Has anyone had a Mai Tai at the Polynesian?

[Skooch]

Thinking of doing that this trip.... I like the atmosphere at the Polynesian but how are the drinks?

 

[daannzzz]

I am not well versed in alcoholic drinks but I do like a Mai Tai and it was very good at the bar next to "Ohana....and strong!!!!

 

[Capt. Barbosa]

The Mai Tai's are OK the standard Capt. Morgan ones, try the Lapu Lapu the ones in the lounge come in a hollowed out pineapple, poolside in plastic cup

 

[Skooch]

Awesome, Thanks! I am going to bring my iPod and load it up with some Martin Denny and Les Baxter to really seal the deal.

 

[catheren]

Try a Seven Seas Lagoon!

 

[Micca]

Martin Denny + Lapu Lapu = tropic island buzz

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

This thread reminds me... I have a dumb drink question.

DW and I don't drink very much. A bit of white wine for me and rarely a beer. DW likes those fuzzy navel wine coolers. I'm guessing we'd like to try a drink or two at the Poly. Given that DW likes the fuzzy navel wine cooler (and maybe other fruity stuff too), is there a signature drink there that would likely be a treat?

 

[Zerosinthecloset]

This thread reminds me... I have a dumb drink question.

DW and I don't drink very much. A bit of white wine for me and rarely a beer. DW likes those fuzzy navel wine coolers. I'm guessing we'd like to try a drink or two at the Poly. Given that DW likes the fuzzy navel wine cooler (and maybe other fruity stuff too), is there a signature drink there that would likely be a treat?

One of their classics is called the Back Scratcher. It's a fancy drink with rum and fruit juice and stuff, but the best part is you get an actual bamboo backscratcher to take home with you. Something to play with the cats with.

To be honest, the drinks at Rainforest Cafe are better as is the price.

Have fun.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Zipp: If your wife loves those kinds of drinks, one that I will recommend is a Tropical Toucan from RFC. I love those!

As for the Poly, the Mai Tai's are very strong. As were the Lapu Lapu's. Not horrible, but strong. I think I asked my waitress if she could bring me a little glass of orange juice after I had dh take a swig and then diluted mine a bit! There was a drink at the bar near O'Hana that had Malibu rum that was not nearly as strong tasty. I also like to just order a Malibu with pineapple juice. Very yummy.

 

[BCV23]

The Mai Tais at the Polynesian are excellent. Thankfully, they are not the same as others served around property....at least as of last January. Instead they still use the same recipe they have since at least the early 80s.

Others on property are just nasty.

 

[my2disneyboys]

I love Mai Tai's and the one at the Poly I had in May was great!

 

[Tricia's mom]

MMM now I want a drink @ the poly.....

 

[ppony]

Thinking of doing that this trip.... I like the atmosphere at the Polynesian but how are the drinks?

Just my personal light-weight taste, they are STRONG. I couldn't finish my Lapu Lapu. : ( I didn't even drink half of it sad to say. I started asking for weak drinks after that when I was brave enough to order one.

Cheers!

 

[vicki_c]

No one mentioned the Pina Colava? That's my favorite Poly drink, although it is available some other places too.

 

[frdeb1999]

Your not a light weight!! I think they're stong also and always ask for a glass of juice to water them down!!!

 

[vicki_c]

BTW, here's the Lapu Lapu mentioned above:

 

[Jenn4615]

BTW, here's the Lapu Lapu mentioned above:

this is the BEST drink at poly! I had one everynight of our stay in 07! They are good and strong!

 

[LisaZ1113]

The Mai Tais at the Polynesian are excellent. Thankfully, they are not the same as others served around property....at least as of last January. Instead they still use the same recipe they have since at least the early 80s.

Others on property are just nasty.

You got that right!!
I had one at AKL last year, and almost thre up from the sugar content!

 

[Skooch]

I am going to take the challenge... they can't be that strong.

I have had Fog Cutters and Navy Grog at Polynesian Restaurants that could take the paint off of a 74 Chevy Nova

 

[Jenn4615]

I am going to take the challenge... they can't be that strong.

I have had Fog Cutters and Navy Grog at Polynesian Restaurants that could take the paint off of a 74 Chevy Nova

the one I had on the last night... did not taste strong at all... BUT... it knocked me out. My husband said that my daughter woke up screaming in the middle of the night and he couldnt wake me...we were in the same room! It was wierd cause it was the smaller of all the ones I had all week! He said I was snoring SO LOUD and he tried to do everything to wake me and I wouldn't budge. So either it was an extremly strong one...or disney laced me with something!
I am not a go and get drunk kind a person...so this was WIERD!