So you’re thinking about drinking in Disney World? Same. Whether you’re here for one perfect cocktail, planning an EPCOT bar crawl, or wondering if you can sneak your favorite bottle of wine into your resort room (spoiler: you can), this guide is for you.
We’ve spent years sipping our way through the parks, the lounges, the resorts, and yes, the occasional regrettable festival cocktail. And while Disney doesn’t exactly market itself as a drinking destination, it kind of is, if you know where to go and what to expect.
Wondering which Disney park delivers the best drinking vibes, thrills, and atmosphere? Start with our full ranking of the best Disney World parks for adults.
This is our ultimate, no-fluff, totally honest FAQ-style guide to drinking in Disney World.
TL;DR: Drinking at Disney World
- Alcohol is available at every Disney park now (even Magic Kingdom, sort of).
- Most bars open by 11 a.m., but breakfast and brunch spots often serve earlier.
- Bring a valid ID because Disney cards almost everyone.
- Resorts and Disney Springs have some of the best bars on property.
- No outside alcohol in parks, but you can drink in your room or by the pool.
- Dining Plan includes alcohol. You’ll get one alcoholic drink with most meals.
Quick Picks: Best Drinks at Disney World (2025)
Category | Top Pick |
|---|---|
Best Lounge | Nomad Lounge (Animal Kingdom) |
Best Beer Spot | BaseLine Tap House (Hollywood Studios) |
Best Whiskey | Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Disney Springs) |
Best View | GEO-82 Lounge (EPCOT – full menu here) |
Best Theming | Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto (Polynesian) |
Best Hangover Snack | Poutine (Refreshment Port) |
ID & Age Rules at Walt Disney World
The legal drinking age at Disney World is 21, and they take it very seriously. If you look younger than 40 (which, bless), you’ll almost always get carded, so make sure you’re carrying your ID with you.
Accepted IDs:
- U.S. driver’s license
- U.S. state ID card
- U.S. military ID
- Passport (original only)
- International passport + government-issued photo ID
Not Accepted:
- International driver’s licenses
- Expired IDs
- Student IDs
Note: Even if your ID is recent, if it’s not on this list, it likely won’t work, and Disney cast members are pretty strict about it. When in doubt, bring your passport.
What Time Does Disney Start Serving Alcohol?
Short answer: usually 11:00 a.m. But some spots start earlier, and if you’re chasing a breakfast mimosa or poolside Bloody Mary, you’ve got options.
Here’s when and where you can start sipping:
Table Service Breakfast & Brunch
Most table service restaurants that offer breakfast or brunch also serve alcohol. Even character meals usually have mimosas or sangria on the menu.
Starts serving: When the restaurant opens
Walk-up: Usually not; reservations recommended
Some of our favorites:
- Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Disney Springs)
- Wine Bar George (Disney Springs)
- House of Blues (Disney Springs)
Quick Service Breakfast
Starts serving: At open (usually 7:00–8:00 a.m.)
Walk-up: Yes
Quick Service spots outside of Magic Kingdom can serve alcohol as soon as they open. This includes food courts and resort quick-service locations.
EPCOT’s World Showcase
Starts serving: 11:00 a.m.
Walk-up: Yes (festival booths, carts, and kiosks)
Most drink kiosks and festival booths in the World Showcase open at 11:00 a.m., when the area officially opens.
Hidden morning option:
Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles (France Pavilion) opens with the park and offers alcoholic options like mimosas, no need to wait until 11.
Want something brand-new (and reservation-only)? Don’t miss GEO-82, the new adults-only lounge inside Spaceship Earth. Think clarified cocktails, fireworks views, and serious spaceship vibes.
Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom
Starts serving: 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Walk-up: Yes
Hidden morning option:
Hollywood Scoops sells mimosas from park open until 10:30 a.m., grab one early.
Disney Springs & Resort Hotels
Starts serving: 11:00 a.m. (lounges), earlier in gift shops
Walk-up: Yes
Most lounges and pool bars open around 11:00 a.m., but resort gift shops may start selling beer, wine, and canned cocktails as soon as the shop opens.
Magic Kingdom
Starts serving: Breakfast service at Table Service restaurants
Walk-up: Nope. Table Service only
Alcohol is only served at Table Service restaurants (including breakfast) and at fireworks dessert parties. No bars or lounges…yet.
Coming soon:
The Beak and Barrel, a new Pirates-themed tavern in Adventureland, is set to open in late 2025, complete with grog, storytelling parrots, and serious Oga’s Cantina energy. Opening hours TBD.
Important Note About Sundays:
Florida law prohibits retail alcohol sales (like packaged beer, wine, or canned cocktails from gift shops or grocery deliveries) before 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. Full-service restaurants and lounges are not affected
Where to Drink at Disney World (And Where You Can’t)
Here’s a quick overview of where you can drink, with links to more detailed guides.
