Updated for 2016!

I’ll admit, I am a sucker for a cool setting combined with some good food, so when I saw the pictures from the 2015 opening of Trader Sam’s at Disney World’s Polynesian Village, I knew this would be a future Orlando vacation must-do.

Press play on the video below for some mood music from the Trader Sam’s in Disneyland, just for a little article ambience…

Are you ready for some tropical food and fun?!

The Location

Located off the main lobby of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace offers views of the marina and the Seven Seas Lagoon.

The Hours

Hours for Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto are 4 p.m. to Midnight.

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks

The famous Trader Sam’s cocktails, available in Disney collectible Tiki mugs, are a mixture of old Disneyland and new Disney World.

Schweitzer Falls

Specialty Cocktails

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The Food

The lounge has 50 seats inside and 82 more outside on the patio. No reservations are required. Small food items are on the menu, with several items inspired by the Disneyland Trader Sam’s menu.

Chicken Lettuce Cups with Hoisin-Ginger Sauce – $10.99

Kalua Pork Tacos with Cabbage and Pickled Vegetables – $9.99

Hawaiian Poke with Sriracha Aïoli $12.99

Salmon Oshizushi – $13.99

Roasted Chicken and Pork Pâte Báhn Mì Sliders – $9.99

Corn-battered Portuguese Sausages with Curry Ketchup – $8.99

Pan-fried Dumplings with Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce – $8.49

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Headhunter Sushi Roll at Disney World Trader Sam’s

Pork Pâté Bánh Mì Sliders at Disney World Trader Sam’s

Kalua Pork Tacos at Disney World Trader Sam’s

Remember menu items and prices are subject to change without notice, as they certainly won’t notify me of any price increases. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, so be careful.

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If you are at the Polynesian Village during the day, you can have lunch or dinner at Captain Crooks and eat outside on the terrace area of Trader Sam’s. This area is used exclusively after 4 pm by Trader Sam’s patrons, but it’s open to everyone during the daytime.

The waterfall is fabulous by day but even more enchanting at night!

While you’re at the Polynesian Resort, be sure you take a look around over toward the beach. The DVC Bungalows are up and going, and even if the view is far different from the beach that was there before, it’s still an amazing sight to see.

And go by the lobby, because remodeling in the last several years gives it a completely new atmosphere.

Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you headed over to the Polynesian for a snack and a drink…

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