Thinking re going to Traders in July on one of our "free" evenings. Do they take reservations? I don't think so. So if we tried to get into Poly wouldn't the security stop us?
If the Poly parking lot is full for non-hotel guests they will direct you to the TTC where you can get on the monorail or walk to the Poly. Unless you are going on July 4th or NYE that should not be an issue. If you are staying on property you won't have to pay for TTC parking either. If you are staying off property and thus would have to pay they will usually refund your parking if you show proof of dinning at the hotel.
If the Poly parking isn't full just tell the guard you are going to Trader Sam's and they'll direct you to the limited time parking lot.
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