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I actually have to say I'm appalled at that. I've never seen that done myself and while it might not surprise me to see something like that at Epcot where they openly sell booze, that it happened in the MK - what to me is THE most family friendly park - is just beyond words.
Sorry, but I AM that person who reports them! lol This year in NEMO, we were next in line behind THE drunkest man I've ever seen-EVER! He was using vulgar language, being horribly inappropriate, & just beligerent. I left the line & found a cm. Without confronting him myself, the situation was quietly & very quickly resolved. Yeah, I'm the party pooper...too bad.
Too bad you didn't report them to the nearest CM. They would have been escorted to the exit.
Not only is it tacky, it runs counter to the very spirit and intent of the MK.
And not only that? It's a crime! Florida has an "open container" law - you're not legally ALLOWED to walk around with ANY alcoholic beverage in a container that is not still factory-sealed. Go directly to jail, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred Disney-dollars.
Sorry, but I AM that person who reports them! lol This year in NEMO, we were next in line behind THE drunkest man I've ever seen-EVER! He was using vulgar language, being horribly inappropriate, & just beligerent. I left the line & found a cm. Without confronting him myself, the situation was quietly & very quickly resolved. Yeah, I'm the party pooper...too bad.
Good for you!!!! WDW is the ultimate family vacation and there's no reason any person, especially a child, should bear witness to a drunken guest using that language! Who's to say, something wouldn't have agravatted him and he wouldn't start acting rambunkous (sp?)???? He could've really hurt someone! I wonder if they made him leave the park altogether?
I had a problem in MK 2 years ago where a drunk man insisted on picking a fight with my BFF even tho we kept trying to walk away with the kids.
Last year, it was at EPCOT during Illuminations. A VERY drunk woman approached my 13yo daughter and started calling her the nastiest names (cursing like a sailor). People came and took her away, but it was hard for my daughter to understand why the lady was calling her those things, she cried for hours.
I've never had a drink while in the world yet (always with the kids), and I dream of the day where I can have an adults only trip and relax a little, but I would never let myself get as embarrassingly drunk as these people. Isn't a day in the parks a little too expensive to not remember?
Good for you Chantel...IMO you're not the party pooper, the drunk guy was. Nothing ruins a good time faster than someone acting like a jerk because of booze**. And I'm willing to bet there were plenty of people around you that were glad that you spoke up - I know I would have been
** Disclaimer - You're right, I don't drink, but I have nothing against people who drink responsibly. It's the nasty and idiotic drunks that I absolutely can't stand.
Agree with you all here, tacky. You can drink at bars, at restaurants, in the comforts of your own home. You do not need to be drinking AT the park nor WITH your children to have a good time.
A postscript, I was approached by security after we got off the Nemo ride. They assured me the man & his party had been removed from the park for the evening. I have partaken in the occasional FAB myself, but like Darlene said, it's the OVER indulgence that causes the problems. Just don't do it around me...lol.
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Sorry, but I AM that person who reports them! lol This year in NEMO, we were next in line behind THE drunkest man I've ever seen-EVER! He was using vulgar language, being horribly inappropriate, & just beligerent. I left the line & found a cm. Without confronting him myself, the situation was quietly & very quickly resolved. Yeah, I'm the party pooper...too bad.
I have 1 drink at night with my dinner while in Disney. I love love the cosmos there. I'm with my daughter but I have only 1. At Ohana I get 2 cause they are super delish. In no way am I buzzed or drunk so I don't see a prob with it.
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Sorry, but I AM that person who reports them! lol This year in NEMO, we were next in line behind THE drunkest man I've ever seen-EVER! He was using vulgar language, being horribly inappropriate, & just beligerent. I left the line & found a cm. Without confronting him myself, the situation was quietly & very quickly resolved. Yeah, I'm the party pooper...too bad.
I don't think you are a party pooper at all! Behavior like that is disgusting and detrimental to innocent passersby. Good for you! While I haven't noted the drunken behavior, I can not stand the folks that think it is okay to smoke any where they darn well please. I immediately find a CM...especially since it would be so easy for one of them to burn anyone...but especially a kid...while they are being irresponsible.
Speaking of smoking....I smoke...alot. And I LOVE the designated smoking areas and the fact that Disney threatens to fine those that don't abide! I have no problem stopping where I'm suppossed to because why should anyone else have to breathe in (or even smell) my disgusting 2nd hand smoke? Especially children. And it's SOOOOO nice to walk around and not see butts everywhere (except the occcassional from the inconsiderate smokers!)...I really don't understand why people can't control their drinking/smoking especially with so many kids around!!!
Sorry, but I AM that person who reports them! lol This year in NEMO, we were next in line behind THE drunkest man I've ever seen-EVER! He was using vulgar language, being horribly inappropriate, & just beligerent. I left the line & found a cm. Without confronting him myself, the situation was quietly & very quickly resolved. Yeah, I'm the party pooper...too bad.
I am not sorry and I would have been that person too! Good for you and way to go! Now I'll be looking myself when we go...
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