According to the Orlando Sentinel, four more Magic Kingdom restaurants will begin serving wine and beer starting December 23, 2016.
Cinderella Castle
Starting next week, guests dining at Tony’s Town Square, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Skipper Canteen, and Liberty Tree Tavern will be able to indulge while dining.
Magic Kingdom made headlines in 2012 when Be Our Guest Restaurant, home to the Beast and continually one of Disney World’s toughest reservations to book, became the first location ever to serve alcohol in the park.
Chimay Blue at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Why such a big deal? Walt Disney himself famously prohibited alcohol in his original park, Disneyland, in Anaheim, California (which is still a dry park, save for the ultra-exclusive. members-only Club 33); and it was his wish to not serve alcohol in the Magic Kingdom, either. So many Disney traditionalists protest the addition of beer and wine to the menus in these parks.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
As was the case with Be Our Guest, Disney will introduce alcohol that suits the themed menus in the four no-longer-dry Magic Kingdom restaurants. Tony’s Town Square will offer Italian wines and beers to complement its Italian menu; Liberty Tree Tavern will showcase American products like New England lagers, ciders, and domestically-produced wines; Skipper Canteen sticks to its explorer-themed menu with wines and beers from around the world; and Cinderella’s Royal Table stays regal with champagne and sparkling wines.
Jungle Skipper Canteen Sign
According to Disney, beer and wine will be sold only in these table-service restaurants for lunch and dinner, and will not be sold at any pop-up or external locations in the parks.
We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment below and let us know what you think about this unprecedented expansion of alcohol options in the Magic Kingdom.
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Disney is going to he’ll in a hand basket! Lol
I don’t think the addition of alcohol is necessary, but it’s about the almighty dollar. That said, it sound like it will be tastefully done.
My daughter saw her first drunks at Epcot in 2015, she was 13. How sad living in such a big city as Houston and it had to be WDW where she saw a girl falling down and just wasted. It wasn’t even evening yet.
It also makes me very sad.
I also am noticing more and more intoxicated people at Epcot. This
is the path that will transpire down the road at the Magic Kingdom.
Why change what has worked and worked well. Children should not
have to be exposed to buzzed people especially in the Magic Kingdom.
I think it’s sad on other blogs people are loving it because they take adults only vacations. The problem with that is you are going to a place that is for family with children. This will do nothing but breed more alcoholics. But at least Disney gets to make a profit off of it. The moral decline of our country is sad. As the church goes so goes the country. Remember that drinking doesn’t make you an adult! But NOT drinking either makes you more of a man or lady.
We have enjoyed going to WDW for 40 years, and never missed not being able to get alcohol at the Magic Kingdom. I enjoy beer and wine with a meal as much as anyone, but there is a time and a place. It looks like times are changing, and it’s a bit sad. I only hope that the change is for reasons other than profit.
I am surprised given some of the incidents involving alcohol (events) at EPCOT, that they would think this was a good idea! The re are plenty of opportunities for adult beverages at Disney Springs, I would have preferred they not start this in the Parks. Just my 2-cents.
I think its a bad decision. There is no reason for there to be alcohol in the Magic Kingdom at all. You aren’t there to be gettin a buzz u r there to have family time. People who get drunk aren’t always family friendly ruining experience for others
This is a great step ahead and looking forward to the next trip to the kingdom!
This will make riding in Alice’s teacups far more of a sport.
This is completely unnecessary. If you must have an “appropriate” beverage with your meal, there are numerous other choices, especially at Epcot.
jeanne, I believe we were at Epcot the same day. I’m sorry your daughter was exposed to that.
I did notice that Disney dialed way back on the alcohol at this year’s Food & Wine. Much appreciated.
Magic Kingdom is for kids. Why can’t we keep it that way?
Muito triste pois meu sonho seria passar meu aniversario ai e ver o show do dia 22…mas nao tem lugar acabou meu sonho como sempre…todo aniversario sonhos que nunca foram realizados e bons……
Disney has already strayed so far from the ‘wholesome” aspect of what the company originally represented. Now to add alcohol and go against what Walt had intended is a shame. Alcohol should not be served In the Magic Kingdom. Disney World used to be a special place. Now it will be more or less just like every other crappy park in Florida with this change.
There are other places at WDW where you could drink alcohol. Walt is probably turning over in his grave knowing the way the Disney company is allowing alcohol ANYWHERE in the Magic Kingdom! Don’t get me wrong, I understand that certain drinks would go well with certain menus at the restaurant’s there. However, it’s not gonna kill people to drink something that isn’t alcohol, while at the Magic Kingdom. That place is specifically for kids/families! And, yes, I do agree with some of the other bloggers here, regarding that Disney is doing this just to make more money. That’s a sick way of doing something like that in the Magic Kingdom!
