EPCOT... UGH!!! DOUBLE UGH!!!!!!!!!!!

[CAS239]

One of these days, DD and I will drink around the world. However, we'll take a full day to do it, and we'll be splitting drinks. One half drink per half hour/45 minutes with lunch and dinner mixed in isn't going to get anyone sloppy drunk.

Yea the big key to completing it is starting early when the showcase opens so you have plenty of time. There's a few articles out there with strategies and tips on what to order in the countries and prices. And yea other big key is food and breaks.

Good luck!

 

[Missyrose]

In my oversimplified mind, I just don't see the reason for alcohol to be served in Epcot or the other parks. I just don't. In a place that beckons little kids to come see Anna and Elsa and has places everywhere for kids to do activities, I don't see it as a wise idea to put alcohol in those same places...which will create the ability to do a drinking around the world game. While most know how to drink respectfully, sadly there are those who don't. They come in all shapes and sizes, but I'd agree it's often those just at legal drinking age.

Yes, because I'm sure no parent who has ever walked into FEA or Royal Sommerhaus has wanted an adult beverage afterward. The reason alcohol is served in Epcot (and DHS and AK, for that matter), is because not everyone vacations the way you do.

I dislike Mexican food, and Mexican food has been known to give people the runs, so that means we should just get Epcot to close all the restaurants in the Mexican pavilion. There's no reason for them after all, is there?

Maybe Disney should ban all sugar from the parks because we've seen too many kids run around screaming loudly, bumping into people and getting sick from indulging too much.

This. So much this.

I've gotten "almost knocked over" more times by strollers than I have by an intoxicated person at Epcot. Actually the score is: Strollers: 26 / Drunks: 0

At the end of the day people are going to find ways to be offended by something (emphasis, without using shouty caps). How you choose to react to those certain things that offend you is up to you. Control what you can control. You'll be much happier that way, and the chances of you self-combusting during a vacation is drastically reduced.

I've had far more people run into me with strollers (and without) because they're looking down at their cellphones while walking. Maybe it's time for the Disney parks to ban Pokemon Go and MDE, while we're at it.

I'm not criticizing you or anyone for drinking. But I want to ask you this -- do you know you're not bothering anyone? I've been around a lot of drunk -- or even tipsy -- people who think they aren't bothering a soul, when in fact they're being obnoxious and rude. When you're buzzed, you don't necessarily have the perspective to know whether you're being too loud, or inappropriate, or what. I'm not saying you -- or anyone -- gets like that, but I think everyone has to admit their consideration level goes down a bit when they've got a few in them. And in a venue like a crowded amusement park filled with children, that losing any degree of consideration towards others can be troubling.

Because being drunk is the only reason guests at Disney have ever been less-than-considerate.

Every single thing you mentioned are things that create scorn and criticism on this board. Every one. None of the behaviors you mention are celebrated by anyone other than the people who are doing them. Why would you think drunken behavior would be exempt?

I think it is inappropriate and rude to assume that someone that is buzzed doesn't know what he or she is doing.

I think that's actually the definition of being buzzed. It's why people get buzzed, or drunk, or high -- to change their perception on the world just a little bit (or a lot).

Or, you know, people like alcoholic drinks. It's not always about "getting buzzed." But keep telling yourself that it is.

maybe parents with young families should be warned to stay away after dark or on weekends.

I'm fairly sure if there was actually the drunken problem so many of you claim there is, Disney would take steps to fix the outbreak of drunkeness -- not warn others to stay away from its park. But since there has been no sign of Disney needing to fix the drunken problem so many of you claim there is... I'll let you come to your own conclusion about that claim.

If someone is drinking and being obnoxious, then that's a little bit different.

Again, because no one at Disney parks has ever been obnoxious while sober, right?

 

[mckennarose]

So, OP was upset that people were walking around with drinks in their hands....in a place that serves alcohol?

There would be no way of knowing if those people were on their first, third or more drink, so hopefully you're not assuming everyone was drunk.

Add to that that most people were probably on vacation or another special occasion, so yeah....they're probably celebrating. When we visit Epcot it is while on vacation and we have a drink or two.

As for language and obnoxious behavior...I've seen worse at my local walmart. If it was that offensive to you, its probably good you decided not to go back.

IMO, a better example of a title "UGH!!! DOUBLE UGH!!!!!!" would be the two women who physically body blocked my family out of the way and grabbed the back of my shirt and tried to tackle me so they could get on the tram to the parking lot when leaving MK on our last trip in May. (I was already stepping on the tram when they did this) That is far more inappropriate than people walking around with drinks.... in a place that serves alcohol.......on vacation or other special occasion.

 

[bumbershoot]

Great thread. Disney won't change a thing, but maybe parents with young families should be warned to stay away after dark or on weekends. Parents can choose to leave if it feels too rowdy. I did.

My husband decided to drink around the world starting at 11 a.m. It was the low point of our last trip. My kids noticed how much he had to drink, and since he was hammered and sleepy I had to pick up the slack (check out of our hotel, go to bag check, arrange the Uber to Universal). It ruined that day for me, but I'm sure he had a blast.

