Help me What is a Lapu Lapu?

[Anna77]

Could someone help me out here what is a Lapu Lapu? I went to Wikapeda it said it was a bird. I read a TR titled attack of the 5 lbs. Lapu Lapu and it had a picture of a woman having a drink out of a pineapple. Could someone tell me what it is, it's a drink it's a bird?


Anna

 

[storybookmum]

It's a drink! It's a drink that you can get at Ohana at the Polynesian, probably somewhere else, I don't know...

Lapu Lapu
Myers rum and tropical juices served in a pineapple and topped with Bacardi 151 $9.99

I quite liked it. It was big. It was tasty. I felt a little fuzzy (but I almost never drink).

Here. Have a photo from a closed thread:
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/wdwjuly2007/polynesian/P1010022.jpg

 

[catne]

well, originally Lapu Lapu was a guy...actually a Filipino chieftan who resisted the invasion of Ferdinand Magellan...and it was Lapu Lapu & his people who actually defeated Magellan. He's considered a native hero in the Phillipines. That's your history lesson for the day

So, don't know if someone named the drink after him, or not. If you have one, give a cheers to the original!

 

[minniemee]

I've had this drink at Ohana's and it nearly knocked me off my feet! Beware, it's got lots of alcohol in it! I had to go have the bartender cut it down with extra pineapple juice just to drink it!

 

[MickeyNicki]

The price is more like $14 now and totally not worth it since the liquid portion is pretty small....the pineapple is huge but not hollowed out that much...very strong stuff too and a bit on the sour side.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

*drum roll*

One of my favorite drinks! Very strong, super yummy!

 

[storybookmum]

The price is more like $14 now and totally not worth it since the liquid portion is pretty small....the pineapple is huge but not hollowed out that much...very strong stuff too and a bit on the sour side.

That's ridiculous. Disney's out of control with the price hikes.

 

[Anna77]

I Figued it was a drink. I'm not a drinker I might try it on my May trip. Thanks to everyone for their help.


Anna

 

[Clotho]

It tastes just like fruit juice. You can't taste the alcohol. I theorize though that those who felt knocked on their booty as a result of drinking it either don't drink that often, drank it really fast because it doesn't taste at ALL like alcohol, or got a particularly strong one.

In any case, it is soooo delicious! I wouldn't pay $14 for it now, though I think if you're interested, you need to splurge just ONCE! I hear you can get it without the pineapple for a lower price, and I would do that now.

 

[EpcotBeauty]

The price is more like $14 now and totally not worth it since the liquid portion is pretty small....the pineapple is huge but not hollowed out that much...very strong stuff too and a bit on the sour side.

Yep, that is my thoughts as well. I was pretty irritated after paying nearly 20 bucks (with tip).

 

[catne]

that whole pineapple is probably where that high cost is coming from...those things are not all that cheap. Course, there's also a bit for the Mouse built into that price.

 

[shellybaxter]

Yep, that is my thoughts as well. I was pretty irritated after paying nearly 20 bucks (with tip).

Why would you pay $20 with tip for a $14 drink? Even if you paid 20% it would only be $16.80 and I don't usually tip 20% at a bar

 

[SPAM]

Something I am going to be drinking in 31 days...

(and something my parents are going to be paying for )

 

[Pumbaa_]

Something I am going to be drinking in 31 days...

(and something my parents are going to be paying for )

Glad you found your answer anna

 

[EpcotBeauty]

Why would you pay $20 with tip for a $14 drink? Even if you paid 20% it would only be $16.80 and I don't usually tip 20% at a bar

I am a generous person and take care of my bartenders and waitresses.....shoot me.

 

[digitalsiren]

I want one muchly buuuut ... is there a seperate bar there or can I get it to go? I have no desire to eat at Ohana's as they have very little for me to select from due to my diet.

 

[PictureJumpr]

We drink these but do not eat at Ohana's for dinner either.
You just pick them up at the bar in the Polynesian lobby (not inside the restaurant).

 

[TheRustyScupper]

It's a drink! It's a drink that you can get at Ohana at the Polynesian

Actually, the drink is called "Lapu", but
. . . After 2 of them, you have a tendency to stutter.
. . . After 3 of them, you have a tendency to fall a lot.
. . . After 4 of them, you have a tendency to sleep for a long period.

NOTE: Contrary to other stories, the drink was named after a famous Poly chieftan who slept a lot and had trouble walking. Once, when he had a bad flu, and only drank juices, both symptoms cleared up. For some reason, after the flu, when he took fluids other than juices, the symptons re-appeared.

 

[Clotho]

You can get them at Tambu Lounge (attached to Ohana), and Kona Cafe as well! I had mine at Kona Cafe--a place with a great menu, BTW.

 

[Bickimook2]

Can a virgin version of this be ordered or maybe one with less alcohol and more juice?