It's really hard to predict. With Galaxy's Edge opening it throws a new dynamic, it could bring larger crowds but it could also keep some of those from venturing over to see Trader Sam. We had a rough 45 minute predicted wait, but were in probably with 30 minutes. Gave us plenty of time to explore the Poly and do some shopping while there. They will text you when there is openings for you.
@kristensideaoffun I've been to both, I'd say early afternoon you stand a better chance, but either of them can fill up for odd unpredictable reasons. Star Wars could be a bit deal or not much an impact. With the new cocktails at SW maybe TS will get some relief.
@DarthGallifrey I can't help out, I went to TS at DL on Monday of Labor Day weekend, I stood inside for maybe 15 minutes and snagged a seat at the bar.
If they are at capacity they'll make you wait in line outside until people leave. The only time I had to wait in line was NYE every other time I've been able loiter inside until a seat becomes available. Also it's much smaller than the one at the Poly so large groups will have trouble sitting together, I think the big tables have enough room for 6.Is the one in DL similar to the one at the Poly in WDW in that they will text you when you are good to go in? I find that system at the Poly to be great, especially since that is where I typically stay lol
Most good tiki bars are not all that huge, on purpose. If they are really using fresh ingredients and not some crappy slop from a bottle, it takes a lot of prep before it opens, or a large crew. Plus, a lot of knowledgeable bartenders are needed to keep up with demand. Plus the one at Disneyland opened first in 2011 so they learned somethings for the one at WDW.Surprised to hear that it is smaller than the one at the Poly in WDW - I thought that one was small!!
The biggest tables are 4 tops. One time we had 5 in our party and just put a chair at one end.If they are at capacity they'll make you wait in line outside until people leave. The only time I had to wait in line was NYE every other time I've been able loiter inside until a seat becomes available. Also it's much smaller than the one at the Poly so large groups will have trouble sitting together, I think the big tables have enough room for 6.
Is the one in DL similar to the one at the Poly in WDW in that they will text you when you are good to go in?
I agree, no reason not to have a host managing things.There is no hostess or anyone inside, it's vulture seating... I really wish they would have a hostess or waiting list for here though.
We went to Trader Sam's in DL on our last trip. There is no hostess or anyone inside, it's vulture seating. You go in and have to wait for a seat to open and grab it right away. I think there is about a dozen stools at the bar. 6-8 tables with seating for 4 people and 3-4 standing small tables. There was lots of seating outside, with servers, but it's not the same as being inside. We went mid afternoon and waited 20 minutes for a couple folks to leave and got stools at the bar. The table turnover was slow, many people who came in after us waiting quite a while to get a seat. When you sit inside, the bartenders are entertaining, there are 'special effects' when certain drinks are ordered and other 'enchantments' that you don't get outside. I really wish they would have a hostess or waiting list for here though.