Last month, we told you about the non-alcoholic specialty drinks that are available with the 2018 Disney Dining Plan — a post that will keep evolving as we learn more about what does and does not count as a beverage on the DDP. Specialty drinks include such tasty gems as Artisanal Milkshakes and Fresh Smoothies!
Red Velvet Cupcake Milkshake
And now we’re bringing you another such evolving post — only this time, we’re tackling the grown up beverages that guests can enjoy on this year’s DDP!
Officially the word from Disney is that the Plan includes one beer, wine, or cocktail for guests 21-and-older.
Beer and Hard Cider
But just how fancy are we talkin’, here? Signature cocktails at The Edison? Specialty cocktails at Tiffins? Beer and cocktail flights?
Lambu Libation
Just as we discovered with the non-alcoholic specialty beverages this year, mileage may vary a lot from location to location — or even from server to server on this one.
We’ve had readers tell us that any and every cocktail was included — and some who’ve said glasses of wine only up to a certain price point are included. There are even some guest reports that it depends on whether your meal is Signature, one-credit, or quick service (where, of course, selection is pretty limited sometimes)! DFB reader Michelle tells us that on her visit to Yachtsman Steakhouse, the dessert menu drinks were annotated to show which were included.
Jiko Wine Tasting
One thing that seems consistant is that drinks served in souvenir glasses aren’t included — at least, the glasses themselves aren’t included (e.g. no Nautilus for YOU!).
No Nautilus for Free!
And if you’re a Lapu Lapu fan? You might now be served your drink not in the classic pineapple but in a standard glass instead. (DFB reader Ashley W. reports that the Lapu Lapu was the only drink not included for her dinner at ‘Ohana.)
Lapu Lapu
Still, this leaves us with lots of options — including some top shelf options like the Patron Lime Margarita at La Cantina de San Angel, confirmed by DFB reader Leah — and lots of questions! (FYI: Leah also says that everything but tequila shots are included at La Cantina de San Angel!)
Speaking of Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion restaurants, DFB reader Katie tells us that she was able to get a margarita and reader Mary adds that the Sangria was included at La Hacienda de San Angel on the DDP. Katie adds that she was told to be specific with your server about what drink(s) you want included with your DDP credits.
Patron Select
DFB reader Mary also tells us that she was able to get a Pina Colada at T-Rex and Coral Reef and a glass of Merlot at Wolfgang Puck Express in Disney Springs!
Pina Colada
- DFB reader Steven had the following experiences:
- Flame Tree Barbecue allowed Vodka and Lemonade with a Quick Service Credit.
- Sangria was included at Fairfax Fare (but non-alcoholic lemonade was not).
- Be Our Guest allowed any drink up to $24!
- DFB reader Ashley W. tells us that any wine sold by the glass was included with her meal at Boma.
- DFB reader Vanessa M. tells us that San Angel Inn allows any alcoholic beverage $15 and under (as well as smoothies for the non-alcoholic members of the party!).
- Thanks to reader Lindsi, we know Hard Milkshakes are included at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs!
So we’re inviting our DFB readers to chime in on this topic: Have you used the DDP in 2018 and ordered an alcoholic drink? If so, tell us about your experiences in the comments below!
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Thank you for tackling this!
I wish I had kept the dessert menu from Yachtsman Steakhouse last week. For after dinner drinks, ports, coffee drinks, etc., they had stars next to the drinks that were included on the dining plan. So the $125 scotch was NOT allowed on the plan, but the $13 scotch was, for example. Hopefully other restaurants are doing the same and readers will take note and share back, even if they are not using the dining plan.
We went to the sit down Mexican restaurant in Epcot that is on the water (La Hacienda, I think?)
The service was pretty spotty overall, and at the end, the server wanted me to sign and, without clarifying, wanted me to charge my drink to the room. Mind you, I had previously stated that i was on the dining plan and inquired if my maragarita was included.
Anyway, the server apologized and said something about how you need to make clear what drinks you want on the dining plan. I guess he though that I was going to order a second margarita, or maybe an after dinner drink. I’m not sure. But I’ll make sure to say that whatever drink I order I would like to count towards my dining plan…
Also, this was the only restaurants where I had this problem. No problem at Jiko or Be Our Guest.
Can snack credits be redeemed for alcoholic drinks??!
Michelle, thanks for the info!
I had a margarita and my husband had a sangria at La Hacienda San Angel. We told our server we were on the dining plan.
Same thing at T- Rex,and Coral Reef we were able to have a pina colada with our table service credit.
At Wolfgang Puck we were able to have aglass of merlot with our quick service meal.
I’m happy to report that I WAS able to get the Patron Lime Margarita at La Cantina de San Angel as my drink on the quick service dining plan when I visited in February! The cast member told me the only thing that wasn’t included on the DDP there were the tequila shots.
Thanks for the info, Leah! Much appreciated!
Mary, thank you for sharing this information!
While at Flame tree BBQ we were told the vodka and lemon are specialty drink was included with out quick service. So an even better deal on an already great use of quick service credit there.
Then while at HS at Fairfax fare, at one counter we got sangria for lunch. And then at another register daughter was told she could not get the special non alcoholic lemonade?
And finally while dining at BOG we were told we could get one beverage up to $24 in value. So we got glasses of wine that were close. Just my experience from the end of March 2018.
Thanks for the information, Steven!
Does anyone know if an alcoholic drink is included with the buffet character meals? Don’t judge me, I really think I need a mimosa to go with my dinner at Akershus.
Jillian, where available, alcohol is included with character meals.
