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[Vern60]

I am by no means a prude, but I was a little surprised at how hammered people were at Epcot last Friday at 8:00 (I guess this was my first F&W weekend day ever!). The idea of drunk people in Epcot doesn’t bother me at all, but it definitely had an impact on mask compliance, and I don’t just mean while people had a drink in hand. Most of the folks stumbling towards the exit at closing time had theirs around their neck or totally MIA.

Thanks for confirming that HikingFam ... I'm certainly not against drinking either, but it does make me wonder if that doesn't have something to do with Disney sounding like they are going to crack down more on non compliance?

 

[SaintsManiac]

I am by no means a prude, but I was a little surprised at how hammered people were at Epcot last Friday at 8:00 (I guess this was my first F&W weekend day ever!). The idea of drunk people in Epcot doesn’t bother me at all, but it definitely had an impact on mask compliance, and I don’t just mean while people had a drink in hand. Most of the folks stumbling towards the exit at closing time had theirs around their neck or totally MIA.

I can totally see it.

I am no prude, either and have spent plenty of my own time on Bourbon St, but the drunks at Epcot drive me insane. It’s why we avoid that park on Saturday night like the plague. It only took a few times for us to make that rule.

 

[Farro]

If they ban alcohol at parks, we would cancel. And they would lose tons of money from sales.

But hey, do what you gotta do.

 

[HikingFam]

Thanks for confirming that HikingFam ... I'm certainly not against drinking either, but it does make me wonder if that doesn't have something to do with Disney sounding like they are going to crack down more on non compliance?

It didn’t seem like they were really trying to enforce it on Friday night. Truly it would have been a lost cause. I was up by Mousegears watching them go by, and given they were headed for the exit anyway, maybe Disney figures it is best to avoid a confrontation. Even back in the world showcase, it was dark and you couldn’t really see who was eating/drinking and who wasn’t. But unless they closed earlier, I don’t see how they can stop the nighttime shenanigans.

 

[Vern60]

I can totally see it.

I am no prude, either and have spent plenty of my own time on Bourbon St, but the drunks at Epcot drive me insane. It’s why we avoid that park on Saturday night like the plague. It only took a few times for us to make that rule.

Do you think Christmas week will be like that? I mean it should have transitioned to Festival of the Holidays by then right? Or might that be just as bad? You guys have me second guessing my Saturday at Epcot. I have it earlier on our trip, on Tuesday I believe so it will probably be like night and day from what I'm hearing.

 

[Farro]

Do you think Christmas week will be like that? I mean it should have transitioned to Festival of the Holidays by then right? Or might that be just as bad? You guys have me second guessing my Saturday at Epcot. I have it earlier on our trip, on Tuesday I believe so it will probably be like night and day from what I'm hearing.

If they have kiosks with alcohol I'm sure it will be the same.

Go on a weekday.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Do you think Christmas week will be like that? I mean it should have transitioned to Festival of the Holidays by then right? Or might that be just as bad? You guys have me second guessing my Saturday at Epcot. I have it earlier on our trip, on Tuesday I believe so it will probably be like night and day from what I'm hearing.

We did a Saturday during the holiday festival in 2017 and said never again.

 

[Vern60]

If they ban alcohol at parks, we would cancel. And they would lose tons of money from sales.

But hey, do what you gotta do.

Sorry Farro, I meant to reply, accidently hit like, haha, and no, I'm not drinking!!!
Anyhooo, the whole reason I brought this up was not at all about banning drinking, I don't think I heard anyone mention that, I was just reading how they were threatening to start kicking people out of the parks for non compliance. That got me to thinking about what I had read about Epcot and the drinking making it difficult to enforce compliance, so this (threatening to kick folks out), might be a result of that (inebriated folks not wearing masks or distancing)

 

[SaintsManiac]

If they ban alcohol at parks, we would cancel. And they would lose tons of money from sales.

But hey, do what you gotta do.

I don’t see anyone suggesting that. Tom is clear in his article that he never felt unsafe and doesn’t have an issue with drinking. It’s just his advice to stay away on weekends.

 

[Jrb1979]

If they ban alcohol at parks, we would cancel. And they would lose tons of money from sales.

But hey, do what you gotta do.

I don't think they will ban alcohol but I could see them making it that you can't walk around with it.

