Pub Crawl starting at MK resorts

[stink]

For those who have Pub Crawled, how does this sound for an itinerary and what is your favorite drink / signature drinks at these locations ?

2:30 PM ADR for Garden Tea Room (not exactly a bar)
4:00 PM Poly for Trader Sams
5:00 PM Calif Grill - hope for open lounge seat for sake & sushi
6:00 PM Geyser Point Bar at WL
Head to Disney Springs
8:15 ADR at Raglan Road

Any other themed unique themed Bars to sample after Raglan Road ADR ?

 

[Narawen]

That may be a bit of a tight timeline. I would change the order around so you're going one stop on the monorail at a time (and remember you have to go through security each time you get on the monorail now). GF to Poly is one stop short of a complete circle on the monorail, and Poly to CR is three stops.

 

[steg]

We did the following last month:
2:30 Geyser Point (Huckleberry Fizz)
4:00 Trader Sam's (Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum, and Zombie Head)
5:30 Citricos Lounge (Excellent Single Malt Selection)
7:00 Top of the World Lounge (Seven Seas Lagoon, Monorail Yellow)

For DS
Morimoto has some great inventive cocktails including the Smoke and Fire, Ishikawa 75, and some other thing I had that isnt up on the menus yet with a bunch of Lavender in it
Jock Lindsey's was pretty cool too drinks were ok, food was meh but that was 3 years ago.
Paddlefish's rooftop bar and bar area has some great albeit seriously expensive cocktails including the Prohibition Mai Tai and Captain Handsome, they also had a fantastic Chablis by the glass, ask for Owen if you get a table especially if you're looking for wine, he's going for his foundation level certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers and absolutely nailed the entree wine pairings.

 

[Micca]

I see Trader Sam's is included at the Poly but I would encourage everyone to try a Lapu Lapu at the Tambu Lounge which is adjacent to 'Ohana. Excellent drink they serve in carved out pineapple.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

You might want to consider walking from GF to Poly or even taking an uber so you aren't backtracking on the monorail so much.

Any reason you are doing tea over a lounge at GF?

I agree with going to the bar at Morimoto - they have some great drinks. Might want to check out the Boathouse as well.

If you feel like heading to the Boardwalk after DS, go to AbracadaBAR. They have some pretty unique cocktails there including one with absinthe in it.

 

[stink]

If you had to choose between Trader Sams and Geyser Point Bar, which would you choose ?

 

[steg]

If you had to choose between Trader Sams and Geyser Point Bar, which would you choose ?

I dont really enjoy staying at Trader Sam's for more than a quick drink or two which for us was around 45 minutes, multiple repeat effects/antics are kind of annoying to me.

If you're the same way you might be able to fit both in if you move the Raglan ADR back a bit so it doesn't feel rushed. It sucks because that's probably the one thing on your itinerary you need an ADR for.

The drinks at Trader Sam's slightly edge out the drinks at geyser point but the food (we had brisket & chips and smoked shrimp) at Geyser Point blew away the pot stickers and oshizushi at Trader Sam's. Atmosphere wise Trader Sam's wins regardless if it's the Tiki Terrace or Grog Grotto over Geyser Point which is basically a giant Patio/Gazebo

 

[Moliphino]

I dont really enjoy staying at Trader Sam's for more than a quick drink or two which for us was around 45 minutes, multiple repeat effects/antics are kind of annoying to me.

I was thinking I'd rather just stay at Trader Sam's from 4-7 then head to DS. Maybe hit the Hangar Bar before Raglan Road. Kind of defeats the purpose of a monorail pub crawl, but I could stay at TS all day.

 

[steg]

I was thinking I'd rather just stay at Trader Sam's from 4-7 then head to DS. Maybe hit the Hangar Bar before Raglan Road. Kind of defeats the purpose of a monorail pub crawl, but I could stay at TS all day.

I could stay at the tiki terrace all day, especially at night when they bring out a singer/ukulele player. I just dont think I could personally enjoy the grog grotto for that amount of time. I would get hoarse from all of the Uh-Oa chanting!

 

[Kae]

My Favorite bar at WDW in the past has been the Pool Bar at WL Trout Pass, so I wouldn't skip Geyser Point Bar and second Favorite Territory Lounge. For some reason WL has great Bartenders and drinks

 

[Stefecatzz]

Trader Sam's - inside I like the HippopotoMai-Tai or the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum, outside on the patio I like the Spikey Pineapple (pretty much a blended dole whip w rum!)

Geyser Point - WhipperSnapper Sour & Northwest Iced Tea

Raglan Rd - Pick a beer (or 2!)

Cheers!

 

[stink]

That may be a bit of a tight timeline. I would change the order around so you're going one stop on the monorail at a time (and remember you have to go through security each time you get on the monorail now). GF to Poly is one stop short of a complete circle on the monorail, and Poly to CR is three stops.

I forgot about new security check on the monorail, IMHO, what a PIA. I do think I need to eliminate a few stops.

For DS
Morimoto has some great inventive cocktails including the Smoke and Fire, Ishikawa 75, and some other thing I had that isnt up on the menus yet with a bunch of Lavender in it
Jock Lindsey's was pretty cool too drinks were ok, food was meh but that was 3 years ago.
Paddlefish's rooftop bar and bar area has some great albeit seriously expensive cocktails including the Prohibition Mai Tai and Captain Handsome, they also had a fantastic Chablis by the glass, ask for Owen if you get a table especially if you're looking for wine, he's going for his foundation level certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers and absolutely nailed the entree wine pairings.

I feel the same way about Jack Lindsey's. Was there in Feb 2016 , we sat inside the bar, not outside. I thought the decor was cool as I am a huge Indiana Jones Fan. The drinks were OK, food wasn't bad but wasn't exceptional, service was slow. Morimotos and Paddlefish are great suggestions. I am thinking after Ragland Road, to try Morimotos !

I see Trader Sam's is included at the Poly but I would encourage everyone to try a Lapu Lapu at the Tambu Lounge which is adjacent to 'Ohana. Excellent drink they serve in carved out pineapple.

I luv me a Lapu, Lapu, one of my favorite drinks ! A staple whenever I visit the Poly, whether at Kona or Ohana or just a stop at the bar.

You might want to consider walking from GF to Poly or even taking an uber so you aren't backtracking on the monorail so much.

Any reason you are doing tea over a lounge at GF?

I agree with going to the bar at Morimoto - they have some great drinks. Might want to check out the Boathouse as well.

If you feel like heading to the Boardwalk after DS, go to AbracadaBAR. They have some pretty unique cocktails there including one with absinthe in it.

Doing tea at the GF, as many, many years ago we had the Tea and it was delightful. So it has been on the "repeat bucketlist" for a number of years and this year it is working out, in terms of a day, and an ADR. We really enjoyed the experience and generally get the champagne pairing.

I would like to try Morimotos after Ragland Road ! AbraCadaBar is a great suggestion, we have that & Jellyrolls on another evening.

In reading all the replies, it seems our plans should be ADR for Tea at 2:30 at GF, walk over to the Poly for Trader Sams or take the Monorail. If we have time either Geyser Point or Cali Grill. Than bus it over to the Springs for Raglan Road and after possibly Morimoto.

Both the Boathouse and Paddlefish are on the bucketlist for another year !