Walt Disney World has updated the operating hours for Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to reflect a morning opening timeframe. The update was made recently, and the new hours are now in effect through the end of the currently posted operating schedule. Here’s the latest.
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Now Opening in the Morning
According to Walt Disney World, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto will now open in the morning at 11am daily. The popular bar used to open at 3pm (and 4pm before that when it first opened). The immersive tiki bar is open through midnight (12am), with guests under 21 years old asked to leave at 8pm.
The Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace outdoor seating area has also updated its hours to open at 11am daily.
Venture in to this tranquil hideaway for an enchanting evening packed with fantastic fun and delightful surprises. Explore the whimsically themed lounge—festooned with ancient artifacts and exotic treasures—or set sail for the open-air Tiki Terrace for a relaxing sip or nibble under the starry sky.
Does the name Trader Sam sound familiar? If you’re a long-time Disney fan, it should. Many years ago, famed Adventureland explorer Trader Sam was bitten by the bartending bug. And ever since then, Sam has searched for exotic ingredients to mix into magical libations.
Tucked away under the lush fronds of swaying palm trees, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is conveniently located steps away from the lavish lobby of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Enjoy a refreshing, handcrafted cocktail or a savory bite that is sure to satisfy your taste for adventure. Delicious cocktails include the Polynesian Pearl, HippopotoMai-Tai, Tahitian Torch and the Dark & Tropical Stormy. To prove to your friends that you visited the grotto, you can even order your cocktail served in a collectible, Disney-exclusive tiki mug.
If you’d prefer something that reminds you of home, the finest beers and wines are also available. Plus, be sure to try the inventive, alcohol-free cocktails like the Schweitzer Falls and Skipper Sipper.
Hungry for a taste of the island lifestyle? Order a sharable feast to fill the wind in your outrigger sails. Sample pan-fried dumplings, chicken lettuce cups with hoisin ginger sauce or the kálua pork tacos.
Arrive Early at This Popular Spot
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto fills up quickly and may require a wait to enter.
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