Sunday, March 1, 2020

Silver Lounges at Walt Disney World

Mjau, in the Silver Category we have put all the lounges that we think are great, but are missing that extra magic touch that would make them golden. We still feel they are worth visiting although we do not shed tears if we do not have time to visit them during our stay.

Banana Cabana

The Banana Cabana Lounge is at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. We really like the food here at Banana Cabana. We had a delicious sandwich with sweet potato fries and got barbecue sauce on the side. You should also be able to get the delicious pull apart bread rolls that they serve at Sebastian's Bistro here. The drinks here are also really good. We really like the view over Barefoot Bay so sometimes we get a drink from the lounge and take it to one of the chairs on the boardwalk instead of sitting in the Lounge. The lounge is also right by the pool so it might get a bit noisy.

Delicious sandwich and fries at Banana Cabana!



We really like this lounge however would probably not visit unless we stayed at the resort. It is a nice lounge however it is not worth a 20 minute bus ride. With the new Sky Gondolas it might be worth a visit even if you are not staying at the resort.  The main issue with Banana Cabana is the location.

Mjau, enjoying our drink by the waterfront!


Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Lounge

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Lounge is at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Visiting Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Lounge is definitely a special experience. It is a mix between Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room and The Jungle Cruise. The drinks are delicious and interesting and the food was good too, although nothing to really brag about. The drinks are also available at the Trader Sams Tiki Terrace. Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Lounge is almost more like an entertainment show then a lounge. Mjau, imagine a slightly less amazing version of The Enchanted Tiki Room, but with cocktail service. There are volcanic eruptions and angry Tiki Gods.

Delicious snacks and drinks at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto!


It was a really nice experience and a lounge we definitely recommend everyone to try at least once. However we will probably not visit again. It has very limited seating and you might have to share a table with strangers and even stand at the bar counter. Mjau, we prefer to be able to sit down and relax in peace. We sometimes get shy around strangers and hide in our butler's purse instead. It can also be a really long wait time until you get to go inside. They only let a limited amount of guests inside and this lounge is also very popular. We prefer flexible lounges where you get seated immediately. We were unsure if we should put Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Lounge in the Silver or in the Bronze Category. We decided on Silver as this really is an amazing and one of a kind lounge.

Mjau, dark in the grotto!

Tambu Lounge


The Tambu Lounge is also at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The lounge is right by the Ohana Restaurant. Mjau, we really enjoy the tropical drinks at Tambu Lounge. They are so refreshing and delicious. We also sometimes order the delicious Ohana Bread Pudding while at the lounge.

Delicious cocktails!


This is one of the few lounges where we do not mind sitting at the bar counter. The bar stools are comfortable and do not feel rickety. The bar counter is also wide enough so we do not feel cramped. There are a few lounge chairs and tables, however those are usually not available. If you manage to snatch one you have an amazing view, although the view is sometimes blocked by strollers and children running around, as it is usually families with children that will sit down in the lounge chairs to wait for their reservation at Ohana's. This is a lounge we like to visit for the delicious drinks more than the atmosphere. Tambu Lounge is perfect if you do a Monorail Bar Crawl, however we would not go out of our way to visit this lounge, as the seating could be an issue. Mjau, and we can be a bit impatient.


Delicious Ohana Bread Pudding!




Scat Cat's Club Lounge

Scat Cat's Club is at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter. Mjau, we feel a bit conflicted about this lounge. It used to be one of our favourites, however they have had a refurbishment and we have not vistied the lounge since then. We will put Scat Cat's Club in the Silver Category for now, mjau. This lounge is our Granpas' favourite lounge. The interior is nice and cozy with rich and dark leather.  Sometimes you can even listen to live music while in the lounge.


Mjau, Delicious jazzed up beignets!


The drinks are delicious but the absolute highlight was the jazzed up beignets. You got three beignets with the choice of Baileys, Kahlúa, or RumChata. We always asked for one of each. Mjau the first time we were really surprised by the fillings. When we ordered the beignets we thought it would be a creamy filling with either Baileys, Kahlúa or RumChata flavour. Mjau, what we got was three beignets with three syringes filled with just Baileys, Kahlúa or RumChata. You got to fill your own beignets with the syringes, like a fun little science project. Positively delicious. After the first visit we had to skip getting a separate drink, as the jazzed up beignets were quite strong, mjau.

The atmosphere used to be really relaxing, even with the lively jazz music, however we have heard that with the adjoining café it has become more kid friendly and loud. Mjau!

The Siamese Cat boys enjoying drinks at Scat Cat's Club!

The jazzed up beignets are the highlight!





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