Skip the basics but don’t miss…

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If you drink around the world and order a Bud Light, you’re doing something wrong. Try not to order drinks that you can have anywhere else at home. Even when ordering beers, there are plenty of unique options available that you won’t find in your local liquor store or restaurant. (The exception to this may be Sam Adams in the American Adventure pavilion, although seasonally and during Epcot’s various festivals some sort of mixed drink is usually offered here as well).

Now that you’ve vowed to skip the basic drinks that you can have anytime at home, don’t miss some of the more unique drinks in World Showcase. One favorite is the Horchata in Mexico, made with tequila, Horchata cream Rum (dairy), Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, agua de Horchata, topped with cinnamon powder. Speaking of Mexico, be sure to visit La Cava del Tequila inside the pyramid. The drinks may be more expensive but they are well worth it and much better than the pre-mixed drinks available outside.

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Schofferhofer Grapefruit Beer available in Germany is always a crowd pleaser, even among guests who typically do not drink beer. With a refreshing yet not too sweet twist, this beer is an interesting alternative that you probably are not drinking at home when you go out for beers.

Grey Goose Slush in France, next to the crepe kiosk comes in 2 flavors: lemon and orange. The lemon seems to be more popular but both are delicious. This slush can easily become a favorite refreshing snack during a hot day in Epcot, or a wonderful precursor to Illuminations. If you are visiting Epcot during the Flower and Garden Festival or Food and Wine Festival, be sure to visit France’s festival booth as additional flavors of the slush are usually offered during those times.

Stay safe!

Staying safe while drinking anywhere should be obvious, but let’s go over safety real quick just to be sure! There is no reason to drive while drinking around the world in Epcot. To ditch the car for the day, park at the Transportation and Ticket Center and take the monorail to Epcot. If you need to sober up before you get back to the car, spend some time in the Magic Kingdom after you leave Epcot, or call an Uber/Lyft/taxi, and pick up your car once you are able to drive.

If you are staying at a Disney resort, your safest bet is to use Disney’s complimentary transportation system. Without having to worry about where you’re leaving the car or how you’ll get home, you will be able to hop back onto Disney’s monorail or bus and leave the driving to the cast members.

While drinking around the world is a fun “challenge” of sorts, do not push your limits. It can be a fun day out, but it isn’t worth making yourself sick, making a fool out of yourself, or essentially forcing your friends and family to babysit you. If your buzz starts to go too far, there is no shame in stopping. You can even drink around the world in two days if you like—simply do half of World Showcase one day, and half the next day.

Speaking of getting sick, as Epcot is a theme park you may want to reconsider which rides you’ll be going on after having a few drinks. Mission Space is a no-go for most guests after a day of drinking around the world, however other guests may feel sick after a ride on Test Track with a few drinks in them. Know your body, and if you feel a ride may not be the best thing best to skip it and come back another day.