Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[MAC3]

I only have 1 DD as well. I'm a firm believer that God only gave me what I could handle.

I don't know how you do it!

Your plan looks great!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Interesting there are a few regulars on this thread who have only one child...and they are daughters, too.

Finfan-Like I said, I do not follow the Dolphins at all, so I cannot agree or disagree with ya! Ok, let's just say I agree! LOL! If I were you, I would NOT move to South FL, but the west coast is beautiful. My DH and I are trying to get out of South FL...we like a slower paced life and if we can move his business we will head up the coast a bit. I gotta say, I do not like Orlando to live, either. Please don't flame me, anyone! JNHO! My cousin lives there and I have spent a lot of time there and I just don't like it...reminds me too much of Miami! LOL!

Ok, here's hoping you do not have to do the "C" word.

Momtotwnsglesxs4-Sounds like a GREAT plan...although I am one of those people that do not like to drink alcohol after I eat. Once I eat, I am DONE.

 

[KimR]

I was going to start a separate topic on this, but my question seems to fit in with this thread, so I hope you all don't mind if I join in: I've been wanting to try 'Drinking around the World' at Epcot; however I don't really care for beer and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for some cocktails to try at the various countries. We had dinner at the Rose and Crown one evening a few years back and had some cocktails there but for the life of me I can't remember what I had. It was good though!

 

[ctrabada]

Hi KimR and welcome! Unfortunately, I'm not the expert on cocktails... I'm one of the beer experts on this thread, but the one drink I can recommend (cuz I've had it) is the fiesta margarita in Mexico... yummy! I'm sure other lushes can steer in you in the right direction in the other countries. My DH loves the ice wine in Canada... it's very sweet (it's a dessert wine) and different but very good.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hi Kim! Welcome! I consider myself a "cocktail" expert...but can't really help ya...but I am SURE we can get some recommendations from the other lushes. I am not that familiar with Epcot. Plus, I do not "mix" drinks. if I start with a certain cocktail, that is what I stick with. I know, that is boring...but it keeps me from praying to the porcelain god! LOL!

Where is Ahhhhhhh when you need him?

BTW-Do ya'll see my countdown? WOOHOO! A WEEK! Yippee!

 

[pixiedust23]

Kim,

I am here to help! I do NOT drink beer, and I drank at the countries in Epcot. We came in the back entrance since we were staying at BCV, at got wine, wine in morrocco, sake in japan (however i highly reccomend against this as we did not enjoy hot sake in the humidty of FL), wine in china, wine in norway, some type of specialty shot in germany and italy, and of course margaritas in mexico (I got mango and loved it, but most people on this board like the fiesta margarita as it is all the flavors layered on top of each other). Sorry I realize this is out of order but I hope it helps. We skipped America b/c well we live here its nothing special and we never made it back to the countries past France. What I highly suggest is just going into each country and they will have a fast food place or cart that sells alcohol. Just ask for the specialty in their country and tell them you dont want beer. Also sometimes you have to go into the gift shop (I think this was the case in either Germany or Italy). Lots of people do this however and you will have no problem at all, and the CM's are def willing to help you out!

O yes and most importantly...ENJOY!

 

[momtotwinglesx4]

Hi Kim,

Sorry I can't help you out; I've had mainly beer or wine in the WS.


Speaking of beer, I have my souvenier half-yard beer glass (plastic) from the R&C pub here at home from a couple trips ago when we drove down, so packing it wasn't an issue. I think I'll take it with me this trip, but we're flying. Would it be considered a weapon if I put it in a carry-on bag?

 

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

I'd recommend not to take it but get another one...just incase.

I'm getting closer, wheeeeeeeee!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

I am sorry to repeat myself....BUT DO YOU SEE MY COUNTDOWN TIMER????????

wheeeee! Almost there!

