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    Barefoot Pool Bar

    4.1 (11 reviews)
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    Watermelon dole whip margarita
    Aubrie H.

    While visiting the Polynesian Resort we were looking for a place to grab a drink and sit outside. Everything at Trader Sams was full so we decided to head over to the Barefoot Pool Bar. There is a window where you can order drinks without entering the pool deck. They have multiple mixed drinks and beers available. I opted for the Watermelon dole whip margarita which was delicious. Flavors paired well together and wasn't too sweet.

    Samantha G.

    Meh, it'll do. I suppose coming from years of experiencing the poolside bars at the mega-resorts in Vegas, I have high expectations. But even considering that, I have every right to have high expectations of Disney. I certainly spent WAY more at Disney over the course of just a weekend than I did a couple of weeks in Vegas. The bartenders here were ok. Not at all what I would expect of Disney or what I experienced at other Disney resort pool bars during my trip. It just didn't feel like anyone was giving beyond a super small fraction of an effort. Friendly enough. But not great, or even good, service. And the drinks were eh. The speciality drinks that are particular to the Polynesian cannot be found here. The drinks that are here are similar to what's found at all other resorts. Now, don't get me wrong, it's not like I sent my drinks back. They were made just fine. Not great, not good, just fine. Note the hours. This poolside bar doesn't open until the afternoon and it doesn't stay open late. Prices are high, but so it everything at Disney. Magic Bands and Key to the World cards are, of course, accepted here when cashing out your tab.

    Black cherry lemonade...just what the adults needed

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    Simple outside bar, conveniently located near the pool. Drinks are expensive but tasty.

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    “I actually thought this was one of the better food options to eat at on the Polynesian Resort.”

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    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

    4.2(425 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    What an exclusive experience! A bar with such limited…read moreseating and such a reputation that you will undoubtedly have a two hour wait at minimum - if you can even get on the waitlist for the entire evening - with it usually filling up by 3:00 everyday. Transported into another realm, Trader Sam's Grog Grotto is a Jungle-cruised tiki bar with decor upon decor and epic theming! As certain drinks are ordered, the waitresses and bartenders have skits to do with squirt guns, interactive decor pieces, and chants for the entire room to repeat! You are fully immersed into the experience with fake windows showing volcanos and jungle views, an octopus tentacle reaching in through a port hole and around the ceiling beams, and tons of details that are just true to Disney's excellence. We grabbed a reservation before dinner and enjoyed the: Skipper Sipper - fresh lime and mint perfume the tropical juices with the zippy pops of soda water Polynesian Punch - POG with Ginger Beer! It sounds like a them park duo made for greatness. Flavor was on point and extremely refreshing! If you are around for an afternoon or staying at the Polynesian, snag a waitlist spot and enjoy this niche but epic experience!

