Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[wildernesslodgelover]

Oh luv...you are just being silly...I just know it! I know nothing of ANYTHING off property of WDW. So what can I say?

Deet-I went to that site and searched "disney" and found some interesting posts!

I *USED* to be a cosmo/appletini kind of gal...but I found myself feeling queasy after downing a few of those sweet drinks. Now, the only after affect of a DM is swollen fingers and a puffy face from all the sodium.

 

[luvthatduck]

LTD:

I believe Hard Rock is at Universal.

Lapu Lapu's for everyone!

Scott

Wish I had gotten this earlier, I wandered from the Swan to the Beach club and back again 4 times and didn't see any HRH....

 

[deetman]

OK, let's geek it up a bit....

Everybody weigh in with their most memorable Disney Drink. It could be the drink itself being extraordinary, an event that accompanied it, or some other special memory....be creative! Include as many details as you can.

I'll start--I actually have 2:

April 1995: Celebrating a special occasion at the California Grill. There weren't any fireworks scheduled, so we booked around Sunset time. It was my first time there as the CG--we had come up on occasion to the old "Top of the World Lounge" for drinks before, but this was a new eating/drinking experience. It was an especially big deal for us, as CM's, since the CG is kinda pricey!! Anyway, the meal was wonderful, but the real highlight was a dessert wine we had along with Souffle's! (orange and chocolate, if I remeber right). The wine was a moscata (and was perfect!) to go with a pefect meal, and a perfect view, on a perfect night. Very nice.

I'll save my other one for after some replies.

Lapu Lapu's for everyone!

Scott

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Well, I hate to repeat myself, but my FIRST EVER Dirty Martini was at Mizner Lounge at WDW in...ummm, I wanna say maybe 2003? geez, I wish I could remember what trip it was. that was the beginning of an era for me. my "DM era!"

The little lounge right inside Jiko is where I had my first taste of Hangar One vodka, if I remember correctly. That is now my "WDW Vodka of Choice" since I do not want to spend the money to buy it when at home ($40 a bottle) and very few restaurants and lounges carry that brand.

You were a CM? I would like to hear more about that. Was it fun being a CM? I never saw "Top Of the World" lounge. I was not "into" WDW until 2001. I am a late bloomer, I suppose. Kind of sad since I have lived so close all my life. Now I am OBSESSED! When we watch "WISHES" I stare into my DD's face (she is 7 now") and not only do I get all choked up, but a tiny part of me is PISSED at my parents for not taking me to MK but once or twice as a child! LOL!

hey, I mde my ADR for CG for 7:20 on Sat, Nov 3. WISHES is supposed to be at 9pm. I should have no problem getting my table, right? I am afraid some people will "camp" at their table until 9 pm.

My other ADRs I made today (just humor me...you know how you just wanna talk about WDW all the time when you are in the planning stages?)

Sandacastle Club for DD to stay at Sat night while we go to PftS

Mon-Crystal palace at 5 pm, then onto MNSSHP!

Friday morning-CRT!!!

Friday evening-Hoop de Doo revue!

Sat night -Cal Grill

Sun morning-Chef Mickey's!

I need to make sure I get a night at Boma in there, too! I want to try Biergarten, I have never been. It is hard to fit everything in, even though we will be there for 8 nights!

 

[MAC3]

Hard Rock Hotel? Is that in the Epcot area?

Doubt it that might bring the property value down! J/K all you HRH lovers.

 

[deetman]

WLL:

I had a feeling yours would be a DM!! I've seen Hangar One Vodka before, but never tried it. I'll keep a look out.

Being a CM was an amazing experience! I really loved every minute. You get opportunities you would never get otherwise; OTOH, while it's still special, WDW isn't quite the same as it is when you're a guest. Plus, it's somewhat limiting financially. Put it this way--I don't regret one minute of working there, but I also don't regret leaving.

Your ADR's sound fun! I think you and your DH/DD would enjoy the Biergarten! It's lively and festive, there's beer, it's WSC! How can you go wrong?

Lapu Lapu's for everyone!

Scott

 

[paslea_pooh]

Well, I hate to repeat myself, but my FIRST EVER Dirty Martini was at Mizner Lounge at WDW in...ummm, I wanna say maybe 2003? geez, I wish I could remember what trip it was. that was the beginning of an era for me. my "DM era!"


You were a CM? I would like to hear more about that. Was it fun being a CM? I never saw "Top Of the World" lounge. I was not "into" WDW until 2001. I am a late bloomer, I suppose. Kind of sad since I have lived so close all my life. Now I am OBSESSED! When we watch "WISHES" I stare into my DD's face (she is 7 now") and not only do I get all choked up, but a tiny part of me is PISSED at my parents for not taking me to MK but once or twice as a child! LOL!

Hey I made my ADR for CG for 7:20 on Sat, Nov 3. WISHES is supposed to be at 9pm. I should have no problem getting my table, right? I am afraid some people will "camp" at their table until 9 pm.

