Definitely make a reservation before hand! This will help and while you are waiting if you see to…read moreget a drink on the first floor there's a bar in the center you can stop at. Or walk around the beautiful hotel. We got Lavender fog, a beer and a French 75! I ended up getting a second Lavender fog because it was so well balanced.

I will always crave this bar! It's been 2 years and the Lavender Fog is as delicious as I remember…read more I love the delicate nods to beauty and the beast Andy overall classy yet comfy vibe of this bar. Located on the second floor it offers great windows views.

Trader Sam's is always a fun time. Tiki bars are a cool vibe. But adding the interactive elements…read morewith the lights, sounds, props, animations in the artwork. It's a fun time. Make sure to get there early so you can add your name to the wait list. Friday night we waited about 2 hours checking in at 8pm. Loved our drinks! Tasty and nice looking. It's always a must do when resort hopping if you have the time.

As a tiki bar aficionado, Trader Sam's is the real deal. Besides the authentic atmosphere (with…read moreanimation, no less!), potent drinks and interesting history, the phenomenally entertaining staff bring the experience to the next level. Bonus for the cool tiki mugs you can buy and add to your collection (I still have my mom's tiki glasses from the 60s and 70s). Depending on what drink you order, they may lower the lights, turn on the volcano and start chanting. I'll be honest, as an introvert, this wasn't my jam the first time I visited, because we were seated at the bar and the bartenders chose me for one of the acts. But the last two times, we were seated at a table in the very back and I love to watch from my dark corner. My husband ordered a zombie and our waitress did a hilarious zombie act as she brought it over to him. It's just so fun. I ordered a pineapple drink that featured Dole Whip and I didn't love it because the consistency was reminiscent of a Slurpee rather than Dole Whip. I feel like drinks are a little hit or miss and some are strong AF so know what you're getting into. Other things to keep in mind: if there's just two of you and you're not sitting at the bar, you will share a table. I don't love this but it is what it is. One time the couple we were seated with was cool but this last time, I made the mistake of making a light political comment that was meant with stony silence... my bad, but I don't need to think about putting my foot in my mouth if I'm not seated with strangers. All good, though, because for half the time we had our four-top to ourselves. This place is great for groups if you're willing to wait. Use the My Disney Exp app to put your name on the waitlist.

This place is great if you want to have a great view of magic Kingdom during the fireworks…read more I've heard it's hard to get a reservation and I can imagine why, it's not a huge place and it's located at a very popular location. The drinks are good but a quite over priced. The food is ok again but severely over priced for what it is with the only thing priced appropriately is the 7 layer chocolate cake which can be shared as it is quite large. The pretzel everyone mentions is good but again way very over priced. The server we had was very nice and even offered us to box the second cake included with the wicked wind down to take home. He did forget that I requested no ice in my first drink and i had to request water refills and soda refills several times and wasn't very fast at bringing the drinks, but he was pleasant overall I would go again mainly for the view and maybe a drink, but knowing what to expect helps.

A classy smaller bar with light fare. This was a villains…read moretheme and allows for some of the best firework viewing of Magic Kingdom nightly fireworks. Usally accessible to members who are staying at one of the DVC Bay Lake Tower resort. There is a somewhat secret elevator available just off of the lobby and is the only one that goes to the 16th floor

I'm going to do my best to try and put into words how fantastic this place is. This is hands-down,…read moremy new favorite place to eat on property. Especially... And please take note of this... Especially if you're doing the Magic Kingdom Park for the day... You have to come here for lunch or dinner. It's no secret that Magic Kingdom is notorious for not having the best food options. This will save your trip lol. Take a boat over and enjoy an amazing meal. I went there twice in one vacation. That's how great this place is. Not only are the view scenic, but it's a covered outdoor bar as well as a restaurant inside. I would highly recommend that the weather permits to sit outdoors. You get a wonderful breeze and a beautiful view of Magic Kingdom/Bay Lake. Now let's talk food. I have yet to get something bad from here. Every single dish has been fantastic. The fish was flaky, and the sauce was a great combination savory/slight tart from the lime. It's a very refreshing and filling meal. Now this pork shank... This pork shank changed my life lol. You can go ahead and put your knife to the side because you will not need it. It falls off the bone. Combine that with the garlic rice and you're an absolute heaven. My mouth is watering just typing this out lol. The octopus is my favorite appetizer I've gotten. Is very easy to overcook octopus but they do an amazing job making sure it cuts like butter. And sweet potato hummus is a great pic for a healthier option. Now let's just dedicate a moment to the chocolate cake. I have yet to have a dessert on property that tastes as good as this dessert. The combination of the chocolate sponge cake with a caramel mousse, and whatever the hell else they put in this thing... If I had no self-control, I would've eaten the whole thing by myself lol. They garnish it with a brûléed banana... which is just...*chefs kiss* I cannot recommend this place enough. I will say from what I've seen on the app. It is tough to get a reservation here, but I've lucked out the last couple of times. We're just walking up and getting direct seating. From what hotel concierge has told me, if you are staying at another resort, but would like to come here, you cannot pull up to the gate and say you would like to eat here. You have to have a reservation. So they recommended taking a bus to the Magic Kingdom or transportation and ticket center and heading to the Polynesian from there. OK, that's everything I got for you! I cannot wait to come back and eat here again!

