Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[robinb]

Originally posted by Cantw8
OMG!!!! 30 pages of drunks! You Go!!!!,

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I prefer the word "Lush", thank you. Pinkies out everyone!

 

[FINFAN]

robinb...if we make it, I think I will just stay in the monorail going 'round and 'round and 'round.... you can find me at any watering hole along the route! At this point I am so stressed out over the are we/aren't we stuff...I just want to DECIDE! However, I have heard that patience is a virtue and must hang in a bit longer. I know WDW will be there for us at a later time, it's just that this trip was just falling into place REALLY nicely...great room rates, airfare wasn't too terribly bad for Dec., DH anxious and actually kinda involved in the planning a bit...choosing the hotel and a few PS....getting AWAY for the Holidays (HUGE) Even the part about getting most of the kids gifts out of the way early will go up in flames as a lot of them are WDW related, and I just can't have them opening those after taking the trip away...so returnig great stuff at great prices to join the mad dash of shoppers...uuugghhh..no offense, but I was enjoying being a step ahead this year. At least ahead of what I usually am. O.K. Tomorrow...paging Mr. TOMorrow...is another day. actually it's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!! My pinky is officially out thank you very much...Lush/Lushettes...PARTY ON!
Pam

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

LOL Robin! My pinkie was out the WHOLE TIME! I got class, baby! LOL!

Ok, I am BACK! If ya wanna read my AKL review (which is RIDICULOUSLY LONG...I mean, I am embarrassed at how long it is) check it out on the Resorts board. My review of Boma is on the Restaurants Board.

IF anyone here can provide a link on this thread I would really appreciate it! I tried to figure it out but I am at a loss!

Also, I would love it if someone would explain to me how to post a pic. I also looked for a way but could not figure it out. Just PM me if you will! And explain VERRRRRY Slowwwwly...as if you are talking to a drunk...er, *ahem* lush!

We got to AKL Friday afternoon and we ate at the counter service restaurant, Mara. It was excellent! I had a split of an African chardonnay (can't remember the name, sorry!) and I had a delicious African Stew in a bread bowl! Yum!

That night we stopped at VF for a cocktail before heading out to Epcot for a PS at Akershus (Norway.) I had a Hangar One Dirty Martini and DH had Makers Mark (bourbon) on the rocks. the plan was to ride the bus to Epcot and have a few drinks at Epcot before dinner. well, we had a REAL BUZZKILL situation at the gate that took 30 minutes to resolve. Long story short...I had upgrade my FL res 4 day Park Hopper passes to Seasonal passes in July. I did it by phone and I was mailed vouchers. well, fortunately because I had vouchers the KNEW I had paid for an upgrade, but they could NOT find me in the computer system. I had people in line behind me sighing and getting annoyed (I don't blame them) and I actually had tears in my eyes at one point as they called one manager after another to try to resolve this situation. then we had to walk to a different area, the whole time my poor DD is being patient and my DH getting more and more pizzed. I made him leave and let me handle it, because he was starting to act like a jerk...and my DH is NOT like that usually. we were just ready for our next drink!

FINALLY, it got sorted out...and in our favor, too! Our original Seasonal Passes were gonna expire Jan 13th ...but now we all three have SPs that are good til Nov 19th, 2005! They just issued us new ones right there for being so patient! YAY!!!! So it paid off!

Well, at this point it is almost 7:30 so we go straight to Akershus and i have (I NEED) a DM and DH has another bourbon...actually, I think the waitress was confused and he got a Crown Royal on the rocks. he then switched to beer after that. the food here was GREAT!

Saturday we lounged by the pool (again, please see my AKL report) and DH and my cousin's hubby (they live in Orlando and came to hang out with us) had beers by the pool. They ordered 2 beers from the pool bar which totalled $10 (plus tip, too.) While they were drinking them a CM came up to my DH and was talking to him quietly...I thought we were in trouble or busted for having guests. But he told my DH that if you go into the gift shop you can get a 6 pack of Bud, chilled, for $9.60! What great advice! My Dh said he was never so happy to pay $9.60 for a 6 pack in his life!

that night DD went to Simba's Cubhouse for a few hours and DH and I drank at the bar at Jiko, then moved to VF. I had DMs and he had MM at both places. I had a delightful buzz at this point!!! We ate at Boma for dinner...what an awesome restaurant! I had ANOTHER DM w/dinner and DH had a beer.

Next day, we left the park early cuz it was WAAAYYYY TOOOO PACKED! I mean, ridiculous! We went to the GF via monorail and ate at gasparillas (counter service) and I had 2 splits of chardonnay (Alice White...Australian...very good.) I caught a nice light buzz for the drive home (DH drove, of course) and I was SO SAD to leave!

