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Dockside Margaritas

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The short answer

Dockside Margaritas is a waterfront margarita bar in the Marketplace, themed on a 1960s Florida fruit stand. Margaritas run $17.50 for frozen strawberry to $19.50 for the añejo, frozen lime and mango, and beer is $9.75 to $12.50. It is open noon to 10pm.

Where
Marketplace, on the waterfront, Disney Springs. No park ticket needed.
Cuisine
Margaritas and Florida beer
Reservation
Walk up — no problem
Booking
No reservations — order when you get there
Typical spend
about $18 a head · checked Sep 14, 2026
Dress code
Casual
Noise
moderate
Non-resort guests
Yes — you do not need to stay here
Dining plan
Not on Disney’s dining plan · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026

Is it worth the money?

For a margarita by the water, yes, at Disney Springs prices. The Disney Food Blog notes you can order through a pickup window as well as at the bar.

Who it’s right for

Adults wanting a margarita with a view of Buena Vista Cove.

Who it’s wrong for

Anyone hungry: there is no food.

What is actually good

Margaritas: frozen strawberry $17.50; the Sunset Margarita with Don Julio reposado $18; habanero lime, watermelon and a seasonal margarita $18.50; and the Añejo Select, frozen lime and frozen mango $19.50. For Halloween 2026 there is the Citrus Curse at $18.50.

Also: a Dockside iced tea and an Orange Grove rum runner $16.50, wine $14 and $17, beer and hard seltzer $9.75 to $12.50, and a seasonal mocktail $5.25. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.

Portions

Full cocktails; there is no food.

Allergies and dietary needs

No food is served. The seasonal mocktail is the alcohol-free option.

17 items from Disney’s own menu for this location, 16 of them priced. Disney’s prices exclude tax and gratuity and change without notice. Read 2026-09-22.

Limited Time Beverages with Alcohol

  • Citrus Curse$18.50

    Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Bols Melon Liqueur, Sour Mix, Lime Juice, and Green Edible Glitter garnished with a Dehydrated Orange and Sea Salt

Margaritas

  • Añejo Select Margarita$19.50

    Lunazul Añejo Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, and Lime Juice

  • Habanero Lime Margarita$18.50

    Patrón Silver Tequila, Habanero Lime, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup

  • Sunset Margarita$18

    Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Lime Juice, Sweet-and-Sour, and Minute Maid® Orange Juice

  • Watermelon Margarita$18.50

    Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Watermelon, Lime Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour

  • Seasonal Margarita$18.50

Frozen Margaritas

  • Strawberry Margarita$17.50

    Herradura Reposado Tequila and Lime Juice blended with Strawberry Purée

  • Lime Margarita$19.50

    Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Lime Juice and Sweet-and-Sour

  • Mango Margarita$19.50

    Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Mango Purée, Lime Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour

On The Rocks

  • Dockside Iced Tea$16.50

    Siesta Key White Rum, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hendrick's Gin, Cointreau Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour topped with a splash of Coca-Cola®

  • Orange Grove Rum Runner$16.50

    Siesta Key Spiced Rum, Blackberry Brandy, Bols Crème de Banana Liqueur, and Florida Citrus Juices with a float of Goslings 151 Rum

Wine

  • King Estate Pinot Gris$17
  • J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay$14
  • Château Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon$14

Beer

  • Beer & Hard Seltzer ($9.75-$12.50)no price listed

Non-Alcoholic

  • DASANI® Bottled Water$4.25
  • Seasonal Mocktail$5.25

Menu from Walt Disney World’s own dining menu data, read 2026-09-22.

Common questions

How much is a margarita at Dockside Margaritas?
$17.50 to $19.50 on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026, from the frozen strawberry to the añejo and the frozen lime and mango.
Does Dockside Margaritas serve food?
No. It is a drinks-only bar. The Marketplace counters and snack stands are close by.
What are the hours of Dockside Margaritas?
Noon to 10pm on Disney's page, shorter than most Disney Springs bars. The Disney Food Blog notes a pickup window as well as the bar.
Is there a non-alcoholic drink at Dockside Margaritas?
Yes, a seasonal mocktail at $5.25 on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026.
Drawn, not photographed — a photograph of this one is on our shot list.

Sources

  1. Walt Disney World official — Dockside Margaritas page and menu, read through Disney's menu service on 14 September 2026: the 1960s Florida fruit-stand theme on Buena Vista Cove, margarita and beer prices, hours noon to 10pm. — Disney official · checked
  2. Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 14 September 2026: service type and location at Disney Springs. — Disney official · checked
  3. Disney Food Blog — Dockside Margaritas: drinks from the bar or a pickup window. — reported by · checked

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