Hey there, Shelley! Welcome to planDisney. Thanks for bringing this great question our way. I also love to sit down, relax, and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine to take a break from the action!
There are two locations inside Disneyland Park that serve alcohol –
Blue Bayou Restaurant and
Oga’s Cantina at the Disneyland Resort. You’ll have to enjoy your drinks inside these venues - you can't walk around the park with alcohol.
My panel sister
Carrie and I recently toasted with a Jedi Mind Trick and The Outer Rim at Oga’s Cantina and highly recommend both! It can be difficult to secure reservations at Oga’s Cantina in advance, so I wanted to mention that you can join the
Mobile Dine Walk-Up List. Once you are nearby, search for the restaurant in the
Disneyland mobile app and you’ll see the option to add yourself to the list. I have done this numerous times even on busy days and we were able to get seated within an hour. Carrie and I stood in line at 10:00 a.m. recently and got in within five minutes! While there are no guarantees, it's worth a try. So, if you’re in the mood for a morning cocktail, the wait will likely be shorter earlier in the day.
There are lots of places to enjoy a drink at Disney California Adventure Park –
Lamplight Lounge is one of my favorites, with beautiful views of Pixar Pier. Also, there are lots of options in the
Downtown Disney District –
Uva Bar & Café has a vibrant outdoor seating area and it's a fun place to relax and people-watch while you sip your cocktail. You can view menus in the Disneyland mobile app.
One final tip - one of my most refreshing drinks of choice in a relaxing setting is the Prickly Pear Rose at
GCH Craftsman Bar, poolside at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Most evenings they have live music, there are soft, white lights delicately strung above you, and around dusk is it pure perfection! You can use the entrance to the hotel from Disney California Adventure Park, and you'll see the bar as you enter the courtyard. I can't wait to get back there in a few weeks.
Cheers to you, Shelley – have a magical trip!
Kamini