowling alleys corrupting kids. I grew up watching all of my baseball heros chew tobacco and I never even tried it as it seemed disgusting to me. It probably had something to do with my parents influence as well.

And the whole gambling thing is really confusing me. Our kids are more exposed to gambling watching TV commercials for local casinos or the lottery than they are when we go bowling.

And thugs? Get real. Most bowling alleys I've been in have the nicest people around. I must leave a sheltered life.

When we go to Epcot, I typically buy a Grand Marnier Slushie. Should I not allow my kids to visit Epcot as they sell alcohol? I'm still confused on your overall point unless you're just trying to stir the pot. Otherwise, we'll have to agree to disagree.

 

[Planogirl]

This is a weird thread...

I think of bowling as pretty wholesome too and I'd probably bowl occasionally if I weren't so awful at it. I think that people drink during lots of sports and activities. I remember how it was when DH played softball regularly even though most of it occurred after the games.

You evil wretches who drink at Epcot! I don't see how Disney allows that.

 

[rie'smom]

This is a weird thread...

I think of bowling as pretty wholesome too and I'd probably bowl occasionally if I weren't so awful at it. I think that people drink during lots of sports and activities. I remember how it was when DH played softball regularly even though most of it occurred after the games.

You evil wretches who drink at Epcot! I don't see how Disney allows that.

Next week I will be one of those drinking at Epcot!!!

 

[Planogirl]

Next week I will be one of those drinking at Epcot!!!

I'll drink to that! Unless I'm bowling that is.

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

I know a lot of golfers who drink constantly while they play and many also bet not only on the game, but sometimes on each hole. I guess Disney should get rid of their four golf courses as they are bad influences on our kids!

BTW - those Somoli Pirates sure are nice guys!





Yes, family time is setting such a bad example for our kids.

When we went bowling last month during our kid's spring break, who would have thought we were potentially harming our kids (2 teens and a tween) having them spend time laughing and goofing off with their Grandpa, Grandma, Mom and Dad. The four lanes to our left had a large group of mentally handicapped kids really enjoying some fun time and drinking (soft drinks!) with their counselors. And on the lane to the right side of us, were a Dad and son bowling (who were quite good IMO). The Dad said he'd been taking his son to the alley since his son was 5. His son was now 17 and the Dad said his son has finally gotten so good that he can beat his Dad's score regularly. Twelve years of bonding time wasted. Who knew that bowling alleys were filled with such thugs. Next time, I guess we should just let our teenagers hang out at the mall by themselves!


Again....with Disney's ability to theme something, I think they would find enough guests to make some profit with a bowling alley. Look what they've done with water parks, video arcades and miniature golf courses.

My brother is one of those bowlers. He adores his weekly bowling time with the other mentally handicapped adults. He was abused at one of his homes and they broke his wrist and it was heart wrenching because he couldn't bowl for a couple of months. He and his friends find bowling to be one of the few sports they can engage in due to their physical and mental limitations. And the families of these bowlers find it an enjoying atmosphere to connect with others who know what it is like to have a family member with such a disability. They are getting much older now and it is sad because every couple of months, he loses another friend but I'll tell you what, they bowl until their last days.

So I'm not sure if the poster is just being sarcastic or really believes what they say but I'd like to say to stop and please think before your next post because you are getting into territory that is just hurtful to those folks that rely on the theraputic nature of that sport (or activity...if you don't feel it is a sport).

 

[Tink0513]

Next week I will be one of those drinking at Epcot!!!

Me too!!! CHEERS!!!!

 

[rie'smom]

I'll drink to that! Unless I'm bowling that is.

Me too!!! CHEERS!!!!

 

[angelmav]

disney von drake may be shocked to learn this, but Disney has already owned and operated a bowling alley. It was called Celebrity Sports Center and was located for years and years in Denver. Believe it was more than 100 lanes. Disney used to train there employees there. Had a huge arcade and swimming pool with slides too. Used to love going down the barracuda. They used to have the disney characters show up once in awhile too. Went to many a birthday party and...gasp haunted house there over the years!

 

[mdsoccermom]

I have no doubt that some golfers violate the rules. However, consumption of alcohol anywhere on the golf course during play is a direct violation of both PGA and local club rules. Drinking alcohol while bowling is not a violation of the PBA rules even at the national championship level. I wonder why?

I am still not clear on why we should be upset that adults are drinking a legal beverage while playing a game. Obviously my alcohol rattled brain is missing something.

Just because someone is enjoying a beer does not mean they are getting falling down drunk. Sometimes it means they just enjoying a beer.

And you are aware that Disney does permit alcohol in the parks and around the property, with the exception of MK? And you do know that many people do enjoy drinks in the presence of their kids?

 

[chartle]

Back on topic.

Is bowling still that big that it would warrant building a dedicated bowling center?

I'm close to 50 and have seen maybe a half dozen alleys close in my time with no new ones being built. My parents were both in leagues and had a family friend who was a pro on the circuit.

If I wanted to bowl, I would really have to think about where to go and it would be a medium long drive and I live in blue collar Pittsburgh, someplace that you would think bowling would still be popular.

But now that I write this maybe it would be a novelty and people would go.

 

[TheDonald]

I would love to have something like a bowling alley, batting cage, and ice skating rink at WWoS. It would be great if this could be part of the water park fund and more option. We'd would be much more likely to use this than DQ.

 

[chartle]

I would love to have something like a bowling alley, batting cage, and ice skating rink at WWoS. It would be great if this could be part of the water park fund and more option. We'd would be much more likely to use this than DQ.

Well if they did have these activities it probably would be part of WPF&M.

Right now ESPN WoS is part of WPF&M but I've never gotten a good answer on what there is to do there on a nonevent day.