Is there a rule about being drunk in the park?

[MoonFaerie]

I think the difference is that the percentage of people who think they're cute, charming endearing, and funny *when they're drunk* is way higher than the percentage of people who think they're cute, charming endearing, and funny *in general.*

But that still doesn't really affect you. It's not like I'll be trying to amuse you with my pathetic jokes. That's for the people with questionable enough judgment to go on vacation with me.

Now one of my kids, he's Mr Outgoing and he might try to amuse you. He will NOT be drunk or tipsy though.

 

[poohbear13]

You will be fine... DH and I drank around the world and ended it with beers at Rose and Crown... we were very "happy" even though it was raining cats and dogs. No one said anything to us. We weren't trashed, but very happy Cheers!

 

[ttintagel]

Oh, I don't know...there are a lot of people here who think they're cute, charming, endearing, and funny when they're really not. I betting most of them aren't drunk. But maybe they should be.

Well, I've never heard anyone say, "I'm pretty sure when I'm sober everyone around me has a memorable time. Maybe a little annoyed, but they go home with a few extra laughs," or "When we're not drinking, we're just fun loving people and I think we were more of a "look at how much fun they're having." YMMV.

 

[Atrain13]

Wow, I went to bed with 4 total posts and wake up to 5pages. That's why I love disboards. Anyhoo, Thanks for all of the advice and the great stories. I think we should be ok, I'm really not worried about being too drunk or anything. I didn't even think that there will be hundreds of others there who are just like us.

Would it be best to avoid (for the most part) world showcase on Saturday and doing the rest of Epcot then and then do F&W/WS on Sunday. Or should we mix it up some?

 

[ttintagel]

But that still doesn't really affect you. It's not like I'll be trying to amuse you with my pathetic jokes. That's for the people with questionable enough judgment to go on vacation with me.

When you get thousands of people together in one place, people's behavior does indeed affect other people.

Now, if you don't CARE how your behavior affects people, that's one thing, and fair enough. No reason not to own that.

 

[Alesia]

Well, I've never heard anyone say, "I'm pretty sure when I'm sober everyone around me has a memorable time. Maybe a little annoyed, but they go home with a few extra laughs," or "When we're not drinking, we're just fun loving people and I think we were more of a "look at how much fun they're having." YMMV.

No, you're definitely right, most people who are irritating when they're sober have no remorse at all.

 

[ttintagel]

No, you're definitely right, most people who are irritating when they're sober have no remorse at all.

The quotes from people who think everybody loves them when they're drunk don't really sound remorseful to me. I'm not sure why you brough remorse into it.

 

[MoonFaerie]

When you get thousands of people together in one place, people's behavior does indeed affect other people.

Now, if you don't CARE how your behavior affects people, that's one thing, and fair enough. No reason not to own that.

Ok then. How about this? I'm not going to be anymore of a bother tipsy than I am sober?

I really feel like people forget that there's something in between sober and falling down drunk.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Disney wants you to drink responsibly. Drink, but please don't get too drunk.

 

[Waltgirl]

Oh, I don't know...there are a lot of people here who think they're cute, charming, endearing, and funny when they're really not. I betting most of them aren't drunk. But maybe they should be.

In any case, my point is that just because you can find someone's behavior unpleasant, but you can't necessarily expect them to change it. You can only control your own reaction to it.

True. In my case, I choose to be disapproving and judgemental towards the obnoxious drunkards. Oh I may be charming and funny and a bit loud but most people will just find it endearing.

Waltgirl

 

[DaveCN]

Glad to see there aren't too many judgmental people here.

Agree with the above poster - there is a WIDE range of intoxication between sober and plastered. Likewise, it is probably a sliding scale as to what kinds of behavior are tolerable for different people. What I'd tolerate now, either just with my wife, or with our teenagers in tow, is much different than what I'd have exposed my kids to when they were little.

Drinking around the world is one of my favorite things @ Epcot. And at F&W, not surprisingly, it is a little more amplified, not only in the numbers of people, but in the amounts they drink.

I think it is well known, and if Disney wasn't making enough of a wad of cash off of the event to offset any negatives that occur, they'd change it or eliminate it.

