Getting the best out of Disney dining plans

[sha9]

Originally Posted by loldis

I'm going to go beyond theory, but based on how strict US liquor licensing is, and say there'll be absolutely no way they'll allow this. The meal (including drink) is technically being served to a minor, even if they're not drinking it themselves.

You could potentially (but again theoretically) cheat the system at QS and order all with alcohol for "adults back at your table" but I have a feeling they'll require a valid ID per drink.

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I think you’re right. No way they will risk the possibility of someone saying the drink is for them but giving it to someone under 21.

[Tynxuk]

very useful thread but would it be possible to add a list of all counter service restaurants that serve alcohol to help those of us going in 2018 that want to take advantage of the 'free' alcohol?
I can start with a few:

Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Harambe Market
Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Flame Tree Barbecue
Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Pizzafari
Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Restaurantosaurus
Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Yak & Yeti

Hollywood Studios: ABC Commissary
Hollywood Studios: Backlot Express
Hollywood Studios: Catalina Eddie's
Hollywood Studios: Fairfax Fare
Hollywood Studios: Pizzerizzo
Hollywood Studios: Rosie's All-American Café

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: Leaning Palms
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: Typhoon Tilly's

Disney Springs: Earl Of Sandwich
Disney Springs: D-Luxe Burger
Disney Springs: Bongos Cuban Cafe Express
Disney Springs: The Smokehouse

[loldis]

Originally Posted by Tynxuk

very useful thread but would it be possible to add a list of all counter service restaurants that serve alcohol to help those of us going in 2018 that want to take advantage of the 'free' alcohol?

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I'll give you the easy to remember version:

Outside of MK, every QS has an alcoholic option. Some may only be a couple of beers/wines to choose from, but there's definitely no shortage of alcohol in QS.

Inside of MK, you're restricted to TS for alcohol at the moment.

[Tynxuk]

Originally Posted by loldis

I'll give you the easy to remember version:

Outside of MK, every QS has an alcoholic option. Some may only be a couple of beers/wines to choose from, but there's definitely no shortage of alcohol in QS.

Inside of MK, you're restricted to TS for alcohol at the moment.

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Thanks for the info, I did notice alcohol was near impossible to get in MK but also didn't notice any at BB (although wouldn't drink in a water park myself).

[theCMG]

Originally Posted by loldis

I'll give you the easy to remember version:

Outside of MK, every QS has an alcoholic option. Some may only be a couple of beers/wines to choose from, but there's definitely no shortage of alcohol in QS.

Inside of MK, you're restricted to TS for alcohol at the moment.

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What's TS. The only thing I can think of is Tomorrowland Speedway and I'm fairly sure it's not that lol

Oh wait a minute table service, got it!

[Tink1821]

This was so helpful, thank you! (Been to WDW 5 times and still trying to get my head around the Disney Dining Plans! )

[blainy]

Originally Posted by loldis

I'll give you the easy to remember version:

Outside of MK, every QS has an alcoholic option. Some may only be a couple of beers/wines to choose from, but there's definitely no shortage of alcohol in QS.

Inside of MK, you're restricted to TS for alcohol at the moment.

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BoG serves alcohol - famously, as there was an outcry when it opened - but I've only been for dinner, so not sure about lunch. I know it doesn't really qualify as counter service, but it is on QSDP!

[loldis]

Originally Posted by blainy

BoG serves alcohol - famously, as there was an outcry when it opened - but I've only been for dinner, so not sure about lunch. I know it doesn't really qualify as counter service, but it is on QSDP!

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It is TS at dinner. They don't serve alcohol at lunch.

[Logan]

Hi folks, haven't been on for a few months, thought I'd try this existing thread first, rather than starting a new one.

Hopefully looking to go back around Oct 2019 and assuming free Disney dining is still on, when is this generally first available to book?

Thanks!

[loves2plan]

Originally Posted by Logan

Hi folks, haven't been on for a few months, thought I'd try this existing thread first, rather than starting a new one.

Hopefully looking to go back around Oct 2019 and assuming free Disney dining is still on, when is this generally first available to book?

Thanks!

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It's usually mid-end of April, but last year it was the first week of April with provisional bookings being taken by some companies from around 30th March.