But hey...i got my seasonal pass til Nov 2005...so i can plan plenty of trips between now and then, right??????

 

[pixiedust23]

WLL- Great "Lush report"! I'm so glad to hear that your seasonal pass issue was worked out. Usually if you can manage to keep your cool during those situations, where they have made the mistake, they will reward you in the end. So thankfully you managed to send you husband off! As for posting pics, they need be posted somewhere else on the internet first (Shutterfly, snapfish, yahoo pictures, webshots, etc). Then when posting you will see a bunch of grey buttons above your text box. One says "IMG" Click on it. Paste in the hyperlink to your picture and Voila!

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

My husband and I were talking last night about our upcoming Disney trip. He wanted to know what I was looking most forward to. See if you can note the same pattern he did:
1. Segway Tour
2. Monorail Drink-a-Thon
3. Watching the Christmas parade at the Dawa Bar in AK
4. Having a drink in the 50's Prime Time Diner Lounge
5. Making a goal of having a drink in every resort on property.
6. Strolling through the countries in the World Showcase, sampling favorite beverages
7. Enjoying the fireworks from the bar in California Grill
8. Pleasure Island Comedy Warehouse
9. Jellyrolls
10. Hanging out with hubby.

Yikes - maybe I do have a problem!!

 

[Bill From PA]

It's not a problem, DisneyaHolic23, it's a lifestyle!

Bill From PA

 

[disneywithdrawal]

Sounds like a good top ten to me!

 

[FINFAN]

At this time of giving thanks...DisneyaHolic23 you have just given me 10 more to add! Sounds absolutely wonderful...
Happy Thankgiving all...I am guessing you've picked up your favorite beverage for the holiday meal? Remember the designated driver...we have to travel 2 hours to SIL again, so I am *sniff* the DD...DH has more reasons to partake than I right now, so I shall begrudgingly step aside and make up for it the next day.. Anyway...enjoy and give thanks all!

Pam

 

[Cheryle423]

If it is, then I have the same !... just printed out all the places in each park/resort, so we won't miss them! Looking forward to the Grand floridian.. never been there, sounds like a nice lounge on the 2nd floor... Mizner's... and also the Crew's cup.. my DH is a big import fan!

Happy Thanksgiving! Countdown is getting better and better!

 

[ironz]

If you're hanging out there in the afternoon...go, get a drink and chill out...if you're there about an hour before the parade, there are often acrobats performing. Very cool with lots of energy.

You can see the parade go by...and then all the people will follow it to the front of the park. Then about 15-20 min later...the parade comes back to Africa (Harambe) via the walkway to Asia...and most of the crowds are gone, so you can mosey over to see the parade up close.

enjoy!!

 

[pixiedust23]

FINFAN- what an amazing sacrifice.

Today I am going to be napping like a champ in preparation for the biggest bar night of the year (tonight). I will do you all proud! Hopefully not too proud that I won't be able to take part in the face-stuffing festivities tomorrow!

 

[ctrabada]

Happy Thanksgiving my fellow lushes!

WLL, I'm glad you had a good trip. Thanks for your report. I'm looking forward to my Christmas trip and trying some of the stuff we've discussed here.

Finfan, I hope everything works out for you and your DH!

I'm off to Orlando this weekend to celebrate with my parents, sis and brother but I doubt I'll get a chance to stop at WDW. It's ok cuz I'm staying there in Christmas for a few days, plus I booked my first DVC ressie for next Sept (my bday).

Talk to you all soon!

 

[Gaiusrex]

Well, the wife and I had every intention of doing the drink-a-thon, but our asses were thououghly kicked. The timing was perfect; the whole family ate dinner at Cinderella's Castle; we watched Wishes from the bridge to Tomorrowland; We walked back to our rooms at the CR by 7:45p; the kids fell asleep soon after. We had Nana & Grampy in an Adjoining watch the kids as we slipped out to the Outer Rim for the first stop on our Monorail Drink-a-thon.

After I had a Bass ale and she had a sour apple martini, we were exhausted. We dicide to have another drink at the bar and head back to the room and have a drink. I never anticipated how much two little girls could kick my butt during the day. Well, in a couple years, maybe I'll have to carry them less, and I'll get the wifey to follow me around.

Consequently, I did get a pic of our drinks at the Outer Rim. Maybe I'll post highlights later.

Just to forewarn the rest of you planners. Toting around little children will tire you out beyond your expectations. I can usually handle a good deal of alcohol, buit after 2 or 3 drinks, I was ready for bed. I guess kid'll do that to ya.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

heehee Gaiusrex! That is too funny! hey, I think it is great that you guys got to slip out and have a couple drinks! ya did the LOTW group proud!

