Drinking Around the World at Epcot

Drinking Around the World at Epcot is a Disney Bucket List item for most Disney fans. I would absolutely do it again! You’ll notice in most of our journey I stayed away from beer, which is for a few reasons. I love beer, but in the Florida heat, the last thing I need is a heavy drink that fills me up immediately. I wanted more refreshing and lighter options. My boyfriend stuck to mostly beer because he likes to sample them much more than mixed drinks and was perfectly fine with the heat. The entire “challenge” of drink around the world is supposed to be enjoyable. Even if something is what a country is known for if you know you do not like that type of drink, order something else.

One thing I will say that you need to know before drinking around the world is to bring a water bottle and constantly refill it at counter service locations. There is nowhere to safely finish all of the countries without drinking water the entire time.

Mexico Pavilion

I personally love Mexico because I love tequila and margaritas. The rule for Mexico used to be to skip the bar outside and head straight into La Cava del Tequila. Personally, I would still head inside has more exciting drink options. Jalapeno Margarite or La Cava Avocado are very popular and equally delicious. However, you can get some interesting ones outside at Choza de Margarita now. I personally don’t like frozen margaritas – they tend to be overly sweet and not as refreshing as one on the rocks. So while the Fiesta seems interesting (combo of all 3 flavors of the frozen margs) I would opt for one of the signature ones.

On the day we decided to drink around the world I had a “go big or go home” mentality. I decided to try the Horchata Margarita inside La Cava del Tequila. It is tequila, rum, and whiskey – it is essentially a cinnamon toast crunch shot but in drink form with tequila. It was surprisingly delicious, but not super refreshing on a hot day.

Prices for Mexico range from $8-$10 for beer or $10-$21 for margaritas. The most expensive margarita is a top-shelf blend is your $21 option. Most are around the $13-$15 range inside the pavilion or outside at Choza de Margarita.

Norway Pavilion

Norway is probably my least favorite of the pavilions as far as drinking around the world goes. There are no mixed drinks here, but they do have a Lini Aquavit Glacier Shot which is probably the most Norwegian drink you will find there. I do not recommend this. I am going to say it once more….do not buy this shot. It is 80 proof and tastes awful. The drink stand in Norway offers a few beer and wine selections that seem to vary depending on the time of year. Typically Carlsberg (which is from Denmark, not Norway) is always there. I suggest asking the cast member for their recommendation for a drink here since they change somewhat frequently.

We actually grabbed a fastpass for Frozen Ever After, which is one of the only rides in the World Showcase that you can actually fastpass. The other attractions are simply walk ons and never typically have a line.

You can also go inside Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe and try some delicious school bread. I know this is a drink around the world challenge, but since there are no real hidden treasures as far as drinks go in Norway, I highly suggest trying their delicious treat.

Since there are no mixed drinks in Norway, prices are around $8-$10 for the beer or wine. You can get “Viking coffee” but since it is just Bailey’s and Kamora, I suggest sticking with a beer.

China Pavilion

Your best bet for a drink in China is heading directly to Joy of Tea and then exploring the pavilion. The most popular drink is Tipsy Ducks in Love for about $9. It is Bourbon Whisky, Coffee, Black Tea, Cream, and Chocolate Syrup. I did not opt for this simply because I don’t drink coffee, but if coffee is your thing definitely check this one out. I went for the Peach Snap! drink which was delicious and refreshing. I went back a few other times on my trip for this which is shocking because I dislike vodka.

All of the drinks except Tipsy in Love are very mild as far as an alcohol taste goes. They are either perfectly balanced or on the lighter side of the alcohol pour. If you are worried about mixed drinks in any of the countries having an overpowering taste of alcohol, I did not find that to be the case anywhere. They were all very well balanced. Full disclosure – I also enjoy the taste of most alcohol so I might not have noticed as much as others.

Along with mixed drinks, you have your choice of plum wine or Tsing Tao beer in either bottle or draft form. I suggest skipping the plum wine and saving it for Japan. However, if you want to stick with wine this is your only option here.

The wine is only $5 so it is absolutely your cheapest option, the beer is $6.50, and your mixed drinks are all $9.

