More Booze in the MK!

[BrianL]

Yeah, I don't mind them serving it in the restaurants, but I would not want to see "walking around" beer and other alcoholic beverages at MK. I mean, BoG has fancy French cuisine, and a glass of wine with that is pretty normal, and usually moderated (especially at those prices!). If they're selling less expensive beer at every corner, then it will detract from the atmosphere of MK quite a bit I think.

 

[dreiwhit]

Disney says they are expanding alcohol from BOG to the other Restaurants because of a huge demand from Guests.

"Disney says they are expanding alcohol from BOG to the other Restaurants because they can make money off alcohol sales."

Fixed it for you

 

[GrnMtnMan]

If they're selling less expensive beer at every corner, then it will detract from the atmosphere of MK quite a bit I think.

While I get that Epcot at night during F&W can be family un-friendly, AK and DHS (And Universal Studios and Island of Adventure) have been selling beer for years at walk-up kisoks, if not from day one. Have you had bad experiences at those places that you'd attribute to that fact that beer is readily available?

 

[bwang123]

Have you had bad experiences at those places that you'd attribute to that fact that beer is readily available?

yes. i drank too many beers at hollywood studios and my wallet was empty.

 

[declansdad]

"Disney says they are expanding alcohol from BOG to the other Restaurants because they can make money off alcohol sales."

Fixed it for you

Disney says they are expanding alcohol from BOG to the other Restaurants because they can make money off alcohol sales due to the huge demand from guests.


Fixed it for you.

 

[bwang123]

Yeah, I don't mind them serving it in the restaurants, but I would not want to see "walking around" beer and other alcoholic beverages at MK. .

and if you can walk around with them, you should have to keep those drinks in their associated land to keep with the theming. no drinking your Winnie the Pooh themed margarita outside of fantasyland.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I couldn't care less, but I come from a place where alcohol isn't seen as evil.

 

[saskdw]

Totally against it.

I say this as a bourbon lover too. Epcot and DHS I don't have a problem with selling alcohol (nor the resorts) but selling alcohol at the MK - a place for children and the young at heart is just asking for trouble.

This is the 21st century. MK is a vacation destination that ADULTS pay a lot of money to go to. You can get a beer at every corner store in Orlando, why would MK be different? This will lead to beer for sale at kiosks. I've always been suprised it wasn't available all along.

Granted none of our WDW vacation have been during F & W, but I've actually never seen a stumbling drunk at WDW or UO. I doubt this will change.

Again, welcome to the 21st century. Sorry most people don't share your beliefs.

 

[DizDad513]

I really have no problem with this, especially b/c it's beer/wine at table service restaurants where it makes sense to have beer and wine served. Doesn't detract in any way the family friendly experience for me. To me family friendly doesn't mean "no alcohol" it means a place where the ENTIRE family can have fun. Even Chucky Cheese serves beer. I agree with others that I would prefer not to see beer stands set up or people walking with park with drinks in hand, but you can at the other parks and I have never seen a problem of public intoxication anywhere (F&W might be cutting it close, but still not a problem IMO to bring kids). Not sure if anyone has an example to share about any incidents from BOG (if you have seen a problem please share)?

 

[DizDad513]

"Disney says they are expanding alcohol from BOG to the other Restaurants because they can make money off alcohol sales."

Fixed it for you

If there wasn't a demand they wouldn't be making the money though. Free market will decide if this will work or not.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I really don't like it.

Honestly, I think the decision was driven by Disney's recent 'make money however you can' motto. Alcohol sales in the mk was likely just too much profit to be left on the table anymore.

I like to drink alcohol, but I also liked the idea that there was a place you could go and have fun that had no alcoholic presence. Kind of a unique idea.

And I get it, people like to have a drink at dinner, and that's fine by me. Go ahead and pair your wine with some crappy Tony's pasta (haha, had to get a Tony's dig in there).

I also think people can survive a meal without a drink, and if you want one hop on the monorail and dine at a resort.

Let's be honest, those restaurants, with maybe the exception of Tony's, really weren't hurting for business without alcohol.

I don't really think mk will become inundated with drunks, maybe just the occasional rare one.

I just really liked the idea of a theme park where everyone could have fun with no alcohol. Which doesn't necessarily mean I'm stating that people who drink can't have fun without it, though honestly, some people can't.

 

[rileyz]

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

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

There are some pretty harsh comments in this thread bordering on personal attacks directed at those who disagree with Disney's decision. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and Disney's decision to sell booze in MK doesn't invalidate those opinions or make them old fashioned, nor do most people who disagree with this move think alcohol is evil in and of itself. There's a time and a place for all things, and those of us who disagree with more alcohol in the MK just don't think it is the place for it.

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

I really don't like it.

Honestly, I think the decision was driven by Disney's recent 'make money however you can' motto. Alcohol sales in the mk was likely just too much profit to be left on the table anymore.

I like to drink alcohol, but I also liked the idea that there was a place you could go and have fun that had no alcoholic presence. Kind of a unique idea.

And I get it, people like to have a drink at dinner, and that's fine by me. Go ahead and pair your wine with some crappy Tony's pasta (haha, had to get a Tony's dig in there).

I also think people can survive a meal without a drink, and if you want one hop on the monorail and dine at a resort.

Let's be honest, those restaurants, with maybe the exception of Tony's, really weren't hurting for business without alcohol.

I don't really think mk will become inundated with drunks, maybe just the occasional rare one.

I just really liked the idea of a theme park where everyone could have fun with no alcohol. Which doesn't necessarily mean I'm stating that people who drink can't have fun without it, though honestly, some people can't.

Most accurate assessment yet.

 

[Nayan]

I have no problem with it. I'm not a big drinker, but every once in awhile I like to enjoy a glass of wine or beer with my food and if I am in the mood to do so I don't have to leave the park (providing I get a reservation for a place that offers this).

 

[trvlgirlmq]

Just don't ride on the teacups after imbibing!

 

[CinderDuffy]

I really have no problem with this, especially b/c it's beer/wine at table service restaurants where it makes sense to have beer and wine served. Doesn't detract in any way the family friendly experience for me. To me family friendly doesn't mean "no alcohol" it means a place where the ENTIRE family can have fun. Even Chucky Cheese serves beer. I agree with others that I would prefer not to see beer stands set up or people walking with park with drinks in hand, but you can at the other parks and I have never seen a problem of public intoxication anywhere (F&W might be cutting it close, but still not a problem IMO to bring kids). Not sure if anyone has an example to share about any incidents from BOG (if you have seen a problem please share)?

The beer stands are what the original "dry Magic Kingdom" was about. In those days, fathers would send the kids off to have fun & hang out at the beer stand. Avoiding THAT is what the intention was - not avoiding alcohol at table-service restaurants. Nobody will be able to highlight any problems caused by alcohol at BOG or give a logical argument - nothing other than "I don't like it."

 

[CampbellzSoup]

If you don't like it - don't drink it.

 

[Marc A.]

Seems fine to me to have a nice meal, BOG, Skipper Canteen and enjoy a glass or two....
The ones who drink to excess will find a way to do it regardless. Hopefully the staff will prevent anyone from
getting over served and/or out of hand and ruining someone else's vacation or experience.

I don't think BOG has created any problems since they have served.... The gates were already open

 

[GrnMtnMan]

Even Chucky Cheese serves beer.

Bad example

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