When did they start selling alcohol at Magic Kingdom?

In 2012 Magic Kingdom began allowing the sale of alcohol in the park. Originally, Walt Disney did not want alcohol sold in the parks, but many embraced this change.



Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World was famously "dry" for 41 years, reflecting Walt Disney's personal belief that alcohol had no place in a family-centric theme park. This policy officially changed on September 14, 2012, with the opening of the Be Our Guest restaurant in the newly expanded New Fantasyland. Initially, beer and wine were only served during dinner service to complement the French-themed menu. The policy proved successful and was gradually expanded; by 2018, all table-service restaurants in Magic Kingdom began offering alcoholic beverages during both lunch and dinner. In 2026, you can now find a curated selection of beer, wine, and even specialty cocktails at locations like Cinderella’s Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, and Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. However, the park still maintains a strict "no walk-around" policy—unlike EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, alcohol in Magic Kingdom must be consumed inside the restaurant where it was purchased and is not available at quick-service kiosks or carts.

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Magic Kingdom alcohol sales do exist. Though you won't be able to just pop into a bar for a beer or sample the libations of the world like you can at Epcot, you can still enjoy a cocktail, beer, hard cider, wine or even Champagne with your meal at all of the Magic Kingdom's table service restaurants.

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Originally, Walt Disney did not want alcohol sold in the parks, but many embraced this change. Magic Kingdom does have more strict regulations in place for the sale of alcohol in the park. For example, some of the rules regarding alcohol in Magic Kingdom are: Only table service restaurants can serve alcohol.

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It's only in the past few years that alcohol has been served at Magic Kingdom, so many people don't know the ins and outs of where to find it. Unlike the other three parks at Walt Disney World, you won't find alcohol openly served or carried in the park.

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Magic Kingdom Least Busy Days in Order:
  • Tuesday (best day to go to Magic Kingdom)
  • Thursday.
  • Wednesday.
  • Sunday.
  • Friday.
  • Saturday.
  • Monday (busiest day at Magic Kingdom)


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One night in 1934, Walt informed his animators that they were going to make an animated feature film, and then he told them the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. There were some skeptics in the group, but before long everyone had caught Walt's enthusiasm, and work began in earnest.

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1926 Walt and Roy rename the studio Walt Disney Studios and move it to a new building on Hyperion Avenue. The birthplace of some of Disney's greatest films, it later becomes known as the Hyperion studio.

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While you might want to explore this park with a cold beverage in hand, unlike the other Disney parks in Florida, you can't walk around outside with alcohol at Magic Kingdom.

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Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at Walt Disney World Resort by all Guests 21 years of age or older. Any Guest who wishes to purchase an alcoholic beverage at Walt Disney World Resort must present one of the following valid forms of identification: U.S. state driver's license (includes U.S. territories*)

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