Non-Disney Pub Crawl

[erbeaman]

DH and I are visiting for a long kid-free weekend. We have done Disney Springs, Monorail, and Skyliner pub crawl and are looking for something new along those lines. When we were there for spring break (with kids), we sat next to a nice young guy who told us about a fun place to bar hop, but I cannot for the life of me remember where he said! It was a group of hotels close together all owned by the same company. I'm pretty sure it wasn't Marriott Village, but something similar... The Ritz, maybe? I think he said the hotel "cluster" is fairly new. Does anyone have any idea what it might be?? It's driving me crazy that I can't remember!

Or any suggestions for a fun pub crawl evening away from Disney?

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

I mean, if you want to get your drink on not at Disney, I'd go to CityWalk!

 

[Spinster Travel]

Agree with CityWalk!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I don't think it's new but perhaps they were referring to Bonnett Creek? It's essentially between the EPCOT area resorts and Disney Springs. There's a Wyndham, a Hilton, the Waldorf and more. Pretty easy to walk between Hilton and Waldorf (those are owned by same company and some really great restaurants in each) ... not sure about others.

I also think the Four Seasons resort is amazing (MK area) and could easily envision a crawl just amongst their bars - lobby bar, pool bar, Ravello, and rooftop bar at Capa - interspersed with exploring the resort grounds and shops (shops closed on the earlier side when we were there). When we went we had dinner reservations so I'm not sure if access is an issue when just wanting to check things out.

Not sure if on your Skyliner tour you explored the EPCOT resort area but if not, a lot there - don't forget the Swan and Dolphin. bluezoo (Dolphin), in particular, is my pick for unique cocktails. And truffle fries at Abracadabar (Boardwalk) are awesome.

You might also enjoy exploring downtown Celebration. It was originally a Disney-owned planned community but is no longer associated with Disney. Fun little Main Street area with cute restaurants and shops. At Halloween and Christmas-time the houses in the neighborhoods (specifically Jeater Bend) go all out with lights and special effects - very fun to walk through.

Hope you have a great trip!!

 

[erbeaman]

I don't think it's new but perhaps they were referring to Bonnett Creek? It's essentially between the EPCOT area resorts and Disney Springs. There's a Wyndham, a Hilton, the Waldorf and more. Pretty easy to walk between Hilton and Waldorf (those are owned by same company and some really great restaurants in each) ... not sure about others.

I also think the Four Seasons resort is amazing (MK area) and could easily envision a crawl just amongst their bars - lobby bar, pool bar, Ravello, and rooftop bar at Capa - interspersed with exploring the resort grounds and shops (shops closed on the earlier side when we were there). When we went we had dinner reservations so I'm not sure if access is an issue when just wanting to check things out.

Not sure if on your Skyliner tour you explored the EPCOT resort area but if not, a lot there - don't forget the Swan and Dolphin. bluezoo (Dolphin), in particular, is my pick for unique cocktails. And truffle fries at Abracadabar (Boardwalk) are awesome.

You might also enjoy exploring downtown Celebration. It was originally a Disney-owned planned community but is no longer associated with Disney. Fun little Main Street area with cute restaurants and shops. At Halloween and Christmas-time the houses in the neighborhoods (specifically Jeater Bend) go all out with lights and special effects - very fun to walk through.

Hope you have a great trip!!

Thank you! I think Four Seasons might be the one! I looked at the website and it might be a bit too fancy for us lol! But I do love the idea of the Boardwalk area and Swan and Dolphin. I always forget about that option. It would be great if some of the boardwalk entertainment was back when we are there!

 

[erbeaman]

I mean, if you want to get your drink on not at Disney, I'd go to CityWalk!

Hmmm... We've never been there. Maybe this is the time! Thanks for the suggestion!