More Booze in the MK!

[CinderDuffy]

and so what if it does? I highly doubt it would be that big of a problem if people were walking around drinking a beer.

Won't you think of the children?! They may see this & start to equate drinking alcohol responsibly with normal adult behavior, leading to decreased pearl sales in the future. Some of you just can't see the bigger picture.

 

[CAS239]

They could make a pretty penny by opening a full blown western saloon in frontierland. Full bar and poker tables.

 

[Sweettears]

They could make a pretty penny by opening a full blown western saloon in frontierland. Full bar and poker tables.

With concealed carry things could get interesting.

 

[beesly]

They could make a pretty penny by opening a full blown western saloon in frontierland. Full bar and poker tables.

With concealed carry things could get interesting.

Westworld, anyone? Personally, I'd like for that to be a separate place from the MK.

 

[siskaren]

I give it 6 months until we have Dole Whips with Rum.

stop I can only get so excited

That might make me like a Dole Whip!

They already have them:

http://allears.net/dining/menu/tamu-tamu-refreshments/snacks

 

[JessRose]

I must admit, I am deeply conflicted over this. Not because I think the addition of alcohol (even if it were from a beer cart on Main Street) will detract from the park experience as some fear, but because it wasn't how Walt envisioned it. Disneyland is still a dry resort, with the exception of Club 33. They could, of course, make a killing from the locals who frequent if alcohol was offered, but have chosen to honor Walt's legacy by not doing so within the park.

However, I also really really want a margarita while I'm on vacation and waiting on line for a ride, or the parade, or fireworks, or at a counter service restaurant during peak dining times.

 

[soniam]

Good lord, no one has said anything about needing a drink to enjoy MK. It's been a chorus of "it's a nice option with an MK meal" from the people who aren't against the change.

I don't know. There have been days at MK that the guests are just so miserable and grumpy that a nice drink would have helped me ignore them. So, yes, sometimes I need a drink at MK. I also think some guests could benefit from a drink, not a whole round of drinks. I swear that the other parks just don't seem to have as many grumpy guests, including Universal, as MK.

And even if people don't get drunk, they will still have nasty alcohol breath. Have you ever stood in a line with someone who has been drinking? It's disgusting. Even from quite a few feet away, you get whiffs of that can make your stomach turn. Ewww ....

OK, so are we going to ban coffee or forbid guests from drinking coffee, eating garlic, or smoking without brushing their teeth at the gates before entering? Should they have breath testers at the entrances? Maybe BO smellers too? Cologne and perfume should be banned too. Talk about slippery slopes

 

[Farro]

I must admit, I am deeply conflicted over this. Not because I think the addition of alcohol (even if it were from a beer cart on Main Street) will detract from the park experience as some fear, but because it wasn't how Walt envisioned it. Disneyland is still a dry resort, with the exception of Club 33. They could, of course, make a killing from the locals who frequent if alcohol was offered, but have chosen to honor Walt's legacy by not doing so within the park.

However, I also really really want a margarita while I'm on vacation and waiting on line for a ride, or the parade, or fireworks, or at a counter service restaurant during peak dining times.

Walt wanted to make money and anyone who thinks differently is naive. He'd be thrilled. Enjoy your margarita!

 

[Farro]

Oh my god. Really? We are really discussing if adults should be able to enjoy an enforced two glass maximum of wine/beer at dinner?

The Times they are a changin'....

 

[Farro]

This exactly. Another thread referred to those "opposed" as "pearl-clutchers". It has nothing to do with that at all. I know in our home, my husband loves beer, I love my Mike's. But you just nailed it - there's a time and a place, and a family theme park that is primarily designed for children, is not the place.

Sorry to disagree again, but the world is changing. There are more and more women/men (including us) who are traveling to Disney without children. More and more people are choosing to wait longer or not have children at all. Yet Disney is becoming a more popular vacation spot for couples, friends, etc. to travel without children. The powers that be would be fools to not appeal to this new and growing demographic. Not to mention the parents there with children who want a glass of wine at the end of the evening to relax at dinner...

 

[ellie05]

Great news! I seen so many parents that could use a drink . I don't think anyone is getting drunk by drinking with their meal. By the way the drunkest people I seen in Disney was at the MK.

 

[Kaytie]

And said while he was smoking approximately 600 cigarettes an hour.

So, one every six seconds?

 

[FortForever]

If that's what you got out of it, I think the post went over your head.

That's not what I "got out of it." I just found the way it was worded amusing. No need to get defensive.

We both agree that nasty odors are disgusting, especially when you are stuck in close quarters with people.

 

[mshanson3121]

Walt wanted to make money and anyone who thinks differently is naive. He'd be thrilled. Enjoy your margarita!

Actually you're wrong. Walt was dead set against alcohol in the parks, because he said it doesn't belong in a family park. He was adamant that the parks be dry. He in fact refused to build WDW in St. Louis because they wanted him to serve alcohol there. So he instead built in Orlando so it could be an alcohol-free park.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

I'm happy with it.

OMG! BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN???


.... I am thinking of the children

 

[SaintsManiac]

Walt has been dead for 50 years.

 

[Missyrose]

You can't pick and choose what from Walt's vision and design you deem untouchable. Walt intended for a dry park, sure. He also intended for ticket books and long lines.

Walt's vision never included all-inclusive ticketing, FP or Star Wars Land, but I don't hear ya'll worrying about Walt on those.

 

[Disneylover99]

Actually you're wrong. Walt was dead set against alcohol in the parks, because he said it doesn't belong in a family park. He was adamant that the parks be dry. He in fact refused to build WDW in St. Louis because they wanted him to serve alcohol there. So he instead built in Orlando so it could be an alcohol-free park.

That was over 50 years ago. Opinions and attitudes change. Maybe Walt would see it differently today.

 

[Laz]

They could make a pretty penny by opening a full blown western saloon in frontierland. Full bar and poker tables.

Don't forget the faro table!

 

[declansdad]

I must admit, I am deeply conflicted over this. Not because I think the addition of alcohol (even if it were from a beer cart on Main Street) will detract from the park experience as some fear, but because it wasn't how Walt envisioned it. Disneyland is still a dry resort, with the exception of Club 33. They could, of course, make a killing from the locals who frequent if alcohol was offered, but have chosen to honor Walt's legacy by not doing so within the park.

However, I also really really want a margarita while I'm on vacation and waiting on line for a ride, or the parade, or fireworks, or at a counter service restaurant during peak dining times.

Do you really think that after all this time, Walt Disney wouldn't have adapted his vision? He was running a business afterall.