As long as this is kept to the restaurants, I don’t see public drunkenness posing much of a threat. At the pace Disney rushes to turn tables in the park restaurants, it would take an incredibly determined drinker to cram in enough alcohol to get buzzed. Agreed that people are out of hand at Food & Wine, but I don’t think this compares. I will point out that this is just one of a long list of anti-Walt decisions that has been changing the park atmosphere in the name of adding a few cents to the bottom line. As a one-off, this is way less offensive to me than the Tomorrowland cabanas.
Things change in our lives that we like and that we don’t like. It’s part of life. As long as they don’t allow inebriated guest to spoil things for others, my feeling is to adapt and move on. Many things have changed at WDW over the years that I don’t like or miss – the same goes for real life too, but it’s fine, it’s all fine.
I like a nice glass of wine with my dinner but it feels not good at Magic Kindom and in my opinion not necessary.
It starts now at these 4 restaurants (for lunch and dinner (when does lunch start??)) but mark my words “this is just the beginning”
I’ll bet that in the near future alcohol is sold everywere with all consequences.
In the end everything is just for boosting profits and attracting more people.
not to mention all the puking on and off the rides, but seriously , alcahol in the magic kingdom especially , where its geared more for kids , i dont want to see it, and now if you have a teen or preteen that you allowed to go into the parks yourself you have to worry if they will encounter a drunk when your not with them, its a big big mistake i think to allow any alcahol in magic kingdo boo to disneyworld, walt is porberly spinning in his grave , where is his family to stop this madness
It’s a great idea and it’s simply a result of earning greater profits.
Looks like Disney’s going down hill. So much for a ‘family’ theme park!
Yayyyyy!! I’ll make sure to lift one to Walt next time I’m there.
I haven’t witnessed, nor heard of any increase in drunk people in the MK since they have been serving alcohol at BOG. It will be people having a glass of wine or beer with their meal. I’m sure they’re not going to let someone in just to sit there and drink. The thought of being able to have a cold one at dinner after a day in MK will make a lot of Dads I know less grumpy. 😉
I have been unhappy about drinking in the Parks for a long time. Ever since I saw groups of people walking around with drinks in their hands being loud and obnoxious in the World Showcase. Especially the Magic Kingdom which is full of small children. I and my son are stockholders and while I appreciate making a profit this is not a necessary way to do it!!! As I read the other comments I see that most people agree. It is an abomination.
I have no problem with beer or wine and a meal. Most of the world treats those beverages as part of the meal, not a reason to get buzzed. For those of you on the “protect the children” train, there are worse things than seeing mom with a glass of wine at lunch. I’d much prefer all the parks go “smoke free”. That would be better for the children (and the adults).
A drunk man approached my family when we were at Epcot this past October. As a non-drinker, I strongly believe there is no place for alcohol in any of the parks at any time.
Jeeze… Ppl are acting if the sky is falling.. They are just selling wine and beer with meals ,which is an actual paring for food in 99 percent of industrialized countries.. It isn’t like they are selling jello shots on Main Street USA. Calm down , take a breath, and eat a Mickey Bar peeps….
I don’t believe the MK saw a large number of buzzed people in the park after allowing guests alcohol with dinner at BOG, and I don’t foresee it being a problem with the addition of the new restaurants either. These are not pop up bars. Enjoying a glass of champagne over dinner in the castle sounds lovely!
With the exception of being “exclusive” Club 33 at Walt’s direction has been offering full liquor, beer, wine at Disneyland since the beginning and when I last checked the park is doing pretty well. Everything will be fine.
About time!! And I don’t buy into the notion that this goes against Walt’s wishes. Who can say what Walt would have done in today’s world. I love all things Disney and love what Walt brought, but he was a hypocrite at times. Remember it was only recently that cast members are allowed to have a mustache, Walt had one though.
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I wouldn’t pay disney prices for alcohol. I don’t need a drink to enjoy the park, a meal or my children.
As long as they don’t allow people to drink to excess, or take their drinks with them.
I wish they would not allow alcohol sales in the Magic Kingdom to keep this closer to what Walt envisioned. If people want alcohol let them go to the other parks where it is served and it might help with some of the overcrowding at the MK too.
Great news! Look forward to have a nice cold Yuengling Lager at Liberty Tree Tavern!
Nothing wrong with serving alcohol or consuming it. Glad they offer wine or beer with dinner. Not my thing usually, but I might just try it.
Some folks are opposed to alcohol that’s ok and it is their personal freedom. I am opposed to how many people dress at wdw.
Cant live life being so offended at stuff that I am no earthly good.
If you don’t like the serving of wine or beer don’t go.
Walt is not happy !
