The SECRET To Getting Your Money's Worth When Drinking Around the World at EPCOT

Drinking Around the World at EPCOT certainly isn’t new, but it has definitely surged in popularity in recent years.

But, how can you be sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck when it comes to the booze? Luckily for you, I happen to be a pro at doing Disney World on the cheap and also at drinking (for legal reasons, that’s a joke). Drinking Around the World at EPCOT can definitely add up quickly, so if you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth — here’s what to do.

Listen, I love a Disney World cocktail as much as the next person, but let’s get one thing straight: those pre-mixed cocktails you ordered off the menu just don’t cut it when you’re looking to get the most for your money. But first, let me just say that you definitely DON’T want to be one of “those people” in EPCOT. You know, the ones who have had a liiiiiittle (or a lot) too much to drink and are making it everybody’s business? Yeah, we’re not doing that.

La Cava Avocado Margarita

What we ARE doing is drinking plenty of water and PACING OURSELVES so that we actually can Drink Around the World and don’t end up lost in the sauce in the Morocco Fez House (IYKYK). A cup of water for every drink is typically my rule of thumb, but on especially hot days drinking water is even more important.

What’s better than a Mickey pretzel and beer?

What you ultimately need to know, though, is that in order to get the most bang for your buck when drinking around the world — stick to beer, wine, and mixed drinks that are actually being made in front of you (meaning not the standard Disney ones that come out of a dispenser).

Rosé Pétillant Méthode Traditionelle Champenoise, Rosé Sparkling Wine Pink Flamingo

Don’t get me wrong, an Avocado Margarita at La Cava del Tequila hates to see me coming, but when it comes to getting the most value — or actually being able to keep track of the alcohol by volume in any given drink and therefore getting a good deal — I’m sticking with beer, wine, or liquor at any of the pavilions where that’s an option. Tequila shots in Mexico? Perfect. Some chocolate Mozart in Germany? Into it.

La Cava tequila shot

More often than not, cocktails are going to be the more expensive option rather than beer or wine, but in most cases, you’re getting far less alcohol in that mixed drink than you would be if you were to stick to a good ol’ IPA or glass of Cabernet — making the beer and wine the better value overall.

Of course, we’re not here to yuck anyone else’s yum — you want that cocktail? GO FOR IT! They’re delicious and I’ll join you for a drink sometime. But, from a sheer money-saving standpoint, drinking beer or wine is far more effective!

EPCOT’s World Showcase

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