My other ADRs I made today (just humor me...you know how you just wanna talk about WDW all the time when you are in the planning stages?)

Sandacastle Club for DD to stay at Sat night while we go to PftS

Mon-Crystal palace at 5 pm, then onto MNSSHP!

Friday morning-CRT!!!

Friday evening-Hoop de Doo revue!

Sat night -Cal Grill

Sun morning-Chef Mickey's!

I need to make sure I get a night at Boma in there, too! I want to try Biergarten, I have never been. It is hard to fit everything in, even though we will be there for 8 nights!

Hey there....

Thanks for sharing your ADR's. We went to CG on Dec 1,2005...We had ADR's for 7:30pm, but we were about 30 mins. late. We decided to stop off at Epcot and do Soarin again...the wait was 90 mins long. We waited and rode it....We booked it to the CR and made it there about 8pm. They took us right up after checking in at the 2nd floor. Or was it the 4th floor? Well, whichever. Dh and I sat at the bar had a martini and got seated about 25 mins. later... We got a window table. We got up and when to the observation deck. The restaurant was busy but not Over crowded. It was awesome. One of the best experiences we've had at WDW. We are going back Oct 1st. Can't wait. You should be fine. Don't worry. You have a really good adr.

BTW, I never went to WDW as a child. Ever, not even once. I'm so glad that we can take our girls. We've been there with them 3 times and plan on going many , many more times.


OT, Are you the one who is planning the DisMeet for Allentown, Pa? Just wondering, if it's you or someone else.

Can't wait to try the DM w/ the bleu cheese olive.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

deetman-Yes, do try the Hangar One vodka. It is yummy!

POOP ( can call you that, right? LOL!) It is nice to read about your CG experience. I am also confused as to whether you check in at the 2 or 4 floor, but I am sure I will figure it out that night! I am crossing my fingers for a window seat, but I am prepared if that does not happen. We ate at CG once, back on our first trip in 2001. It was Dec and VERY slow, as it was after the tragedy. It was our first trip to WDW with our DD who was only 4. We had an awesome window seat, but honestly, I did not appreciate it as much as I would now, because I hadn't really planned much, didn't know what to expect, etc. Well, our waiter came to our table and asked if we "knew of any little girls that would want to start the firewroks this evening?" I was not familiar with this tradition, and I am not sure they are still doing it, as I have not heard anyone on these boards mention it.

They had DD go to the podium and I thought it was just "fake" but they swore that by her pushing the button it really does send a signal to start the fireworks. To this day, I am not sure that is true, but they did a great job convincing us and that made it even more magical. They made a big deal out of it, it was kind of ceremonial, and DD got a certificate and everything. A few months later a friend of mine went to the CG and her DD got selected to do it.

Nooo, I don't have anything to do with the DIS meet in Allentown...sure wish I could go! Is Lou Mongello going to be there? I ADORE his trivia book and already have the second one on order from his site.

As much as I wish I would have went to WDW more often as a child, it is kinda cool that it is "our" thing as a family. My parents are VERY active in my DD's life, I couldn't ask for better grandparents, but they have no interest in going to WDW. I don't think they understand about the shops, restaurants and beautiful resorts (although I have explained a zillion times.)

Thanks for the CG encouragement! I will report back (although we have a looong wait...185 days! )

 

[Jesussavedme]

My parents are VERY active in my DD's life, I couldn't ask for better grandparents, but they have no interest in going to WDW. I don't think they understand about the shops, restaurants and beautiful resorts (although I have explained a zillion times.)

My parents are the same way! I TRY to convince them and they just keep saying, why Annual Passes, why do you go back so much, what is there to see that you haven't already seen!
For us it's like those folks that walk the mall. We enjoy just going there and walking around! Stopping for a margarita in Mexico and more walking.

I booked my parents 2 nights at the Polynesian in July for their 47th Anniv., so we'll see if they get the Dis bug. I'm hoping!!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hi JSM!

Yup, my parents ask me all the time why I am going back to WDW. They are not really into travelling too much, so at least they don't bug me about trying new places, like some of my friends do. They just can't understand why we go a few times a year to WDW...they can't imagine there is "that much to do" there!

 

[Dagny]

Just checking in Hope everyone is doing well

 

[paslea_pooh]

deetman-Yes, do try the Hangar One vodka. It is yummy!

POOP ( can call you that, right? LOL!) It is nice to read about your CG experience. I am also confused as to whether you check in at the 2 or 4 floor, but I am sure I will figure it out that night! I am crossing my fingers for a window seat, but I am prepared if that does not happen. We ate at CG once, back on our first trip in 2001. It was Dec and VERY slow, as it was after the tragedy. It was our first trip to WDW with our DD who was only 4. We had an awesome window seat, but honestly, I did not appreciate it as much as I would now, because I hadn't really planned much, didn't know what to expect, etc. Well, our waiter came to our table and asked if we "knew of any little girls that would want to start the firewroks this evening?" I was not familiar with this tradition, and I am not sure they are still doing it, as I have not heard anyone on these boards mention it.

