Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[MissMouse21]

WLL- I've been to Boma once maybe five years ago, and LOVED it! It's going to be quite a hike from the WL though! We're not renting a car, so what would be the best way to get over there?

 

[eeyore45]

I happen to be old enough to be a grandmother, but my 5 year old keeps me young . I am certain that some of my fellow high school graduates from the class of 1978 have grandchildren .

Young or old, you're only as old as you feel. And, if you feel like having a drink at WDW you're welcome here!

Hey, I resemble that remark!!

I graduated in '77, dh in '78, and we now have an 8 yr (surprise)dd - and I say that ALL the time (She keeps us young!!)

I havent even THOUGHT I could be a (*choke) gggrrraaannnd......

So our Oct trip, my mom tells me often how she's taking and watching dd, so dh and I can go onour own.... I was/am debating about adding a pluss onto our tickets, and do one night at PI, but now I'm thinking, hey jellyrolls, that sounds like fun, and then over at POR I read there is a great player over there as well...


So keep the thread alive, (we are going for Food and Wine Festival after all!)

Thanks!

 

[Bill From PA]

Quote:"Young or old, you're only as old as you feel. And, if you feel like having a drink at WDW you're welcome here!"

Actually, Groucho Marx once said, "You're only as old as the woman you feel."

I think that's more accurate.

Bill From PA

 

[eeyore45]

Quote:"Young or old, you're only as old as you feel. And, if you feel like having a drink at WDW you're welcome here!"

Actually, Groucho Marx once said, "You're only as old as the woman you feel."

I think that's more accurate.

Bill From PA

(I know I usually pass on these comments, cause after all... never mind... but I'm sorry,that post made me... )

 

[Schweet]

Cool! I'm not the only one! I graduated in '76 but am traveling this summer with my ds (only18) for his graduation present from me. I'd like to do a little sampling around the world, but he's too young to join me. What to do... what to do?

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

Well, I promised a review upon my return. I had the most marvelous time! I spent four days alone, and then my daughter flew in and we shared another four days in the Happiest Place on Earth (made even happier with a few well-placed beverages!)

Here's what I had:

* A wonderful glass of Pinot Noir at Spoodles with dinner;

* A sinfully wonderful milkshake with Baileys (and a glowing cube) at Sci Fi Diner;

* A couple of beers at Rainforest Cafe;

* A beer at Trails End (someone asked if they had beer - YES!);

*A pina colada at the Wilderness Lodge pool (way too sweet);

*A yummy Turtle Crawl at Olivias;

* 2 Bailey's/Amaretto coffees at the Comedy Warehouse (should have avoided the second coffee - I told an embarrassing story to the comics, which was made into a song!)

*A glass of sparkling wine at the Grand Floridian Tea;

* A Malibu MaCaw at 'Ohana's - pretty good, a bit sweet;

* A glass of red wine at Chefs de France;

* A Grandma's Picnic Punch at 50's Prime Time Diner;

* A couple of beers at Jellyrolls (I was disappointed to find that they serve no coffee - I was craving a coffee drink rather than a beer!);

* And, of course, I had a beer in each country (since I was taking it slow, it took me two days while I was alone, with one beer to finish when my daughter arrived).

Other highlights -

**I love the grounds at Pop Century. It was the first time I stayed in a value resort, and I really loved the energy. I spent six hours at the bowling pin pool one day.

**My daughter and I did the Segway tour. It was wonderful. I have done it once before with my husband, and they have improved it since then (which is hard to do, since we loved it then!)

**I got into the Hot Seat in Millionaire (sadly, right after the milkshake - I could have probably thought clearer without the shake). I missed on the 64,000 question - darn if it wasn't a chemistry question! I had to phone a complete stranger, and she had no idea either.

**Simply getting to spend three full days with my beautiful daughter in such a magical place. It was heaven!!!

Ah, back to work. Time to dream about another trip - I get to go to Disneyland in June, but it just isn't the same! I think I have 16 months til my next Disney World trip, unless something wonderful happens...