MK is a relief to me because there's no booze. We might not visit Epcot next time. I'd love to see the new Soarin and Frozen, but drunk husbands are a bummer.

I am so sorry that this happens to your family. Not fun. I assume it's a one-off thing for him?

A few years back while visiting my brother we were having drinks and his drinks got away from him and he accidentally (meaning it was not his intention before we started having drinks) got very very drunk. His poor wife was so angry with him (and probably with me though he wasn't going to listen to me) for a long time.

I also can't get past a kid plopped on a bar stool right next to me. I also like to have "adult" conversation at a bar and sometimes we talk about "adult" subjects or movies whatever that might not be appropriate for tiny ears. Should I have to "watch" my adult conversation because mommy decided junior should sit next to me at a bar?? And at EP I can honestly say that my DH and I always try to sit down somewhere to have a beverage. Well just try to do that and not be anywhere near kids....

Well, in FL it's allowed. Either don't be bothered by the kids there or change what you're doing

DS can't handle the idea of being AT the bar because it's not allowed in WA, so we aren't the people with a kid bellied up to the bar, but I dont get weirded out by it when we are in FL.

 

[squeezle]

It seem that some people just have a very reductionistic view of people who drink. It makes me think their contact with people who drink has been very limited, very traumatic, or both.

Also, this has been so entertaining to read.
Who needs cable?

 

[serenitynow]

Well, it does lead to some mighty funny YouTube videos, if nothing else.

 

[Turn the Page]

I will fully admit to walking around EPCOT pretty well hammered this past Thursday. DH and I went to dinner at Le Cellier (which was wonderful. We will definitely return) and we split a bottle of wine. Me being the lightweight that I am, I was good and happy. We were resort guests so no driving and we drank all of our alcohol in the restaurant so we weren't carrying it around with us and the kids were safely with grandma back at the resort. I believe the most obnoxious thing I did was when we were walking to France to get a pastry for my mom I was apparently walking a bit like a robot. I did absolutely nothing inappropriate, I wasn't loud, getting sick, or being obnoxious. Ok, I may have been talking a touch louder than I normally do but that's it. There was nothing wrong with what we did and we will definitely do it again and I won't apologize for it.

Judge away.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

It's been a few hours and I am still not over this! You know how kids parrot what their parents *do not* want them to repeat? Just wait until the grandchild that had to hear this exchange announces this to her kindergarten class. I hope grandma will have the grace to be embarrassed when that happens.

Sadly, she will likely laugh. There are indeed people who find it amusing when small children say inappropriate or profane things.

 

[lustergirl]

I'm not criticizing you or anyone for drinking. But I want to ask you this -- do you know you're not bothering anyone? I've been around a lot of drunk -- or even tipsy -- people who think they aren't bothering a soul, when in fact they're being obnoxious and rude. When you're buzzed, you don't necessarily have the perspective to know whether you're being too loud, or inappropriate, or what. I'm not saying you -- or anyone -- gets like that, but I think everyone has to admit their consideration level goes down a bit when they've got a few in them. And in a venue like a crowded amusement park filled with children, that losing any degree of consideration towards others can be troubling.

How do I know if I'm being a bother to other people you ask? I know because I don't get hammered and am I'm full control of myself. People should spend less time paying attention to others and have fun instead.

UGH? no wait:

DOUBLE UGH!!!!

 

[ElsieAstronaut]

I think it depends on the situation. I wouldn't enjoy seeing someone that's had so much to drink they're throwing up into a plant, like I saw at flower and garden this year.

Were that many people that visibly drunk? Or do you assume anyone holding an alcoholic beverage is an alcoholic/stumbling drunk? You could have seen me walking around Epcot with a drink in my hand on several occasion, all of which it was the only drink I had all day. You just don't know.

Not to mention, Epcot serves a lot of drinks that don't contain alcohol, but can you really tell the difference just looking as you walk by someone? I know at F&W they had a lot of non-alcoholic versions of the special drinks that looked exactly the same and were served in the same cup. Unless you're getting right up on someone and sniffing their cup, how do you know what they're drinking?

 

[MaleficentRN]

Why is it pathetic? Happy women thinking of happy times. Fake fighting is better than real fighting. I just don't see the issue

You see no issue with loosing control of bodily functions and good judgement? I'm not talking about folks laughing and and talking loudly. If you condone frat house behavior, so be it. At my age, I avoid it.

 

[MaleficentRN]

See, I think that sounds hilarious. It'd be a draw for me. People-watching at its finest!

Meh. I worked in hospitality too long to find amusement in adults acting like nine year olds on ether.

 

[jrmasm]

No alcohol should be served because Anna and Elsa are in Epcot? Alrightly then, which was in Epcot first? Following that logic, see ya girls!

 

[Pixiedustaway]

We drank around the world.for our honeymoon. By then time we got to.China I was done. We ordered beer at the take out place and the cm's enthusiastic "hi welcome to China!!!" Made me.laugh so hard.

