Where can I buy a bottle of wine in WDW (for our room)? - The DIS Discussion Forums

micheluvscorgis · 10-26-2009, 05:19 PM

Good thing they don't limit the # of questions you can ask each day. As our trip quickly approaches, I have a million questions!

I love enjoying a glass of wine after a long day, and especially when I'm on vacation. That said, is there anywhere we could buy some wine in WDW? We are not planning on renting a car at all, so stopping off-property for a liquor store is pretty much out of the question.

Can you put bottles of wine in your checked luggage? (Sounds a bit risky to me!)

-Michele

kayla87 · 10-26-2009, 05:51 PM

The gift shops (at least in places with DVC rooms) have a small variety of alcoholic products. I'm not sure how steeply priced anything is though.

Edit - If you're staying at VWL, the gift shop in WL should have something. Not sure what the name of the store is, but it's just inside the door that the walkway from VWL to WL leads to.

zhazhazsu · 10-26-2009, 05:56 PM

DH and I have been wondering the same thing... Actually we have been wondering if we can buy LA Cetto, the wine they serve at San Angel Inn, at the Mexico pavilion. We had it on our honeymoon in Mexico, and haven't been able to find it at home.

GaSleepingBeautyFan · 10-27-2009, 08:33 AM

Most resort gift shops have some type of wine.

I bought several bottles in Epcot. I also picked up a bottle of champagne in Epcot World Showcase France for our 25th wedding anniversary last year. You do have to haul it yourself back to your room.
No deliveries of alchohol are allowed or so I was told.

Don't forget to bring a wine bottle opener!

kayla87 · 10-27-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GaSleepingBeautyFan

Don't forget to bring a wine bottle opener!

If you're staying in a villa there should be a corkscrew. I don't know how fancy or basic it is, so if you have one at home that you like using, bring it, but otherwise you shouldn't have to worry about that.

delaneyc52 · 10-27-2009, 01:18 PM

I too love a glass of wine after a day in the parks! Before leaving on our last Disney vacation without a rental car, we did a "Tour de Franzia". If anyone knows boxed wine, Franzia is a name brand for one of them. It was our goal to find the best boxed wine. Black Box won the Merlot category and Corbet Canyon Pinot Grigio/Chenin Blanc mix, won the white category. And yes, I packed it and it made it's way intact from New York to Florida!!

By the way....the taste tasting before the trip was fun!!! LOL

Schmoodle · 10-27-2009, 04:06 PM

I did take a bottle with me in my checked bag last trip. I wrapped it in bubble wrap and packed it in the middle of the bag. I knew I was risking wine soaked clothing, but it made it just fine! My friend couldn't believe I'd packed it, but she was happy to enjoy it with me.

Danauk · 10-27-2009, 04:31 PM

We have bought nice reasonably priced bottles of wine from the shops at the Beach Club and at AKL. In fact at AKL we tried a few nice African wines that we would not have thought to try anywhere else.

msp2mco · 10-28-2009, 02:25 PM

If you plan to bring a corkscrew, put it in your checked bags. I had received a mini corkscrew at a tradeshow one time, and it was taken from my carry on bags.

liriel · 10-29-2009, 08:19 PM

France and Germany Pavillions both have nice wine shops.

famgel · 10-29-2009, 09:31 PM

I glad you said it first, I've done the same thing and it did survive the trip! But just for curiousity how much would be "reasonable" to some of you? Just wondering if I'd be better off buying a bottle when we get there in Jan.

VLee · 10-29-2009, 10:00 PM

You could also check with gardengrocer.com or wegoshop.com (groceries delivery firms) about delivery to the resort for a fee, usually around $12.

rubato · 10-30-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delaneyc52

I too love a glass of wine after a day in the parks! Before leaving on our last Disney vacation without a rental car, we did a "Tour de Franzia". If anyone knows boxed wine, Franzia is a name brand for one of them. It was our goal to find the best boxed wine. Black Box won the Merlot category and Corbet Canyon Pinot Grigio/Chenin Blanc mix, won the white category. And yes, I packed it and it made it's way intact from New York to Florida!!

