Who’s thirsty for some Lapu Lapus, Backscratchers, and Puka Punch?
Lapu Lapu at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
It’s OFFICIAL! Tambu Lounge is set to reopen this Sunday! According to Disney World’s website, the bar which sits adjacent to ‘Ohana on the upper level of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s lobby will be open from 4PM to 11PM daily beginning August 16th!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was one of the first hotels to partially reopen back in June. Only select room options are available at this time and the resort is officially set to reopen on October 4th. The current open dining locations include Captain Cook’s, Kona Cafe, Barefoot Pool Bar, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Deli, and Pineapple Lanai.
Everything else has remained shuttered since last March — but now Tambu Lounge is officially showing hours available starting this Sunday, August 16th — just as we suspected after speaking with a Cast Member awhile back!
Screenshot from Disney World’s Website
For now, Tambu Lounge’s menu only shows a few Hawaiian-style snacky options to choose from. It looks like we’ll still be able to get their California roll, wings, flatbread, and pork ribs when Tambu Lounge opens!
Screenshot of Tambu Lounge’s Appetizers Menu
Before the closures occurred, we were able to order many items at the bar from the ‘Ohana secret menu since Tambu Lounge shares a kitchen with the restaurant. Disney hasn’t announced when ‘Ohana will be reopening, so it’s likely the ‘Ohana secret menu such as teriyaki noodles, bread pudding, and potstickers won’t be available — FYI!
Tambu Lounge Before the Closures
Of course, we’ll be scouting the place out and we’ll let you know EXACTLY what the teriyaki noods sitch is, so stay tuned! And if you need a Lapu Lapu to tide you over until Tambu Lounge opens on Sunday, head over to Kona Cafe where they’ll be happy to mix one up for you! 😉
See what’s different at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s table service restaurant, Kona Cafe, HERE!
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But we still can’t just Go right??
Not unless we have a reservation at a restaurant or are staying at a resort – right??
We love the mai tai and have been dreaming of going!!!!
Will the lounge be available to resort guests only? Since there are no ADRs for Tambu Lounge and resort hopping is not allowed, would non-Poly guests just make an ADR at Kona Cafe and have post meal cocktails at Tambu? We’ll be at WDW Oct 21-28. Would love to enjoy the lounge.
Can you go if you’re a local?
Bellamouse, Disney still says you need a Resort reservation or an ADR in order to enter the Resorts.
Dayna, the official word is still that you need an ADR or Resort reservation to enter a Resort. We have noted, however, that if you arrive by Disney transportation, there’s no impediment to entering the Resort.
Leesa, that’s the official word.
Lapu Lapu……..Ahhhhhh!
Here today. I asked if they had bread pudding. They said no:(
Could this be a prelude to the reopening of O’hana?? Still shocked they’re not trying to socially distance their characters at breakfast. All fur characters and seems as reasonable as Topolino terrace or Garden Grill. Maybe the memorandum of understanding with the actors Union could change this?? Lots of questions these days…