You Can Drink:
Magic Kingdom
⚠️ Table Service Only
No walk-up bars or lounges. You can only order alcohol at sit-down restaurants, and even then, it’s limited to beer, wine, and a few cocktails.
Top Picks:
- Wine/champagne flight at Cinderella’s Royal Table
- House-made Skipper Sangria at Skipper Canteen
- See our full guide to alcohol at Magic Kingdom, including where to find it and what to order.
EPCOT
✅ Walk-Up + Table Service
The Disney park that invented bar crawling. Seasonal Festival booths, lounges, carts. If it’s drinkable, it’s probably here.
Top Picks:
- Viking Coffee in Norway
- Avocado Margarita at La Cava del Tequila
- Fireworks and clarified cocktails at GEO-82 Lounge
Hollywood Studios
✅ Walk-Up + Table Service
Sneaky strong drinking game. Tons of carts, bars, and lounges, and yes, you can walk with your drink.
Top Picks:
- Fuzzy Tauntaun at Oga’s Cantina
- California Sunset at BaseLine Tap House
Animal Kingdom
✅ Walk-Up + Table Service
Lush vibes, strong pours, and a surprising number of great cocktails.
Top Picks:
- Victory Golden Monkey at Dawa Bar
- Tempting Tigress at Nomad Lounge
Disney Springs
✅ Walk-Up + Table Service
Open container rules apply here and you can drink while you shop. Rooftop bars, whiskey flights, moonshine cocktails, you name it.
Top Picks:
- Frosé at Wine Bar George
- Moonshine mashups at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
- Coming soon!: Disney Springs Bar Crawl Guide
Disney Resorts
✅ Walk-Up + Table Service
Every resort has at least one bar or lounge, and some even have multiple worth hopping for.
Top Picks:
- HippopotoMai-Tai at Trader Sam’s
- Huckleberry Punch at Geyser Point
- Coming soon!: Best Disney Resort Lounges to Grab a Drink
BoardWalk
✅ Walk-Up + Table Service
A sleeper hit for adult-friendly drinks. Easy to hop from bar to bar with a view of Crescent Lake.
Top Picks:
- Margarita from BoardWalk Joe’s
- Pepper’s Ghost at AbracadaBar
- Coming soon! Boardwalk Bar Crawl
Water Parks
✅ Walk-Up Only
You’ll find full bars at both water parks – perfect between lazy river laps.
Order a Piña CoLAVA between laps on the lazy river. You earned it.
Where You Can’t Drink:
- Ride Queues: No open containers once you enter the line
- Indoor Shows/Theaters: Most won’t allow drinks (but sometimes they do, so check at the entrance if you have a drink you haven’t finished)
- With Outside Alcohol: Not even in your Stanley. Trust us – they’ll find it.
- In Glass: Poolside rules = cans, cups, or plastic only
Want the Shortlist?
There are a lot of bars across Disney World, but some are worth going out of your way for. We’ve put together a full guide to the best of the best, including where to find strong drinks, great vibes, and secret menu items.
- Check out our Best Bars at Disney World for Adults post.
Here’s a quick preview of what made the cut:
- Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto (Polynesian) – Tiki chaos, interactive drinks, and unbeatable theming. Just don’t ask how many are in the souvenir mugs collection.
- Wine Bar George (Disney Springs) – Legit wine flights, one of the best brunches on property, amazing small plates, and a rooftop patio made for people-watching.
- Oga’s Cantina (Hollywood Studios) – Star Wars fever dream with drinks that smoke, fizz, and sometimes numb your mouth.
- Nomad Lounge (Animal Kingdom) – Shade, comfort, fantastic small plates, and strong pours. The perfect post-safari cocktail break and an easy spot to spend multiple hours.
- Baseline Taphouse (Hollywood Studios) – California craft beer, laid-back patio with a chill playlist, and one of the best pretzels at Disney.
- Enchanted Rose (Grand Floridian) – Fancy cocktails in a Beauty and the Beast-inspired lounge. Très adult.
Not Drinking? Zero-Proof Picks That Don’t Suck
Whether you’re skipping alcohol entirely or just pacing yourself between stops, Disney’s actually got some pretty great non-alcoholic options, from craft mocktails to frozen festival drinks.
Where to Go for Zero-Proof Wins:
- Agave Garden at Citrico’s Lounge (Grand Floridian)
Sophisticated, a little spicy, like a marg without the hangover. - Frozen Mint Julep at Casey’s Corner (Magic Kingdom)
Not too sweet, not too basic. Trust us on this one. - Mentirosa at La Cava (EPCOT)
Juicy, complex, and totally booze-free – “Mentirosa” means liar, but this one’s the real deal. - Manhattan in the Morning at GEO-82 (EPCOT)
Cold brew, tart cherry, and Seedlip Spice? Say less.