 

[pixiedust23]

* A sinfully wonderful milkshake with Baileys (and a glowing cube) at Sci Fi Diner;

*A yummy Turtle Crawl at Olivias;

* A Malibu MaCaw at 'Ohana's - pretty good, a bit sweet;

That milkshake sounds amazing!!!! What was in teh turtle crawl and the malibu macaw?

 

[Poohbear123]

Sent you a PM! Respond please in between your Packing!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Poohbear-Responded back to ya...

Disneyaholic-Thanks for the trip report! I love the pool bar at WL! I have never done the segway tour but would love to...glad to hear it is even better! Did you like Spoodles? I ate there a few years ago and enjoyed it, but have heard mixed reviews lately. I have been hearing great things about POP century...I will have to give it a try one of these days!

Schweet-Looks like your DS will be sipping sodas while dear old YOU catches a buzz! LOL! Think of it as a chance to give him a lesson in drinking responsibly!

Miss Mouse-Honestly, I cannot give you good advice on how to get to AKL from the WL. You may have to get to a park and take a bus. When we stay at WL we always focus on the WL, FW, and the monorail resorts (we take the boat to GF and then have access to POLY or CR.) Even though we have a car with us, we try not to use it, and we also avoid buses if we can. On our next ttrip, if we stay at OKW we will focus on DTD and if we get BWV (we are on a wait list) we will focus on Epcot and the Boardwalk area. Please report back and let us know how you like Boma!

Grandmamouse-Welcome! I have fond memories of Mizner's...that is where I had my fist dirty martini...and that is now my "signature" drink!

Hello to Robin and Eeyore...and LOL, Bill!

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

That milkshake sounds amazing!!!! What was in teh turtle crawl and the malibu macaw?

The milkshake was nummy (but really small, for $9.95).

Turtle Krawl - Coconut Rum, Spiced Rum and two White Rums, with Pineapple, Orange and Key Lime Juices $7.75

Malibu Macaw - Malibu rum, melon liqueur blended with fresh pineapple and cranberry juices $7.75

Disneyaholic-Thanks for the trip report! I love the pool bar at WL! I have never done the segway tour but would love to...glad to hear it is even better! Did you like Spoodles? I ate there a few years ago and enjoyed it, but have heard mixed reviews lately. I have been hearing great things about POP century...I will have to give it a try one of these days!

I went to Spoodles twice on this trip; however, don't take that as a sign of particular special enjoyment. I went once for dinner (not my favorite) and once for breakfast (loved it! They have a breakfast pizza on whole wheat crust that is, in my humble opinion, to die for!)

I just realized that I didn't indulge in a drink at Petals bar at Pop - what was I thinking???

 

[Codie]

I went to Spoodles twice on this trip; however, don't take that as a sign of particular special enjoyment. I went once for dinner (not my favorite) and once for breakfast (loved it! They have a breakfast pizza on whole wheat crust that is, in my humble opinion, to die for!)

I just realized that I didn't indulge in a drink at Petals bar at Pop - what was I thinking???

I have to agree that Spoodles for dinner is not my favorite...

 

[Poohbear123]

24 days for me, and yes, wildernesslodgelover, I want to be a member of LOTW!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Pooh-You are already a member!

Codie and Disneyholic-Ok, crossing Spoodles off my list. It is between Flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Kimono's, Portabellos (we ate there once, it was pretty good, but I try not to repeat restaurants if I can help it or unless the restaurant is phenomenal. We feel that way about Boma and Jiko.)

Honestly, I cannot truly plan until I know for sure if we are staying at OKW or BWV. If we stay at BWV I am sure we will be eating in the world showcase...and drinking too!

Definitely want to try FRESH for breakfast, I keep hearing great things!

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

Pooh-You are already a member!

