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Drinking around the world at Epcot, the complete 2026 guide
One drink in every country pavilion around World Showcase. That is the whole challenge, 11 drinks around a 1.2 mile lagoon loop, and it is the most cheerfully unofficial tradition at Walt Disney World. Done well it takes four to six hours, costs about $160 at current menu prices before tips, and ends with a maple whisky toast by the totem poles. Done badly it ends at stop seven on a bench. This guide is the done-well version, every stop, every price, the smartest route, and a passport to track it.
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The rules, such as they are
There is no official event, no wristband, and no finish-line medal. The tradition is simple, order one drink in each of the 11 World Showcase pavilions in a single day. Disney's only rule is the one that matters, guests must be 21 with valid ID, and visible intoxication gets you cut off or walked out. The loop rewards the patient, so the real rules are self-imposed.
- Water between every stop. Eleven drinks across a Florida afternoon is a hydration problem long before it is anything else.
- Eat with the loop, not after it. Every stop below pairs a bite from the same pavilion. Use them.
- Start when the kiosks do. The promenade opens with the park these days, but most drink windows start pouring around 11am. Ride the headliners first, then open the loop at 11 while the lines are short and the heat is not yet interested in you.
- Split anything you like. Sharing a drink with a partner still counts everywhere except your group chat.
Doing it during the Food and Wine Festival adds dozens of marketplace booths between the pavilions. More on that below, because the festival changes the math in both directions.
The route, Mexico first or Canada first
Standing at the World Showcase gateway facing the lagoon, Mexico is the first pavilion on your left, Canada the first on your right. Both loops work. They are not equal.
Clockwise from Mexico is the classic for a reason. The avocado margarita is the best opening drink on the loop, the pyramid's air conditioning is a gift you will not appreciate until you lose it, and the crowd flow builds behind you instead of in front of you. The heavy, sweet drinks land mid-loop when you still have legs, and you finish on whisky and maple at Canada, fifty feet from the exit path.
Counterclockwise from Canada front-loads the pub and the slushes and saves the margarita for a finale, and it reaches the Rose and Crown's air conditioning while you still deserve it least. Pick this one if you want the loop's two most famous drinks, the orange slush and the avocado margarita, as your last two stamps.
Either way, the day you pick matters more than the direction, and the clock matters more than both. Most drink windows open around 11am, so a low-crowd weekday start at 11 keeps every kiosk line under five minutes; a festival Saturday afternoon triples them. Check the Epcot crowd calendar for the calm days, see the best times at Epcot for how the afternoon actually flows, and if you want rides too, rope drop the headliners in the two hours before World Showcase opens. Live waits are on the Epcot park page all day.
All 11 drink around the world stops, in walking order
Clockwise from Mexico, the best World Showcase drink at every pavilion. Prices are current menu figures and drift a dollar or two with the seasons, so read them as "about". Tap a stamp in the passport as you land each one.
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Mexico
Avocado Margarita about $17.50
Where. La Cava del Tequila, the small tequila bar inside the pyramid, just off the market plaza.
What arrives. Frozen and pale green in a clear glass with a deep pink hibiscus salt rim.
Backup order. Choza de Margarita on the promenade when La Cava's wait is long.
The tip. La Cava seats about six tables and fills by early afternoon. Go before noon and drink it in the cool twilight of the plaza.
Pair it. Chips and queso at La Cava, or save room for the market carts.
While you are here, Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride inside the same pyramid.
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Norway
Frozen Viking Coffee about $17.50
Where. Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe, the sod-roofed bakery window in the courtyard.
What arrives. Blended frozen coffee spiked with Irish cream and coffee liqueur, dark as a fjord under its topping.
Backup order. The hot Viking Coffee for a dollar less, or the Norwegian strawberry cream ale on draft.
The tip. Order the school bread with it. The line moves fast before the Frozen Ever After crowd spills over.
Pair it. School bread, the custard-filled sweet bun Norway is famous for.
While you are here, Frozen Ever After next door.
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China
Tipsy Ducks in Love about $14.75
Where. Joy of Tea, the small walk-up kiosk on the promenade in front of the pavilion gate.
What arrives. Bourbon, coffee, and black tea over ice, milky mocha brown under a crown of whipped cream.