Germany Pavilion

Much like the actual country of Germany, the pavilion does not lack places for you to find a drink. The first place you will stumble upon is the Trinken cart which typically has two or three beers, some wine, or if you are feeling adventurous, schnapps and Jagermeister shots. A little further into the pavilion, you will find the Bier stand. They usually have a similar selection to the Trinken cart. Instead of going with a heavier German beer I went for a nice Riesling, which Germany is also known for. You also have the option of heading to Sommerfest for a drink, which is Germany’s quick service location. Once again, they usually have the same drink options, but if a line is long or you need to cool off a bit, the shade can be a nice relief.

Quick PSA – Germany typically has had Schofferhofer grapefruit beer on tap (and sometimes so does Canada). This beer is only around 2% alcohol since it is mostly juice, making it pretty refreshing for beer. I love it for a brunch beer, but in the hot sun, it is much more enjoyable than an Oktoberfest.

Germany has a lot of stores you can wander in and out of shopping. If you do this you will also notice inside one of the shops there is wine tasting. While it might not be a great idea to do this while drinking around the world, it is a nice little surprise for those who enjoy wine.

Between the beer, wine, and shots, prices for drinks vary from $8-$12. You also have the option of getting a beer in a souvenir mug.

Italy Pavilion

Stop number 5 is Italy on your trip around the world. We made reservations at Via Napoli to make sure we had a carb filled (and delicious) meal to help us make sure we safely completed the challenge. If you are planning far enough ahead, I highly suggest trying this strategy. It gives you a nice break from the heat and plenty of options for food and drinks inside. What else could be more perfect to eat during a day of drinking than pizza?! I went for the peach bellini, which you can also get outside.

If you do not want to stop in Italy for a full meal there is a drink kiosk out front in the pavilion. You should find quite a few options here. I highly recommend the Italian Margarita (limoncello and margarita combined) for something different. It might not be the most “Italian” of options, but it is very delicious. There are a few other side cart locations outside the various restaurants, but if you are looking for wine suggestions head inside Enoteca to speak with a cast member about the wine options and what they recommend. If you want food, but don’t want to have to make a reservation head into Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar. You have a wide range of wine options and can get appetizers or meals for your group.

It is hard to give an accurate price for Italy. There are so many options for wine, that if you are getting a glass, a carafe, or a bottle, it is the largest price range you will see in the World Showcase. If you are buying a glass at one of the carts expect to spend $7-$11 for a drink.

America Pavilion

Ah America. This photo reminds me of Philadelphia so much without the delicious cheesesteaks, but I digress. Here is one of the places that you don’t need to go hunting for authentic drinks since they are all clearly American. On my journey around the world I opted for Victory’s Golden Monkey because I couldn’t get over the fact that a beer from about an hour from my house was in Epcot. I love Golden Monkey, but be warned it is 9% ABV so it is definitely on the stronger side.

Speaking of the stronger side, if you want something other than beer head over to Fife and Drum Tavern and treat yourself to a Frozen Red Stag Lemonade. It is frozen lemonade mixed with Jim Beam Bourbon and I still dream of it to this day. Half my argument to go back to Epcot is for this drink and I am not ashamed of that. You can’t get much more American than lemonade and bourbon honestly. You will also find wine at the America pavilion. However, seeing at it is typically Sutter Home I would stick with beer or a mixed drink. No offense to those who like Sutter Home. It is definitely nothing special and is typically on the sweeter side.

While the American Adventure doesn’t offer a lot of places to explore like the other pavilions, it does offer lots of indoor and outdoor seating. If you have been having trouble finding somewhere to relax, you should have very little issue here. You also can head inside to Liberty Inn. This is a good place to sit down in the A/C if you need to escape the heat or rain.

Prices in America are similar roughly $6-$9 for any of the drinks. Do yourself a favor and skip the budlight. While it is definitely authentic, you can get a better beer for a little more.

Japan Pavilion

Japan is one of the more underrated pavilions in my opinion. There are so many places to eat, shop, or grab a drink and completely get lost in. Japan Beverage Stand is on your left when you enter the pavilion area and you will find beer, plum wine, and sake cocktails. I would head here first so you have a drink in hand and are ready to explore the pavilion.

