Sips, Stops, and Skyliners: A Playful Guide to Walt Disney World Bar Crawls

From Monorails to Moonshine – Discover the Grown-Up Side of the Most Magical Place on Earth

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🚝Monorail Mixology: the Classic Crawl

All aboard the booze express! The Monorail Bar Crawl is a rite of passage for Disney-loving adults. This loop takes you to three iconic resorts circling Seven Seas Lagoon: Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Your ride? The iconic monorail. Your mission? Hit every bar.

🌀First Stop: Outer Rim & Steakhouse 71 Lounge (Contemporary)

Start strong at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! At Outer Rim, sip with a view of the Magic Kingdom. Then, dive into the retro chic vibes at Steakhouse 71 Lounge. Try the 1971 Sunset and the Bacon and Eggs small plate (just trust me!)

🍍Second Stop: Tambu Lounge & Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto (Polynesian)

Next, hop off at the Polynesian and embrace your inner islander. Tambu Lounge serves the legendary Lapu Lapu cocktail in a fresh pineapple. After, duck into Trader Sam’s for interactive, kitschy cocktails like the Hippopoto-Mai-Tai and Dark & Tropical Stormy. BONUS: Collect Tiki Mugs as souvenirs.

🌹Final Stop: Enchanted Rose (Grand Floridian)

Wrap it up with some elegance at Enchanted Rose. Inspired by Beauty and the Beast, this swanky lounge offers truffle fries, martinis, and bourbon-based delights, like the seasoned Old Fashioned. Fancy never tasted so good.

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Bay Lake Libations: A Wilderness Wander

This crawl is for those who want to slow things down and relax. Maybe even get a bit woodsy? The Bay Lake Bar Crawl adds rustic charm and lake breezes to your evening. This crawl starts once again at the Contemporary (see above!).

🌲Territory Lounge (Wilderness Lodge)

Take the boat from the Contemporary to Wilderness Lodge and find a cozy spot at this lounge. It’s intimate, woodsy, and full of charm. Order the Blood Orange Margarita and a plate of apple pie à la mode!

🍔Geyser Point Bar & Grill (Wilderness Lodge)

Grab a delicious Bison Burger at the poolside Geyser Point. This open-air oasis serves hearty bites and crisp cocktails and has gorgeous lakefront views.

🪵Crockett’s Tavern (Fort Wilderness)

Finish your rustic retreat with a stop at Fort Wilderness. At Crockett’s Tavern, choose from a walk-up window or a cozy indoor lounge. With sliders, cocktails, and casual vibes, it’s the perfect nightcap to a frontier-flavored crawl.

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Skyliner and Shine: The Skyliner Bar Crawl

Prefer your drinks with a view from above? Enter: The Skyliner Bar Crawl. This airborne booze tour connects resorts and parks in style.

🚠STRATEGY 1: EPCOT>Riviera>Caribbean Beach> Art of Animation and Pop Century>Hollywood Studios

An absolute JUGGERNAUT for the brave (and hydrated). Start at EPCOT, then work your way through sleek Bar Riva, island Banana Cabana, and groovy Petals and The Drop Off. Finally, we go to Hollywood Studios’ lounges like Oga’s Cantina, Baseline Tap House, and Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge.

🍾 STRATEGY 2: Hollywood Studios>Banana Cabana>Bar Riva>EPCOT

A much more manageable route. Start early at Hollywood Studios, visiting the best lounges in the galaxy, then hop over to Banana Cabana’s breezy beach cocktails and Bar Riva’s European sophistication. End your night at EPCOT and reward your restraint by drinking around the world! PACE YOURSELF!

💧CAUTIONARY TALE: Don’t forget water. Or food. Or dignity.

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The Happiest Hours on Earth

Whether you’re toasting with a tiki drink, sipping a seasonal old-fashioned, or sipping a martini with your pinky up, Walt Disney World offers an unparalleled bar crawl experience. So next time someone says, “Disney is just for kids,” raise your cocktail and say, “Not today, Goofy!” Plan ahead, hydrate OFTEN, and make your magical crawl as memorable as your favorite ride. After all, in Disney World, every hour can be happy hour!

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