Has anyone with kids under 21 been able to order alcoholic beverages using that the adults consume. In other words can I get a beer with my kids meal drink it and than by my kid a beverage out of pocket?
Hey DFB friends! Does anyone know about in-room dining? E.g. if we were to order the Twilight feast, could we order a Lapu lapu (without the pineapple)?
“Louise says
April 6, 2018 at 2:15 am
Can snack credits be redeemed for alcoholic drinks??!”
Good question. Wondering the same…
I noticed the comment about Askerhaus but do all the buffets allow the 1 alcoholic beverage? We are doing Crystal Palace, Biergarten, and Trail’s End and this is a big factor if we want to do the meal plan. The website about DDP doesn’t say anything. Just has 2 asterisk but yet no explanation.
Ashley, there are beer and wine options at all of the restaurants you mentioned, and one drink per adult on the plan is included. Enjoy!
We visited in April and we’re on the Deluxe Dining Plan for our 10 night stay (never again – SO MUCH FOOD!). We found there were very few restrictions on what was included, and they were clearly notated – nothing we went to order was ever excluded. Some examples of what we had – Beachside Bubbles mimosa at Cape May breakfast, mimosa and Italian iced coffee at Bon Voyage, Lapu Lapu (not in a pineapple) and POG mimosa at Ohana breakfast, veuve cliquot champagne at Cali Grill, Blood Orange margarita at Hacienda de San Angel, Magical Star cocktail at multiple places (incl glow cube!) we found in most restaurants you could have any wine that was served by the glass. We really enjoyed being able to have a nice drink with our meal and didn’t feel limited in anyway being on the dining plan.
Catherine, that is so great to hear! Sounds like you had a delicious trip!
I have used Dining Plans recently on my trip in August 2018.
Alcoholic drinks have been included for the following restaurants:
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante: any alcoholic drinks under 15 USD are all included, this means any of the wine flights, etc.,
Biergarten: any type of half liter of beer or glass wine,
Tusker House: cocktails,
Teppan Edo: any type of beers, glass wines (not sakes nor cocktails),
The BOATHOUSE: any type of beers, glass wines, some cocktails,
Coronado Springs Pepper Market: any can or bottles of beers in the dinner time (not sure about other meal time),
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: any types of cocktails, glass wines, beers,
Plaza Restaurant: beers, hard ciders, glass wines.
I hope this helps someone looking for information about what types of alcoholic drinks are included in their 2018 dining plans.
can you eat in one place and get the drink in another? or do you need meal and drink at same time, first time on DDP and confused by it all! on quick serve plan
Anyone know if you have kids under age but on adult plan if you can “order” adult drinks for the “of age”
Crystal — We’ve heard anecdotal information that adults can use their kids’ drink credit to order an adult drink (e.g. Mom, Dad, Kid 1 and Kid 2 are at a restaurant and Mom and Dad are able to order 4 alcoholic drinks between them, using their kids’ drink credits), but I doubt Disney will publicize that, and it’s likely on a case by case basis depending on your server.
Darren — you’ll need to order everything together and pay on the same transaction.
Would it not be simpler for them to say any drink up to and including $15. That way everyone would know exactly what they could or couldn’t order. If it’s $16 no, $14.80 then yes. Then there wouldn’t be this one server says one thing, another different.
Are the breakfast alcoholic drinks at BOG included in dining plan? I’ve gone ahead and ordered them for our trip in November but on pre order says one entree and included drink! Maybe they have yet to update pre order page. Hopefully:)
Susan, one alcoholic beverage per 21+ guest is included. If there’s an issue when you check in, mention it to the cast member!
Thank you Sarah:)
Thank you for your question Susan Lees!! It was my EXACT question and problem I encountered.
Sue, were you not allowed the alcoholic beverage for BOG breakfast?
I’m planning on using Mobile Ordering at D-Luxe Burger and am on the Standard DDP. If I order the bourbon milkshake will the system use my DDP credit? I really want that shake!
Nicole, we have been told that the spiked shakes at D-Luxe are accepted on DDP, and the app should apply the credit automatically!
Any idea on this year’s Candlelight Processional Dining Package? Everything I’m finding is from before alcohol was included on the DDP and the packages say they include non-alcholic beverage.
Tiffany, we haven’t seen any information to clarify this issue. If we do, we’ll update!
Tiffany, a member of our team looked into this for you, and her server confirmed that alcohol IS included when using Disney Dining Plan for the Candlelight Processional package!
Sarah – We went to San Angel and used our Dining Plan for the Candlelight Processional Package. We were allowed to order one alcoholic drink up to $15 in price. My kids ordered virgin strawberry daiquiris with their meals! Thanks so much for following up!
Tiffany, you’re so welcome! I hope you had a terrific time!
Hi Sarah,
We’re going to WDW Caribbean Beach Resort in Aug 2019 & are really excited.
We have the DDP included so it’s nice to see that alcoholic drinks are available at so many restaurants & quick service diners.
Hey,
Has anyone had the grown up lemonade at Woodys lunchbox, using a quick service credit credit with their meal?
Does anyone know if the pool bars at the hotels will let you use your quick service credits to get a meal and an alcoholic beverage? I had read on another website that they were not included in the dining plan and I was really hoping to sit out by the pool with an adult beverage.
Tracy, the official menus typically only list snack credits eligible on items like smoothies and bottled water.
I believe I have now watched every single disney world video from you! I am addicted, and I am getting the guide for Christmas (for myself)
We need a video on best ddp value at quick service restaurants pretty please!
Mandie, thanks for the love! Here’s our 2019 list of the best DDP Quick Service!