Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[pixiedust23]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm extremely suprised she didnt have the direct number on file somewhere for Artists Point. I would try calling back and hope to get someone who could be more helpful. However I feel that If CG has that policy so do the rests of the Disney restaurants.

 

[Aisleleven]

Just an update about the corkage fee...

I was at the Territory Lounge this evening and I asked the bartender about the corkage fee...he says that occasionally, not very often, people do bring in their own bottles of wine and they will open them for a corkage fee...he did not remember what the amount was and I didn't push him to find out but it sounded like one of those things that they would do if you asked them to...

And since the bartender and I have become buddies, I don't think it will be a problem at all for me to bring my own bottle from my "collection"...

 

[k_hase]

are any of the lushes of the world around for the marathon? I'm doing the half this year and, frankly, the best part is usually the drinks at the end. I've been known to run races simpley because they give away beer at the end.

Anyway, DH and I will be there 1/7-1/10 and will absolutely be going around the world on sunday afternoon if anyone wants to join us!!

 

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

BYEBYE LIVER!

we leave tonite and start the magic tomorrow! we're doin epcot tomorrow afternoon (with a break at the brewery), mk on sat (with cali grill for dinner), and finally the monorail drink-a-thon on sunday! leaving monday and tuesday open for anything.

 

[pixiedust23]

AHHH have a great trip. And really who needs a liver? Do us proud! Are you still planning on proposing? If you are good luck and I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!!!!

K Hase- I know I wont be there, but someone might. If not there are plenty of tips on this thread to get you through your entire vacation!

 

[robinb]

Aisleleven: I see! You paid the corkage fee in tips . Have a great time!

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!: Have a great time! Good luck on the proposal . We want to hear all the details fit to print!

 

[Aisleleven]

Aisleleven: I see! You paid the corkage fee in tips . Have a great time!
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Ummm...yeah...something like that...LOL

I'll be up for the Marathon...We'll be there from the 8th-11th. I'm also doing the Disney Half...hence the celebratory corkage fee...LOL...

Gotta make up for all those lost carbs!!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Ahhhh...I cannot wait to hear all about your trip! I hope she says YESSSSSS!

Robin-Your posts always crack me up! I always "make friends" with the bartenders by leaving nice fat tips. I also make sure I let them know I am a former waitress.

Aisleleven-Good luck! Come back and give us a trip report!

Hi PD!

Khase-Good luck to you, too!!!

 

[dvcmbr94]

I just read through this verrrry looong thread (well most of it anyway). MY DH and I thought we were alone in thinking of Disney as a party place but can see that we are surely not! Two of our favorite places to relax are in the lounge at the Prime Time Cafe and on a bench near the beer stand ourside the Rose and Crown. We like the lounge at PTC so much we normally eat at the bar rather than getting a table unless we have others with us. Please welcome us, Ann and Pat, into your group!

 

[pixiedust23]

Ann and Pat- Welcome to the lushes thread!

Everyone else good to hear from you! I think we are all in anticipation of AHHHHHH's return!!!!

 

[Aisleleven]

I always "make friends" with the bartenders by leaving nice fat tips.

Nothing quite like "paying" (ok...tipping) new "friends"...LOL

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Aisleleven-heehee...well, you know what I mean. I sometimes get a free drink the next time we are in...and nothing says "friend" to me quite like free booze!

Welcome Pat and Ann! Glad you found us. So what is the lounge like at PTC? Is it dark and cozy or what? I have never been there...is that at MGM? I look forward to discovering new nooks and crannies!

PD-Yeah, I am very excited for ahhhh!

 

[Aisleleven]

Aisleleven-heehee...well, you know what I mean. I sometimes get a free drink the next time we are in...and nothing says "friend" to me quite like free booze!!

I agree 100% and since I am a pretty frequent guest at WL (I consider myself a regular - I'm there about every 6 weeks for business) those tips do pay off from time to time in the way of free drinks or refills...

It's a good thing!

 

[dvcmbr94]

So what is the lounge like at PTC? Is it dark and cozy or what? I have never been there...is that at MGM? I look forward to discovering new nooks and crannies!

Yes, this is the 50's Prime Time Cafe in MGM. It is NOT dark and cozy. Fairly bright and, at times, very loud and crazy. It is right next to the waiting area for people waiting to be called for their table. But you can belly up to the bar with your back to the craziness and feel like you're in your own little world. I don't remember any specific drinks but there were some very good specialty drinks. I had one fruity drink with lots of different liquors in it that had some TV oriented name. We said to the bartender that it was a lot like an Alabama Slammer and he said that's what it really is!

