Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[SlightlyGoofy]

I hereby volunteer to be the the designated monorail driver for you all. Since I am incapable of drinking more than a sip before falling asleep you will all be safe in my hands AND I just happen to have a huge supply of throw away razors bought just before DH decided to go electric. What more could you ask? Will be entertaining for me as well. (warning, I may take pictures)

SG/Linda

 

[MAC3]

Originally posted by SlightlyGoofy
I hereby volunteer to the the designated monorail driver for you all. Since I am incapable of drinking more than a sip before falling asleep you will all be safe in my hands AND I just happen to have a huge supply of throw away razors bought just before DH decided to go electric. What more could you ask? Will be entertaining for me as well. (warning, I may take pictures)

SG/Linda

SG Pictures are definatelt a MUST!!!! Need something to laugh at later in the week.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

MAC3, just run around with me, I can find something to laugh about all the time. No need to wait until next week.

I have a feeling that if I take the right pictures I just might finally get tagged by the TF. I sincerely cannot believe that I have not written anything silly enough to have not caught their attention. On the other hand, they might be afraid of engaging what might seem to be a very disturbed person. (grin)

SG/Linda

 

[robinb]

Hello everyone! Just checking in after I changed my signature once again to include the LOTW logo .

I'm planning my NYE trip to WDW. The only problem is that we're going to the MK on NYE. No alcohol! But ... we're staying at the AKL which has my one of my favorite bars on property, the Victoria Falls Mezzanine Lounge. They make a mean martini there . I also love the AKL pool bar. I had an awesome red-white-and-blue frozen slushie drink there one hot July day.

What are your favorite resort bars and why?

 

[MAC3]

OK Robin now I'm confused (What's a LEDC?) Congrats on the NYE vacation.

I can only dream, too close to Christmas and I'm not organized enough to pull it off. We are goin tubing in NH (yeah that's sort of close) NOT!

Anyway, my favorite bar is the Gurgling Suitcase @ OKW, I think because of the atmosphere. I really feel like I'm sitting somewhere in the Carribean (well if they could make that water a bit bluer)? It's small but cute and the bartenders are great!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

robinb-Your post is PERFECT TIMING for me cuz I will be sitting at that VF lounge on Saturday night (the 20th) drinking martinis. I am SO looking forward to it!

So far, my favorite lounge is still Territory Lounge at my beloved WL. It is so cozy. I like it for the same reason Mac like the one at OKW...cuz I feel transported to a cozy lodge in the pacific northwest.

Mac-I have never been to OKW before...never even set foot on the property! I am going to have to check it out. I just made resses for the second weekend in January for a birthday trip for my DD. We could only get resses at that ASM which I am a little disappointed in. Anyway, the CM did have a studio in OKW for $169 a night which I was considering. Have you stayed there before? I just feel like, as a native floridian, I would rather stay at a resort with a different theming. I have that tropical theming every day! Which I am not complaining about, BTW!

Hello SG! hey, what is "tagged by the TF?" I have heard being "tagged" mentioned on these boards before and I am not sure as to what it is in reference to. Thanks!

 

[pixiedust23]

"Tagged by the TF" means that a tag fairy went ahead and put that in SG's profile. Tag Fairys are responsible for all the tags that are in color.

As for the low cal drinking, when I went out on Sat night I was diong well for about one drink. Had the vanilla diet coke, but then I couldnt take it anymore. So I ended up with cranbery and vodka, a chocolate cake shot, and some shots of goldschlager...YUM! O well I guess we can't be good all the time...plus I'd rather have fun then be super slim!

 

[ctrabada]

Ahhh, PD23.... you just reminded me about one of my favorite drinks (aside from beer, of course).... vodka, cranberry juice and a splash of orange juice. I know it has a name, but I forgot..... yummy....

I really haven't visited any of the resort bars because we usually stay with DD, so we don't indulge when we are with her. That's why F&W is such a big event for us... we ask Mom & Dad to take care of her and just drink away.... And our trips to Disney are usually short, a weekend here and there and about 5 nights in Sept for my birthday, so we really don't stay long enough to "settle in"... But I will definitely try the Monorail Drink-A-Thon when we go in Thanksgiving... except then I'll have to drive home to my parents.... hmmm... maybe I should try to make a ressie during Christimas... (yea like I'm going to find an AP rate if I call now...).

 

[robinb]

MAC3,

I also like the Gurgling Suitcase, but I think it's a little small. Almost an afterthought. I do love the pictures of other DVC'ers on the walls and you're right, the bartenders are very nice. LEDC = "Liberal Elite Drinking Club" .

