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    The Watering Hole

    3.8 (18 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Toria S.

    This place was a nice surprise when we were in Orlando. We had good service and I asked to mix 2 of the frozen drinks to switch it up, and my bartender happily obliged. Also, they were free pouring the liquor so I definitely got my money's worth. I wobbled a little after finishing. Not that the frozen drinks are NA and they add the liquor. Only knocking off a star because of how painfully sweet these frozen drinks were, I believe they did have a limited cocktail menu, though!

    First off, I just have one word. Jordan. He was absolutely amazing and such a delight when waiting for our drinks, if I had to come back just for him, I would. Secondly, drinks are fantastic. But watch out for brain freeze. I highly recommend the fossilizer and the strawberry lemonade. Make sure you add pina colada and Bacari. All in all, this was an amazing experience. Will be returning :))) THANK YOU JORDAN!!

    Cucumber Basil Colada
    David D.

    Good for potent potables suitable for adults while visiting Islands of Adventure. Kid-friendly beverages are also available. Some high-priced drinks come with a souvenir plastic Tiki glass. Bar staff was friendly. Expect theme park prices.

    Strawberry & Pina Colada
    Sarah C.

    I got a Pina Colada/Strawberry combo with rum. The strawberry part was my favorite. The two bartenders were really nice.

    Speciality cocktail with souvenir glass - $3 off future cocktails on the rocks with it!
    Heather W.

    If they only had indoor seating...My drink was good, but for this seasoned FL girl it was a bit weak. I would say they cater more towards the crowd that likes something sweet. They do have beers on Tap and a speciality beer only available in park for Jurassic. I believe the bartender said Florida Brewing makes it for them. I'll be trying that IPA next time as the cocktail was too sweet for me. A nice perk of the cocktails on rocks is that you get a specialty glass. Yes, I know we all have a cabinet full of random cups from random places and events. This one is worth hanging onto! You get $3 off your cocktail if you bring it back on your next trip!

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    Brittany H.

    Only two workers working at the stand which meant super slow service. Buuuuuuut I wanted a cold, frozen cocktail so I stopped here since it was near Jurassic Park and that's where I was heading. Super friendly bartenders malign drinks.The drink i ordered was good, but pretty weak. I ordered some mixed cocktail that had rum, sweet & sour, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, and something else. Again, weak but for $13 and in a souvenir cup made it a little better, I suppose. Bonus tip for those who like souvenir cups - if you go back to this stand, you get $4 off your next mixed cocktail or frozen drink and you also get $1 off a beer at any stand. So I guess it's worth it.

    The Fossilizer
    Brody H.

    The absolute best place to grab a drink in Universal property! There is a wide range of drinks spanning from mixed drinks, to park exclusive beers. All of the mixed drinks are delicious and strong enough to get you on Velocicoaster if you're feeling a little timid. The team members at the bar are always incredibly nice, friendly and truly make the experience memorable! The drinks can be a little expensive, but if you hold onto your reusable cup and bring it back, you'll get a discount on your next drinks! I've held onto the same cup for months and still bring it back to get the discounts! This bar is an absolute MUST when in Islands of Adventure!

    Dan H.

    This is a not-quite-full service bar with a few food selections located between Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. And despite its smaller size, they have a happy hour between 3-5pm. If you're nervous about the dinosaurs on the Jurassic Park River Adventure, or the crowds at WWoHP, you should probably take a few moments here to relax.

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    I actually used to Bartend here many moons ago great place! Fun drinks.. Good party spot!

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