Alcohol Policy & Corking Fees
Purchasing alcoholic beverages on your Disney cruise can be a pricey option
Guests 21 years and older are permitted to bring 2 bottles of wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) or 6 beers (no larger than 12 ounces) when they first board their cruise and at each port of call.
The bottles or cans must be packed in your carry-on (not checked) bags or luggage.
Guests who wish to bring the wine or champagne that they have brought to enjoy in one of the onboard dining rooms will be charged a corking fee of $29 per bottle. A corking fee is charged when guests choose to bring their own bottle of wine or champagne into a rotation dining room, or the adult restaurants of Remy, Enchanté, Palo, and Palo Steakhouse.
Important items to note
Any alcohol packed in checked luggage will be removed and stored until the end of the cruise.
All alcohol brought onboard must be in its original, unopened container. Partially used bottles and those in which the seal has been broken will be destroyed and no compensation will be offered.
Any wine or champagne in excess of 2 bottles or beer in excess of 6 beers will be stored until the end of the cruise.
Bringing liquors and spirits (including powdered alcohol) onboard is prohibited. These items will be stored until the end of the cruise.
Guest MUST retrieve any stored alcohol at the end of the cruise.
Alcohol brought on board may not be consumed in any lounge or public area.
If draft beer is your drink then you are in luck. Disney Cruise Line sells a 21-ounce glass refillable beer mug.
When you bring the mug to have it refilled, you pay the standard pour price for 16 ounces, so you’re getting an extra 5 ounces each time you use it.
DCL sometime changes prices therefore make sure you ask if the fees have changed at all
An example of a No is trying to bring 4 16 oz. cans instead of 6 12 oz. cans
Can you reuse previous cruise beer mugs?
No you have to buy a new one each time on the new cruise in order to obtain the deal
You are permitted to bring a case of water (or other non-alcoholic beverages on board like soda or tea) as long as all of the bottles are sealed and packed in your carry-on luggage which should be no larger than 9" x 14" x 22".
We all know that types of alcohol have evolved - there are canned wines, hard ciders, seltzers, and more. In my experience, the size of the containers is what was used to evaluate whether we were under the limit. On my most recent sailing, I brought eight small cans of wine and six beers. The canned wine totaled less than 1,500 mL (two standard bottles), so the Cast Members at security allowed this. Your mileage may vary, but as long as you're not trying to bend the rules, you should be fine!
What About Non-Alcoholic Drinks with 0.5% Alcohol
Each guest 21 years and older may bring 1 of the following allotments of alcohol onboard in their carry-on luggage at the beginning of the cruise and at each port of call.
2 bottles of unopened wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml. each)
6 beers (no larger than 12 oz. each)
If there is any % of alcohol in the non-alcoholic beer, the limit is up to 6 beers (no larger than 12 oz. each). If there is no % of alcohol in the non-alcoholic beer, you may bring as many as you can in your carry-on.
Disney Cruise Line Drinks Everything to Know
If you are looking for a drink package when sailing on a Disney Cruise Line ship you will find out they do not offer one directly but there are a few different options.
Beverages included in the cost of the sailing:
Soda, water, teas (hot and cold), coffee, and juice in complementary cups at beverage stations located on
Recommend bringing a refillable bottle
Deck 9 on the Magic and Wonder
Deck 11 on the Dream, Fantasy, Wish and Treasure
Complimentary soda can also be found
Vibe teen only club ages 14 – 17 years old
Sit down restaurants (breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the rotational dining restaurants)
Soda, water, coffee, teas (hot and cold)
When is it soda not included:
Ordering it at the bars and lounges
Room service
Wine Packages
25% savings over ordering individual bottles during sailing
If the sailing is 3, 4, 5, 7, or more nights the price will range from
$105 to $220 for classic list of white, red, or sparkling wines
$155 to $330 for premium wines
See each sailing for more information on the first night
Can select different vintages of the same for each night of the sailing
Benefits:
Do not have to order the number of bottles corresponding to your sailing length
You can order more than 1 bottle each or any night
Any unfinished bottles can be taken back to stateroom to enjoy
Beer Packages
Six pack for the price of 5 beers $36.25
Heineken, Corona, Blue Moon, Coors and more
Hard seltzer
Six pack of Truly for $32.50 (flavors pineapple or wild berry)
Beer mug
21 oz. refillable mug for 16 oz. prices (see below)
Sommelier Bin
Based on open bottles available when you ask for red, white, or sparkling wine
You will not know what they have available until you place the order
Great way to try a new wine at a discounted price
DCL Refillable Beer Mug
Purchase the mug before your cruise from the Onboard Gifts area on DCL website
Can also purchase on the pool deck bars
Costs $15.25
Get 21 oz. for the price of 16 oz.
