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  • Disney Bars and Tiki Lounges: Oga’s Cantina, Trader Sam’s and More

    Disney Bars and Tiki Lounges: Oga’s Cantina, Trader Sam’s and More

    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.

    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.

    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.

    #DisneyDrinks #OgasCantina #TraderSams #TikiBar #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneyland #DisneyBars

  • Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

    Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

    Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is Walt Disney World’s version of the famous Trader Sam’s tiki bar from the Disneyland Hotel.

    Like the original, it serves themed cocktails in collectible tiki mugs, and ordering certain drinks sets off effects around the room. The photos show the bar’s sign along with drinks from this visit.

    The Grog Grotto is small and fills up fast, especially in the evening. There’s also an outdoor area, Tiki Terrace, if you can’t get a seat inside.

    #TraderSams #GrogGrotto #WaltDisneyWorld #PolynesianResort #TikiBar #TikiMug #DisneyDrinks

  • Morimoto Asia

    Morimoto Asia

    Drinks and dinner at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, the pan-Asian restaurant from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

    The menu covers Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes, from sushi and dim sum to Peking duck, served in a large, dramatic two-level dining room. The photos show some of the cocktails and dishes from this visit.

    Disney Springs doesn’t need park admission, so Morimoto Asia is a good option for a night off from the parks.

    Morimoto Asia
    Morimoto Asia
    Morimoto Asia
    Morimoto Asia
    Morimoto Asia
    Morimoto Asia
    Morimoto Asia

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneySprings #MorimotoAsia #DisneyEats #Cocktails #Orlando

  • Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

    Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

    Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs is an Indiana Jones-themed bar named after Indy’s pilot from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

    The bar is set up like Jock’s aircraft hangar, filled with props, maps and nods to the films, and serves themed cocktails and small plates. The photos show the bar’s decor, including an Air Pirates Circus banner, along with drinks from this visit.

    It has both indoor seating and a waterfront patio overlooking the lake at Disney Springs, and it’s a relaxed spot for a drink without needing park tickets.

    Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar
    Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar
    Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar
    Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar
    Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneySprings #JockLindseys #IndianaJones #DisneyDrinks #Orlando

  • 50’s Prime Time Cafe

    50’s Prime Time Cafe

    Lunch at 50’s Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

    The restaurant is themed as a 1950s family kitchen, with black-and-white TVs playing classic sitcoms and servers who play the role of family members, reminding guests to keep their elbows off the table and clean their plates. The menu is classic American comfort food.

    The photos include the deviled eggs and other dishes from this meal. Reservations are recommended through the My Disney Experience app.

    50's Prime Time Cafe
    50's Prime Time Cafe
    50's Prime Time Cafe
    50's Prime Time Cafe
    50's Prime Time Cafe
    50's Prime Time Cafe

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #WaltDisneyWorld #HollywoodStudios #50sPrimeTimeCafe #DisneyEats #ComfortFood #Orlando

  • Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom

    Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom

    Skipper Canteen in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom is a table-service restaurant themed around the Jungle Cruise and its skippers.

    The menu features globally inspired dishes, and the servers keep up the Jungle Cruise tradition of puns and corny jokes. The restaurant is also packed with details tied to the S.E.A. (Society of Explorers and Adventurers) storyline. The photos show the restaurant’s crest and some of the dishes.

    Skipper Canteen is a good choice if you want a sit-down meal in Magic Kingdom that’s a little different from the usual theme park food.

    Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom
    Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom
    Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom
    Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom
    Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #WaltDisneyWorld #MagicKingdom #SkipperCanteen #JungleCruise #DisneyEats #Adventureland

  • Shiki-Sai

    Shiki-Sai

    Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant in the Japan pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World.

    The restaurant’s menu changes with the seasons and features sushi, sashimi and izakaya-style small plates, along with sake and Japanese cocktails. The photos show some of the sushi and drinks from this visit.

    It’s located upstairs in the Mitsukoshi building, and the Japan pavilion is a great place to explore before or after with its gardens, shops and pagoda.

    Shiki-Sai
    Shiki-Sai
    Shiki-Sai
    Shiki-Sai
    Shiki-Sai
    Shiki-Sai
    Shiki-Sai

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #WaltDisneyWorld #Epcot #ShikiSai #Sushi #JapanPavilion #DisneyEats #WorldShowcase

  • Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

    Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

    Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Walt Disney World’s tiki bar, during a September 2023 trip.

    Trader Sam’s is famous for its collectible tiki mugs and for the little shows that happen around the bar when certain drinks are ordered. The photos and video show some of the mugs and the bar in action, including a blue skull mug.

    It’s one of the most popular bars on Disney property and gets crowded quickly, so arriving around opening time is the best bet for a seat.

    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
    Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #TraderSams #GrogGrotto #WaltDisneyWorld #PolynesianResort #TikiBar #TikiMug #DisneyDrinks

  • Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a relaxed bar and small-plates spot on Discovery Island, next to Tiffins restaurant.

    The lounge is decorated with art and artefacts celebrating the travels of the park’s Imagineers, and its outdoor terrace overlooks the Discovery River. The photos show some of the food and drinks from this visit.

    It’s one of the few places in Animal Kingdom to sit down for a drink, and it doesn’t need a reservation.

    Nomad Lounge at Disney's Animal Kingdom
    Nomad Lounge at Disney's Animal Kingdom
    Nomad Lounge at Disney's Animal Kingdom
    Nomad Lounge at Disney's Animal Kingdom

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #WaltDisneyWorld #AnimalKingdom #NomadLounge #DisneyDrinks #DisneyEats #Orlando

  • Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge

    Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge

    Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World.

    The cantina is a standing-room-heavy bar run by the crime boss Oga Garra in the story of Black Spire Outpost, with DJ R-3X providing the music. The menu features colourful Star Wars-themed cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, some shown in these photos.

    Reservations are highly recommended and open well in advance through the My Disney Experience app.

    Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge
    Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge
    Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge
    Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge
    Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge

    Originally posted on Instagram.

    #WaltDisneyWorld #HollywoodStudios #OgasCantina #GalaxysEdge #StarWars #Batuu #DisneyDrinks