By the way....the taste tasting before the trip was fun!!! LOL

I just wanted to thank you for the boxed wine idea. I just went to the liquor store and bought 2 (I'm going to be there for 7 nights, so 1 would never do)! I found a nice Pinot, at least I hope so. Not too much money either, which is always good!

wezee · 10-30-2009, 08:55 AM

DH and I always keep a bottle of wine in our room. We love red wine and usually visit the kitchen shop at DTD on our arrival day to pick up a bottle or two. There is also a shop in the AK that sells some good South African wine.

We have not tried it yet, maybe in March, but I have heard that the Hess stations carry wine, in addition to beer. I know there is a Hess station right across from DTD, just in case you wo'nt have a rental car. Good Luck and happy tastings!
We stay at POFQ and they have a decent selection of wine,in the lounge, by the glass. They also sell individual size bottles of wine at the pool bar, in a pinch.

10-26-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
micheluvscorgis Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 83	Where can I buy a bottle of wine in WDW (for our room)? Good thing they don't limit the # of questions you can ask each day. As our trip quickly approaches, I have a million questions! I love enjoying a glass of wine after a long day, and especially when I'm on vacation. That said, is there anywhere we could buy some wine in WDW? We are not planning on renting a car at all, so stopping off-property for a liquor store is pretty much out of the question. Can you put bottles of wine in your checked luggage? (Sounds a bit risky to me!) -Michele __________________ Taking our first family Disney trip this November to celebrate our oldest son's fourth birthday! Staying at VWL! Michele Bob Beau (3) Conrad (2)

10-26-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
kayla87 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 415	The gift shops (at least in places with DVC rooms) have a small variety of alcoholic products. I'm not sure how steeply priced anything is though. Edit - If you're staying at VWL, the gift shop in WL should have something. Not sure what the name of the store is, but it's just inside the door that the walkway from VWL to WL leads to. __________________ VWL Feb 2011 AKV Jan 3-9, 2010 BLT Oct 19-23, 2009 with jaleaton

10-26-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
zhazhazsu Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 253	DH and I have been wondering the same thing... Actually we have been wondering if we can buy LA Cetto, the wine they serve at San Angel Inn, at the Mexico pavilion. We had it on our honeymoon in Mexico, and haven't been able to find it at home. __________________ My First Ever Dining Report! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2382316

10-27-2009, 08:33 AM	#4
GaSleepingBeautyFan DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,738	Most resort gift shops have some type of wine. I bought several bottles in Epcot. I also picked up a bottle of champagne in Epcot World Showcase France for our 25th wedding anniversary last year. You do have to haul it yourself back to your room. No deliveries of alchohol are allowed or so I was told. Don't forget to bring a wine bottle opener! __________________ Me DD10 DS14 DH Connie WDW: 12 family trips, 1 solo trip US/IOA: 4 family trips

10-27-2009, 01:18 PM	#6
delaneyc52 WDW Fan Since '71 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 152	I too love a glass of wine after a day in the parks! Before leaving on our last Disney vacation without a rental car, we did a "Tour de Franzia". If anyone knows boxed wine, Franzia is a name brand for one of them. It was our goal to find the best boxed wine. Black Box won the Merlot category and Corbet Canyon Pinot Grigio/Chenin Blanc mix, won the white category. And yes, I packed it and it made it's way intact from New York to Florida!! By the way....the taste tasting before the trip was fun!!! LOL __________________ Mrs D Contemporary; Caribbean Beach; Wilderness Lodge; Animal Kingdom Jambo; Animal Kingdom Kidani; Boardwalk; Beach Club; Port Orleans; Saratoga Springs; Old Key West; Grand Floridian; Bay Lake Towers; Vero Beach

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10-27-2009, 04:06 PM	#7
Schmoodle Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 341	I did take a bottle with me in my checked bag last trip. I wrapped it in bubble wrap and packed it in the middle of the bag. I knew I was risking wine soaked clothing, but it made it just fine! My friend couldn't believe I'd packed it, but she was happy to enjoy it with me. __________________ My first sad and lonely little dining report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2303371 1974 - Family Camping Trip January 1991 - Family Trip to Westgate Vacation Villas May 1996 - Best Girlfriend's Trip, Vacation Villas at Fantasy World July 1998 - Hottest Trip Ever! Parkway International Resort December 2002 - Multi-Family Dance Trip to Sheraton Vistana Resort December 2004 - Anthony and Gabbie's First Visit (Can't remember the name of the condo and don't want to try) October 2008 - The Kids and I stay at Marrott Grande Vista September 2009 - The Quest for Grownup Food and CSR (First On-Site) stay

