Walt Disney World Anniversary: 50 Favorite Drinks

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, which opened on October 1, 1971, we are highlighting the top 50 of some of our favorite things about the most magical place on earth! This week, we take a look at some of the best beverages Disney has to offer.

Whether alcoholic, non-alcoholic, hot, cold, or frozen, Disney serves up a delightful array of delicious drinks throughout the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. In no particular order, here are some of the favorite beverages of WDW guests and the Touring Plans staff. Please Note: ingredients listed below are courtesy of the menus on My Disney Experience. Ingredients and availability are subject to change.

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Alcoholic

1. Violet Sake, Japan Pavilion (various locations) – Sake, Purple Pear, and Lime Juice
2. La Cava Avocado, La Cava del Tequila – Tromba blanco tequila, melon liqueur, fresh avocado and lime juice. Served frozen with hibiscus salt rim
3. Tequila flight, La Cava del Tequila – choose your own flight from over 200 varieties of tequila
4. Ice Cream Martini, L’Artisan des Glaces – 2 Scoops, with a shot of Grand Marnier, Whipped Cream Vodka or Rum
5. Orange Slush, Les Vins des Chefs de France – Grand Marnier, Rum, Grey Goose Orange and Orange Juice
6. Canto Loopy, Joy of Tea – with Vodka, Cantaloupe
7. La Fin du Monde, Le Cellier Steakhouse – triple-style golden ale, mildly hoppy palate with notes of grains, fruit and spice
8. Mimosa Flight, Shimmering Sips Booth – available at this year’s Food & Wine Festival, a trio of tropical, key lime, and blood orange mimosas
9. Bourbon Bloody Mary, The Swanky Saucy Swine Booth – another Food & Wine Festival favorite, made with Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey and featuring bacon coated in a spiced sugar glaze
10. Bad Motivator IPA, Oga’s Cantina – Tropical India Pale Ale with Galaxy and Comet Hops
11. Jedi Mind Trick, Oga’s Cantina – Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose Vodka, John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum, Bols Blue Curaçao, White Grape Juice, Lime Juice, and Grapefruit Bitters
12. Safari Amber, Various Locations – Red Lager with toasted notes of Caramel, Malt and Hop
13. Annapurna Zing, Nomad Lounge – Bombay Sapphire Gin, Passion Fruit Purée, Mint, Simple Syrup, and Lime Juice topped with Ginger Beer and a glowing Lotus Flower
14. Tempting Tigress, Nomad Lounge – Russell’s Reserve 10yr Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Tamarind Syrup, and Lime Juice

    

15. Himalayan Ghost, Thirsty River Bar – Snow Leopard Vodka, Guava and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade
16. Sunny Margarita, Enchanted Rose – Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, Juices of Orange and Lime, and Agave
17. Lavender Fog, Enchanted Rose – Nolet’s Silver Dry Gin, Rothman Crème de Violette, English Breakfast Tea, Vanilla, and Cream
18. Agridolce, Citricos – St Germain, Absolut Elyx, Ginger Beer and Montesole Spumante
19. Wasabi Bloody Mary, Ohana (breakfast) – Absolut Peppar Vodka with House-made Wasabi Bloody Mary Mix
20. Backscratcher, Ohana (dinner) – Bacardí Superior Rum, Plantation Original Dark Rum, and Guava-Passion Fruit Juice topped with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and a Bamboo Backscratcher
21. Watermelon Margarita, Kona Café – Patrón Silver Tequila, Watermelon, and Lime Juice. Spicy version also available with Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur
22. Lapu Lapu, Tambu Lounge – Plantation Original Dark Rum and Tropical Fruit Juices served in a fresh Pineapple topped with Gosling’s 151 Rum
23. Nautilus, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – Barbancourt Pango Rhum, Appleton Estate Reserve Rum, Combier Crème de Pêche de Vigne Liqueur, Tropical Juices, and Falernum
24. Polynesian Pearl, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – RumChata Cream Liqueur, Grand Marnier, and Cinnamon with Tropical Juices
25. Dark & Tropical Stormy, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, and Falernum
26. HippopotoMai-Tai, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bacardi Superior Rum, Bols Orange Curaçao, Orgeat (Almond), Organic Agave Nectar, and fresh Lime Juice
27. Frozen Besito Daiquiri, Laguna Bar – Rum, Orange Liquor, Strawberry, Lime
28. Burnt Orange, Todd English’s bluezoo – herradura blanco tequila infused with brûléed orange combined with agave, Grand Marnier, and orange juice topped with a flaming orange
29. Digby Brut, Wine Bar George – sparkling wine from Sussex, England
30. Cool-Headed Monkey, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar – Starr African Rum, Van Der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, fresh Lime Juice, Watermelon, and Pineapple Juice
31. Candy Apple Cotton-Tini, T-Rex Café – Svedka Vodka, DeJuyper Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps, Sweet-and-Sour, topped with Cotton Candy and includes a Shaker Glass

Non-Alcoholic

32. Dole Whip Float, Various Locations – served with your choice of DOLE Whip and soft drink
33. I Lava You Float, Sunshine Tree Terrace – Fanta Strawberry Soda and Passion Fruit flavor served with DOLE Whip Orange and topped with Popping Candy
34. LeFou’s Brew, Gaston’s Tavern – Frozen Apple Juice with a hint of Toasted Marshmallow and topped with All-Natural Passion Fruit-Mango Foam
35. Schweitzer Slush, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen – Frozen Apple Juice and Passion Fruit topped with Bursting Green Apple Boba Balls
36. Violet Lemonade, Pineapple Promenade Booth – a favorite served during EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival
37. Fruit Loops Shake, Sunshine Griddle Booth – another Flower & Garden Festival selection, this milkshake tastes like the milk left in your bowl after eating Fruit Loops cereal
38. Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshake, 50s Prime Time Café – two classics come together with delicious results
39. Blue (or Green) Milk, Milk Stand – Plant-based blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with fruity characteristics
40. Jabba Juice, Oga’s Cantina – Simply Orange juice with Pineapple, Kiwi, Cantaloupe, and Blueberry Popping Pearls
41. Frozen Apple Cider, Various Locations – a Halloween staple, Frozen Apple Cider topped with Green Apple Boba Balls
42. Pandorian Sunrise, Satu’li Canteen – balance of Tropical Juices blended with Powerade Melon
43. Night Blossom, Pongu Pongu – layers of Apple and Desert Pear Limeade topped with Passion Fruit Boba Balls
44. Polynesian Punch, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – Sam’s Gorilla Grog and Hibiscus Grenadine
45. Iced Coffee, Trattoria al Forno – blend of Artisan Coffee, Cream, and Sweetener served over Ice
46. Strawberry-Cucumber Spritzer, Topolino’s Terrace – Strawberry, Cucumber, Lime, Agave and Soda Water
47. Pomegranate Dip Cooler, Topolino’s Terrace – Minute Maid Lemonade, Pomegranate and Mint

    

48. Eggnog Gelato Shake, D-Luxe Burger – special holiday shake blended with Toasted Marshmallow, Caramel, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg
49. Peach Iced Tea, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea (various locations) – a cool and refreshing choice on a hot day
50. Your Favorite Starbucks Drink, Various Locations – sometimes you just want something familiar, even on vacation. For me, it would be their classic Hot Chocolate, while for Julia, it’s a Trenta Black Iced Tea with 4 pumps liquid cane

When you’re in the mood for a fun and refreshing drink, look no further than these 50 unique beverages available throughout Walt Disney World!

What are your favorite drinks at WDW? Let us know in the comments!