Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[1MegMeg]

DVD CM - Yeppers, you've got it right! LOTW = Lushes of the world. I can't help you out too much with different drinks because I am a beer/wine/dirty martini girl, but for places definitely go to:
Territory Lounge at Wilderness Lodge
Outer Rim at Contemporary
Mizner's at Grand Floridian
Tambu Lounge at the Polynesian

And after you are done at these places, go over to the Boardwalk and end your evening at Jellyrolls, the dueling piano bar.

 

[robinb]

My DW is more of a Bass / Guiness / Boddington's / or girly martini type - I'm more of the scotch (Laphroaig / Islay scotches) or serious Tiki concoction type (Scorpions, Suffering B@$+@rd$, Navy Grog etc.).

A little OT:
Laphroaig! The necter of the gods! My DH and I made the pilgramage to Islay on our 1st anniversary. We stayed in a B&B next to Lagavulin (sp?) and took the sheep laden one-way road to tour Laphroaig. I really must go back!

Back to the topic. As for beer, the vast majority of the WDW bars have the same selection with the most exotic being Sam Adams. You can get Bass, Harp, Guiness, Boddington's, half and halfs and black and tans at the Rose and Crown in Epcot, but that doesn't help you on the monorail. Perhaps the beer drinkers on the thread know a little more.

The good news is that girly martinis and "Tiki" drinks abound. The Tambu Lounge at the Polynesian is the place for "Tiki" drinks (well, duh!) Here is a picture (taken a few years ago) of my favorite drink there called the "Lapu Lapu":

And ... how about them Tiki gods?

I personally like Narcoosee's as my Grand Floridean stop (for the view of the MK), but Mitzers is the place for girly martinis and scotch.

As for the Outer Rim (at the Contemporary) or the Territory Lounge (Wilderness Lodge), I'm sure you'll find something to drink. You can also ask on the 2nd floor of the Contemporary if you can grab a drink up at the California Grill. They might let you if it's not too crowded.

And if anyone wants to meet up between 08.07 and 09.01 somewhere along the wavy way . . . . . . ?!?!?

Is this right?!?! You're going to WDW for 3 weeks?

 

[DVD CM]

D'oh! Thanks for catching that typo robinb.

That should read "08.27 through 09.01". We're leaving WDW 09.02 but we haven't received our itinerary yet to know if we'll get much play time the last day.

Gee - I WISH it was 08.07 through 09.01!!!

Okay I'm taking notes everyone. Tambu Lounge was the only definite that I already had on my agenda. . . . now adding Outer RIm, Mizner's, Territory Lounge etc.

You went to Islay!??? How cool is that?!!!

 

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

 

[Codie]

Hi all!!!! I've been absentee for a long time and have no time to catch up on the last 25 pages of posts that I have missed...forgive me!!!! I need opinions...
I am FINALLY getting married and we are doing it at Disney!! Our wedding is on a Thursday, I arrive on Monday morning and my fdh is coming Tuesday night late. Tuesday night early we are doing a NIGHT OUT! It was going to be girls only, but now it is anyone "in town"...here is where I need the assistance...

My maid of honor and I once tried (a long time ago before we knew from LOTW that it was a sanctioned activity) to "drink around the world" at Epcot countries. Originally the night out was going to be at Pleasure Island...but none of us are big dancers and at my bachelorette we started reminiscing about drinking around the world and I mentioned to my maid of honor that LOTW has also sanctioned a mono-rail-a-thon! I would rather not force people who want to participate to "waste" a ticket to drink around the world. So my question is: Do we do pleasure island or do we do the mono-rail-a-thon? And depending on your answer--what course of travel do you recommend? I would like to start somewhere with cheap fast food and then just all drinking after that? Any suggestions??

 

[Codie]

OH--one more thing to keep in mind...My guests are coming from either the epcot area resorts (Swan, boardwalk, beach club) or coronado springs, or ASM...so I need a convenient to get to starting place...

 

[Aidensmom]

lynn71092 & Aidensmom - I've plastered that "invitation" everywhere I can think of, so we might have company. It's amazing that with a thread of over 1,200 posts, people still haven't heard about a Monorail Drink-A-THon!

Cheers!

Just wondering if we have any more people joining us. I am looking so forward to this.

 

[maine_jennifer]

Just wondering if we have any more people joining us. I am looking so forward to this.

I have a TON of 'maybes'. A few couples, a few solos, a few that live not too far from Orlando that may stop down. I think once it gets closer and we can decide on a time and make definites that we'll have more people confirm.

This is going to be so much fun - what a way to start a vacation!

Cheers!

 

[ctrabada]

Hi, everyone! Just a few weeks without posting and I had to read like 6 pages!

maine_jennifer, I really, really want to join you on the LOTW meet on Sept 30... but we're leaving on the 29th.... I'm trying to convince DH to stay until Sunday on the excuse of going to Universal Studios with our DD8 who has never been there... I'll keep you posted... this is a delicate diplomatic negotiation that requires much finesse and skill....

DVD CM, welcome! I am also a beer drinker but the selection at the resorts is not really that good... that's why I love the F&W festival. You can get Boddington's at the Rose & Crown in Epcot. The best tiki drinks, as other posters have said before, can be imbibed at the Poly's Tambu Lounge. The Lapu Lapu is wonderful but I've heard good things about the Backscratcher. I believe someone posted a picture of it here somewhere....

robinb, I was thinking of having my birthday dinner in Sept at Narcoossee's. I have a birthday Wishes cruise scheduled out of the Grand Floridian and thought that dinner at Narcoossee's would be a cool way to start the evening... Is the food there good? Oh, and btw, I loved the smiley letters! I must get some!

