Disney4me Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Although you can ride the Mad Tea Party teacups in Magic Kingdom in Disney World, and possibly even spot Alice and the Mad Hatter nearby, did you know there’s another spot in Orlando with an Alice in Wonderland theme? ©High T It’s a bar called High T, and it’s been open since 2022. Not only does the bar have an Alice in Wonderland vibe, but it also offers specialty cocktails and characters from the Lewis Carroll books. However, we’ve got some bad news: the bar recently announced that it is permanently closing for good. According to a Facebook post, the High T’s owners announced the closure of High T and its other bar, 1Up Orlando, and wrote: “This is not the ending we had envisioned. For years, we poured our hearts, souls, and dreams into creating something truly special—a space where imagination ran wild, where reality melted away, and where magic lived in every corner. But despite our passion and relentless fight to keep these dreams alive, the overwhelming financial strain of operating in Downtown Orlando with the restrictions placed on nightlife including the fees from After Midnight Alcohol Sales Permit (AMS), coupled with the decline of Church Street, has left us with no choice but to say goodbye.” ©High T The City of Orlando’s After Midnight Alcohol Sales permit rule requires businesses to apply for a special permit to sell alcohol downtown after midnight. It also places additional security requirements on bars with more capacity, including extra police protection. Both of these requirements must be paid for by the club owners, not the city. ©High T The owners of High T were working on a third location, the Outer Rim Tiki Cabaret & Society, but plans for that establishment have also been canceled. The Facebook post read: “We tried. We tried everything. We adapted, we restructured, we fought against the tide, but in the end, the weight of insurmountable costs and unforeseen challenges proved too much to bear. Our plans for Outer Rim Tiki Cabaret & Society were met with ever-changing requirements, forcing us to sink deeper into debt in an effort to comply. What was meant to be a new beginning instead became an uphill battle that we could no longer sustain and put a strain on all of our existing concepts.” The full statement is below: ©High T via Facebook Stay tuned to DFB for more. “Is There Anything Open?” – Fans React to News That Yet ANOTHER Magic Kingdom Ride Will Be Closing Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? Have you ever visited High T? Let us know in the comments!The post 'Alice in Wonderland'-Themed Bar Set To Permanently Close in Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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