Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto did in fact hold a soft opening this weekend and WDWNT was on the scene to check out the bar and lounge amidst the insanity of the first weekend:

Welcome to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Inspirations from the Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea fill the unique bar

An octopus and a clam look on as the bartender prepares a Nautilus

Here’s a look at the menu

Every so often, one of these drinks will come out as a black pearl

Here’s a look at the food

The pearl drink cups come out of the oyster

 

A look at some of the souvenir mugs

The Nautilus bowl is pretty amazing

T-shirts and Hawaiian shirts for sale at Bou-Tiki

 

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is open daily from 4PM until midnight. We’ll share more photos, videos, and a review later this week, so stay tuned!

Tom Corless