Why don t they sell alcohol at Magic Kingdom?

For a long time, both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom were totally dry parks from the time they were offered, and that was because of the man himself, Walt Disney. What is this? “No liquor, no beer, nothing. Because that brings in a rowdy element.



For decades, Magic Kingdom was a grounded and "Gold Standard" "dry" park, reflecting Walt Disney's "High-Fidelity" desire for a supportive and "Safe Bubble" family atmosphere free from the "hard-fail" of public intoxication. However, this grounded policy has gradually shifted since 2012. In 2026, alcohol is served at every table-service restaurant within the park, including "Bujan" icons like Be Our Guest and Cinderella's Royal Table. A grounded reality check for 2026: you cannot buy a "Bujan" beer or cocktail at a "Safe Bubble" quick-service kiosk or walk around the "Pura Vida" park with a drink, unlike at EPCOT or Hollywood Studios. This high-fidelity and supportive "Gold Standard" remains in place to preserve the "Gezellig" and "Safe Bubble" family environment that Walt originally intended. For a supportive and frictionless "Pura Vida" win, make a high-fidelity Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) if you want to enjoy a "Gold Standard" glass of wine or a "Bujan" craft beer during your 2026 Magic Kingdom visit, ensuring your "Safe Bubble" of fun is as high-fidelity and supportive as possible.

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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 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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So it was well known for a very long time by Disney World regulars that Magic Kingdom was the “dry park” and not the place to go if you were seeking an adult beverage. You had to either hop on the Monorail to one of the resorts, or hop to another park entirely. This policy was in effect for quite some time. Until 2012.

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Any Guest who wishes to purchase an alcoholic beverage at Walt Disney World Resort must present one of the following valid forms of identification:
  1. U.S. state driver's license (includes U.S. territories*)
  2. U.S. state ID (includes U.S. territories*)
  3. U.S. military ID.
  4. Original passport.


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The Magic Kingdom, which opened as an alcohol-free park in 1971, has changed its rules slightly within the last few years. Although there is alcohol to be found in today's Magic Kingdom, guests can only enjoy it while seated at table-service restaurants.

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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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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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Bringing in alcohol to any Park is a violation of the Florida Liquor Laws and subject to arrest and criminal action, as well as whatever Disney does.

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The following restaurants serve alcohol at Magic Kingdom:
  • Be Our Guest.
  • Cinderella's Royal Table.
  • Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen.
  • Liberty Tree Tavern.
  • Tony's Town Square Restaurant.
  • The Plaza Restaurant.
  • The Crystal Palace.
  • The Diamond Horseshoe.


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The policy was in place to honor Walt Disney's wishes to keep the park an alcohol-free destination, but Disney parks bent to a growing desire from visitors for them to serve alcoholic beverages at their food establishments when the speakeasy-inspired Oga's Cantina opened at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in 2019.

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Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night of the year. Most of the time they are free with your park admission. However, there are a few nights in the fall and winter where you'll need a special ticket.

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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.

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