 

[Mikey15]

I can totally see it.

I am no prude, either and have spent plenty of my own time on Bourbon St, but the drunks at Epcot drive me insane. It’s why we avoid that park on Saturday night like the plague. It only took a few times for us to make that rule.

We’ve been stuck with Friday as our Epcot day a couple times now and om gosh... by the time 4:00 rolls around it’s just not enjoyable anymore. It’s always F&W time when we’re there, and just too many people (local influx?) and some less than considerate behaviour. I’m going to make it a point to avoid that timing moving forward. Saturday morning at DHS was a cakewalk in comparison, even at TSL and SWGE.

 

[Farro]

I don't think they will ban alcohol but I could see them making it that you can't walk around with it.

I thought that was already the case. You have to be stationary to drink.

 

[Vern60]

We did a Saturday during the holiday festival in 2017 and said never again.

Well, I might have to spend some time rearranging some things then....

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So Disney just changed the hours for tomorrow and Monday

MK and AK are now opening an hour earlier
Great that they are open more hours but I can imagine some people not aware and will miss rope drop tomorrow


https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/disn...-to-operating-hours-for-columbus-day-weekend/

 

[Farro]

Well, I might have to spend some time rearranging some things then....

We did food/wine on Fridays and Saturdays during our October trips the past few years. Was it crowded? Yep. Did we see all the drunks people seem to see? No. We saw groups laughing and obviously having a good time, but nothing wrong with that.

I can't imagine that the crowds would be anywhere near what we saw, even if you go during the Holidays. I mean they are still restricting capacity.

But if you are worried that people will drink and have their masks off, then yes I would probably go on a weekday if people say those are better.

 

[Farro]

I don’t see anyone suggesting that. Tom is clear in his article that he never felt unsafe and doesn’t have an issue with drinking. It’s just his advice to stay away on weekends.

That's where these arguments go, especially if people are going to start talking about drinking and mask compliance, the answer people would want is to not allow drinking. They aren't going to ask their CMs to try and kick out all these drunk people....

And that's Disney's right, I just think it would hurt their bottom line.

 

[Vern60]

We did food/wine on Fridays and Saturdays during our October trips the past few years. Was it crowded? Yep. Did we see all the drunks people seem to see? No. We saw groups laughing and obviously having a good time, but nothing wrong with that.

I can't imagine that the crowds would be anywhere near what we saw, even if you go during the Holidays. I mean they are still restricting capacity.

But if you are worried that people will drink and have their masks off, then yes I would probably go on a weekday if people say those are better.

Funny thing is I'm actually not that worried about it. I seem to remember going to Epcot quite a few times on the weekends before and I don't recall much of an issue. And, I'm not really that much of a stickler for mask compliance either. I think I'm just not used to a lot of people saying "Don't go!" Danged that social pressure! It's got me 2nd guessing things. As of now, I'm planning on Teppan Edo that night - should be glorious!! (ohh especially if I could follow that with a ride on Remy!)

 

[Farro]

Funny thing is I'm actually not that worried about it. I seem to remember going to Epcot quite a few times on the weekends before and I don't recall much of an issue. And, I'm not really that much of a stickler for mask compliance either. I think I'm just not used to a lot of people saying "Don't go!" Danged that social pressure! It's got me 2nd guessing things. As of now, I'm planning on Teppan Edo that night - should be glorious!! (ohh especially if I could follow that with a ride on Remy!)

I think you'll be fine. If it's bad, just mosey on over to Future World, - that will be empty!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Maybe I’m just not looking for it or have a high tolerance but I’ve never seen drunks at Epcot. Last trip was during F&W and we stayed at BWV so we spent a lot of time at Epcot. Still saw no drunks. I’ve seen people laughing and having fun but nothing that would be considered obnoxious drunks.

Honestly I go to whatever park on any day. I have DHS and Epcot planned for the weekend next trip.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

Here in Montana, taprooms have to give you a wristband and then mark it until you hit max drinks/establishment (3 pints here).
Perhaps something like this could help with the over-inebriated ruining a good experience for themselves and everyone else before it gets out of hand.
Disney makes way too much profit on those drinks to kill sales outright, but I could see limiting sales per guest during these crazy times.
I’m no prude, but I’m way to cheap to be that drunk at Disney (or anywhere with “vacation prices”).