Backup order. A Lychee Cha Cha from the same window when you want fruit over caffeine.
The tip. The name is the menu's best joke and the caffeine is real. This is the stop that keeps the back half of the loop honest.
Pair it. Pork egg rolls from the same kiosk.
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Germany
Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen about $12.50
Where. The Sommerfest counter at the back of the platz, or the bier cart on the square.
What arrives. Half wheat beer, half grapefruit juice, a hazy sunset orange with a thin white head.
Backup order. A Warsteiner Dunkel in the souvenir stein if you want the classic.
The tip. Add the souvenir stein version for about eight dollars more and it doubles as your trip trophy.
Pair it. A fresh pretzel from the cart, obviously.
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Italy
Italian Margarita about $12.00
Where. Gelateria Toscana, the two-window gelato kiosk on the right side of the piazza.
What arrives. Frozen limoncello and tequila slush, pale lemon cream in a clear cup.
Backup order. Tutto Gusto, the cool wine cellar next to the palace, when you want a chair.
The tip. The gelateria line is shortest before lunch, and the campanile is the best photo backdrop on the piazza.
Pair it. A scoop of espresso gelato, because you are standing at a gelateria.
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AmericaHalfway
Frozen Black Cherry Bourbon Lemonade about $16.50
Where. Fife and Drum Tavern, the little kiosk on the promenade by the colonial green.
What arrives. A deep cherry-red frozen lemonade with a bourbon kick, cold enough to reset the afternoon.
Backup order. The Samuel Adams seasonal draft, or the famous $7 red white and blue American Dream slush, which is zero proof and pure photo op.
The tip. This is stop six of eleven, the official halfway point. Find shade on the green and audit your pace.
Pair it. The jumbo turkey leg, the most photographed snack in the park.
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Japan
Cold Sake about $12.00
Where. Garden House, the tiny walk-up stand in the courtyard by the Teppan Edo stairs.
What arrives. A clean, clear pour in a small cup, the quietest drink on the whole loop.
Backup order. The Violet Sake, a lavender-purple sake cocktail from the same window.
The tip. Carry it into the Japanese garden behind the pagoda. It is the calmest fifty feet at Epcot.
Pair it. A sushi roll from Kabuki Cafe on the way in.
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Morocco
Casablanca Sangria about $14.00
Where. Oasis Sweets and Sips, the easy-to-miss storefront at the lagoon end of the medina.
What arrives. Ruby red over ice with citrus riding the rim of a clear cup.
Backup order. Spice Road Table on the water when your feet vote for a table.
The tip. Walk it through Bab Boujeloud, the keyhole gate, into the courtyard with the tiled fountain. Best backdrop of the loop.
Pair it. Baklava from the same counter.
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France
Grand Marnier Orange Slush about $14.95
Where. Les Vins des Chefs de France, the walk-up kiosk across from the restaurant.
What arrives. Vivid orange sorbet texture filled to the rim of a clear stemmed cup.
Backup order. A hard cider from La Crêperie window if slush number three is one too many.
The tip. The most famous drink on the loop and the longest kiosk line after 2pm. Hit it before the fireworks crowd camps the pavilion.
Pair it. A ham and cheese crêpe, or Les Halles pastries around the corner.
While you are here, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at the back of the pavilion.
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United Kingdom
A Proper Pub Pint about $11.50
Where. Rose and Crown Pub, the corner bar behind the red telephone booth.
What arrives. A dark pint pulled slow at the long mahogany bar, settling black under a cream head.
Backup order. A Cider and Black, hard cider tinted with blackcurrant, the sleeper order.
The tip. Step inside even in summer. The pub has anchored this corner since opening day in 1982 and the bartenders pour the best conversation on the loop.
Pair it. Fish and chips from the walk-up window next door.
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Canada
The Ottawa Apple about $16.50
Where. The popcorn cart at the pavilion entrance, follow the maple popcorn smell.
What arrives. Apple-infused maple whisky and cranberry over ice, a deep maroon red toast to the finish line.
Backup order. A Moosehead lager, or ice wine at Le Cellier if you booked ahead.
