Disney and Drinking: A Surprising Mix at the Happiest Place on Earth
Alcohol is now part of this culture and guests can purchase beer, wine, cocktails at the animal kingdom, epcot, Disney's, Hollywood Studios, and many guests enjoy the drinking around the world at epcot, while others think it can get out of hand on The Weekends.
Imagine heading to Walt Disney World for a magical experience, only to find that alcohol is now part of the enchantment. In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson shares his eye-opening experience from a recent mental health and addiction conference in Orlando, Florida. After the conference, he visited Epcot and was taken aback by how deeply alcohol has woven itself into the Disney experience.
Despite Walt Disney's original stance against alcohol in his parks, wine and beer were introduced about ten years ago, and now, as of September 2022, spirits are freely available. Coach Blu dives into why Walt Disney initially banned alcohol and how these changes might affect visitors, especially those in recovery. He offers valuable insights into potential triggers you should be aware of before planning your next family trip to Disney resorts.
Tune in to hear his thoughts on this unexpected twist in the Disney narrative and what it means for families and individuals striving for sobriety.