Trader Sam's Hippopotomaitai New Mug Available

[Stevek]

https://twitter.com/DarthDopey/status/893990218675568640

Picked it up last weekend. Face design is basically the same but rest of the mug is very different. Love the raised Trader Sam's on the back.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

What's the cocktail shown in the pic?

 

[Stevek]

What's the cocktail shown in the pic?

Mai Tai.

One thing that I have always been surprised about is that Disney puts a pretty decent amount of alcohol in their drinks, at least at Sam's. We've taken a number of friend there with us and they all remark how strong they are...but still with great flavor.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Just realized it's called the Hippopotomaitai. Duh.

 

[Curious Constance]

Where do you store all of your mugs?

 

[MoonRakerSCM]

One thing that I have always been surprised about is that Disney puts a pretty decent amount of alcohol in their drinks, at least at Sam's. We've taken a number of friend there with us and they all remark how strong they are...but still with great flavor.

I can agree with that. Every time I've been there, the drinks at Trader Sams have been very good pours.

 

[BrianLo]

Where do you store all of your mugs?

He bought a house with trader Sam sized alcoves. Common mug hoarder technique.

 

[zooey]

There is also a new Krakatoa with yellow lava. Saw it on eBay.

 

[Stevek]

There is also a new Krakatoa with yellow lava. Saw it on eBay.

Interesting. I heard there was anew one coming but supposed to be completely different.

 

[Stevek]

Where do you store all of your mugs?

Actually, just in a cupboard where I can access them if I want a drink. No alcove, no hoarding. Just one of each mug and have never bought any to put on eBay.

 

[mikenatcity1]

Someone I was talking to said Trader Sam's is going down for refurb soon so if you don't get the mugs soon you'll have to wait- anyone know anything of that?

Btw- this person also got a diamond luau mug the day they went a couple weeks ago (clearing out all old stock).

 

[Stevek]

Someone I was talking to said Trader Sam's is going down for refurb soon so if you don't get the mugs soon you'll have to wait- anyone know anything of that?

Btw- this person also got a diamond luau mug the day they went a couple weeks ago (clearing out all old stock).

I will be there Tuesday to pick up the yellow Krakatoa. Will ask them.

 

[mikenatcity1]

I will be there Tuesday to pick up the yellow Krakatoa. Will ask them.

Thanks! Disneyland doesn't have an answer for me on it, but i'm hopeful the cast there will. I hope it's open Sept 20-22 so I can get a couple of the new mugs (if they have them in stock)

 

[Stevek]

There are now two additional new mugs/bowls available besides the previous Mai tai mug. A new yellow Krakatoa as well as a deep green uh-oa. Per the CM I spoke with, it appears that Sam's will be closing on 9/5 for a two week refurb.

 

[Stevek]

Thanks! Disneyland doesn't have an answer for me on it, but i'm hopeful the cast there will. I hope it's open Sept 20-22 so I can get a couple of the new mugs (if they have them in stock)

FYI, they are out of the Zombie head right now but all others are in stock.

 

[mikenatcity1]

There are now two additional new mugs/bowls available besides the previous Mai tai mug. A new yellow Krakatoa as well as a deep green uh-oa. Per the CM I spoke with, it appears that Sam's will be closing on 9/5 for a two week refurb. View attachment 222967

I love the new Uh-Oa!

And thank you for the information! If it is 2 calendar weeks I should be good. This makes me happy!

 

[SSG]

Per the CM I spoke with, it appears that Sam's will be closing on 9/5 for a two week refurb. View attachment 222967

I would guess it has to do with this permit. Applied for back in December but not yet issued:

Received BLD2016-05830 WALT DISNEY WORLD CO 1150 W MAGIC WAY Disneyland Hotel - Central Courtyard - Tangaroa Terrace - Tiki Bar Development - Tenant Improvement: 175 sq.ft new service bar indoor and existing outdoor dining area for bar on the main level. 245 sq.ft to include a new storage layout, walk in refrig and new slab to fit walking cooler located in the basement. New HVAC and electrical on basement and main level.

 

[Stevek]

A couple notes. The Krakatoa mugs are now slightly smaller, same size as the one used at WDW. Disney has stealthily changes the size on both the Krakatoa and Zombie head to hold slightly less volume. Even my bartender commented that the new Krakatoa was more narrow inside when she was making the drink. She also stated that Sam's will continue to offer drinks via an outdoor bar during the rehab. Not sure if evening entertainment will continue during this time though.

 

[JustInTime]

The raised wording was always on my clear Wdw version. This new version is ugly.

 

[Angel Ariel]

The raised wording was always on my clear Wdw version. This new version is ugly.

The raised wording is on my clear DLR Hippopotomaitai glass that we bought in Nov 2015. clear blue glass, same face, raised Trader Sam's on the back. Design of the raised lettering is a bit different, but not enough to make a huge difference to me. I like the clear glass better