Disney Cruise Line does not offer a traditional unlimited alcohol package. You won’t find an all-you-can-drink daily plan like the beverage packages offered by many other major cruise lines.
Disney instead uses a mostly pay-as-you-go system, with optional wine packages, beer offers, beverage tastings and other drink amenities available on select sailings. Disney also allows eligible guests to bring a limited amount of wine or beer onboard.
I’ve enjoyed wine and cocktails on Disney cruises, and I actually like not having to decide whether an expensive unlimited package is worth it. But there are a few rules and options worth understanding before you sail.
Disney Cruise Drink Options at a Glance
| Drink option | Available? | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited alcohol package | No | Disney does not currently offer a traditional unlimited daily alcohol plan |
| Wine packages | Yes, on eligible sailings | Multiple-bottle options may be available through Disney’s onboard beverage offerings |
| Beer mug savings option | Yes, on eligible sailings | Provides a larger draft pour for the applicable refill price |
| Preordered beer or wine | Yes | Selected beverages can be ordered through Onboard Gifts, with inventory varying by sailing |
| Beverage tastings | Yes | Separate paid seminars covering wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and more |
| Bring your own alcohol | Limited | Eligible guests may bring either one bottle of wine/sparkling wine or six beers at the start of the voyage |
Disney Does Not Have an Unlimited Drink Package
This is the most important distinction.
You cannot buy a Disney Cruise Line package that gives you unlimited beer, wine and cocktails for a flat daily price.
Most alcoholic drinks are purchased individually and charged to your stateroom account.
That can be an advantage if you only have a cocktail or glass of wine occasionally because you don’t have to spend enough each day to justify a large prepaid package.
If you drink heavily enough that an unlimited package is an important part of your cruise decision, Disney Cruise Line works differently from cruise lines built around that model.
Does Disney Have Wine Packages?
Disney does offer wine-package options on eligible cruises.
These are not unlimited packages. Instead, you purchase a set number of bottles from an eligible wine selection.
Availability, selections and prices can vary by sailing, so I would check the Onboard Gifts section associated with your actual reservation instead of budgeting around an old package price you found online.
Disney’s Onboard Gifts inventory is tied to your cruise reservation or departure port, which is useful because it shows the beverage options currently available for your specific sailing.
Disney Also Has Beer Options
Beer drinkers have a few alternatives to an unlimited beverage package.
Disney has offered a Beer Mug Savings Package that lets you purchase a reusable mug and receive a larger draft pour while paying the applicable refill price.
You don’t necessarily have to carry the physical mug around for the entire cruise. Disney has used a token system that lets you exchange the mug and pick up another one when you want your next draft.
Selected chilled beer packages can also appear in Disney’s Onboard Gifts inventory.
Because brands, availability and pricing change, I would check your actual cruise rather than choosing a sailing based on an old beer-package menu.
Can You Bring Alcohol on a Disney Cruise?
Yes, but Disney significantly limits how much you can bring onboard.
Under Disney Cruise Line’s current alcohol policy, each eligible guest may bring one of the following at the beginning of the voyage:
- 1 unopened bottle of wine or sparkling wine, no larger than 750 ml, OR
- 6 beers, each no larger than 12 oz
For most Disney cruises, the guest must be at least 21 years old. Different age rules apply to certain international sailings, including round-trip Singapore cruises.
This is an either/or allowance. You cannot substitute liquor or spirits for the wine or beer allowance.
The Alcohol Must Be in Your Carry-On
Any alcohol you’re permitted to bring must be in your carry-on luggage, not your checked bags.
Disney says alcohol found in checked luggage will be removed without compensation.
The bottles or beers must also be unopened and in their original containers.
I would review Disney’s current policy shortly before departure because Disney specifically notes that the alcohol rules can change without notice.
You Can No Longer Restock Alcohol at Every Port
This is an important change if you’ve read older Disney Cruise advice.
Disney’s current policy applies the carry-on allowance at the beginning of the voyage.
Alcohol purchased during a port stop, including beer, wine and spirits, is now collected and stored by Disney until the end of the cruise.
So don’t plan on buying another bottle of wine or six-pack in every port and taking it back to your stateroom for use during the cruise.
Can You Drink Your Own Wine at Dinner?
Yes, but Disney currently charges a $20 corkage fee per bottle if you bring your own wine or sparkling wine into one of the dining rooms.
Disney also states that alcohol you bring onboard cannot be consumed in lounges or other public areas.
If I’m bringing my own bottle primarily to enjoy in the stateroom, that can still be a useful way to control what I spend on drinks without paying for something every time I want a glass of wine.
