Some of my favourite stops on Disney trips aren’t rides at all, they’re the themed bars. Here’s a round-up of the Disney bars and tiki lounges I’ve posted from over the years, at both Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California, with links to each visit.
Oga’s Cantina (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
Oga’s Cantina is the bar of Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, with DJ R-3X spinning tunes and a menu of colourful Star Wars-themed cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. There’s a version in both Galaxy’s Edge lands.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Florida): September 2021, September 2022 and September 2023
- Disneyland Park (California): July 2025
Tip: reservations are strongly recommended at both parks and open in advance through the Disney apps.
Trader Sam’s
Trader Sam’s is Disney’s tiki bar, famous for collectible tiki mugs and the little in-room shows that go off when certain drinks are ordered.
- Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, the original, July 2025
- Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Florida: September 2023 and September 2024
Tip: both are small and fill up fast in the evenings, so arrive around opening time for the best chance of a seat. The Polynesian also has an outdoor area, Tiki Terrace.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Disney Springs)
Named after Indiana Jones’s pilot, this Disney Springs bar is decorated as an aircraft hangar full of adventure props and film references, with a waterfront patio. No park ticket needed.
Nomad Lounge (Animal Kingdom)
A relaxed bar on Discovery Island with small plates and a terrace overlooking the river, and one of the few places in Animal Kingdom to sit down for a drink.
Morimoto Asia (Disney Springs)
Not strictly a bar, but the cocktails at Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s pan-Asian restaurant in Disney Springs are worth a stop on their own.
Tips for Disney bars
- Disney Springs and the resort hotel bars don’t need a park ticket, which makes them good for an evening off from the parks.
- Menus and mugs change regularly, so check the current menu in the Disney app before you go.
- Most of these bars also have good non-alcoholic options.