The adjoining room thing w/Gma and Gpa is a great idea. DH and I are gonna have to do that sometime. My DD loves the ki'd programs that are at various resorts, but that really hurts the wallet.

I would love to see pics! I have one I am trying to post, but I almost was in tears the other day trying to figure out how to put it in my siggy.

I hope ya'll had a grea turkey day!

 

[ctrabada]

Well, aren't we a quiet little bunch this weekend? Hungover anyone?
We spent the holiday in Orlando but did not visit the parks (I spent most of my time either eating or visiting malls... I really love the malls there).

The Florida Mall has a mexican restaurant next to Burdines that intrigued me because they call themselves "Salsa, Taqueria and Tequila Bar" so of course I had to try it! Anyway, I did not have tequila but shared a pitcher of Sangria with my sister... yowzi! They mix the fruit juices and wine with some brandy... delicious! Their chips and salsa were really good too... so was the guacamole... actually we all liked what we ate... the dessert was awesome... fried banans with pecan ice cream... yum!

 

[robinb]

WLL:
Thanks for the LOTW trip report . AKL has 2 of my favorite bars ... VF and the pool bar. I'll be there in just a few short weeks .

FINFAN:
Has your DH decided yet? Are you going? Inquiring minds want to know .

I was away from the boards for Thanksgiving and then they were down. It's hard to find this thread because the search feature is off . I enjoyed a couple bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau with my turkey on Thirsday. Sam's Liquor, a store in Chicago with great prices, was having a sale this weekend. Buy $100 and get a $10 gift card to use in January. We were very low in our scotch collection and, boy did we add to it last weekend! We bought a bottle of Johnny Walker Red as a light "swill" scotch, a 12 year old Highland Park, a 10 year old Laphroig cask strength (yum, our favorite), a 12 year old Glenfarclas, a 12 year old Glenmorangie Port Wood finish (I also like the Sherry finish) and 13 year old Glendronach. I also bought a bottle of Hungarian Tokaj (said Tok-ai) which is a sweet wine for my DH's birthday and we were short about $20 for another $10 gift card so I picked up a bottle of Veuve Clicquot which is chilling in the fridge for that special moment .

My credit card said **ouchie**!

 

[IloveDMB]

Looks like I'll be going to Disneyland before I make it do Drink Around the World in April.

I'm planning a trip to see my brother in So Cal in 3 weeks and I can't go to LA without visiting Disneyland.

I'll have to check out the "lush" beverages available there.

 

[MAC3]

Well, aren't we a quiet little bunch this weekend? Hungover anyone? Anyway, I did not have tequila but shared a pitcher of Sangria with my sister... yowzi! They mix the fruit juices and wine with some brandy... delicious! Their chips and salsa were really good too..

DH & I did this on Saturday. There's a mexican restaurant up in Nashua NH that we frequent (when DD is out) and have a pitcher of Sangria , chips & salsa and a tostada grande....

Yummy it does seem great minds think alike huh,

 

[Lucky4me]

Well, the wife and I had every intention of doing the drink-a-thon, but our asses were thououghly kicked. The timing was perfect; the whole family ate dinner at Cinderella's Castle; we watched Wishes from the bridge to Tomorrowland; We walked back to our rooms at the CR by 7:45p; the kids fell asleep soon after. We had Nana & Grampy in an Adjoining watch the kids as we slipped out to the Outer Rim for the first stop on our Monorail Drink-a-thon.

After I had a Bass ale and she had a sour apple martini, we were exhausted. We dicide to have another drink at the bar and head back to the room and have a drink. I never anticipated how much two little girls could kick my butt during the day. Well, in a couple years, maybe I'll have to carry them less, and I'll get the wifey to follow me around.

Consequently, I did get a pic of our drinks at the Outer Rim. Maybe I'll post highlights later.

Just to forewarn the rest of you planners. Toting around little children will tire you out beyond your expectations. I can usually handle a good deal of alcohol, buit after 2 or 3 drinks, I was ready for bed. I guess kid'll do that to ya.

It's not the kids, it's Disney!! We always intend to have a drink out at least one night, but there have been years we barely crawl back to our rooms after dinner. Touring those parks is like mountain climbing!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

cristy-Next time I visit my cousin in Orlando I think I will be hitting the FL mall. I just found out they opened a store that is my favorite makeup...Bare Escentuals! I can only buy it on the internet, and they also carry it at "Ulta" makeup stores, but that is in Orlando, too! So I can't wait to hit a store that is full of the stuff! From what I understand, the FL mall is not too far from WDW, is that right?

Robin-OMG...I am not a scotch drinker myself, but my DH is! he will be impressed by your purchases!