Drinks Seven Seas Lagoon, Walt Disney World
Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
A place for a drink in Seven Seas Lagoon, Walt Disney World, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
A small tiki bar in the Polynesian Village Resort, full of props and drinks that set off sound and light effects.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Walt Disney World, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 1 sight. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with 'Ohana and Polynesian Village beach.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Seven Seas Lagoon
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Walt Disney World, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1'Ohana
A family-style Polynesian dinner of skewered meats and noodles at the Polynesian Village Resort, near the lagoon.
Food · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Polynesian Village beach
A white-sand beach on the Seven Seas Lagoon facing the castle, where the Magic Kingdom fireworks can be seen without a park ticket.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Victoria & Albert's
A long-running tasting-menu restaurant in the Grand Floridian, the most formal dinner at Walt Disney World.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4California Grill
A dining room at the top of the Contemporary Resort with views over the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Food · 0.9 mi straight-line - 5Disney's Contemporary Resort
A 1971 A-frame hotel the monorail runs straight through, a short walk from Magic Kingdom.
Stay · 0.9 mi straight-line - 6Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks
An extended Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show over Cinderella Castle, timed to finish at midnight on Dec 31.
Activity · 1.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Trader Sam's Grog Grotto is a stop on our Orlando New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
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When to go
Average daily highs in Walt Disney World run from 69°F in January to 89°F in May; June is usually the wettest month. For Trader Sam's Grog Grotto itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
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Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 28.40586, -81.58536
- Destination
- Walt Disney World, Florida
Trader Sam's Grog Grotto: quick answers
How much time do you need at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto?
Plan on about an hour at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Trader Sam's Grog Grotto?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Seats are first come; expect a long wait on Dec 31, so go in the afternoon.
Which TripsCircle routes include Trader Sam's Grog Grotto?
Trader Sam's Grog Grotto appears on Orlando New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Walt Disney World.
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