Last trip down in October, we did a DVC crawl! We were staying at the Wyndham that trip but still had to get a taste of our DVC! We went to the Gurgling Suitcase at OKW for a couple of drinks. Then we took the boat the Saratoga Springs Resort. We had a drink at the poolside bar and then went inside for another one at the Turf Club. That is a beautiful and classy place with a great billiard table and TV. We were the only ones there in the afternoon.

We are also firm believers in tipping your bartender well! Here in upstate NY we don't get many buy-backs (being an insurance person, I know the insurance companies prohibit that!). But certain bartenders will sure charge less. We were out a couple of weekends ago, I ordered a shot of cuervo and a diet pepsi for me, and a crown royal and a beer for DH. It was $8.00 from Tim, one of my favorites. The next round was from one of the other guys almost double that.

 

[pixiedust23]

Does anyone know if AHHHH is back? I'm very interested to see how his trip went!!!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Believe me, I am dying to know, too! I hope she said YES! In a few days I will PM him and ask him to come to the thread!

 

[ctrabada]

I have been away from this thread for a while and I was missing you all! I am subscribed to the thread and I would always get an email when someone posted and I haven't received one in a while so I thought the thread had died.... today, I came back to the boards with every intention of reviving the thread when lo and behold, I see it's been busy! I guess the subscription has a time limit....

I am frantically packing because we are on our way today to Orlando. We'll spend 2 nights with my parents and then 3 nights at WL. My DD7 doesn't know we are staying in Disney.... he he he... Christmas night we are having dinner at Boma's.

Being hispanic, Christmas eve is a very big night, and to help my dad out (he's the cook in the family), I'm bringing the roast pork, rice and black beans and plaintains from Miami so he won't have to cook... well, except for dessert.... and I'm also bringing a nice bottle of Robert Mondavi Reserve cabernet to celebrate. It was a very, very expensive bottle, but I figure we have much to celebrate this year and we should just indulge this one time.... I love Mondavi, but I've never drank the expensive wine from them, so I assume (and hope!) that it'll blow me away.

Looking forward to our monorail drink-a-thon this weekend, if we can make it... my mom has come down with a really bad case of the flu and I'm not sure she'll be able to babysit... if not, we'll do it next time.

I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I hope ahhhhhhhhhhhh comes back engaged!

 

[pixiedust23]

Cristy- Hope you have a great time at the world

All lushes- enjoy the holidays. These are the best drinking times of the year!!!!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

I AM ON AN ANTIBIOTIC FOR 10 DAYS AND I AM NOT SUPPOSED TO DRINK!!!!!!!

How will I get through the holidays, I ask? Especially with the in-laws??????

*sigh* I have had a nasty sore throat for quite awhile, so I guess I gotta do whatever it takes to get better!

Cristy-We are doing Noche Buena at my IL's house on Xmas Eve. I am bringing the Tres Leches...made from scratch. Did I tell ya I am an awesome latin cook..especially for someone who is pure gringa!? Tell me how that wine is...I drink Mondavi, too, but never the expensive one. I have seen it at the store and always wondered if it was worth the extra money. I have always been happy with the Kendall Jacksons...chardonnay, cab sav and merlot. I know they have a pricier line but have never tried it. I like wine a lot, but I am certainly no conossieur (can't even spell it! LOL!)

Have fun at my favorite place...the WL! We will be there Jan 26th-29th!!! Make sure you rub Humphrey's Nose! That brings you good luck and ensures a return visit! (I just found out about that superstition recently on this board...but I love it!)

Hope your mom is feeling better...so that she can enjoy the holidays and you and DH can PAR-TAY HEART-TAY! LOL!

We can't wait to hear a full trip report when you get bacdk!

PD-Merry christmas to you, too! Have a drink or two for me, k???

ahhhhhhh-I am getting worried! I PMed you...please check in!!!

 

[eeyore0062]

Yep, we have done it a few times. Usually we start at the Contemporary, as it is the 1st stop after the MK, and we all know there is no alcohol in the MK. We to to the Outer Rim and have a drink. After leaving there we ride to the Polynesian, stopping briefly, of course at the TTC. At the Poly, depending on the time of day, we have a drink either at the Pool bar or the Tambu Lounge. After leaving there, we head to the Grand Floridian and again, depending on time of day, have a drink either at the Pool bar or Mizners. Once we get back to the MK, we are primed to go!