Trader Sam's Return flexibility

[MsNewsradio]

If we were to try to get on the waitlist for Trader Sam's once the waitlist opens (I think 1pm is what I've read here in other posts), how much time do we have to get back there once our turn is "up"? I assume we leave a phone number to be notified, but should we simply hang around the Poly? Are we safe to go back to the Contemporary for awhile/is there a grace period to return before they give up your spot on the waitlist? Don't want to necessarily be hanging around for hours twiddling our thumbs but also don't want to miss out on our spot if we want to try to get a drink there. If we try to go it would be midweek on a Wednesday afternoon.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

You have a 15 minute window after they send you the text.

I'd ask how long they are thinking when you put your name on the waitlist and determine if its worth going back to CR.
You're not going to have time to get back to POLY if you stay at CR until you get the text so if you do go back to CR you'll want to head back before getting the text.

If you're concerned you won't be able to make it back then I'd just prepare to hang out at POLY.

 

[zackiedawg]

Also don't forget as a consolation prize...even though you don't get the decor and the antics/show that you get inside the lounge, you CAN get all the same drinks on the Tiki Terrace outside. Inside is more fun for sure and worth a wait - there were a few times when the wait was just too long or messed with my plans, I went out on the Terrace, listened to some live Hawaiian musician and enjoyed the drinks and appetizers with no wait (just having to score a table which takes a little hunting and pouncing if crowded).

 

[Disnsyncey]

We went on a busy day, put in out name around 6, was quoted 2.5 hours....we did our "far away" exploring at the Grand and CR right away and were able to explore and get some food at the Tambu Lounge before our time and then headed down....

so I also vote wait and see the time estimated, and go far away first and aim to come back BEFORE the text comes

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

Also don't forget as a consolation prize...even though you don't get the decor and the antics/show that you get inside the lounge, you CAN get all the same drinks on the Tiki Terrace outside. Inside is more fun for sure and worth a wait - there were a few times when the wait was just too long or messed with my plans, I went out on the Terrace, listened to some live Hawaiian musician and enjoyed the drinks and appetizers with no wait (just having to score a table which takes a little hunting and pouncing if crowded).

And honestly I enjoy the outdoor atmosphere better.
Inside is "fun" but there are a number of things I don't love.
If you go there with say at least four people I'd say its more fun especially if you all get a drink that has something different happen.
But its unnecessarily dark in my opinion and be quite loud.
I think it should be a bit brighter and then when someone orders a special drink then the lights should dim and highlight the specific enhancement and then lights come back on.