Are you ready for a star-spangled adventure? Buckle up, because we’re about to explore the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT, where the drinks are as patriotic as a bald eagle wearing a top hat.
From classic American brews to a few surprises that just might make your taste buds stand up and sing. So, raise your glass and get ready for a red, white, and booze journey through the heart of EPCOT!
Looking for info on the other countries? Check out our Complete Guide to Drinking Around the World, where you’ll find links to all the other countries in the World Showcase.
Drinking Around the World Showcase – American Adventure Pavilion
The American Adventure Pavilion is always buzzing with energy, and for good reason. Whether you’re soaking up the vibes at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse or grabbing a refreshing craft beer from Block & Hans, there are plenty of places to indulge in some all-American drinks and snacks.
Here’s a handy graphic that you can save to your phone with our recommended top picks. But don’t stop here! We’ve got in-depth info on our favorites below.
As you might guess, the number one drink to order in the American Adventure Pavilion is a classic American beer. With a wide selection of craft brews on tap, there’s a good chance you’ll find something you’ll like. We always do.
In fact, sometimes we find 2 or 3 because the American Adventure is the 1/2 way point of the World Showcase, and that deserves a toast (or two) for celebration.
But if beer isn’t your jam, don’t worry—there are a few cocktail options here (including some refreshing frozen picks) that are also delicious and extremely popular.
Just a heads-up: When we talk about ‘Drinking Around the World,’ we are focusing on the places where you can grab a quick drink and soak up all the cool atmosphere each pavilion has to offer. While Table Service restaurants often boast an extensive selection of additional drink options, we’ve chosen to spotlight the grab-and-go choices in this guide.
How much will all this cost?
Most of the drinks in the American Adventure Pavilion range from $9.00 to $14.00. Specialty brews or cocktails might run a bit higher, especially if you’re opting for something extra fancy.
Disney prices are like a roller coaster—they change all. the. time. We’ve tried listing exact prices before, only to be burned by Disney tweaking things just when we thought we had it right.
So, instead of playing that game, we’ve decided to go with averages or ranges. Just know that while the total might look a bit intimidating at first, after a couple of stops, you might not care so much about the cost anymore. Just kidding. Sort of.
Our Favorite Drinks and Snacks in the American Adventure Pavilion
It was tough to narrow it down, but here are our top picks for drinks and snacks in the American Adventure Pavilion.
If these don’t tickle your fancy or you’re just craving more options, we’ve got a full list of the most popular snack and drink choices in the American Adventure Pavilion down below.
Beer Flight
Type of Item: Draft Beer
Where to Find It: Block & Hans
Average Price: $12.00 for 4 small beers
Our Rating:
Description: Flight of 4 different American craft beers on tap. Selection rotates periodically.
Why We Love It: This is a great opportunity to try several varieties of American craft beers, and we think it is a good value. Love that the selection changes and that the flight often features 4 unique styles of beer.
Tennessee Lemonade
Type of Item: Cocktail
Where to Find It: Regal Eagle Smokehouse and Outdoor Bar
Average Price: $16.00
Our Rating:
Description: A refreshing blend of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, lemonade, and peach flavoring.
Why We Love It: The tartness of the lemonade and sweetness of the peach are a perfect pairing for the whiskey. Plus, who doesn’t love a spiked peach lemonade on a sunny day?
Regal Eagle Kids Meals
Type of Item: Snack
Where to Find It: Regal Eagle Smokehouse
Average Price: $9.00
Our Rating:
Description: Entree, choice of 2 sides, and a fountain beverage.
Why We Love It: This is an unconventional choice, but we LOVE the side dishes at Regal Eagle. And, if you order a kids meal, you get the main dish plus your choice of two side dishes. Our favorite thing to do here is order the Kids Chicken Tenders with the Beer-battered Onion Rings and the House Made Pickles. You can mobile order this and cool off inside Regal Eagle while you snack.
Other Popular Drinks in the American Adventure Pavilion
When it comes to places where you can grab a drink quickly (so you can keep moving through the World Showcase), The American Adventure Pavilion has 3 options: Regel Eagle Smokehouse Outdoor Bar, Block & Hans, and the Fife & Drum Tavern.
Plus, there’s a festival booth that pops up during all of the EPCOT festivals (Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival, Food & Wine Festival, and Festival of the Holidays) that is a great option for grab and go drinks.
As for full dining, there aren’t any table service restaurants here, but there is a very nice quick service restaurant called Regal Eagle Smokehouse (located right behind where the outdoor Regal Eagle Bar is located) which has a large – although often very busy – indoor seating area.
Here are the most popular drinks when Drinking Around the World in the American Adventure Pavilion. Our favorites are indicated with a :
Block & Hans
Quick Service kiosk known for its American craft beers and soft pretzels.
- Beer flight, average price $12.00
- Flight of 4 different beers on tap. Currently serving Orange Blossom Pilsner, Lexington Brewing Bourbon Barrel Strong Ale, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, 3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale
- Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, average price $11.25
- Aged in freshly decanted bourbon barrels from some of Kentucky’s finest distilleries which gives it vanilla and oak plus a little extra kick.
Fife & Drum
Quick Service kiosk serving classic American snacks and refreshing beverages.
- Frozen Red Stag Lemonade, average price $15.00
- Frozen drink made with Jim Beam Red Stag Bourbon and frozen lemonade.
- American Beer, average price $11.00
- Fife & Drum serves a selection of American beers including (typically) Bud Light, Yuengling, Sam Adams, and Blue Moon.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
Quick Service restaurant serving up classic American BBQ favorites like ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. Mobile Order is available here.
- American Craft Beer, average price $11.25
- A selection of American Craft beer is always available here.