The tip. Yes, the famous last stop really is a popcorn cart. Stamp your passport, buy the maple popcorn, and take the victory photo by the totem poles.
Pair it. Maple popcorn from the same cart.
Your drink passport
Tap each country as you finish its drink. Your stamps save on this device, so the passport survives the afternoon even if your memory does not.
Festival season changes the loop
From August 27 through November 21, 2026, the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival fills the promenade with global marketplace booths, and the challenge grows optional side quests. The upside is real, more small plates to pace yourself with, festival-only pours, and shorter walks between drinks. The downside is crowds, especially weekend afternoons, when the promenade turns into a slow river of people holding tiny plates.
The festival play is simple. Go on a weekday, treat the booths as your food pairings, and keep the eleven-pavilion spine of the challenge intact. Our festival guide ranks every marketplace and the calm days to walk it.
Finishing strong, the unglamorous essentials
- The halfway audit. At America, stop six, ask the honest question. Ahead of pace, on pace, or done. All three answers are wins if you answer honestly.
- Sunscreen and shade. The loop is almost entirely outdoors. The pyramid, the pub, and Tutto Gusto are your air-conditioned lifeboats.
- Mobile order nothing. Ten of the eleven stops are walk-up windows and carts. The lines are the social hour, lean in.
- Do not drive. Rideshare, Disney transport, or a designated driver. The Skyliner connects Epcot straight to several resorts.
- Dress for the walk. A 1.2 mile loop plus pavilion wandering is real mileage. What to wear at Disney World covers the August version.
- Plan the food side. If you would rather sit down mid-loop, the dining plan calculator tells you whether table service pencils out, and the best snacks guide covers the between-stops bites.
Common questions
What is drinking around the world at Epcot
It is the unofficial challenge of having one drink in every one of the 11 country pavilions around World Showcase, a 1.2 mile loop. There is no official Disney event, no sign-up, and no prize except the story. You simply walk the promenade and order one drink per country.
How much does it cost to drink around the world
At 2026 menu prices the eleven classic orders in this guide total about $160 before tax and any tips. Budget roughly $130 to $170 depending on what you order, and more if you add food, which you should.
How long does drinking around the world take
Most people take four to six hours at a comfortable pace. The promenade opens with the park, but most drink kiosks start pouring around 11am, so 11 is still the classic start time. Finish before the fireworks crowd builds and the day stays easy. Racing it faster than that stops being fun somewhere around stop seven.
Is drinking around the world allowed by Disney
Having a drink in each pavilion is perfectly allowed for guests 21 and over with valid ID. What is not tolerated is visible intoxication. Cast members can and do cut guests off, and Disney can remove disruptive guests from the park. Pace yourself, eat, and drink water and you will never meet that policy.
What order should you go, Mexico first or Canada first
Clockwise from Mexico is the classic route because the avocado margarita is the best opener on the loop and the crowds build behind you. Counterclockwise from Canada gets the sweeter, heavier drinks earlier and saves the margarita for a finale. Either way, start when World Showcase opens.
Can you do it without alcohol
Completely. Every pavilion sells a zero-proof option, from the Conga fruit punch at Choza de Margarita in Mexico to a proper pot of Twinings at the Rose and Crown. Order any drink in each country and the walk, the passport, and the bragging rights all still count.
What is the best day to drink around the world
A weekday outside festival season is calmest. During the Food and Wine Festival every day is busier and weekend afternoons around the lagoon get loud. Check the Epcot crowd calendar and pick a low day, then start when the kiosks open around 11am.
Do you need park reservations or special tickets
You only need regular Epcot admission for that day. None of the eleven stops requires a reservation, though a table at Spice Road Table, Tutto Gusto, or Le Cellier is a nice mid-loop break if you want one.
Should you do it during the Food and Wine Festival
Festival season, August 27 through November 21, 2026 this year, adds dozens of global marketplace booths between the pavilions, which means more drink options and more food to pace yourself with. It also means bigger crowds, especially weekends. It is the most fun version of the loop and the most crowded one.
What should you eat while drinking around the world
Eat before you start and graze as you go. The guide pairs a bite with every stop, from school bread in Norway to fish and chips in the UK. During the festival the marketplace booths make pacing even easier. Water between stops is the whole game.