What Makes Trader Sam's So Appealing?

[Tinkaboo]

First off, not looking to make any enemies here or start a comment war... I am just curious what the attraction to this place is, having never been there. Is there a show, or animated characters, or just funny bartenders like the Jungle Cruise drivers? Or is it just FOMO because everyone talks about it?

I don't drink anymore but even when I did, and I have been visiting DL over 45 years, still never been there.
What am I missing? I know people collect the drink glasses so that's a thing. Should I put this on my bucket list?

I did spend some time at the Monorail Bar over the years...IYKYK...

 

[Wedgeout]

It’s just a good vibe place. Nowadays can purchase any mug available, outside at the terrace bar. A lot of easter eggs and fun quirky memorabilia & story telling.

The experience will vary each visit. Times might be a dud with no show drinks or enthusiasm. The bartenders do make it fun. Watch for a bar stool that might become enchanted with the unaware sinking below the bar, having no clue. The tiki totems might appear to be watching your every move.

It’s a place to a least try once. It’s usually at its best in the later evening.

 

[Disney0010]

To each their own but for us one or two visits and that’s it. The food is just okay (gut bomb) and the cocktails are overpriced but it’s a popular spot and very small. I think many go for the experience but again for us after you have visited a few times that’s it. There are just two of us and they always try to seat us at the bar which we refuse. We ask for one of the few small high top tables.