Ahoy, Diane!
Welcome aboard planDisney! With your sail date getting closer, I love that you’re thinking ahead and planning the little details that help make a Disney Dream vacation feel just right. After all, even Captain Minnie would agree that the perfect cruise includes the perfect sip.
I’ll admit right up front that I’m more of a beer guy, but like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole, I happily chased this answer down out of pure curiosity. One fun discovery along the way is that “alcohol-removed wine” and “non-alcoholic wine” are not necessarily the same thing, which was news to me too. If an alcohol-removed red wine works for you, you’re in luck. Disney typically offers this option onboard, and you can even preorder a bottle (or two!) through the
Onboard Gifts section of the website to have it waiting in your stateroom or delivered to dinner on a night you choose. You can also order once you’re onboard, which I usually recommend since onboard purchases often avoid sales tax. Selections can change, but the Missing Thorn brand is commonly what you’ll find onboard.
True non-alcoholic red wines, however, can be a bit harder to come by, and I can’t guarantee you’ll find one available onboard. The good news is that Disney Cruise Line allows Guests to bring their own beverages. You may bring up to
two unopened bottles of wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml each) or up to six beers (no larger than 12 ounces each) at the start of your cruise and again at each port of call. Just be sure these are packed in your carry-on bag. If you bring your bottle to dinner, a corkage fee of $29 currently applies, and even though the wine is non-alcoholic, the two-bottle limit still applies since trace amounts of alcohol can be present.
If you’d like a little guidance once onboard,
Meridian is a wonderful spot to visit. It’s a quieter, more refined lounge, and the Cast Members there are incredibly knowledgeable and happy to help you navigate the current wine selections. It feels a bit like stepping into a Pixar short where the details matter, and every recommendation is thoughtfully considered.
I hope this helps as you plan the finishing touches for your
time on the Dream. Whether your glass holds something bold, smooth, or alcohol-free, the goal is enjoying it while watching the sea roll by. Here’s hoping your cruise is filled with great views, great company, and plenty of moments worth raising a glass to.
Sea ya real soon as the adventure continues into a bright new year,
Dustin