Post #771389 by kkocka on Thu, Dec 22, 2016 12:21 PM

An update on the permit and construction:

After speaking with some cast members at both Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam's, the construction will be to improve the available service outside on the patio. This, to me, is very much needed and will be hugely welcome! Tangaroa Terrace is losing space on the inside - pretty much the space currently occupied by the out of commission touch screens for ordering. Even though Tangaroa Terrace doesn't make money (not compared to Sam's) it is still a much needed service for hotel guests. I'm glad I'm not losing my loco moco because it's my favorite thing to eat at the resort.

As far as Sam's is concerned, they're getting roughly 3 wells outside which will mean MUCH improved drink service and reducing the wait time for drinks outside and likely the pool. There is also a plan to have a limited seating outdoor bar, akin to the terrace at Grog Grotto in Florida. This will be taking the mentioend space from Tangaroa Terrace and potentially have 6-8 bar seats. Grog Grotto's terrace was supposed to have seats at their bar but they've yet to have been added and I doubt that they ever will be. Either way, seats or not, the added bar outdoors will redefine my consideration of drinking outside on a nice evening.