Free drinks

[Hala]

First time cruiser here... I remember reading somewhere that there are some other drink(s) that you can order for free in the MDRs beyond the usual sodas or tea/coffee. Does anyone know anything about this?

 

[Snowwhyt]

I have a feeling that milk is not the answer your looking for but I can’t think of a MDR drink other than that.

Perhaps your thinking of the vacation club or welcome drink/Capt. chat for the platinum members? They have that meeting sometimes in a MDR but not often.

 

[kid-at-heart]

I think you can get a Shirley Temple in the MDRs along with pop, tea, coffee, milk and water.


Kate

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I think you can get a Shirley Temple in the MDRs along with pop, tea, coffee, milk and water.


Kate

Yes, you can. And canned soda that you would pay for in the lounges are also included in the dining room - ginger ale, for example.

 

[Hala]

I think you can get a Shirley Temple in the MDRs along with pop, tea, coffee, milk and water.


Kate

I think that must’ve been it! My kids love Shirley temple and it would make the dinner feel even more “fancy!”

 

[Hala]

Yes, you can. And canned soda that you would pay for in the lounges are also included in the dining room - ginger ale, for example.

Oooh that’s good to know. I prefer ginger ale to the other sodas. Thanks!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Oooh that’s good to know. I prefer ginger ale to the other sodas. Thanks!

Be aware it's not a great ginger ale - DCL serves Fanta ginger ale.

 

[bkfamilyof5]

Are you side? Last week on the Wonder it was Seagrams (maybe not significantly better but at least not Fanta...)

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Are you side? Last week on the Wonder it was Seagrams (maybe not significantly better but at least not Fanta...)

Well, it was Fanta in the dining room on our last Magic cruise (picture taken on the galley tour):

 

[DisneyGirlMI]

Be aware it's not a great ginger ale - DCL serves Fanta ginger ale.

Not when we were on the Fantasy this past August. It was Seagrams, which is real ginger ale.

 

[PinMan]

Is there a free drink when the ship sails away ?

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Is there a free drink when the ship sails away ?

Sure. You can help yourself to soda, coffee, tea, and milk at the self-serve drink stations. But if you are referring to alcoholic drinks, then no.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

DCL offers the "Drink of the Day", including a special Sail Away Drink at discounted prices. The only free alcoholic drinks are offered on "Formal" night during the Captain's Reception.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Get a free alcoholic drink or water bottle if you go to DVC presentation, usually around 2:30 embarkation day.

 

[Agent 86]

I'm not sure it's even a recognised drink / mocktail in the US, but does anyone know if the drink called "Lemon, Lime and Bitters" is available AND free on Disney Cruises?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I'm not sure it's even a recognised drink / mocktail in the US, but does anyone know if the drink called "Lemon, Lime and Bitters" is available AND free on Disney Cruises?

I'm fairly certain any bartender onboard will mix it up for you. Since the drink would be made by a bartender, you'd be charged (as you are for sodas, if you order them in a lounge).

 

[su_A_ve]

AFAIK, smoothies in vibe are free...

 

[Agent 86]

I'm fairly certain any bartender onboard will mix it up for you. Since the drink would be made by a bartender, you'd be charged (as you are for sodas, if you order them in a lounge).

Thanks PrincessShmoo. I was hoping that they might be free like the Shirley Temple since there is pretty much the same amount of "work" involved in preparing it (based on google-provided knowledge of what a Shirley Temple is).

I'm guessing that a regular iced coffee (i.e. just the coffee, milk and sugar syrup mixture, without any cream or ice cream) is also an upcharge since it involves mixing ingredients? Unless Disney buys it pre-made / pre-packaged, but I'm not sure how popular iced coffee is in the US and whether Disney would purchase the pre-packaged varieties.

 

[mmouse37]

Is there a free drink when the ship sails away ?

No and don't get fooled when you see servers walking around with trays filled with drinks during sail away. They ask if want one but just know there is a charge for them. The servers are not doing anything shady but I have seen people take them and not realize there is a cost to them.

There are a few ways to get "free alcoholic drinks" onboard...

Captains Reception in the atrium
DVC Presentations
Castaway Club return cruiser party
Anyone Can Cook cooking demos (they pair a wine with the food sample)

Sometimes they do BOGO drinks by the pool (by one, get one)

MJ

 

[Simba]

Our Fantasy cruise last September they did not have "free alcoholic drinks" at the DVC Presentation like they have in the past. Maybe it was just bad luck/timing but we usually always go to a presentation for the "free drinks" and a little extra Disney magic