Post #741823 by Tiki Toli on Sun, Apr 26, 2015 2:31 PM

I just returned from a 10 day trip to Orlando. For 6 of those days I stayed at the Poly. This was my first opportunity to experience a Trader Sam's and my expectations were high. I was inside 3 nights and on the Terrace 5. First and foremost, the place is too small. I think Occupancy is 51 when 30 would be comfortable. Bar was too small and every time I was there half the people at the bar there were sipping on water. One of the things that makes a tiki bar great to me are the customers and the staff which were my biggest disappointment there.

The décor is great and the drinks ok. People are right about most the staff being annoying smartasses who are clueless about tiki. There was one older guy working who seemed to know a little but seemed annoyed more so then anything.

I actually enjoyed the chill atmosphere of the terrace and its staff and spent more time there. I also loved the live music outside. I wish they would do more of the trader sams décor on the terrace. If they did it would be more of a hit then inside. I think the staff and customers will improve with time especially come off peak. I do look forward to my next visit even though I was let down this time.

Mug shortages still existed.
As of 4/21
Uh-Oa! in stock
Zombie out
Krakatoa out (They had a box of 10 arrive Monday and they were gone by the end of the night)
Nautilus out
Mai Tai glass in stock
Rum flight mini mugs in stock
Plastic Pearls in stock (White Only still no black ones)