I say it to dh all the time. When we pass it at the world.showcase I just laugh.

 

[cobright]

Just curious, why didn't you tell your children the truth? That the man had a bit too much to drink and it made him sick?

Because getting children to believe ridiculous things is hilarious. C'mon... tooth fairy? A magical beast that craves and is willing to barter for your discarded teeth? Pure comedy.

I miss those days! When DD was just 4 weeks old we discovered the joy of this at a bbq. So convenient to put our beer bottles in those cup holders while we held DD's bottle of formula. (I got a Mother of the Year trophy for the formula, too. Both of those awards look so pretty on my mantle! I hope you have room for yours, too! )

Look, I'm so pro breastfeeding I should have lactating mammaries myself, but if I see one more bottle-feeding mom milk-shamed by the Paltrow patrol I'm gonna punch someone in the throat. For a number of practical and medical reasons, we formula fed our 2 kids and the burden of shame heaped on my wife is really onerous.

This thread is hilarious and brings back memories:

The very first time I set foot in WS I had drinks at 11:30am. Yes you read that right: 11:30am.

Amateur. By rope-drop I had already dialed in a perfect .06 BAC timing sips out of a camel-bac from the moment we left the room. Don't feel bad, it takes decades of practice to get this right.

the most important things:

1. I am not bothering anyone
2. I am not driving home, catching a bus back to my hotel room
3. I paid the same amount of money to be in the park like everyone else

Then:

1. Probably not doing it right
2. Okay, good plan.
3. Actually you contribute more to support the parks than teetotalers. Markup on cocktails is huge compared even to softdrinks. Booze is the beverage version of a casino's slot machines, they pay the bills. Any criticism of your drinking inside the parks should be returned an emphatic, You're welcome!"

I'm not criticizing you or anyone for drinking. But I want to ask you this -- do you know you're not bothering anyone? [...] And in a venue like a crowded amusement park filled with children, that losing any degree of consideration towards others can be troubling.

Because being a practiced tippler does not mean we are no longer a part of society. Perhaps, like myself she has a method of objective self assessment and an experienced cadre to call a check if things swing a little too far one way or another.

This still shocks me. I get taken aback when I walk into a bar area at Disney and Mom and Dad have plopped junior onto a bar stool, while they order a gin and tonic. Not saying it is right or wrong, just seems very odd to me. I still get looked at funny when I ask at local chain restaurants if under 21 are allowed to sit at the tables in the bar area. The response - yes but not at the bar.

The law prohibiting children in bars was common when most bars served drinks and bowls of peanuts. The difference between most bars these days and a restaurant, aside from the actual bar, is largely academic.

Some of us are drinking BECAUSE they put Frozen Ever After and character Meet and Greets in WS.

I plan to get Elsa to hold a margarita glass in one of our photos because we prefer them ... wait for it ... yep ... Frozen!!!

One of these days, DD and I will drink around the world. However, we'll take a full day to do it, and we'll be splitting drinks. One half drink per half hour/45 minutes with lunch and dinner mixed in isn't going to get anyone sloppy drunk.

No, but if you hit the WS counter-clockwise and are doing fine when you get to China, do NOT get the Singapore Sling. This drink singlehandedly derailed my first attempt to drink around the world in one day during F&W.

 

[AngiTN]

It seem that some people just have a very reductionistic view of people who drink. It makes me think their contact with people who drink has been very limited, very traumatic, or both.

Also, this has been so entertaining to read.
Who needs cable?

That is what I'm thinking. I fail to see how kids being around where adults are drinking is bad. Can't fathom just what has happened to make people take that leap

 

[5kidsmommy]

The more I read this thread I realized that a lot of people here seem to think that if you have one drink you are drunk. That's not how it works, I've spent a lot of time in a state where people have very distorted views of alcohol due to the fact that most of them don't drink. These are adults who honestly believe that having one beer will make you an alcoholic. They are absolutely terrified of being near alcohol, this is not hyperbole. It's actually quite sad to see such ignorance in adults. There is nothing wrong or illegal about me walking around Epcot with a drink in hand. Having a drink or two or three doesn't make me less than you, it doesn't make me a drunk, or rude or a bad parent. This thread is quite absurd. If you don't like alcohol, so be it, don't drink it. I don't like obnoxious, entitled people whining but I sure as heck am not going to start a thread about it or ask Disney to ban them. Looks like some people will though.

 

[5kidsmommy]

It seem that some people just have a very reductionistic view of people who drink. It makes me think their contact with people who drink has been very limited, very traumatic, or both.

Also, this has been so entertaining to read.
Who needs cable?

America is an odd country. Our views about alcohol is a huge part of the reason why our kids go off to college and binge drink. Europe doesn't have the issues we have and it's because they don't have the same puritanical views about alcohol. The views are pretty darn apparent in this comedic thread.

 

[GaryDis]

No alcohol should be served because Anna and Elsa are in Epcot? Alrightly then, which was in Epcot first?

Figment.

 

[jrmasm]

Figment.

He fully supports adult beverages in Epcot.