Change at F&B lounges

[dvcconvert]

Folks will soon note changes at all of the lounges at WDW. Due to a recent contract, a common supplier has made it possible for the drinks menu to be standardized (mostly) . Lounge menus will offer specialities by lounge -- but usually only 3-5 drinks that once were offered at those lounges.

I understand the benefits from a business POV -- but honestly, this makes me sad. Over the last 20 + years I've enjoyed the unique qualities of many of the lounge offerings. If this practice stays in effect, I'm concerned that many wonderful drinks previously offered only at a specific lounge will leave the memory of those F&B CM's working there. In a few years, asking for a Monorail Gold at the outer rim (CR), or a Gator tail at POR maybe met with expressions of confusion by the bar staff. In a strange way, I see this as a loss of tradition -- and that always makes me sad. Your thoughts?

edited to clarify this (for the moment) is effecting resort lounges only.

[jaysue]

Sounds like we should post the cocktail menus so we can take them with us and show the server what drink we want!

It is unfortunate that they keep making a common experience in the name of efficiency...

cheers
jaysue

:sherlock:

[WDWSTAR]

oh, that is to bad, that is what makes the drinks so special. They go along with the resort theme.

[bavaria]

oh, that is to bad, that is what makes the drinks so special. They go along with the resort theme.

I agree - it's sad to see homogenization in the interest of saving money (not that I don't understand the reason behind it...)

That's why I was so disappointed to see the recent changes to Spoodles breakfast menu among some other changes - it became just another breakfast place, albeit it a good one...