About time! A glass of wine with lunch or dinner when already spending a fortune? Luv it! To those people worried about drunk people…OMG…I have seen so, so, so many rude people at Disney theme parks and it has nothing to do with alcohol. People who enjoy wine (or an ice cold beer on a hot day—ahhhh) are not the jerks in the park. I have experienced so many rude park-goers…as a person who had foot surgery and had to use a scooter. I finally understand what people with disabilities have to put up with! Until you can scan people for what is in their hearts, you are barking up the wrong tree.
Wrong, just wrong. There is absolutely no reason, other than the all mighty dollar, that MK should serve alcohol. Visitors can imbibe in 3 other parks, is that not enough? To me, this is shaming Walt’s wishes and those who are running the show should be checked before they completely wreck what is/was the splendor or the kingdom.
The one thing that separates the Magic Kingdom from all other places on earth is the fact that reality has been blocked out. There are too many executives at Disney as of late that lack the vision to see the original dreams and wisdom of Walt Disney. They started down this slippery slop just a few years ago by replacing the Main Street Bakery with a Starbucks. What’s next, replace Casey’s Corner with a Wendy’s? Life is filled with hard realities and petty annoyances. One could visit the Magic Kingdom and truly escape the perils of life even if just for a while. At the rate that these bad decisions are being made, in just a few short years, WDW will be nothing but another Six Flags.
This really saddens me (and angers my 16 year old daughter). We avoid Epcot after-dark now… On a couple of occasions we have observed very tipsy adults being loud and obnoxious, creating an inappropriate environment for children.
It’s so sad to see the executives at Disney continuously make decisions that violate Walt Disney’s principals merely to try and make an extra dollar… What they fail to see is that as the park becomes less unique it also becomes less attractive to the millions of current fans.
Good luck with the new crowd you hope to attract… Our trips will definitely become less frequent as this continues.
Let’s not forget that The Main St Bakery use to be sponsored by Sara Lee, and Casey’s Corner use to be the coca-cola corner.
My family and I are saddened by this news. It was well said that Walt did not want to have alcohol at Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom. His intent was to have a place where he, or any parent, could take their children and feel safe and have a good family time. This past November we witnessed some rather rowdy behavior out attendees to the food and wine festival. The MK is no place for that to happen. If it is not too late please change your decision.
WOW….cannot believe they are fully caving in. This is a total $$MONEY$$ decision.
Not a fan of the decision. Trust me, I am a drink around the world guy and love it, but just do not find the appeal of having them in Magic kingdom.
Shame on Disney.
Americans don’t know how to hold there booze. There tends to be a lot of binge drinking.
As the mother of a teen, I agree that now I will have to be especially vigilant against leering drunks.
As we say down south: very tacky Disney.
Absolutely uncalled for.
I never approved if it in Epcot either.
Magic Kingdom, give me a break.
Wow, best Disney Christmas gift in a while. Not only can I now enjoy a drink in the restaurants but these sanctimonious posts will keep my laughing for days
I really hate they will be serving at Disney. This is one place that we have vacationed several times over the years and never had to expose my family to drinking. Just soon not see it.
I think this says it all……. Walt Disney himself famously prohibited alcohol in his original park, Disneyland, in Anaheim, California (which is still a dry park, save for the ultra-exclusive. members-only Club 33); and it was his wish to NOT serve alcohol in the Magic Kingdom, either. …..It’s all about $$$ ! Sorry Walt… ;(
I believe that this will not get out of control at Magic Kingdom as it is only at restraints they are not having it free flowing like at Epcot’s food and wine festival.
Animal Kingdom and Hollywood studios also have alcohol available
Adults just need to know how to be adults .
We visited WDW this past Christmas season. Barf in the bathrooms and drunken people in both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Epcot is a world showcase so I understand some amount of alcohol being served. But the Magic Kingdom? Isn’t there anywhere that is just for families and kids? That was the original idea. I think it is unfortunate and sad. And a slippery slope. What will be next? The Disney company seems to be turning the Magic Kingdom into more and more of a “Mall” with neverending merchandise. Hopefully it won’t become a “Bar” as well. The company needs to step back and give it’s head a shake. Leave the Magic Kingdom as it was: an alcohol free zone for families to enjoy .
Great idea. People who think that there will be drunks everywhere in MK now are idiots. Alcohol only served during either lunch or dinner will keep responsible drinking. I can’t wait to get back
So happy to hear that we will be able to enjoy a cold beer with dinner this year. I am a mother of three and have been going to Disney for the past 7 years. The restaurants that they are offering this service at, have a very fast turn over so it would be almost impossible to get intoxicated. Some of us just really enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine with our meal after a long and often hot day! I don’t think you can compare this to Epcot where you can drink anywhere.
From reading these comments you’d think wdw just approved distributing absinthe to alcohol-mad loons that are going to vomit and stumble through the park. Seriously, a cold beer is a welcome respite for folks lugging around strollers backpacks and children. Prohibition ended generations ago folks. The vast majority of people will have a beer or two and be on their merry way. Nothing wrong with that.