Definitely make a reservation before hand! This will help and while you are waiting if you see to…read moreget a drink on the first floor there's a bar in the center you can stop at. Or walk around the beautiful hotel. We got Lavender fog, a beer and a French 75! I ended up getting a second Lavender fog because it was so well balanced.

I will always crave this bar! It's been 2 years and the Lavender Fog is as delicious as I remember…read more I love the delicate nods to beauty and the beast Andy overall classy yet comfy vibe of this bar. Located on the second floor it offers great windows views.

Trader Sam's is always a fun time. Tiki bars are a cool vibe. But adding the interactive elements…read morewith the lights, sounds, props, animations in the artwork. It's a fun time. Make sure to get there early so you can add your name to the wait list. Friday night we waited about 2 hours checking in at 8pm. Loved our drinks! Tasty and nice looking. It's always a must do when resort hopping if you have the time.

As a tiki bar aficionado, Trader Sam's is the real deal. Besides the authentic atmosphere (with…read moreanimation, no less!), potent drinks and interesting history, the phenomenally entertaining staff bring the experience to the next level. Bonus for the cool tiki mugs you can buy and add to your collection (I still have my mom's tiki glasses from the 60s and 70s). Depending on what drink you order, they may lower the lights, turn on the volcano and start chanting. I'll be honest, as an introvert, this wasn't my jam the first time I visited, because we were seated at the bar and the bartenders chose me for one of the acts. But the last two times, we were seated at a table in the very back and I love to watch from my dark corner. My husband ordered a zombie and our waitress did a hilarious zombie act as she brought it over to him. It's just so fun. I ordered a pineapple drink that featured Dole Whip and I didn't love it because the consistency was reminiscent of a Slurpee rather than Dole Whip. I feel like drinks are a little hit or miss and some are strong AF so know what you're getting into. Other things to keep in mind: if there's just two of you and you're not sitting at the bar, you will share a table. I don't love this but it is what it is. One time the couple we were seated with was cool but this last time, I made the mistake of making a light political comment that was meant with stony silence... my bad, but I don't need to think about putting my foot in my mouth if I'm not seated with strangers. All good, though, because for half the time we had our four-top to ourselves. This place is great for groups if you're willing to wait. Use the My Disney Exp app to put your name on the waitlist.

This place is great if you want to have a great view of magic Kingdom during the fireworks…read more I've heard it's hard to get a reservation and I can imagine why, it's not a huge place and it's located at a very popular location. The drinks are good but a quite over priced. The food is ok again but severely over priced for what it is with the only thing priced appropriately is the 7 layer chocolate cake which can be shared as it is quite large. The pretzel everyone mentions is good but again way very over priced. The server we had was very nice and even offered us to box the second cake included with the wicked wind down to take home. He did forget that I requested no ice in my first drink and i had to request water refills and soda refills several times and wasn't very fast at bringing the drinks, but he was pleasant overall I would go again mainly for the view and maybe a drink, but knowing what to expect helps.

A classy smaller bar with light fare. This was a villains…read moretheme and allows for some of the best firework viewing of Magic Kingdom nightly fireworks. Usally accessible to members who are staying at one of the DVC Bay Lake Tower resort. There is a somewhat secret elevator available just off of the lobby and is the only one that goes to the 16th floor

This is one of the best dining experiences I've had on a Disney property. Great views right on the…read morewater, with a clear look out toward other resorts and even Magic Kingdom if you're seated outside. Brendan was our server and he was excellent. Friendly, patient with questions, gave solid recommendations, and always around when we needed something without hovering. Food across the board was strong. The ahi tuna crisps had a solid portion of tuna on top of crispy wonton chips. The sticky pork ribs were tender and full of flavor. Garlic shrimp noodles were good, just know they're glass noodles so it's a different texture. The Wayfinder burger is said to be the 'best burger on any Disney property' and although I have not been on that quest yet to verify, I can confirm it was delicious. I'm not a huge pork person, but the kalua pork shank was tender and tasted good. Between the food, service, and the view, this is a spot I'd come back to without hesitation.

After hearing great things, I was so excited to eat here, and I ended up having a horrible…read moreexperience. We were sat and it took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come to our table. He asked if we were DVC members, which my sister is. She logged into her DVC account on the web version, and the waiter said that was not acceptable and she had to add the card to her wallet, which wasn't an option. He made her log into the app, which is no different than the web version. In a rude tone, he said "I'm so sorry that was such an inconvience for you." After this, we were treated horribly. We were spoken to with an attitude, he didn't check on us once and he would interact with other tables and purposely ignore us. Drinks were not refilled, straws were not offered and the whole experience was awful. We ended up asking for a manager, and one was not sent to our table. Instead, we had to flag one down. It unfortunately doesn't end there. My nieces food came out 20 minutes before our food. By the time our food arrived, they had finished their food. Other tables with kids received their food at the same time. I ordered the glass noodles and shrimp, which was fine. It really just tasted like salt, the shrimp were chewy and the portion was small. The manager removed the kids meals from our bill. I will not be back.

