Depending on your poison (Champagne and Scotch) and where you are (Mizners GFR or Rix Lounge CSR) drinking in WDW can get expensive! However there are ways to save some money.
Here's a few options:
- You could always Pack your choice of beverage in your checked luggage (make sure its in a plastic bottle to insure it doesn't break)
Consider taking a cab to a grocery store or gas station (booze in the resort gift shops can be over priced for what you get)
- Though a cab could be expensive for a trip from the All Stars to the nearest convenience store you may want to consider taking the resort bus to Downtown Disney where you could either walk over to the Hess station or call a cab to take you over to the Crossroads shopping center where you could pick up whatever it is you are looking for at the liquor store or Goodings.
- It seems that drinks are more expensive when you are purchasing them from a restaurant and in some cases full service bar but its been my experience that when you go to kiosks in and outside of the parks you aren't paying as much. (For instance a margarita from La Cava del Tequila is going to cost you more than the frozen margaritas found at the Margarita Stand in Mexico)
- Don't forget that buying the largest size or a double will save you in the long run not to mention you may find a great deal when you purchase what I lovingly call the "tourist drink" which most of the time are served in some ridiculous souvenir cup. I usually have found these at places like Rainforest Cafe & Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville (not on property) but Rose & Crown in the U.K. Pavilion as well as the in Germany serve beer and mix drinks in large glasses.
- Last but not least check out the restaurant menus in and out of the park that way you will have an idea of the prices not to mention some places are cheaper than others.
