Bringing your own bottle of wine to disney???? - The DIS Discussion Forums

diane5583 · 10-14-2012, 09:20 PM

I often have a glass of wine at bedtime to help me go to sleep. I would like to bring a bottle with me when I head to Disney in 2 weeks. I will be staying at the Pop.

First I am wondering if I would be able to keep the wine cold in the fridges they have at the Pop.
Second I am wondering if I will have any problems with the airline carrying a bottle of wine in the luggage I have checked

Diane

Princess on the Run · 10-14-2012, 09:24 PM

I shipped wine to myself last time and plan to do it again. Nice to have it in the room at night. I don't know about keeping it cold though. I'm a red wine drinker so that's not an issue for me.

diane5583 · 10-14-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess on the Run

I shipped wine to myself last time and plan to do it again. Nice to have it in the room at night. I don't know about keeping it cold though. I'm a red wine drinker so that's not an issue for me.

Sadly I cannot stand red wine. Prefer white wine and cold.

Pakey · 10-14-2012, 09:34 PM

It's illegal to ship alcohol unless you have a license to do so. You can pack it in your checked luggage but make sure you wrap it and double bag it. If you have seen the way the handlers toss that luggage you will want to be careful that it doesn't break on your clothes (and everyone else's).

We have packed it before and we buy styrofoam containers specifically made for packing wine and then wrap that in plastic.

diane5583 · 10-14-2012, 09:36 PM

Anyone know if the bottle will fit somehow into the mini fridge????

dansdad · 10-14-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by diane5583

Anyone know if the bottle will fit somehow into the mini fridge????

It will fit on the door. Check out post #2 of the Official POP Thread for pictures of the fridge.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3000350

denneg · 10-14-2012, 09:50 PM

I always bring my own, my DH and DS go to bed early, and I like to stay up and unwind with a glass of wine! I started packing a Bota Box in my checked suitcase - it's not the highest end wine, but it's okay, and I don't have to worry about it breaking. It fits in the fridge fine and gets nice and cold.

Princess on the Run · 10-14-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pakey

It's illegal to ship alcohol unless you have a license to do so.

You have it shipped by the store or winery. They are happy to do it. Not at all illegal.

livndisney · 10-14-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess on the Run

You have it shipped by the store or winery. They are happy to do it. Not at all illegal.

Depends on the state

http://www.wineinstitute.org/initiat...teshippinglaws

disneydee6 · 10-14-2012, 10:36 PM

I also second the boxed wine in your checked bag, not a bad idea. Otherwise, I know Garden grocer does deliver wine.

diane5583 · 10-15-2012, 06:49 AM

I would only be bringing one bottle. I would think if I wrapped it up in bubble wrap, then wrapped it in my thick hoodie it should make the trip without breaking. I was just concerned about if there was regulations against traveling with wine in your suitcase or more importantly being able to chill it while I was at Disney

goofy4tink · 10-15-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by diane5583

I would only be bringing one bottle. I would think if I wrapped it up in bubble wrap, then wrapped it in my thick hoodie it should make the trip without breaking. I was just concerned about if there was regulations against traveling with wine in your suitcase or more importantly being able to chill it while I was at Disney

Yes, I've done the same thing myself. I packed my one bottle of wine in bubble wrap, then in a towel. Stuck the whole thing into a large ziploc baggie. Then, wrapped that in another towel and a larger ziploc baggie.
Of course, when I got to Epcot on that trip, I found the exact same bottle of wine in WS..it was Food and Wine time!! Of course, it was twice as expensive though!!!

disnut8 · 10-16-2012, 04:30 PM

We ALWAYS take wine with us on trips. Whether we drive or fly. It's for personal consumption, not for selling so it's fine.

OP - I think your idea of the bubble wrap and the hoodie is a good one. Go with that and relax. Or, get a box and whatever you don't want to bring back, you leave for housekeeping.

DeanDoug · 10-16-2012, 04:36 PM

I understand the idea of saving $, but if the stress of shipping outweighs the ease, you might consider buying a few bottles when you arrive. You can purchase on property, or, have some delivered from off-site. This might save you some grief in the long run, even if it doesn't save you $.

TigrLvsPooh · 10-16-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pakey

It's illegal to ship alcohol unless you have a license to do so. You can pack it in your checked luggage but make sure you wrap it and double bag it. If you have seen the way the handlers toss that luggage you will want to be careful that it doesn't break on your clothes (and everyone else's).

We have packed it before and we buy styrofoam containers specifically made for packing wine and then wrap that in plastic.

I witnessed a lady at MCO who's suitcase had a bottle of red wine in it that broke, not a pretty sight. To me it just wouldn't be worth the risk.

10-14-2012, 09:20 PM	#1
diane5583 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 35	Bringing your own bottle of wine to disney???? I often have a glass of wine at bedtime to help me go to sleep. I would like to bring a bottle with me when I head to Disney in 2 weeks. I will be staying at the Pop. First I am wondering if I would be able to keep the wine cold in the fridges they have at the Pop. Second I am wondering if I will have any problems with the airline carrying a bottle of wine in the luggage I have checked Diane

10-16-2012, 04:36 PM	#14
DeanDoug Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 210	I understand the idea of saving $, but if the stress of shipping outweighs the ease, you might consider buying a few bottles when you arrive. You can purchase on property, or, have some delivered from off-site. This might save you some grief in the long run, even if it doesn't save you $. __________________ Owner: Baylake Towers, Animal Kingdom Lodge, & Saratoga Springs Resort. This is getting ridiculous!

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10-14-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
Princess on the Run Sprinkling Pixie Dust!!! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 695	I shipped wine to myself last time and plan to do it again. Nice to have it in the room at night. I don't know about keeping it cold though. I'm a red wine drinker so that's not an issue for me. __________________ Aimée DH DS (7) DS(5) DS(3)

10-14-2012, 09:34 PM	#4
Pakey Lobster A Boo Boo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 18,901	It's illegal to ship alcohol unless you have a license to do so. You can pack it in your checked luggage but make sure you wrap it and double bag it. If you have seen the way the handlers toss that luggage you will want to be careful that it doesn't break on your clothes (and everyone else's). We have packed it before and we buy styrofoam containers specifically made for packing wine and then wrap that in plastic.

10-14-2012, 09:36 PM	#5
diane5583 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 35	Anyone know if the bottle will fit somehow into the mini fridge????

10-14-2012, 09:50 PM	#7
denneg Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 157	I always bring my own, my DH and DS go to bed early, and I like to stay up and unwind with a glass of wine! I started packing a Bota Box in my checked suitcase - it's not the highest end wine, but it's okay, and I don't have to worry about it breaking. It fits in the fridge fine and gets nice and cold.

10-14-2012, 10:36 PM	#10
disneydee6 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,061	I also second the boxed wine in your checked bag, not a bad idea. Otherwise, I know Garden grocer does deliver wine.

10-15-2012, 06:49 AM	#11
diane5583 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 35	I would only be bringing one bottle. I would think if I wrapped it up in bubble wrap, then wrapped it in my thick hoodie it should make the trip without breaking. I was just concerned about if there was regulations against traveling with wine in your suitcase or more importantly being able to chill it while I was at Disney

10-16-2012, 04:30 PM	#13
disnut8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brasleton, GA Posts: 13,613	We ALWAYS take wine with us on trips. Whether we drive or fly. It's for personal consumption, not for selling so it's fine. OP - I think your idea of the bubble wrap and the hoodie is a good one. Go with that and relax. Or, get a box and whatever you don't want to bring back, you leave for housekeeping.