Are Alcoholic Drinks Included in a Disney Cruise?
No. Alcohol is not included in the standard Disney Cruise fare.
Beer, wine and cocktails purchased onboard are additional charges.
This is one reason I wouldn’t describe Disney Cruise Line as fully all-inclusive. Our Disney Cruise all-inclusive guide breaks down everything else that is and isn’t covered by the base fare.
Which Drinks Are Included?
Disney does include a better selection of basic nonalcoholic drinks than some travelers expect.
The standard cruise fare currently includes:
- Soft drinks served with meals
- Soft drinks from onboard beverage stations
- Regular coffee
- Tea
- Water from onboard beverage stations
Specialty coffee, smoothies, bottled water and beverages ordered from bars or lounges can carry an additional charge.
So you don’t need a soda package simply to have fountain soft drinks with meals or from the self-service beverage stations.
Disney Cruise Beverage Tastings
If you like trying different drinks, I think Disney’s beverage tastings are more interesting than trying to imitate an unlimited drink package.
Depending on your sailing, Disney currently offers seminars such as:
- Beer Tasting
- Bourbon Tasting
- Champagne Tasting
- Chocolate & Liquor Tasting
- Martini Tasting
- Mixology Class
- Mojito & Caipirinha Tasting
- Rum Tasting
- Wine Tasting
- Tequila & Margarita Tasting
- Whiskey Tasting
The actual list varies by ship and cruise.
These experiences cost extra and can be reserved through My Reservations when your activity booking window opens.
If you’re taking the cruise without children, our Disney Cruises for adults guide also covers lounges, adult dining and the other 18+ parts of the ships.
How Old Do You Have to Be to Drink on a Disney Cruise?
For most Disney Cruise Line sailings, the minimum drinking age is 21 and Disney requires valid photo identification.
There are some international exceptions.
- On qualifying round-trip cruises departing from European countries with a lower drinking age, a parent or guardian may complete Disney’s Beverage Consent Form allowing a guest ages 18–20 to drink in the adult’s presence.
- On round-trip cruises from Singapore, guests age 18 and older may purchase and consume alcohol without parental consent.
If one of these exceptions affects your trip, confirm the current rules for your exact departure before sailing.
Remember the 18% Beverage Gratuity
When budgeting for drinks, don’t look only at the menu price.
Disney currently adds an 18% gratuity to bar, beverage and wine charges.
That can make a noticeable difference if you’re ordering several drinks each day.
Instead of relying on an old “average cocktail price,” I would look at the current onboard menus and calculate:
Expected drinks per day × current menu price × number of cruise days, plus the applicable gratuity.
That gives you a more useful alcohol budget than a generic estimate from an older cruise.
Is a Disney Drink Package Worth It?
There isn’t an unlimited Disney alcohol package to evaluate in the traditional sense.
Instead, I would choose between the smaller options based on how you actually drink:
- Occasional cocktail: Just pay per drink.
- Wine with dinner: Compare the current wine-package options with buying individual glasses or bottles.
- Draft beer drinker: Look at the current Beer Mug Savings Package.
- Interested in cocktails and spirits: Consider one of Disney’s beverage tastings or mixology experiences.
- Want to minimize onboard alcohol spending: Use Disney’s permitted carry-on allowance.
I prefer this to buying an expensive unlimited package and then feeling like I have to order enough drinks every day to justify what I paid.
How Much Should You Budget for Alcohol?
I wouldn’t give every Disney cruiser one fixed alcohol budget because the total depends almost entirely on drinking habits.
A better approach is to decide in advance whether you’re likely to buy:
- Drinks with dinner
- Pool-deck cocktails
- Evening lounge drinks
- A wine package
- A beer mug
- One or more beverage tastings
Then add those estimates to your overall cruise budget.
Our guide to how much a Disney Cruise costs covers the other expenses you’ll need to account for beyond alcohol.
The Bottom Line on Disney Cruise Alcohol Packages
Disney Cruise Line does not currently offer an unlimited alcohol package.
Instead, you can pay for individual drinks, look for wine and beer options available for your sailing, book beverage tastings, or bring a limited amount of your own wine or beer onboard under Disney’s current alcohol policy.
The most important policy change to know is that eligible guests can currently bring only one 750 ml bottle of wine or sparkling wine OR six 12 oz beers at the beginning of the voyage. Alcohol purchased in ports is stored until the cruise ends, and the current dining-room corkage fee is $20 per bottle.
Check Disney’s official carry-on alcohol policy and the Onboard Gifts selection for your sailing before departure. For broader planning, see our main Disney Cruise guide.