They had DD go to the podium and I thought it was just "fake" but they swore that by her pushing the button it really does send a signal to start the fireworks. To this day, I am not sure that is true, but they did a great job convincing us and that made it even more magical. They made a big deal out of it, it was kind of ceremonial, and DD got a certificate and everything. A few months later a friend of mine went to the CG and her DD got selected to do it.

Nooo, I don't have anything to do with the DIS meet in Allentown...sure wish I could go! Is Lou Mongello going to be there? I ADORE his trivia book and already have the second one on order from his site.

As much as I wish I would have went to WDW more often as a child, it is kinda cool that it is "our" thing as a family. My parents are VERY active in my DD's life, I couldn't ask for better grandparents, but they have no interest in going to WDW. I don't think they understand about the shops, restaurants and beautiful resorts (although I have explained a zillion times.)

Thanks for the CG encouragement! I will report back (although we have a looong wait...185 days! )

Sure you can call me Poop. I am paslea_pooh, pooh for short. DH is hooP (pooh spelled backwards), so on the board we frequent, they call us POOP.

Yes, Lou Mongello is gonna be there. So is Deb for allears.net. and some other great folks. This is the second or third year I believe. I'm not sure if we'll go. We are reasonably close to the meet.

I've never ever heard that about the CG. I'll ask around and see if anyone else had that experience. That sounds awesome.

 

[lillygator]

Hi all - haven't checked in with this thread in a long time!! Such a slacker I know! We are heading to the World soon and havign dinner at CG, I am going to attempt to get DH to agree to monorail our way around the lounges on the monorail line!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Pooh--Oh, ok...LOL, so POOP is your name as a COUPLE! I will just call ya Pooh! Have fun at that meet, I sure wish I could go. Is that where Deb is from? I am just wondering why they choose to do it in PA every year.

Hi Lilly! When I posted on your other thread, I was going to suggest the monorial drink a thon but figured that was a given!

 

[luvthatduck]

Everybody weigh in with their most memorable Disney Drink. It could be the drink itself being extraordinary, an event that accompanied it, or some other special memory....be creative! Include as many details as you can.

Good question!

I'm going with the infamous "Backscratcher" at Tambu Lounge (TL? lol) at the Poly. Had a real wooden back scrather in the drink! Lots of good alcohol too!

Wifey (pooh26) loved her Lapu Lapu (thanks for wishing us one in every post Scott, lol). So many to try.....

 

[Syrreal]

I'll add one...
My most memorable (and also my fave) is the pina colada at the poly. It was my 1st drink at the World when I turned 21 (not on my bday but a few weeks later). We were having a huge party all around the world and we went to the tambu almost at closing. I was given a free drink (the colada) We were playing a game of truth or dare and the 2 really cute bar cm's started playing with us (we were the last ones there) and somewhere during the game I ended up getting a kiss on each cheek from them (at the same time) and when they got off work we all went partying in o-town.

 

[deetman]

OK, 2nd one for me.

Summer, 1991. I'd heard from some other WDWCP friends from back home that Narcoosee's had YARDS of beer! Not a big deal to the normal human, but to a very impovorished CM, it sounded pretty damn good on payday (Thursday). I got my roommate (also not quite of age) to follow me over there after work one day. I was feeling flush with new money, and it was a beautiful day. Cold, crisp beer in a yard glass was just what the dr. ordered!! We enjoyed the mid-afternoon, and my good friend and roommate rode my motorcycle home (letting me drive his car). It was a good thing.

Very refreshing, and a memory I'll never forget.

Scott

 

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

My parents are the same way! I TRY to convince them and they just keep saying, why Annual Passes, why do you go back so much, what is there to see that you haven't already seen!
For us it's like those folks that walk the mall. We enjoy just going there and walking around! Stopping for a margarita in Mexico and more walking.

I booked my parents 2 nights at the Polynesian in July for their 47th Anniv., so we'll see if they get the Dis bug. I'm hoping!!

I couldn't convince my parents of why my WDW obsession was healthy, so I decided to take them for a weekend at the Poly on their 33rd Anniv. It was spectacular! They had a great time, enjoyed every minute of it. We took them everywhere and even made them ride some thrill rides. They were convinced, although no where near the insanity that I live through.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Gosh, ahhhhh...you disappear for months and then you come here and don't say hello to MEEEEE? How the heck are ya? How is Minnie? How was Paris? Please share some details (and maybe pictures?) of your trip. I think of you two whenever I buy that yummy spanish wine, Marques De Caceres or however it is spelled! yum yum!

Good to see you agin!

 

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

We'll never forget you WLL! You know how it is, been busy with school and work. We have tons of pictures of Paris and DLP. I will definitely share them with you as soon as I can gather the non-laziness within me to start resizing and posting them. I'll send you a private message with a link as soon as they're up!