Mr. Disney, a warm welcome to you too!

Codie, I would suggest the monorail drink a thon rather than pleasure island. Or you might want to consider a Boardwalk drink a thon... ahhhhhhh highly recommends it as well. I'm sure he can give you a lot more info. You can start at ESPN where you can eat at a reasonable price and then continue down until you reach Jellyrolls or the Dance Hall.

Skyhawk, the "experimental ice cubes" are plastic ice cubes that light up. They have different colors and you "tap" them on and off. They drop them in your drink and make it glow. They're really cool.

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

My 80+ year-old inlaws decided just recently that they want to see what my DH and I enjoy about Disney World, and asked that we book a trip with them! We are going to the Food & Wine Festival!!

My question, to all my fellow lushes: This is my first trip to the Food & Wine Festival, so what FREE things do we HAVE to do? We have signed up for a Lunch & Learn, and tried to get a pairings dinner (all were sold out!). However, I want to also just explore the various offerings/attractions. What should we plan to do? How long does it take to do the F & W right? I know we will have to do it again, since we are taking two seniors in scooters this time through, but I couldn't be more thrilled!!

P.S. LOVE the signature letters, RobinB! I'm green with envy.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hi Codie! I am so excited for you. To this day...I wish I would have gotten married at WDW...or at least honeymooned there! I think the suggestion of a Boardwalk drink-a-thon is a good one! I agree with you, you do not want people to have to "waste" a ticket to get "wasted" at Epcot! LOL!

Disneyholic! How cool! I am still trying to talk my parents into going to WDW with us. They cannot figure out what attracts us time and time again. I cannot give you any great recommendations as this will be my first F&W Fest. The only "special" thing we are doing is Party For The Senses on 10/15. What dates will you be there?

Hi Cristy! I have missed you! You did a great recap!

Sorry if there are any typos...I have 3 dirty martinis in me...today is my 37th Bday! WOOOOOHOOOO! We went to a great irish pub/restaurant (cristy...Kavanagh and Morrissey's in Plantation.)

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

Disneyholic! How cool! I am still trying to talk my parents into going to WDW with us. They cannot figure out what attracts us time and time again. I cannot give you any great recommendations as this will be my first F&W Fest. The only "special" thing we are doing is Party For The Senses on 10/15. What dates will you be there?

Sorry if there are any typos...I have 3 dirty martinis in me...today is my 37th Bday! WOOOOOHOOOO! We went to a great irish pub/restaurant (cristy...Kavanagh and Morrissey's in Plantation.)

HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday, WildernessLodgeLover!! I am just getting ready to take a walk around our lake (with my favorite beverage!), so I will toast you!

We will be in the World from October 1 - October 8th, taking advantage of the free dining offer!! Can't believe, for once, things worked out with dates for a special at Disney World!!

 

[ctrabada]

WLL,
Happy Birthday to YOU, happy birthday to YOU, happy birthday dearl WLL.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUU

I just drank a Killian's in your honor.

 

[ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!]

happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lillygator]

<--- drinking glass of chardonnay in honor of your bday!! :lol:


Happy Happy Birthday WLL!!

 

[Codie]

WLL--Happy B-day
Ctrabada--Great idea for the Boardwalk-a-thon. Most of us are staying there and I wanted to end at JellyRolls anyway...so that would be perfect!!! And I love the brewery there on the boardwalk also!! OH YEAH, I am SOO excited...now the question is, do you hit the brewery in the middle or save it for the end...you know, liquor before beer, never fear...beer before liquor, never dicker...is that right?? I always screw it up!! I think we might skip the ADH because that is where the wedding reception is...probably should save it as special, right?? Thanks all for your thoughts!!

 

[robinb]

robinb, I was thinking of having my birthday dinner in Sept at Narcoossee's. I have a birthday Wishes cruise scheduled out of the Grand Floridian and thought that dinner at Narcoossee's would be a cool way to start the evening... Is the food there good? Oh, and btw, I loved the smiley letters! I must get some!

Yes, the food was very good. We had the PEI Mussels to start. I love mussels and these were delicious. I think my DH had the chowder, but I didn't try it as I am allergic to oysters and clams (but mussels are OK, go figure). I had the Ahi and my DH the Wahoo and I probably ended with the Creme Brulee, even though it wasn't plain. We were seated front and center at the windows since it was our anniversary. The view of the MK was spectacular. We watched Wishes from our seat and some very wide people parked their butts right in front of us on the deck just as the fireworks started. I rapped on the window and motioned them to move and they looked at me like I was the rude one! They didn't appear to be fellow diners, but passer bys that thought they would snag a primo view for the fireworks. I had a primo view (on my anniversary) of their very wide butts. Ohhhhh ... it's been almost a year and I am still peeved at those people!

We're eating at the California Grill (on the Free Dining Plan) for our anniversary this year. No deck for lookie-loos. If I get a good view, I'll have it for Wishes too!

BTW, you must tell us how the Grand is! Have a ... grand ... time!

 

[robinb]

Happy Birthday WLL !

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Awwww! Thanks guys!

Disneyholic-That is great you snagged the free dining! You will be leaving the day before we arrive. Too bad!

 

[pixiedust23]

Oooops belated Happy Bday WLL!!!!


Btw I meant to tell you I almost decided to stay at the VWL on my upcoming last minute trip. However once complete availability happened at BCV I had to hop ship! Just love that Beach Club!