After hearing great things, I was so excited to eat here, and I ended up having a horrible…read moreexperience. We were sat and it took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come to our table. He asked if we were DVC members, which my sister is. She logged into her DVC account on the web version, and the waiter said that was not acceptable and she had to add the card to her wallet, which wasn't an option. He made her log into the app, which is no different than the web version. In a rude tone, he said "I'm so sorry that was such an inconvience for you." After this, we were treated horribly. We were spoken to with an attitude, he didn't check on us once and he would interact with other tables and purposely ignore us. Drinks were not refilled, straws were not offered and the whole experience was awful. We ended up asking for a manager, and one was not sent to our table. Instead, we had to flag one down. It unfortunately doesn't end there. My nieces food came out 20 minutes before our food. By the time our food arrived, they had finished their food. Other tables with kids received their food at the same time. I ordered the glass noodles and shrimp, which was fine. It really just tasted like salt, the shrimp were chewy and the portion was small. The manager removed the kids meals from our bill. I will not be back.

Awsome, Theresa is cool! Come here if you can get reservations. Food is also good. It is like your…read morein a ship.

Disney immersion at its finest (or at least pretty close). This 'lounge' (in Disney parlance) is…read morethemed after Pirates of the Caribbean (and strategically located right next door to the ride) and you really do feel like a pirate. There's mention of mermaids, storms, and even a talking parrot! Pro tip: try to get a spot towards the left side of the bar (when you're looking at it) for the best view of the parrot-you don't normally get a say in where you end up, but it doesn't hurt to ask. There is a 45-minute limit to this experience (due to its popularity), which does put a slight damper on the experience, as it can feel a bit rushed. Service was always quick, which helps, but you're only halfway through your first drink and they're already asking what you want for your second. Be forewarned, the Plunderer's Punch is more like two drinks than one (that's how a server described it to me). It does help you get more 'bang for your buck' since there's a two-drink limit, but it does pack a punch (no pun intended). The souvenir mug is nice, and they do give you a brand new one packaged in a box (not the one you drank out of). The Hibiscus Rum Punch Royale and Salty Seas mARRRgarita are also very good. They only have light bites here, but it is nice to have a little something to snack on along with the drinks. The Kraken's Catch is great, and a nice presentation as well. Of course, in a themed place like this the cast members (servers) really add to the ambiance. Both times I've been here they've been helpful, funny, and fit right into the vibe. This isn't a cheap experience, or a long one, but worth it in my opinion.

Outer Rim is a great place to grab a drink when at the contemporary!! They don't serve any food but…read moreare conveniently located next to a quick serve location that has tons of good snacks! The bar tenders are always friendly! Keep in mind there isn't always someone walking around taking orders, so sometimes you'll have to go up and get them yourselves! It's a comfy and cozy spot but can get a little loud because it's right next to Chef Mickeys. Overall one of my go tos!

If you ever wondered what it's like to sip cocktails while the Magic Kingdom twinkles in the…read moredistance, the answer is Outer Rim -- a bar that feels like a Star Wars cantina designed by mid-century architects on vacation. First off, let me sing the praises of Nick, the bartender. The man isn't just pouring drinks -- he's orchestrating symphonies. Think less "guy behind the counter" and more "liquid therapist with Jedi reflexes." He's got that Bourdain-level wit, too. You come in for a drink, you leave with a story. Speaking of drinks: the chocolate margarita. Yeah, I said it. At first I thought it was Disney sorcery gone wrong. Chocolate and tequila? Madness. But one sip in, and I was ready to sign adoption papers. It's smooth, decadent, and mischievous in a way Walt probably never intended. If Hershey's and Jose Cuervo had a love child, Nick is the godfather. The vibe here? Perfect. Quiet enough to escape the chaos below, but lively enough that you don't feel like you've accidentally stumbled into a hotel lobby AA meeting. Sit by the window, order whatever Nick recommends, and toast to the fact that somehow Disney still knows how to make magic for grown-ups. Outer Rim isn't just a bar -- it's proof that sometimes the best ride at Disney doesn't even have a wait time.

I love the Tambu Lounge!! The bar tenders and wait staff are always so friendly and attentive!!…read moreThey serve food starting at 4p which is such a treat because it's similar to the food at Ohana! I love getting the noodles!! As the Bar/Lounge is out in the open it can get loud in the area but it's still a very relaxing spot to take a break, especially on a hot day!

We stopped here while at the resort and ordered a drink. The bar is super busy and there was a line…read moreto get into the seated lounge area. The bartenders were nice and able to get us taken care of quickly! They have a ton of fun drinks both with and without alcohol. I got a lychee Lemonade and enjoyed how refreshing it was! Overall a fun spot to visit while at the resort!

The food is typical bar food. Given it is a bar as part of the hotel the prices are pretty good…read more You order the food at the bar then they give you a number and deliver the food. They have a lot of TVs so it is great watch sports events.

Where to begin. Quality, quality, and quality…read more Ordered multiple entrees for dinner. 1 is being nice but here are some specifics. 1. Serving Lays chips... really? 2. Turkey Sandwich... absolutely disgusting. 3. Burgers... definitely frozen. 4. Cheesesteaks have more sodium than a salt mine.

We came by here 15 minutes before closing and asked about just getting a coffee and dessert. They…read moretold us they'd cleaned out their coffee for the night, so we decided to just share the dessert. To our surprise, the server brought us espressos with our creme brulee! The latter was $10, delicious, and great for sharing between two people. This is also a great location along the water.

Had a phenomenal night cap at Geyser Point with Josh the Bartender and Anna the server! They were…read moreboth welcoming and kind to either lend an ear and talk about my day! Josh made a Marvelous drink; which I enjoyed with the vegan Mac n cheese bites. I spoke to Chef Josh, who came out and told me that none of my allergens were in the mac & cheese bites, and that I was able to do them safely; which was so exciting because I don't think I've ever had a plant based mac & cheese bite; not even a dairy free mac & cheese bite. My mom got the kids cheese pizza with apple slices and grape grapes and it looked very good and she had a nonalcoholic Mojito. If you haven't dying here, I highly recommend it. It overlooks the lake and it's very calming and relaxing. 10/10