Your Own Wine Bottles at Dinner

[tvguy]

As I have posted before, it really depends on how much wine you consume. In our 20's, it was about a bottle a night. In our 60's it's a glass a night. Given the hassle of getting the wine on board, and the corkage fee, for us, just buying on board makes more sense.
We were on a cruise last month. 7 days, bought 2 bottles of wine that lasted 2 nights each, and by the glass the 3 other nights. And we had a great time interacting with the Sommelier. We had late seating, on a cruise that was far from sold out, so he had lots of time to spend with us. He provided us a list of the wines they had on board and my wife managed to pick two that he had to search all the dining rooms and bars to find!
So for a little bit of money, we avoided the hassle of carrying on wine, and got a bit of entertainment,

 

[Twitterpaited]

Buy a glass of wine on the ship, wash out the glass, and refill the glass with your own wine before going into a MDR

 

[disneyfaninaz]

You can ask for wine glasses and a corkscrew from your steward. Open the wine in your stateroom and bring the glass with you. Nobody knows if you bought the wine in a bar or not.

 

[Ralph&Pam]

Buy a glass of wine on the ship, wash out the glass, and refill the glass with your own wine before going into a MDR

Or just ask your stateroom host to get you an empty wine glass. We have never been refused that assistance. Room host will also fill an ice bucket if you ask.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Buy a glass of wine on the ship, wash out the glass, and refill the glass with your own wine before going into a MDR

You can ask for wine glasses and a corkscrew from your steward. Open the wine in your stateroom and bring the glass with you. Nobody knows if you bought the wine in a bar or not.

Or just ask your stateroom host to get you an empty wine glass. We have never been refused that assistance. Room host will also fill an ice bucket if you ask.

From the DCL website:

Are Guests allowed to bring alcoholic beverages on board the ship?
A.Disney Cruise Line Guests 21 years and older may bring a maximum of 2 bottles of unopened wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) or 6 beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port of call. These beverages must be packed in carry-on (not checked) bags or luggage.
Guests wishing to consume wine or champagne that they have brought on board in one of the dining rooms will be charged a corking fee of $25.00 per bottle.
Please note:

• Any alcohol packed in checked luggage will be removed and stored until the end of the cruise.
• All alcohol brought onboard must be in an original unopened container. Partially used bottles and those in which the seal has been broken will be destroyed and no compensation will be offered.
• Any wine or champagne in excess of 2 bottles or beer in excess of 6 beers will be stored until the end of the cruise.
• Bringing liquors and spirits (including powdered alcohol) on board is prohibited. These items will be stored until the end of the cruise.
• Guest MUST retrieve any stored alcohol at the end of the cruise. Items not retrieved will be destroyed and no compensation will be offered.
• Alcohol brought on board may not be consumed in any lounge or public area.

Can you get a glass, fill it in your room, and carry it around the ship - yes.
Should you - I suppose it depends on your "I'm special" level.

 

[ginny65]

Are you able to bring a cork screw on board?

 

[Marc D]

Are you able to bring a cork screw on board?

Yes, but no need. Ask your stateroom host.

 

[ginny65]

Will stateroom host also bring wine glasses?

 

[Marc D]

Will stateroom host also bring wine glasses?

Yes. New ones each day if you wish.

 

[houseofduck]

Are you able to bring a cork screw on board?

Just make sure that it doesn't have a foil cutter (the kind that looks like a mini knife) on it. We made that mistake last time!

 

[CM Dad]

Yes, but no need. Ask your stateroom host.

The corkscrews they provide are pretty cheap, and I've had them break on me.

 

[MillauFr]

I suppose it depends on your "I'm special" level.

Isn't everyone special?

 

[BadPinkTink]

Are you able to bring a cork screw on board?

Yes, but no need. Ask your stateroom host.

or just buy wine with a screw cap and not a cork, no need for a corkscrew .