    Trader Sam's is located at the Polynesian Resort near Magic Kingdom. You are able to park here if…read moreyou have a dining reservation at one of the other restaurants, they do not take reservations, only walk up. If you are not wanting to dine at the resort, you can take a bus or monorail from Magic Kingdom. It has been a while since I did a review and we have been here quite a few times over the last year. I felt it was time to update. I have a love hate with this place, I used to love it, then we had some negative experiences however, the last few visits have been great. They now open early at 11am which is really great as it gets so busy! We love to stop here when doing a monorail crawl but also recently took my mom and dad here. You need to add your name to the list and your wait can be different all the time. It really depends on how many names are on the list. I will say that larger groups tend to wait much longer. If you are a smaller group such as 2, and are seated at a table for 4, just know that they will seat you with others. MY biggest issue with this place is I believe it should have a time limit. It is incredibly small inside and we have waited over 3 hours to go in. I just feel if Beak and Barrell at Magic and Oga's at Studios has a time limit, they need one here. Maybe bump it to 60 minutes. The problem comes with that there is so much to see and interactions happening with drinks being ordered that you could literally sit in there for hours and order 1 drink. We have had many drinks on the menu including wine and beer. I am not in love with all their drinks, they are very rum heavy and can be very sweet and full of juice, however there are some good ones. I have also tried just wine which is also fine. My husband frequently orders the beer flight which includes 3 different types of Kona beer. Some of my favorite cocktails are the Rosita's Margarita, which is Casamigos reposado tequila, bols orange curacao liqueur, fresh lime juice, falernum and organic agave nectar. It is really good but can be sour if not made correct. Don't be afraid if that happens to ask them to add a little extra sweetener. I also enjoy the Mosquito Mojito which has Bacardi Dragonberry Rum, Organic Agave Nectar, Falernum, Mint, and Fresh Lime Juice topped with Soda Water. It is a classic mojito but can also end up being sour. I usually ask for a little extra nectar. They also serve food. We love the food here and they have actually updated their menu recently. Our favorite item is the Thai Chicken Flatbread with bacon and peanut sauce which is delicious and the Pan-Fried Dumplings. They have a new Shrimp and Plantain Roll which looks great and we will be trying it next time. Some of their drinks come with an interactive experience including the Uh-Oa, the Nautilus, the Hippopoto Mai-Tai and the Krakatoa Punch. And anyone who orders it, gets to sort of take part in the interactive experience. The whole lounge has effects. Would I recommend this yes. I am torn if this is a 4 or a 3. The wait is ridiculous at times, but it is really fun. I prefer the table seats as opposed to the bar or high tops personally and you cannot really ask to sit somewhere. I do think this needs to be expanded. Outside they have a different version or Trader Sam's, same menu no interactivities. They need to take that over and make this lounge much much larger. I would say check it out if you can get it or dont mind waiting. Put your name on the list and go to a different bar and wait!

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    Wailulu Bar & Grill - Musubi appetizer

    Wailulu Bar & Grill

    4.4(127 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    Scenic views. Captivating Culinary Creations…read more We grabbed a late lunch at Wailulu Bar & Grill during our stay at Island Tower. We didn't have a reservation but just walked up to the bar entrance. With a bar of full of stools and six tables, they have plenty of spots for walk ups. With the circular shape of the bar area, you get an unobstructed massive view out to the grounds and vistas! We had the: Wayfinder Burger - AMAZING BURGER (my personal third place fav on WDW property)! Crispy edges on a hand formed patty, dynamic volcano sauce that isn't as spicy as it is flavorful, and an onion jam that you'll want to add to everything! Pineapple Barbecue Chicken Sliders - with dark meat and white meat, you can tell that the meat is fresh and moist. The pairing of adobo mayo and pineapple barbecue is sublime!!! Sweet Potato Fries - no need for ketchup. These are perfectly seasoned to eat Macaroni Salad - not your grandma's dry stuff, they have creamy, eggy, little spicy flavor bomb Mac salad Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada - don't miss this! Whimsical presentation and a coconut cream splash of happiness for your taste buds The staff is amazing. The view is stunning. The food is divine. Top flight WDW location.

    Not gonna lie, this has become one of my favorite restaurants at Disney. I've eaten here 3 times…read morenow (once last year and twice on my most recent trip) and each meal has hit the mark. Some appetizers we've tried and enjoyed include the ahi tuna crisps, crispy chicken wings, grilled shishito peppers and sticky pork ribs. They have all be delicious. Entrees my family has tried include the poke bowl, grilled fish of the day, wayfinder burger, garlic shrimp noodles, pineapple barbecue chicken sliders, and chow mein salad. No one has ever complained about their meal :) Quite the opposite. They have all raved over their choices. As for myself, I have ordered the wayfinder burger on all 3 visits to Wailulu Bar & Grill and I have no regrets. It's likely the best burger on Disney property. My suggestion is to go with the sweet potato fries rather than the macaroni salad. I did not care for the mac salad and it was quite different from what they actually serve in Hawaii. The sweet potato fries are delicious though!