I am not sure what I was going to think about this place, but I really liked what I saw!…read more My comparison point is Oga's Cantina which is more or less the same kind of place. I personally like this place better because the apps are better and the drinks are WAY better. Our server was excellent and in character and steered us through the menu. She was great to convince my dad not to get the lit fuse since he doesn't like spicy stuff. I got it and "shiver me timbers" that was SPICY! I loved it. We also went with the bread and dips which was bigger than expected and the perfect app for the place! If there are any downsides, not all the seating allows you to see the "show". People are constantly running around so they can see something. There is also a chance that you don't really get much of a seat and they are strict on the time. But hey! This is the first bar at the Magic Kingdom. Its full of people, loud, and full of Disney magic. Sure, I will come back!

Great atmosphere but figure out how to work your reservations…read more Went twice this week and had to finally give up on the 2nd visit because we had waited more than 30 minutes - despite a reservation and speaking to the staff. If you're going to make paying guests stand in a room off the main bar and continually remind them they only have 45 minutes - then the least you can do is SEAT THEM AT THE TIME OF THEIR RESERVATION!!!

If you ever wondered what it's like to sip cocktails while the Magic Kingdom twinkles in the…read moredistance, the answer is Outer Rim -- a bar that feels like a Star Wars cantina designed by mid-century architects on vacation. First off, let me sing the praises of Nick, the bartender. The man isn't just pouring drinks -- he's orchestrating symphonies. Think less "guy behind the counter" and more "liquid therapist with Jedi reflexes." He's got that Bourdain-level wit, too. You come in for a drink, you leave with a story. Speaking of drinks: the chocolate margarita. Yeah, I said it. At first I thought it was Disney sorcery gone wrong. Chocolate and tequila? Madness. But one sip in, and I was ready to sign adoption papers. It's smooth, decadent, and mischievous in a way Walt probably never intended. If Hershey's and Jose Cuervo had a love child, Nick is the godfather. The vibe here? Perfect. Quiet enough to escape the chaos below, but lively enough that you don't feel like you've accidentally stumbled into a hotel lobby AA meeting. Sit by the window, order whatever Nick recommends, and toast to the fact that somehow Disney still knows how to make magic for grown-ups. Outer Rim isn't just a bar -- it's proof that sometimes the best ride at Disney doesn't even have a wait time.

My love for Outer Rim goes back farther than I can remember...like I remember meeting friends there…read morefor a drink or two but I can't remember how long ago it was!? 2009? 2014? Either way it is safe to assume my Outer Rim affair goes back well over ten years and as those who know me are well aware, I will always be down for a visit be it during a Monorail Pub Crawl or before/during/after a visit to Magic Kingdom. Located in the Grand Canyon Concourse at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Outer RIm is a casual cocktail lounge with first come seating, a bustling energy spilling over from neighboring Chef Mickey's and yet at the same time a chill vibe. While they may not have the best draft list on property you can find some staples as well as a rotating seasonal and plentiful offerings when it comes to cocktails. Beyond that, Outer Rim has a full bar, so feel free to order off-menu and don't forget to peruse their wine and whiskey offerings. So what keeps me coming back to Outer Rim? Liz. Liz does. She is my go-to server and a highlight of the visit. Next time you find ourself in Magic Kingdom or at the Contemporary and in need of a drink, give Outer Rim a shot. It has a vibe all of its own and in my opinion, and pardon the pun, is out of this world.

We stopped here while at the resort and ordered a drink. The bar is super busy and there was a line…read moreto get into the seated lounge area. The bartenders were nice and able to get us taken care of quickly! They have a ton of fun drinks both with and without alcohol. I got a lychee Lemonade and enjoyed how refreshing it was! Overall a fun spot to visit while at the resort!

We'd been here years ago with my family, post getting engaged, so I do have some good memories…read moreassociated with Tambu. This visit, however, was less desirable. It used to be a dark lounge, with that fabulous tropical oasis feeling. It also seemed to be a good alternative to Ohana, which it's attached to, with a much more limited menu. This time, it just was too bright. Maybe sitting at the bar would have been better. Also, the cocktails are at the same price point as the far superior Trader Sam's downstairs so unless you're here because you can't get in there, or perhaps for a view of the fireworks, I'd just skip Tambu Lounge. Also worth mentioning that you can bring your kiddos here whereas after 8, Trader Sam's is 21+.

The food is typical bar food. Given it is a bar as part of the hotel the prices are pretty good…read more You order the food at the bar then they give you a number and deliver the food. They have a lot of TVs so it is great watch sports events.

Where to begin. Quality, quality, and quality…read more Ordered multiple entrees for dinner. 1 is being nice but here are some specifics. 1. Serving Lays chips... really? 2. Turkey Sandwich... absolutely disgusting. 3. Burgers... definitely frozen. 4. Cheesesteaks have more sodium than a salt mine.

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.

Had a phenomenal night cap at Geyser Point with Josh the Bartender and Anna the server! They were…read moreboth welcoming and kind to either lend an ear and talk about my day! Josh made a Marvelous drink; which I enjoyed with the vegan Mac n cheese bites. I spoke to Chef Josh, who came out and told me that none of my allergens were in the mac & cheese bites, and that I was able to do them safely; which was so exciting because I don't think I've ever had a plant based mac & cheese bite; not even a dairy free mac & cheese bite. My mom got the kids cheese pizza with apple slices and grape grapes and it looked very good and she had a nonalcoholic Mojito. If you haven't dying here, I highly recommend it. It overlooks the lake and it's very calming and relaxing. 10/10