If you are afraid of sake, don’t be. Talk with a cast member and see if they recommend hot or cold sake depending on your tastes. If you are extra nervous, pick a sake mixed drink so the flavor isn’t overpowering. If you are incredibly afraid of sake, grab Kirin beer instead. I have previously tried a few of the sake drinks and have found them enjoyable, but they swap out quite a bit. The one non-sake drink that they seem to always have is the Tokyo Sunset (coconut rum, peach schnapps, banana liqueur, and pineapple juice). It is an easy drink that goes down quite smooth.

You will also find a sake tasting bar in the back of the shop. Definitely an interesting experience on a day you haven’t already consumer 6 other drinks. It is a fun experience if you are feeling adventurous with your drinks that day.

The plum wine once again will be the cheapest drink, around $7 with beer and mixed drinks ranging from $7.50-$11.

Morocco Pavilion

Guys, I’m sorry I forgot to save my drink photo of Morocco. I’m ashamed, but I promise I stopped there.

We went to Spice Road’s bar and grabbed drinks before exploring the most instagramable pavilion in Epcot (seriously it is gorgeous and I couldn’t get over how many people were waiting to get their perfect shot). The most authentic drink in Morocco is the Casa Beer since it made in Morocco. I spoke with the bartender about the signature cocktails and he recommended the Tangier’s Breeze (peach vodka, Midori, and pineapple) and was delicious. I was surprised by the color (hello lime green Midori) but the flavor was very good. If you haven’t eaten yet, I would definitely check this place out if you like Mediterranean food. It isn’t purely Moroccan like Marrakesh is so it might be easier to please those picky eaters in your group.

Much like the other pavilions, Morocco does have a beverage kiosk, but you will find a larger and more appetizing menu inside Spice Road. However, if you are looking to order drinks on the cheaper side the kiosk is where you want to go.

Prices for Morocco vary from $7-$14 or higher if you are ordering a wine flight.

France Pavilion

Les Vins de France is the first kiosk you are going to come across in France and it carries the two most popular drinks for the pavilion – Grand Marnier & Grey Goose Orange Slush and Grey Goose Citron Lemonade Slush. I have had both and they both live up to the hype. They are shockingly delicious considering I typically dislike slushie drinks and vodka, but I would order these again in a heartbeat. They aren’t sweet which is probably why I enjoy them so much. You can also order champagne if you want to be as French as possible. The kiosk offers wine and beer as well so you should have no trouble finding a drink if you don’t think the slush is right for you.

Back further into the pavilion, Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie offers drink selections as well. It is also one of the first things in World Showcase to open up. You won’t find anything incredibly noteworthy here, but if you need a drink before 11 am when the rest of the countries open, you can head here. If you are just doing the challenge, stick to the kiosk at the front of the pavilion.

Drinks for France range from $6-$14. The specialty drinks are just under $10 and the most expensive drink is Kir Royale, which is Champagne and Blackberry Liquor.

United Kingdom Pavilion

There is a Rose & Crown Beer Stand that is probably the quickest and easiest place to get a drink, but we wanted options so we went directly into Rose & Crown itself. As you can see from the photo it was nighttime and I was curious just how rowdy the bar actually was, considering that is one of the most common things I hear about. It was definitely crowded and took us longer to get a drink, but we had a much larger variety. You can’t go wrong with a beer from the UK so I won’t even suggest one. There is a reason they are always drinking, they have great beer. You can grab your drink and leave the bar if you want to continue seeing the pavilion (which is large and spread out and slightly confusing I might add, but what do I know I was going on drink #10). If you are feeling daring, you can also go for a selection great selection of scotch. However, I recommend waiting for a night you aren’t already consuming ten other beverages.

Prices for the UK are around $8-$10 for a beer (more if you want a souvenir cup) or up to $24 for a whisky flight.

Canada Pavilion

We had a hard time finding somewhere to get a drink in Canada because it was now Extra Magic Hours and various things were closing. We ended up finding a little shop that had about four beer choices inside of it. If you get to Canada in time head right to the cart outside Le Cellier. The beer changes somewhat regularly, but if you are lucky they have La Fin du Monde. It is a tripel so it has a very high ABV, which might not be ideal to end your night with. So know your limits, but in any other situation, definitely order this if they have it. Typically they have Unibroue beers which you can’t go wrong with. If you are unsure which one is best for you, be sure to ask a cast member about your options.

YOU DID IT. Now nap a lot. Now that you know more about how to drink around the world, you should also be sure to read tips for actually surviving drinking around the world.