Codie and Disneyholic-Ok, crossing Spoodles off my list. It is between Flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Kimono's, Portabellos (we ate there once, it was pretty good, but I try not to repeat restaurants if I can help it or unless the restaurant is phenomenal. We feel that way about Boma and Jiko.)

Honestly, I cannot truly plan until I know for sure if we are staying at OKW or BWV. If we stay at BWV I am sure we will be eating in the world showcase...and drinking too!

Definitely want to try FRESH for breakfast, I keep hearing great things!

I have eaten at Yachtsman Steakhouse - VERY good. One of my favorites, if you like steak. Flying Fish is better for seafood.

I've eaten at Portabellos for lunch, and thought it was good; however, we don't do much pasta anymore, so found the menu more limiting.

FRESH is delicious! We really enjoyed it last February, just after it opened. Hopefully, it will only be better!

I've ALMOST eaten at every restaurant except for a few resort restaurants. I'm trying to get them in now. My husband is a picky eater, so sometimes it is hard to find places he likes. He says nothing at Disney World is exceptional - I disagree. I think I enjoy eating almost as much as I enjoy drinking!

 

[Poohbear123]

Whoo-HOO! LOTW

 

[justlikeeyore]

Luv this thread will be in WDW in 2 days will try drinking around world.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Welcome justlikeeeyore...now go to WDW and do the fellow lushes PROUD!

Pooh-Yup, you got it now!!!

Disneyaholic and Codie-ok, crossing Spoodles off my list. I LOVE seafood, so maybe FF is in order.

 

[ctrabada]

I know, I know... I leave for a while, then come back, then disappear... you get the picture. I'm sorry I've been away. I've been totally swamped with work (did I mention I'm an accountant? and though I don't do taxes, my clients still need their books closed so they could file tax returns).

Anyway, I did manage to go to WDW for a few days during Spring Break. We ate at Akershus and, well, it was fabulous. DH says it's now his favorite restaurant. We drank Grolsch; a bit too bitter for me but very crisp. DH loved it. We stayed at ASM and liked it, but I prefer Pop.

We're going back for Mother's Day weekend (what better present for moi??) and staying at the Poly. I stayed there way back when there were only 2 resorts on property... yep, the 70's.... and I'm trying to figure out where to have dinner on Mother's Day. Any suggestions?

 

[dvcmbr94]

Cool! I'm not the only one! I graduated in '76 but am traveling this summer with my ds (only18) for his graduation present from me. I'd like to do a little sampling around the world, but he's too young to join me. What to do... what to do?

A member of the Class of '75 here! 30 years ago...

My son (22 yo) was with us in January for the first time since he reached legal drinking age. We had promised drinking around the world but that never happened for some reason. However, we took him to Jellyrolls one night along with my 25 yo niece. They loved it! DH and I left around midnight. We paid the tab at that point which was well in excess of $100.00 and told the young ones they were on their own. They planned to take a taxi back to OKW. DH and I walked the Boardwalk, sat and watched the lake, then I sat by the pool while DH played in the arcade.

The kids stayed at Jellyrolls until it closed for the night, a little before 2am. They said they didn't have to pay for many drinks. There was a large group of businessmen who had taken up most of the tables in front of them. They kept getting Ben and Caroline drinks when they were ordering their own. The kids were surprised when we were still there to give them a ride home. I played designated driver with only one drink when we first got there (a 32 oz Sex on the Beach!). Gotta love valet parking that late at night!

It was fun taking Ben to some of the places he has heard us rave about. I wish Howl at the Moon was still open as we found that even more fun than Jellyrolls. We also had some drinks with him one afternoon at Margaritaville, and dinner and drinks at Pat O'Briens, both at City Walk. We got a chance to see what that college education has done for him -- made him quite the party animal!

 

[IloveDMB]

Hi all!

We had a great time on our trip. Drank all over the place, and enjoyed everything.

I am working on a lush report and a trip report, so I'll be back soon with all the details.