I am not a doctor, and neither do I play one on television (as opposed to Ken Jeong, who is both), but it is an established medical fact: Ethanol is a central nervous system depressant. It does not "sharpen" anything. That is why driving under the influence is not merely an infraction, but an actual crime. I have a very low tolerance for denial of science.
I wonder if the Walt not wanting alcohol at Disneyland is a fan myth or an actual documented thing. Is there an actual company policy written by Walt that say that or is it just tradition?
And yet, my experience says it enhances my experience. You'd almost think science hasn't quite fully figured out how the brain works.
For those of you who worry about behavior with alcohol. I have seen some wild, yelling fast moving super annoying Brazilians who could benefit from a drink or 2(or 5) to depress their central nevous systems down a bit. A slower, more mellow performance in the parks by these cats would be a nice behavior change. The only problem is alcohol affects people in different ways. Some a-wipes types become nicer and more amicable while some helpful, respectful, happier souls turn ugly and belligerent. So I guess it's a wash and I don't care either way for the change in alcohol policy.
Since alcohol was introduced to the MK have there been rampart drunks running through Main Street? I haven't heard of any.
I spent several days in MK earlier this month, and didn't notice a single drunk. In fact, outside of NYE at Epcot where there was alcohol aplenty (though still fairly tame), I don't remember seeing anybody visibly inebriated in any of the parks
I was there during the Food and Wine Festival last year, and it definitely seems to have degenerated into more of a "Food and Wino Festival."
If you see a guest how could you know if that behavior is based on personality vs drug. In extreme cases it can be obvious(puke all over a shirt, slurred speech, unable to walk straight, nasty breath consistent with vodka or beer if one were close enough to you) but many people can be completely under the influence and the rest of mainstreet could never know . Some are quite skilled at hiding their drunkenness. Others act foolish but never drank anything. In most cases if you don't know the people then how do you know if drunk or sober.
Hmm. I've been known to scare the <censored> out of people at parties, just by uttering five words: "This is not pharmaceutically induced."
I find that I am a drinker on vacation. Having said that, I don't always have to drink everywhere. It is enough for me to get a margarita slushie at DCA and not have any alcohol in Disneyland. Similarly, although I'll have a glass of wine if I eat at Be Our Guest, I wouldn't be that put out if they didn't serve alcohol in MK. I can just enjoy a drink at whatever other park I happen to park hop to that day or the next. Although I haven't personally seen drunk people in the parks, a friend of mine that worked in security at Disneyland/DCA said it is sometimes a real problem.