Want a full guide to zero-proof drinks around Walt Disney World? We’re working on it. (Coming soon!)
Disney World Alcohol Rules: What’s Allowed and What’s Not
Disney World doesn’t hand you a cocktail at the gate (sadly), but you can drink in all four parks, just not everywhere, and not without a few rules.
Here’s what you need to know:
- EPCOT: Walk, sip, repeat. This is the only park where drinking around the world is both possible and encouraged. Nearly all kiosks, booths, and lounges offer alcoholic drinks you can walk around with.
- Hollywood Studios: Most bars and lounges let you walk out with your drink, and you’ll find alcohol at several Quick Service spots too. Baseline Tap House is the MVP.
- Animal Kingdom: Strong drinks, relaxed vibe. You can walk around with drinks here too, even the carts are sneaky good.
- Magic Kingdom: No walk-up bars, no sipping and strolling. You can only drink at Table Service restaurants and select dessert parties. A Pirates-themed lounge is coming soon, though.
- Resorts & Disney Springs: Go wild. (Within reason.) Walk-up bars, lounges, and even gift shops sell beer and cocktails, and you can wander with them at Disney Springs.
- You can’t bring your own alcohol into the parks. Not even in a cute reusable tumbler. Security will find it, and they will make you toss it.
- Glass containers are a no-go at pools. Stick with cans or pour into a reusable cup if you’re drinking at your resort.
Can You Get Alcohol Delivered to Your Disney Resort?
Yes. And you should. If sipping La Marca by the pool sounds better than paying $15 for a watered-down sangria, here’s what to know:
Delivery Services That Work
Who Delivers?
These all deliver booze to Disney resorts, just make sure you’re there to sign for it:
- Instacart (Publix, ABC Fine Wine, Total Wine)
- Drizly (liquor store–style selection)
- Amazon Prime Now
- Walmart+
- Kroger
- Shipt
- Garden Grocer (an old-school Disney fave)
Delivery Rules (as of 2025)
Bell Services will not accept alcohol deliveries anymore. You need to meet the driver in person and show your ID.
Storage Tips
- Every room has a mini-fridge (or beverage cooler).
- Ice machines are on every floor.
- Coolers are allowed, just no glass near pools.
- Want poolside rosé? Bring a reusable cup. (Bonus: it looks classier anyway.)
Pro Tips
- Use your own wine opener, mixer, etc. if you’re picky. Most resorts don’t stock extras.
- Schedule delivery for your arrival day or midday break, when you know you’ll be at the resort.
Dining Plan & Alcohol: What’s Included?
If you’re using the Disney Dining Plan in 2025, good news, most Quick Service and Table Service meals include one alcoholic beverage per person, per meal (must be 21+ with valid ID).
What’s Covered:
- 1 alcoholic drink per adult (21+) with each Quick Service or Table Service meal
- Beer, cider, wine, sangria, and most standard cocktails
- Usually $10–$15 in value
What’s Not:
- Flights (beer, wine, tequila – none of it)
- Double pours or top-shelf upgrades
- Lounge-only drinks without a meal
Smart Uses:
- Signature cocktails over light beer (hello, value)
- Festival booths that take Dining Plan credits
- Brunches or dinners with pricier drink menus
Example: Get the $15 sangria at Skipper Canteen, not the $6 Bud Light at ABC Commissary.
This is one of the easiest ways to boost the value of the plan, just don’t blow your one drink on a basic lager unless that’s your ride-or-die.
FAQ: Drinking at Disney World
- Can you bring your own alcohol into Disney parks?
Nope. Outside alcohol is not allowed in the parks, even if it’s disguised in your Stanley tumbler. They’ll make you toss it. - Do you need a reservation to drink at Disney World?
Only if you’re heading to a table service restaurant or high-demand lounge like Oga’s Cantina. Most bars and lounges are walk-up friendly. Want to know which reservations are actually worth the effort (and the 5:45 AM wake-up call)? Here’s our guide to the Best Disney Dining Reservations for Drinks. - Can you walk around with drinks at Disney?
Yes — in EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs.
No — in Magic Kingdom.
Final Pro Tips for Drinking at Disney World
- Pace Yourself: It’s a marathon, not a bar crawl. (Except when it is.)
- Hydrate or Regret It: Florida sun + booze = regret.
- Don’t Be That Guy: Disney fun, not Bourbon Street chaos.
- Use Disney Transport: Skyliner, monorail, bus, Uber – just don’t drive. Ever.
- Take Breaks: Resort bars > throwing up in a trash can next to Frozen Ever After.
Have a favorite Disney cocktail we missed? Drop it in the comments, or tell us your go-to bar for escaping the crowds. We’re always adding to our list (and looking for an excuse to “research”).
Sharing this with your group chat? Just promise not to all show up at Trader Sam’s at the same time. That line’s already long enough.