Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

Reviews

• JC

  Jeff Coppage

  1 day ago
  5.0
  Had an amazing time! I ordered the uh-ah, and was very impressed with the delivery of the show! Loved the vibe and atmosphere. I did feel the pressure of “drink, eat and get out”, totally get it as they need to turn the table over quickly. Not sure about the waitress personality, if it was part of the theme or what 🤔 but definitely wasn’t the typical happy Disney server vibe we were used to. We used the Disney app to make a reservation and seemed pretty easy. Once we got the text to come to the bar we walked in and got the feel of “why are you here” once we said we just got the text our table was ready mood totally changed and turned into “welcome come on in”. (There was no one at the door outside). All-in-all, had an amazing time and want to go back soon.
• TT

  Thomas

  4 days ago
  5.0
  Visited here for the first time during a resort day. Got on the wait list around 5pm and then went over to Wailulu bar and grill to grab a quick bite to eat while I waited. Around 6pm our table was ready at Sam’s so we headed over. Our server was great, the drinks were fantastic and the atmosphere is other worldly. A must do if you have time!
• SG

  Stephen Harlan (Gogostevie)

  May 6, 2026
  5.0
  Walt Disney, to Victor Bergeron: "Hey. Hold my Mai Tai." For real. Trader to trader. Sam's is Vic's turned up to eleven, and then maybe even to twelve. It's got the Disney budget. It's got the Disney imagineers, and they can do set dressing, right? It's got drama! Action! Adventure! Something is always going on. And it's in the basement of the Polynesian Resort at Disneyworld. This is as Polynesian Pop as it can get with the multi-million dollar budget to make it happen. Which they do. Look. If you're reading this, you know all that already. So here are your pro tips: Make a reservation. The Disney app works for that, supposedly. They'll take walk-ins. But since the space is small, expect a wait. If you're not doing and or staying at the park, then even to get there you have to park in the main lots, tram in, monorail over, and then put your name on the wait list. Hours later, you get in. Pregame at Ohana. Worth all that? If you read "Trader Vic" and said to yourself "yeah, I know who that guy is" then the answer is a solid yes.
• BD

  Becca Durham

  May 2, 2026
  4.0
  You go for the atmosphere and the fun but the drinks were on point. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the drinks were. My sons loved when someone ordered the pearl drink. It was definitely a highlight of our trip.
• EH

  Elizabeth Hadden

  May 1, 2026
  5.0
  Fun cheesy tiki bar tucked into the main building of the hotel. The menu has a good mix of drinks with tons of super themed elements. The drinks are great but let’s be honest, you really come here for the theming. It’s a well done tiki bar with extra touches of animatronic elements, animations, and immersive details. Some drinks also come with theatrical deliveries which is so fun. Showed up without a reservation on a Saturday and waited about an hour for a seat. Apparently that’s not bad for a lot of the waits people usually get. They text you when your table is ready, so you can wander the hotel until it’s time. Like other Disney bars, smaller groups will be sat at tables with strangers. Everyone is focused on enjoying the overall vibe of the place, so it’s easy to chat with the folks you’re seated by. If you want to avoid that, consider being a group of at least 4.