Get a great souvenir to bring home
If you would rather get the mug on the last night, ask for the beer token which allows you to have all the benefits of the package without carrying the glass around with you.
Best way to get a clean mug the last day
Each evening there is a happy hour and refills cost $5.50
How to order
Before sailing
Can purchase before the cruise under Disney’s onboard gifts
Will be delivered to your room on embarkation day
Once on the ship
Can order first night at dinner
What can I carry on the ship
Must be packed in carryon bag
If placed in checked luggage it will be confiscated
Every person 21 or older can bring 2 bottles of unopened wine or champagne or 6 12 oz. cans of beer on board at the beginning of the cruise and at each port.
If you bring on wine bottles:
Ask you stateroom host for a corkscrew
If you bring the bottle to dinner, there is a $29 corkage fee
A corking fee is charged when guests choose to bring their own bottle of wine or champagne into a rotation dining room, or the adult restaurants of Remy, Enchanté, Palo, and Palo Steakhouse.
Happy Hour Offerings
Check the navigator app for information or ask your favorite bartender
Locations might vary day to day and lounge to lounge
Only select drinks are discounted
Drink of the Day
Check the navigator app for information or ask your favorite bartender
An alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink will be offered every day and changed every day
If you plan to drink these daily, ask for the souvenir cup that they will refill each day and you will pay the same price but get more of that delicious drink
Coffee Punch Card
All the coffee locations on each of the ships offer a punch card which can be used and punched at any of them
Place the card in your lanyard to make sure you have it with you all the time
I have collected them from each ship even if the card is not finished and use it on the next sailing
After 5 punches the 6th drink is free
Some of the coffee shops also offer free snacks or little bites throughout the day
FAQs
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Disney Cruise Line does offer Beer Packages and Wine Packages with various price points. To sign up for a beverage package, you can either pre-purchase one through Onboard Gifts or you can purchase it once onboard. My preference is to wait until I'm onboard because I feel like then I will have a better sense of what I will be wanting.
While cocktails and spirits are not part of any package program, you could sign up for a Beverage Tasting which is a great way to find a new favorite beverage! These interactive seminars are designed to teach Guests about the making of and origins of some popular spirits and liquor. We always end up making new friends with fellow cruisers and have a lot of fun in the process! My favorite seminars have been the Mixology Class and the Tequila and Margarita Tasting. The prices are always subject to change but currently range from approximately $20-35.
Another planDisney tip is to order the Drink of the Day! There’s a new one featured each day and it is served at a discount. The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app will give you information on each day's drink and where you can find them onboard! I always prefer to order them directly from a bar or lounge because they tend to be more fresh that way instead of taking one from a server’s tray.
Finally, you can also carry beer and wine onboard with you. Each adult 21 years of age or older can bring two bottles of unopened wine or champagne (750 ml or smaller) OR six beers (12 ounces or less) on embarkation day and at each port. Just make sure when carrying alcohol onboard, you follow the steps outlined. Plus, when you first arrive at the port, any wine or beer must be in your carry-on luggage and NOT in your checked luggage.
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In an effort to provide an enjoyable cruise experience for all our Guests, smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) is only permitted in the following designated areas of the ships:
Disney Magic and Disney Wonder
Deck 4, outdoors, starboard side from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Deck 9, forward, portside, any time
Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy
Deck 4, port side, aft, on the outside Promenade Deck from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Deck 12, port side, aft, the outdoor area accessible through the Meridian Lounge at any time
Deck 13, port side, forward, near Currents Bar, at any time
Note: Guests found smoking in their staterooms or on their verandahs will be charged a $250 stateroom recovery fee. This fee covers deep cleaning that includes air filter replacement, carpet extraction and the cleaning and replacement of drapes, comforters, blankets and pillows, along with verandah cleaning and maintenance.
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Disney Cruise Line Guests 21 years and older may bring a maximum of 2 bottles of unopened wine or champagne or 6 beers on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port of call. These beverages must be packed in your carry-on luggage. Guests who bring their own bottle of wine into the dining room are charged a corking fee. You can, however, bring a glass of wine to dinner and not be charged. Just ask your stateroom attendant for some wine glasses and a corkscrew, and you can sip and savor a glass of wine whenever you’d like.
Another option is purchasing a wine package before boarding or on the ship. On the Disney Cruise Line website, navigate to Already Booked > Onboard Gifts to view the Classic or Premium Wine Package. Each evening you’ll pick a bottle or two from the exclusive wine list selected by the onboard sommeliers. What you don’t finish can be brought back to your stateroom, or your serving team can rotate it to your next dining room.