Alcohol in Magic Kingdom? Unheard of! Until now. Let’s face it, since the Magic Kingdom debuted over 48 years ago, there are more and more “seasoned” visitors drawn to Walt Disney World Resort. Thanks to runDisney, tens of thousands of drinking-age runners flood the parks 6 times a year. Festivals such as Epcot International Food & Wine, Epcot International Flower & Garden, and now the newer Epcot International Festival of the Arts do the same. Multi-generational travel is at an all-time high. (And no wonder; those original travelers to Magic Kingdom in 1971 are now coming back to introduce the wonder and magic to their grandchildren.) Alcohol in the Magic Kingdom? perhaps its time has come.
*Updated December, 2019
Where to Find Alcohol in the Magic Kingdom
The more Walt Disney World attracts and appeals to these “big kids” (as Walt himself referenced), the more incentive The Walt Disney Company has to feed and satiate them. As the brand never ceases to improve the Guest experience in its parks, alcohol has been slowly introduced into Magic Kingdom Park. While Be Our Guest Restaurant made headlines years ago by offering beer, wine, and Champagne to their table-service dinner menu in 2012, it took four years of careful study and calibration before the park expanded this alcohol policy. At present, the following restaurants reworked their offerings to also include alcohol.
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
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| Tony’s Town Square Restaurant |
This is one establishment that could use a boost. Though the quality of the food has not changed, the addition of Prosecco (Italian Sparkling Wine), Italian White Wine from Umbria and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Tuscan Reds is a welcome compliment. These wines represent the regions in Italy that produce the dishes that are served, and thus are perfect compliments to your meal experience. This is not gratuitous booze, folks!
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| Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Beverage Menu |
Notice that wine is served by the glass, by the bottle, and by the Quartino, which is a carafe that holds a quarter liter.
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| Chicken Parmigiana, Focaccia, Luce delle Vite ‘Lucente’ Super Tuscan |
The Quartino is a growing trend in restaurant service. This mini-carafe is the perfect size for sharing, when a single glass won’t do, yet a bottle is too much. Molto bene Tony!!
Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen
The eclectic menu at Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen is well-suited to the robust beer, wine, and Sparkling Wines offered.
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| Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen Beverage Menu |
The hearty Belgium Stella Artois Pale Lager and popular Blue Moon Belgian White Ale will pair well to the many spicier American, Latin, African, and Asian entrees served here. (My Baa Baa Berber Lamb Chops sure needed something robust to dose the fire!)
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| Ambasha Bread, Honey-Infused Dip, Franciscan Chardonnay |
Did you know?? Most restaurant wine menus (especially those at Walt Disney World Resort) list wines from light to bold; a handy reference point for those of us who might not be sommeliers!
Liberty Tree Tavern
I was so excited to sample one of my all-time favorite Magic Kingdom meals- that traditional turkey dinner- with a nice, fruity white wine. That is, until I saw that Samuel Adams Boston Lager on tap calling my name.
How’s this for pairing??
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| Angus Chuck Cheeseburger, Samuel Adams Boston Lager |
You should also note that the Iron Horse ‘Fairy Tale Celebration Cuvee’ Brut is a Sparkling Wine created solely for Disney Parks. Hailing from California, it’s the stuff dreams are made of!!
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Which leads to the Beverage Menu at this iconic restaurant located within Cinderella Castle. So many engagements begin at this fairy tale spot, that is was begging for some premiere Champagnes and Sparkling Wines for those post-proposal toasts!!
Cuvee Dom Perignon and Moet & Chandon? I can think of no better way to begin your “happily ever after!”
Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Wine
The Plaza Restaurant
Newer to the lineup is this restaurant with a “ice cream parlor” vibe. It now joins the establishments that serve alcohol in this Magic Kingdom park. For breakfast, The Plaza Mimosa, Hose-Made White Sangria, and Canella Bellini Sparkling Peach Cocktail are offered. At lunch and dinner, wine, sangria, and beer are on the menu.
The Future of Alcohol in Magic Kingdom?
Since this article was originally posted, all table service restaurants in Magic Kingdom now serve alcohol in some form. Eight in all. To this listing, add The Crystal Palace and The Diamond Horseshoe. As you can see, the additions of alcohol in Magic Kingdom restaurants are well-tailored and completely appropriate to the menus at hand. Each choice has been painstakingly chosen to match and enhance the full dining experience.
Given its current configuration, I do believe Walt would understand. As dining at this East Coast park continues to mature and evolve, something it has done remarkably well in its forty-six years, I expect we will see more such appropriate changes. Beer, wine, and Champagne has been served at Disneyland Paris for twenty-eight years without the loss of its family-friendly character. I have faith, trust, and Pixie Dust that Walt Disney World will no doubt do the same.
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| Disneyland Paris, Casey’s Corner, Belgian 1664 Premium Biere |
What You Should Know
– Alcohol in Magic Kingdom will NOT be served unless you are ordering food. Great news!!
– Management at Be Our Guest Restaurant knows what drunk and disorderly looks like. The servers at these additional eateries will take those notes.
– At the original time of release, there was no plan to serve alcohol during lunch service at Be Our Guest Restaurant. HOWEVER, you may now order a Mimosa with your breakfast and a beer with your lunch! Stay tuned…
– I was able to order a beer with my hot dog at Casey’s Corner in Disneyland Paris. Is this the future??
**PLEASE don’t mess with the magic. Drink responsibly friends.
Wow, that's a lot of great options for having a drink with your dinner. I wonder what Walt would think of it?
Yes Mike, I approached this "research" with much trepidation; what would Walt think?? I must say, the beer, wine, and champagnes are thoughtfully chosen to compliment each dining experience. No spirits are served unless food is ordered and no intoxicated person shall be served. Knowing this decision will not turn the Magic Kingdom into the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival gave me great relief Mike!!
Haha, we go in March so this is good to know. We’re doing the Star Wars fireworks and I read that there’s booze there. So I might have a sip or two!
Love the choices of their drink. One day I want to go back to disney. I enjoy my visit there before.
At least the management will be looking out for people behaving inappropriately. I hope people don’t drive home.
I wouldnt miss drinking on my vacation with or without meals whole at Disney. I’m sure Disney however reaps the monetary rewards from all those that do partake in the adult beverages.
Good information on where to find alcoholic beverages in the Magic Kingdom. I didn’t think alcohol was served there until I read your blog post. Thanks for the great information!
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Love this post. Gets straight to the point, after being around all those kids always nice to know where an adult beverage can be found.
The kids can enjoy the whole Disney-thing all day, but Momma needs to have a glass of beer. Hahaha this if a lifsaver for our sassy Moms and Dads.
Hahaha great tips!!!!! I lived in Orlando for years and we would always end up at Epcot because of the lack of alcohol at magic kingdom
I definitely support the decision of no alcohol being served unless buying food. I would be so disappointed to see the family aspect of Disney being taken away and becoming a place where you could walk around with drinks all the time.
I’m so giggling here. Who knew you could have fun as an adult with dinner in the middle of Disney. I love it.
Wow! What a great list! My favorite is Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. I loved their chicken parmesan!
Wow! I have not been to Disney in at least 15 years. I did not know they cater to an adult crowd now. Interesting! Thank you for the resturant reviews with pictures. It all looks amazing.
I don’t drink alcohol, so I would be more like, “where’s all of the the chocolate!?!?!?”