I've never seen anyone fighting/passed out/puking, but that isn't to say it doesn't happen. I am sure it does, but it is probably somewhat isolated.

If you don't want to be around it - visit another park or schedule your Epcot trips at a different time of year.

It's a lot like Pop Warner week, Cheer competition times, Gay days, etc. There are several times of year when there are events/groups there that might not be a good fit for some. Heck, from what I've seen, the Star Wars Weekends @ DHS are something I'd want to avoid. I'm just not into Star Wars, and it takes over most of that park at that time.

WDW can't be all things to all people 365 days a year. But I think we can all agree that for the most part we love the place.

 

[ttintagel]

I really feel like people forget that there's something in between sober and falling down drunk.

Since the post title uses the word "drunk," I assumed that was what we were talking about. Just because one doesn't specifically mention every single possible state of inebriation that exists in every post, it doesn't mean one isn't aware of their existence.

 

[ZoZo]

Wow, I went to bed with 4 total posts and wake up to 5pages. That's why I love disboards. Anyhoo, Thanks for all of the advice and the great stories. I think we should be ok, I'm really not worried about being too drunk or anything. I didn't even think that there will be hundreds of others there who are just like us.

Would it be best to avoid (for the most part) world showcase on Saturday and doing the rest of Epcot then and then do F&W/WS on Sunday. Or should we mix it up some?

Both Friday and Saturday nights tend to be really, really crowded. The lines can be really long. I think your idea of going to F&W on Sunday is smart; you'll still get to enjoy it, but won't have to battle huge crowds. It's nice to grab a drink/snack and sit down and people-watch, which is near impossible on the weekend nights because there's nowhere to sit!

Have fun!

 

[Jennasis]

Oh, I don't know...there are a lot of people here who think they're cute, charming, endearing, and funny when they're really not. I betting most of them aren't drunk. But maybe they should be.

In any case, my point is that you can find someone's behavior unpleasant, but you can't necessarily expect them to change it. You can only control your own reaction to it.

Amen to that.

Which is why when faced with drunks in public we generally avoid them or walk the other way. We've actually been quite fortunate to have not been subjected to much in the way of obnoxious drunkenness on our trips to Epcot during F&W or other times.

 

[Alesia]

Since the post title uses the word "drunk," I assumed that was what we were talking about. Just because one doesn't specifically mention every single possible state of inebriation that exists in every post, it doesn't mean one isn't aware of their existence.

So you read the title, but you didn't bother to read the first post for a more detailed explanation of what he was talking about? You know, where he said:

FWIW, I"m not talking about getting wasted to where you can't walk straight, but more to the point where you're loud/laughing/talking a lot.

 

[MoonFaerie]

Since the post title uses the word "drunk," I assumed that was what we were talking about. Just because one doesn't specifically mention every single possible state of inebriation that exists in every post, it doesn't mean one isn't aware of their existence.

I can be legally drunk and still not be anywhere remotely close to falling down drunk. BTW, if you'd actually read the OP, you'd know that he wasn't talking about falling down drunk.

 

[Atrain13]

I think this thread has got a little out of control. And unless everyone here has kids, some posters seems like they're about as much fun as a stick in the mud.

 

[justgeorgi]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but part of life is learning a lesson and I think that seeing a "drunk" person is one of lifes lessons. As in "Look kids, he had too much to drink and that is why he is now throwing up, be careful when you grow up that you don't drink too much or you could get sick and embarrass yourself in Epcot!"

Unless someone is stepping on my toes (or throwing up on them) or becoming violent its really none of my business and I think people take what strangers are doing too personally. Why let it affect your day? Move on to where the drunk ISN'T

 

[Phatoomch]

I think this thread has got a little out of control. And unless everyone here has kids, some posters seems like they're about as much fun as a stick in the mud.

I think its partly because your title asks if its ok to be drunk. IMO, no.

But what you really meant was, a bit tipsy. Thats ok

 

[Cyrano]

Okay folks you have had your fun.

If this topic offends you walk away from the thread.
If this topic brings out your worst behaviour walk away from the thread.
If you have a beer belly and you want to tell us every excruciating detail of how you got it.. walk away from the thread
If you believe alcohol is the demon drink and it is your mission to convert...walk away from the thread.

Hopefully the message is loud and clear