10-27-2009, 04:31 PM	#8
Danauk I would be sitting on the patio of the Fontana bar at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas watching the dancing fountains on a warm balmy night whilst sipping vintage Champagne Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northamptonshire, England Posts: 12,763	We have bought nice reasonably priced bottles of wine from the shops at the Beach Club and at AKL. In fact at AKL we tried a few nice African wines that we would not have thought to try anywhere else. __________________ Disneyland Paris: Aug 1998 (off site - honeymoon), Easter 2004 (Hotel New York), Feb 2005 (off site), April 2008 (Hotel New York), October 2008 (Disneyland hotel), November 2008 (Hotel New York) WDW: August 2003 (Beach Club Villas - 5th anniversary), Christmas/New Year 2005/6 (Beach Club Villas), August 2009 (Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna view - 11th anniversary) Disneyland: August 2008 (Grand Californian, theme park view - 10th anniversary)

10-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#9
msp2mco Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 47	Pack the corkscrew in checked baggage If you plan to bring a corkscrew, put it in your checked bags. I had received a mini corkscrew at a tradeshow one time, and it was taken from my carry on bags.

10-29-2009, 08:19 PM	#10
liriel Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 77	France and Germany Pavillions both have nice wine shops.

10-29-2009, 09:31 PM	#11
famgel Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malverne, NY Posts: 169	I glad you said it first, I've done the same thing and it did survive the trip! But just for curiousity how much would be "reasonable" to some of you? Just wondering if I'd be better off buying a bottle when we get there in Jan. __________________ Mom, DD, DS (22) & DD (20) BCV (1/11/10), RCI Jordan Grand Resort, Sunday River, Bethel, Maine (8/09), SSR 1/09, HH 6/08, DL -Paradise Pier, & Hotel Del Coronado 10/07, BW '05, POR '97, CBR '94, Offsite '92

10-29-2009, 10:00 PM	#12
VLee DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,120	You could also check with gardengrocer.com or wegoshop.com (groceries delivery firms) about delivery to the resort for a fee, usually around $12. __________________ BCV & AKL- After School Celebration - May 2008! VWL / Beach Club Villas - NewYears & Wonder Cruise Dec 07/Jan 08 Dolphin - 11/2007 - School Conference BWV - Boardwalk View - 10/2007 - Family Reunion! OKW - Labor Day 2007 - Pirate & Princess Party BWV/Beach Club -- 05/2007 -- The kids and Me! VWL -- Christmas 2006 -Mom and Me! AS Movies 09/2006 - Jen & Kids - Brant's 4th BD! Beach Club Villa 05/2006 - Brant and Me Wilderness Cabins/Old Key West 01/2006-Hollye's 6th! Polynesian Resort / Beach Club Villa 9/2005-Jen & Kids Pop Century/ Old Key West 05/2005 - The kids & Me AS Movies/WL Villa/ PO French Qtr 10/2004-Halloween Pop Century/Port Orleans FQ 05/2004 - Hollye and Me BoardWalk Villa/WL Villa 12/2003 - First Christmas! Polynesian Resort 05/2003 -- First Trip! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10-30-2009, 08:55 AM	#14
wezee DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 1,395	DH and I always keep a bottle of wine in our room. We love red wine and usually visit the kitchen shop at DTD on our arrival day to pick up a bottle or two. There is also a shop in the AK that sells some good South African wine. We have not tried it yet, maybe in March, but I have heard that the Hess stations carry wine, in addition to beer. I know there is a Hess station right across from DTD, just in case you wo'nt have a rental car. Good Luck and happy tastings! We stay at POFQ and they have a decent selection of wine,in the lounge, by the glass. They also sell individual size bottles of wine at the pool bar, in a pinch. __________________ Next Magical Moment: March 2010 & Sept 2010 March 2007 POFQ, Oct. 2007 POFQ, Sept. 2008 POFQ, Oct. 2009 POFQ March 1995 Off site, Feb 2000 POFQ, March 2006 POFQ (25th Anniv.)

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