 

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

too bad you're not staying for 21 days or else we could hang out once I get there

 

[FINFAN]

Afternoon all....don't you just love Saturdays? Planning on having a refreshment or two this evening and made me think of my partners in crime over here....WLL....w w! You are down to the wire..have a wonderful time, now you know the pressure is on for you to report to us all any new items added to the drinks menu's...also, exactly how much youthink we all need to set aside for our indulging during our trips. Still hanging on to ours...by a thread....but hanging!

Pam

 

[KimR]

Thanks for the input everyone! I can't wait - less than 5 months to go. Hey WLL, I'm so envious, this time next week you'll be in WDW - have a Fiesta Margarita for me, ok?

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

ahhhh-I am sure one day our paths will cross at WDW. We will also be there for my DD's Bday Jan 7-9. All I could get was ASM...you stayed there, right? What is your opinion of the place? I have never seen it. I am bummed cuz I really wanted a moderate for that weekend. I am gonna keep on trying.

Finfan-Keep hanging! Keep hanging!

KimR-Will do!

 

[MAC3]

Originally posted by wildernesslodgelover
I am sorry to repeat myself....BUT DO YOU SEE MY COUNTDOWN TIMER????????

wheeeee! Almost there!

Sorry I'm suffering from countdown envy! I'm jealous of all of you.

 

[momtotwinglesx4]

Originally posted by ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I'd recommend not to take it but get another one...just incase.

I'm getting closer, wheeeeeeeee!

Seriously? Really, I was j/k about the carry-on thing. Actually I was planning on packing it with socks and putting it in my checked luggage. Do you realize how much money this will save me???!!

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

I've drank around the World Showcase MANY times. Although we usually partake of beer in each country (let me tell you, Norway is a KILLER! We always start at France - however, my husband won't go to France because of the war: Don't get me started on how it doesn't hurt France at all! - so by the time we reach Norway, we've had quite a few. They goad you, "You don't want a girly beer, do you?" My husband always looks at me pleadingly to order the 32 oz beer because he doesn't want to be girly!!)

sorry, I digress!

...but, to get back on subject, there is a delicious lemon liquor in Italy that I really enjoyed a shot of. Non-beer drinkers should definitely add it to your list!

 

[pixiedust23]

I had the lemon liquor in Italy. Very very good! And I'm a shot girl so I should know. Some people think b/c I say I"m a "shot girl" i'm an acoholic. This is when I must explain there is a diff b/w an alcoholic and a lush and that i am the latter!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Dineyholic-Well, ya know what? I respect your hubby, even if he is misguided. He has his heart in the right place!

PD-awww, we know you are no "alchie"...just a lush. Aren't you happy to be among others JUST LIKE YOU??? We understand!

Mac-you'll be there before you know it! Part of the joy of the WDW vacation is the anticipation!

 

[ctrabada]

Disneyaholic, don't worry, your DH is not the only one who feels that way! I pretty much feel the same, but when it comes to Epcot, well, I have to admit I indulged in France...

WLL, you're going to love AKL! We stayed there 2 years ago for my birthday and absolutely loved it. It's soooo beautiful and you'll feel right at home because the "feeling" of the resort is somewhat similar to WL... probably because it was designed by the same architect. We loved sitting in our balconies with coffee (morning) or a glass of wine (late afternoons) to watch the animals. Bring binoculars!

PD23, don't let anyone take "shots" at you (get it?.. please forgive me, I got up at 6:30 am today for no apparent reason so I'm not quite sane). Alcoholics don't know when to stop and I'm sure you do!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Cristy-LOL..."shots"!!!! Hey, thanks for the AKL excitement! I am sooooo excited and the more I hear the more excited I get! That is what I love about these boards. When I talk to my friends IRL (in real life) they kinda say, "whatever" cuz they are not into the Disney Magic like all of us! Thanks for the binocular tip, although we have a pool view room, I know there is a chance we may get upgraded, although I will be perfectly happy with a pool view, especially if it is anything like the courtyard view at WL!

Geez, that was long, run on sentence!