WLL,

We love OKW! It's such a relaxing resort. The studios are 376 square feet and have 2 double beds and a wet bar which has a sink, a microwave, a toaster and a refrigerator. There is a small porch with 2 chairs and a small table. It's a condo-type resort and you can park right in front of your unit. The disadavntage of OKW is that it's pretty spread out.

 

[robinb]

Originally posted by ctrabada
But I will definitely try the Monorail Drink-A-Thon when we go in Thanksgiving... except then I'll have to drive home to my parents.... hmmm... maybe I should try to make a ressie during Christimas... (yea like I'm going to find an AP rate if I call now...).

You probably could find an AP rate, even now .

 

[pixiedust23]

Ive stayed at OKW as well. I really do love it. It's more of a Key West theme, then just a Florida/tropical theme. Plus they are putting in a new slide at the pool, which looks amazing. Might be one of the best at WDW. Being DVC we only stay in studios now and I love the convenience of the mini fridge and the toaster/microwave too! It's jsut so great. Esp when you go out to eat you know youre not going be able to ever eat a full meal, they are just so large so you can bring it back to your room, put in the fridge and reheat when youre hungry! This was huge for us, being 3 girls in early 20's (it really helps to save money). It makes it worth going to an expensive restaurant b/c you can get two meals out of it.

As for my favorite drink at a resort, they made an incredible vanilla mudslide at the BC. THAT is by far my favorite drink ever. Its your basic mudslide with vanilla vodka in it. SOOO GOOD!!!

 

[MAC3]

robin- I agree the gurgling suitcase is way too small (now is the perfect time to make it a bit bigger) but not much because if they made it too big it would take away from the island type theming.

WLL- You may be a tad disappointed in theming because of where you live, but to tell you the truth I loved the WL and that's about all we see around here is Pine trees (not to mention we are campers to....) Give it a whirl and see what you think.

As robin says it is sooo relaxing you'd forget you are on Disney Property (if it wasn't for Disney buses coming & going) I think that says alot for a resort and if that doesn't get you the size of the units will. But wait until they finish building the slide.

We usually get a 2 Bdrm (then ask friends or family to join us). They are the largest on property. The condo atmosphere is awesome too you truly feel like you own your own place there.

I've never heard anyone report that they were disappointed with it.

 

[Bill From PA]

I'll have to print this thread and take it on our Jan. trip. We've done the Epcot 'Drinks Around the World' thing and we usually hit the Poly at least once when leaving MK for another park, but the Monorail Drink-a-Thon sounds like a must-do, probably some night before the fireworks.

Bill From PA

 

[Gaiusrex]

Bill,

I always thought you were the original LOTW

 

[pixiedust23]

Aren't the grand villas the biggest on property? (accomodating about 12 people and being 2 stories)

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

ctrabada-That is a Bay Breeze or a Sea breeze. One has OJ and cran, the other grapefruit and cran.

PD-Thanks for the TF explanation! And boy did you have fun! I do not know HOW you can mix all that stuff and not get sick!

Thanks to all for the info on OKW. It sounds like something I will want to try....although I do like walking through a lobby to get to the rooms. I have actually resigned myself to stay at ASM in January cuz I am thinking about all the $$ we will save, although I really want to try FQ one day. But all the moderates are booked (at least for FL res rates! ) The January trip is a short one and really ALL ABOUT my DD, since it is her Bday trip. This trip coming up at AKL is gonna be the REALLY FUN trip!!! MONEY is NO OBJECT that weekend! LOL! I am exaggerating just a wee bit! LOL!

 

[Luvmyfam3]

 

[pixiedust23]

WLL- It has taken many years of practice and training. However the next day I was fine and dandy and even made it to the gym to run 4 miles (in efforts to burn off the calories from the previous night).

Also I was wondering how you change your tag.

 

[underdesea]

Add another vote for the Gurgling Suitcase as a favorite resort bar--although my DH and I are biased, since we own at OKW. But the bartenders there really are the best. We really feel like we've come home to the World when we check in, drop off our stuff, and then settle in at the Suitcase for a Welcome Back beverage. It's so relaxing, and really gets us into the Disney spirit. It's also a nice way to end a day of park-hopping. Our license plates are even hanging above the door...

We also enjoy the Territory Lounge, but haven't made it over there the last few trips. It does have a great, cozy, transporting feeling.

Sigh...now I'm wishing I was at the World right now...

 

[Bill From PA]

OK, I'm stumped. What's LOTW? I figured when Gaiusrex called me that, it had to be something good, but it's Monday and I can't decipher it.

Bill From PA