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    Outer Rim

    Outer Rim

    4.1(42 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Outer Rim is a great place to grab a drink when at the contemporary!! They don't serve any food but…read moreare conveniently located next to a quick serve location that has tons of good snacks! The bar tenders are always friendly! Keep in mind there isn't always someone walking around taking orders, so sometimes you'll have to go up and get them yourselves! It's a comfy and cozy spot but can get a little loud because it's right next to Chef Mickeys. Overall one of my go tos!

    Outer Rim is the small bar located on the main level of Disney's Contemporary resort. To us this is…read morekind of the "sports bar", even though there's only one TV. It feels very much like the place where dad's go to get away from the family for 5 minutes and grab a beer. It is directly next to Chef Mickey's so you also get a ton of people who will just sit there while they wait for their table. This is my main issue with Outer Rim. We want to visit and sit down, and enjoy the view of the lake, but half the time we can never find a seat because there are tons of families who are waiting for their table at Chef Mickey's. I don't understand why Chef Mickey's does not have better seating for people who are waiting. I also don't understand why the servers at Outer Rim don't tell families that the tables are reserved for people who are dining at Outer Rim. Or put a sign on the table. Half the time we try to go here we can't find a seat so we turn around and go back to our favorite bar which is Steakhouse 71 downstairs. Their menu is pretty simple, they do have a pretty well stocked bar so you could order pretty much any drink you would like. They do have a menu with what they call their specialty drinks, however there's nothing super unique on there. I would love to see some sort of Spacey drink with their name being Outer Rim. They also used to have my husband's favorite bourbon flight which they have since removed. They probably realized that it was not a good value which is something we always said they were losing money on, since it was so cheap. I usually go for a chocolate martini here because they do have Mozart. They also have lots of beer and wine which is also good. The best part of this lounge is the view of the water and the view of the monorail going through the hotel. It can sometimes get loud when Chef Mickey's which is right next door gets loud. I don't really think that this is a place that you go to relax and enjoy a cocktail, as you would at Enchanted Rose at the Grand Floridian. However I think this is a good place to stop and get a drink especially if you're staying at the hotel. It's usually not very crowded, again with people who are actually having a drink at the bar. You're really just battling people waiting for their table. The servers are always very friendly and happy to chat. Overall I think this location is fine, it's not a place that we run to all the time, but if we are doing a monorail crawl we will try and stop here. We also like to come here and have a drink while we wait for bar seating at California grill, which is at the top of the contemporary. I definitely think it's worth checking out especially if you're staying there, grab a glass of wine or a beer or even a cocktail. If you're just waiting for your table at chef mickey's I think it's important to remember that outer rim is a bar/ lounge, you should not sit there to wait for your table. You are taking away tips from the server when they could be taking care of people who are actually spending money at outer rim.

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    Watermelon Margarita

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    Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    4.1(127 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    We came by here 15 minutes before closing and asked about just getting a coffee and dessert. They…read moretold us they'd cleaned out their coffee for the night, so we decided to just share the dessert. To our surprise, the server brought us espressos with our creme brulee! The latter was $10, delicious, and great for sharing between two people. This is also a great location along the water.

    During a recent visit to Disney, my husband and I chose to try Geyser Point bar & Grill before…read morechecking out of our room and head home. It wasn't incredibly cold outside so we chose to sit relatively close to the water outside and enjoy the views of nature with our meal. Upon arrival we were told there was a somewhat lengthy waitlist to be seated. Meanwhile, there were 4-5 employees standing at the hostess stand doing absolutely nothing other than talking amongst themselves and sipping their personal beverages. Upon examination on our surroundings, both my husband and I noticed countless empty tables and absolutely NO VALID reason for the extensive wait to be seated. The disappointment and aggravation didn't stop there. Once seated at our table, the service was slower than slow and never improved during our meal, despite the server's attempt to be jovial as well as apologetic while blaming the other staff members for the issues. And as a final blow, the bill was hyper- exorbitant for basic burgers, fries, and a drink. The long wait, unconscionably slow service , grossly unremarkable food, and high cost made for a decision to not return during future visits!

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    Geyser Point Bar & Grill
    Geyser Point Bar & Grill
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