- Tennessee Lemonade, average price $16.00
- A refreshing blend of whiskey, lemonade, and peach.
Regal Eagle Outdoor Bar
Outdoor bar serving beers and mixed drinks.
- Frozen Mint Julep, average price $15.00
- A slushy version of the classic Southern cocktail, made with Jim Beam bourbon, citrus, and mint.
- Tennessee Lemonade, average price $16.00
- A refreshing blend of whiskey, lemonade, and peach.
- Moonshine Sour, average price $14.00
- Frozen lemonade spiked with Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine, blood orange, blackberry, and lemon
- American Craft Beer and Ciders, average price $9.25
- A selection of American Craft beer is always available here, including popular beers like the Spoetzl Shiner Ruby Redbird Grapefruit Lager, Samuel Adams Lager, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, Ace Space Bloody Orange Hard Cider
Other Popular Snacks in the American Adventure
Pacing yourself while drinking around the World Showcase is key (remember our Drinking Around the World tips?!). Make sure to stay hydrated and eat plenty of food to avoid crashing before you even get started. You don’t want to be that person who taps out early. Not cool.
That’s why we suggest grabbing some snacks as you explore. If you want to pair your American Adventure drinks with some tasty bites, here are our top recommendations. Our absolute favorites, are indicated with a :
Block & Hans
Quick Service kiosk known for its American craft beers and soft pretzels.
- Mickey-shaped Pretzel with Cheese Sauce, average price $8.25
- Soft, warm pretzel shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head. Served with a side of cheese sauce.
Fife & Drum
Quick Service kiosk serving classic American snacks and refreshing beverages.
- Jumbo Turkey Leg, average price $14.25
- A massive, smoky turkey leg that is both a meal and a snack
- Mickey-shaped Pretzel with Cheese Sauce, average price $8.25
- Soft, warm pretzel shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head. Served with a side of cheese sauce.
- Hot Dog, average price $10.25
- A classic American hot dog served in a soft bun.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
Quick Service restaurant serving up classic American BBQ favorites like ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. Mobile Order is available here. Full meals are available here, but these are our recommended snacks.
- Beer-battered Onion Rings, average price $5.00
- Side of hot onion rings.
- House Made Pickles, average price $5.00
- Side of sliced pickles – perfect for hot days.
- Kids Meals, average price $9.00
- Kids meals with either macaroni and cheese or 2 chicken strips and choice of 2 sides.
Regal Eagle Outdoor Bar
Outdoor bar serving beers and mixed drinks.
- There are no snacks available here.
Seasonal and Festival Drinks & Snacks
In addition to the regular kiosks and restaurants, The American Adventure also has a booth in every EPCOT Festival. We really like the beer flights here as they nearly always have a nice mix of IPAs, sours, lagers, etc.
When participating in challenges for Drinking Around the World, some people take multiple days and include nearby booths from countries not represented in the original 11 of the World Showcase. We have links to the menus for all of the festivals below:
- Festival of the Arts Booth Menus
- Flower and Garden Festival Booth Menus
- Food and Wine Festival Booth Menus
- Festival of the Holidays Booth Menus
Tips and Tricks
There’s more to the American Adventure Pavilion than just drinks—hard to believe, right? Sometimes we need a reminder ourselves, especially when the craft beers are calling. But considering how much we paid for those tickets, it’s worth exploring a bit more than just the brews.
If your to-do list is looking a little too drink-heavy, don’t worry. Here are some of our top tips and tricks to help you make the most of your time and discover all the patriotic goodness this pavilion has to offer:
Catch a live Show
If you are lucky enough to be visiting EPCOT during a festival, the America Gardens Theatre will be home to live musical entertainment, typically beginning in the late afternoon or early evening:
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (January to February)
- Disney on Broadway Concert Series: Features Broadway stars performing songs from Disney musicals.
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (March to May)
- Garden Rocks Concert Series: Offers a variety of popular bands and artists from the past and present, performing classic hits and crowd favorites.
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (August to November)
- Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Showcases a wide range of musical genres, with performances by well-known artists and bands.
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (November to December)
- Candlelight Processional: Although not a traditional concert series, this event features a celebrity narrator retelling the Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and choir.
Learn your history
If you are looking for a place to cool off, the American Adventure show inside is a great option for that.
It’s a mix of animatronics, music, and heartfelt storytelling about the history of the birth of our country. It’s a great way to soak up some history while giving your feet a break.
(It is also a great spot to grab a quick nap, too – not because we hate history, but because the heat and alcohol can really make you sleepy.)
Watch the Voices of Liberty
The Voices of Liberty is an a cappella group of singers who perform in the rotunda, and their renditions of American classics are **spine-tingling**. It’s a perfect way to relax and enjoy some incredible vocal talent while getting out of the sun.
The bathroom situation here is amazing
The American Adventure Pavilion has a large, well air-conditioned bathroom which makes it a great place for a pit stop. You’ll find it to the right of the building (as you are facing it).
Explore some art
Check out the American Heritage Gallery, which features rotating exhibits showcasing American history and culture. It’s a hidden gem that’s often overlooked. Plus, it’s inside the air conditioning.
There are lots of places to sit
Unlike some of the other pavilions, the American Adventure Pavilion has lots of tables for sitting. Some are under a covered awning (these are our favorites) which means you are out of the sun and rain.
The outdoor tables near Regale Eagle Smokehouse have umbrellas, and then there are some other tables that are just out in the open.
Tell us what you think
And that’s it! All the ins and outs of the American Adventure’s Pavilion’s best drinks and snacks. Do you plan to try one of our recommendations? Did we leave your favorite off the list? We value your input, even (or especially) when it differs from ours. Plus, we know other readers appreciate varying perspectives, so please take a second to drop your thoughts in the comments!