PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

[englanddg]

Where in the hotel is Trader Sam's actually located?

I believe you go all the way to the rear of the lobby (lower level) and it's off to the right. If you step outside, you'll be on the terrace.

 

[Tuvalu]

Where in the hotel is Trader Sam's actually located?

First floor, rear left corner of the GCH.

 

[englanddg]

First floor, rear left corner of the GCH.

Ah, left. Ok. For some reason I got it in my head that it was off to the right. Haven't had a chance to visit yet...

 

[Tuvalu]

I believe you go all the way to the rear of the lobby (lower level) and it's off to the right. If you step outside, you'll be on the terrace.

It is on the left if you enter from the front doors. Just past the Trader Sam's entrance is another door to the outside, but you aren't on the terrace, you are just outside and need to turn right to get to the terrace.

 

[englanddg]

It is on the left if you enter from the front doors. Just past the Trader Sam's entrance is another door to the outside, but you aren't on the terrace, you are just outside and need to turn right to get to the terrace.

That makes sense. I was basing it on these:

 

[englanddg]

I thought it was off to the right, around where the old South Seas room was... Derp! <grin>

 

[Tuvalu]

I thought it was off to the right, around where the old South Seas room was... Derp! <grin>

It is in the space formerly occupied by the game room. And it is TINY.

 

[englanddg]

It is in the space formerly occupied by the game room. And it is TINY.

Ahhh, I know exactly where it is then. Thanks!

 

[Rose&Crowner]

Inside capacity is 51, with no standing room, only seats. Though I stood the whole time.

 

[Sage of Time]

I still think they should have knocked down the wall to Captain Cook's and just made it into one big facility... and moved the quick service to some other location, like Tangaroa Terrace.

 

[asianway]

I thought it was off to the right, around where the old South Seas room was... Derp! <grin>

More like the old men's wear store

 

[PhotoDave219]

Officially opens TODAY from what the parks blog is saying. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...s-today-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort/

Correct. I have the button. They had all the glasswear for sale. Then I went to the airport. Zombie heads are meant to be in checked luggage....

 

[Sage of Time]

Correct. I have the button. They had all the glasswear for sale. Then I went to the airport. Zombie heads are meant to be in checked luggage....

Oh no. What happened?!

 

[kkocka]

I still think they should have knocked down the wall to Captain Cook's and just made it into one big facility... and moved the quick service to some other location, like Tangaroa Terrace.

Would be too large. Service is managable now, although I feel the inside bar is still shorthanded a bit and that's including the fact that one is almost exclusively making drinks for the rest of the room. Even though Enchanted Tiki Bar is a success in CA, how this bar will play out in FL is still sorta experimental. There's definitely a big tiki culture in SoCal and around Disneyland. That bar could be open at 10am and it would still have a flood of people at opening. I've read a lot on how many lookyloos there are, those that sip on water or a single drink then just socialize, and people not tipping. Come on! If you're not willing to tip on a $52 drink you shouldn't have any business soaking up space.

 

[COProgressFan]

More like the old men's wear store

Nice reference.

Ah, memories.

 

[asianway]

Nice reference.

Ah, memories.

I know the ladies was called polynesian princess - can't remember the men's or jeweler

 

[KordovaJD]

There was a line 50 people long to go in at 4:00 last Friday. I didn't go during my stay, but seems popular.

I didn't have any problems with the lobby, but I hadn't been there for 15 years, so I don't really remember it.