If you’re ever at the Polynesian Resort, then you’ll know the most popular spot to grab a drink is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. This tiki-themed bar serves some over-the-top drinks, some that even light on fire, so the waitlist can get looong!
Yum!
But did you know they have a bar counter outside if you can’t snag a table? Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace is located outside of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, with an outdoor seating area and water views. It used to be our favorite spot to grab a drink, but it just unexpectedly closed!
UPDATE: The Walt Disney World website has been updated to show that this closure will last at least through June.
Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at the Polynesian Village Resort is currently closed for refurbishment. It will be closed until at least June, since no times are listed on the Disney World calendar, but it could last even longer. Disney has no projected opening date listed.
Closed for now
If you want a drink during the closure, check out Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto inside. The sister bar is known for its over-the-top cocktails, like the Polynesian Pearl, which comes in a decked-out souvenir cup, or the Uh-Oa! drink, which lights on fire! But this isn’t the best spot for families, since only guests 21 and up can enter past 8 PM.
Yes, it’s on FIRE!
You can also head to a lesser-known bar at the resort, Tambu Lounge. They serve some staple Hawaiian-inspired drinks and appetizers. We love their Lapu Lapu drink, which is rum and fruit juice served in a fresh pineapple. It’s just as fun as Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, but with no crowds!
Lapu Lapu
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace closure. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news!
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