How much is a 16 oz beer on the Disney Cruise?

mug (around $15.00 to $16.00) gets filled for the price of a 16 oz. draft beer (around $7.00), so it can save you a little if you plan to drink beer throughout the sailing. Each time you finish the mug, you can trade it in for a token, so you don't have to carry your mug around.



On a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) ship in early 2026, a standard 16 oz draft beer typically costs between $7.50 and $9.50, depending on the brand and the venue. Domestic or "standard" lagers like Miller Lite or Bud Light are on the lower end, while craft beers and specialty imports lean toward the $9.50 mark. It is important to remember that DCL automatically adds an 18% gratuity to all bar tabs, meaning a $8.00 beer will actually cost you $9.44 on your final folio. For beer enthusiasts, Disney offers a Beer Mug Savings Package (often around $15 for the glass); once purchased, you can bring the 21 oz souvenir mug back to any bar and get a 21 oz refill for the price of a standard 16 oz beer, effectively giving you 5 oz for free with every round. Unlike some other cruise lines that offer "all-you-can-drink" packages, Disney does not have a daily alcohol package in 2026, so most guests find that the refillable mug is the most cost-effective way to enjoy a few beers while lounging at the Adult Exclusive pools or watching a show.

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Onboard Beverage Service Many of the beverages served during your cruise are complimentary. However, all alcoholic beverages and certain other drinks will be charged to your stateroom folio.

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A: Disney Cruise Line Guests 21 years and older may bring a maximum of 2 bottles of unopened wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) or 6 beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port of call. These beverages must be packed in carry-on (not checked) bags or luggage.

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How much are drinks on a cruise? On most cruise lines' ships, alcoholic drinks cost extra and incur an automatic 15 to 20 percent service fee. Pricing will vary by line, but it's akin to restaurant and nicer bar prices -- about $12 per cocktail, $8 to $10 per glass of house wine, $14 to $25 for nicer wines.

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Bottled water and canned sodas are available for purchase in lounges and bars throughout the ship. Specialty coffees and more can be purchased in the Cove Cafe alongside complimentary treats and snacks. You will be able to stay well-hydrated, refreshed, and well-fed throughout your entire sailing!

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Cups – Yep, you read that right. Disney Cruise Line offers free soft drinks on the pool decks all day and night. But, the cups they have to fill are small. To avoid having to leave your perfect spot next to the pool, bring a large cup with a lid on it, bonus points if it is insulated to keep the ice longer!

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Bottled beverages are also available for purchase throughout Disney World. Bottled waters are typically $3.50 each. Bottled soda is typically $5, offering Coca-Cola products such as Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite.

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In general, expect prices to be in the $7-9 range, before gratuity. With gratuity, expect to spend about $8-10.50 per beer.

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Please Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids. On embarkation day, each guest of drinking age may bring one (1) sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne. Boxed wine and other containers are prohibited.

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Disney Cruise Line is the first major cruise line to provide this complimentary service. Crew members with iOS and Android devices will be able to send and receive text messages while onboard for free. The service will launch today onboard the Disney Magic and will be available fleet wide in the next few weeks.

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Drinking water and complimentary soft drinks are also available in Cabanas (or Marceline Market on the Disney Wish) and will be served at dinner in the rotational dining restaurants. If you bring a water bottle, there are water bottle refilling stations for your use on the promenade deck of each vessel.

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Onboard your Disney Cruise Line® ship, all expenses will be charged to your stateroom, so you do not need cash or a credit card. You may wish to carry cash or a credit card to buy snacks or souvenirs during stops at ports of call.

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While purchasing a beverage package prior to your cruise is the most cost effective, you can opt to purchase one on board for a slightly higher price.

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While water, juice, and tea are usually free on a cruise, you often have to go to the ship's restaurants to get them. Meanwhile, non-alcoholic drinks like sodas cost extra (usually around $2-3 per serving), so bringing those on with you when allowed can save you a decent amount.

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To ensure the comfort of all guests, Disney Cruise Line does allow smoking onboard in designated areas. On the Disney Dream, you can smoke anytime on Deck 13 forward, on the port side near Currents Bar, or on Deck 12 aft, also on the port side in the outdoor area accessible through the Meridian Lounge.

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Prohibited items:
  • Prohibited items:
  • Electrical appliances such as rice cookers, hot plates, coffee makers, blenders, bottle sterilizers and bottle warmers.
  • Homemade, precooked or perishable foods or open food containers.
  • Ice chests or coolers, except as noted below.


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No. You cannot bring your own alcohol into Magic Kingdom or any of Disney's parks.

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