Why is Magic Kingdom alcohol free?

Many Disney fans likely remember that while alcohol flows freely at EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Magic Kingdom Park was once a completely dry Park – free of any signs of alcohol. Why the dry Park? Walt's vision for the Disney Parks was not to include alcohol.



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When Walt Disney dreamed up his first theme parks, he specifically did not plan to serve alcohol to the general public. “No liquor, no beer, nothing,” he said in a Saturday Evening Post in 1956. “Because that brings in a rowdy element. That brings people that we don't want and I feel they don't need it.”

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

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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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A beer at Walt Disney World can cost anywhere from $8 to $13. Draft and canned domestic beer is in the $8 – $9 range, while specialty, import, and craft beers range from $11 – $13.

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Walt Disney envisioned Disneyland Park as an alcohol-free zone since the theme park first opened. He hoped this would encourage the family atmosphere he wanted.

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Instead there are various security centers for holding unruly park guest throughout all of Walt Disney World Property. In Magic Kingdom for example, one of the security spots aka the Disney World Jail, is located on main street in one of the top levels of the buildings.

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Getting too drunk at the parks. It's OK to have a good time and to drink around the world if that's what you want to do. But, if drunk guests start causing problems or scenes (see “Fighting” and “Rude Gestures” above), Disney will not hesitate to remove them from the premises.

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Yes, you can. For the purchase of alcohol and tobacco at Walt Disney World, you must show the accepted forms of ID. You must show your passport AND a government-issued photo ID which can verify the name and birth date shown on the copy of the passport.

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However, a Cast Member at the security checkpoint may ask to open your bottle to check its contents, since metal water bottles are opaque. Just keep in mind that alcoholic beverages and glass containers aren't allowed inside the Disneyland Resort, as stated in the Rules.

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A: Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Disney resort hotels are smoke-free environments except for designated smoking areas. At Disney Resort hotels, smoking is permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas.

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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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As someone who always visits the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks with a backpack, I am thrilled to answer your question! Elizabeth, backpacks of all styles, shapes, and brands are allowed in Magic Kingdom Park.

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