Monorail and other deluxe resorts

Post your photos from the three monorail resorts (Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian) and the two lodges (Wilderness and Animal Kingdom) here.

 

Here's the newest addition to the Polynesian, Trader Sam's Grog Grotto. It's hard to find, with one unassuming door leading into the place. But once inside it's a massive explosion of Tiki culture with a Disney twist. Note the diving helmet from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea that's been turned into an aquarium. This is just what's on part of the wall above the bar. The whole room is full of stuff like this.


Mega kitsch

 

Definitely looking forward to checking out Trader Sam's this summer. Possibly Pixelmania night-time meet?

 

Grand Floridian lobby at Christmastime:

 

A highlight from the first visit to Trader Sam's by @ExploringWDW and me was the Shrunken Zombie Head. Highly recommended, both the drink and the bar. (But the bar is better after 8 pm when they throw the kids out.)


Here's looking at you, kid

 

nice pic Dennis, and that is a fun bar!!

 

Once I have a few minutes to do something, I'll have some shots from Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar. It has a similar atmosphere and kitsch level. Also a similar small size.

 

For those of you planning to hit Trader Sam's Thursday evening after Universal, please study the rules of the house. (Though to be honest, I think they only apply to Jungle Cruise skippers.)


Sam's house rules

 

When the monkey starts talking to you, it's time to leave Trader Sam's.


Time for fun

 

I loved the old Polynesian lobby, especially when I had a Kona breakfast ADR during Christmas season.


Pine and Palms

 

When you're at Trader Sam's, you'll never drink alone.


Hula Hubba Hubba

 

Some more kitsch from Trader Sam's. I wonder if a Tiki Punch packs the same wallop as a Hawaiian Punch.


How About a Nice Tiki Punch?

 

It's nice to know that the bartenders at Trader Sam's put their tips to good use.


To Insure Proper Service

 

Contemporary sunset, from the boat:

 

Here's another view of the bar at Trader Sam's. It takes many photos to capture all of the goodies stashed back there.


Belly Up

 

Here's a two-fer: The Grand Floridian with the Poly in the background. I was taking the boat to the Poly to meet up with @ExploringWDW for some sushi.


As the Sun Pulls Away from the Shore...