Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will now open at 11 a.m.

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

The bar has historically opened at 3 p.m., but the calendar on the Walt Disney World website now lists operating hours beginning at 11 a.m. daily. It is still scheduled to close at midnight every day.

The attached Tiki Terrace is also opening at 11 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m.

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a tiki bar located in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Named after the Jungle Cruise character, this is the second Trader Sam’s location after the original Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel in California. The bar is legendary for its themed drinks (some of which trigger special events), collectible tiki mugs, entertaining bartenders, and Adventureland-inspired décor.

Reservations cannot be made in advance, and because the lounge is so popular, people line up hours ahead of opening to get their name on the list. Hopefully the new hours will help alleviate this issue.

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