What is the Turtle Krawl?

The Gurgling Suitcase's signature cocktail, $16.50 on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026, and one of the drinks Disney's page names.

Where is the Gurgling Suitcase?

At Disney's Old Key West Resort. Disney says you can drink inside or by the pool; it is open 11am to 11pm.

Is the Gurgling Suitcase worth visiting?

Magical Blueprint thinks so, ranking it third of its seven best Disney World bars. The other lists we combined do not include it.

Does the Gurgling Suitcase serve food?

Yes: appetisers from $10 soup to $16 conch fritters, and a bacon jam cheeseburger at $26.

Gurgling Suitcase — is it worth it?

Gurgling Suitcase

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The short answer

The Gurgling Suitcase is a small Key West-style bar at Old Key West, open 11am to 11pm, known for the Turtle Krawl at $16.50. Cocktails run $12.50 to $17.50, appetisers $10 to $16 and a bacon jam cheeseburger $26. Magical Blueprint ranks it the third-best bar at Walt Disney World.

Where

Disney's Old Key West Resort. No park ticket needed. · about the resort

Cuisine

Key West-style cocktails and bar bites

Reservation

Walk up — no problem

Booking

No reservations — order when you get there

Typical meal

about $42 a head before tax · average entrée $26.00, dessert $10.66, drink $4.99 on Disney’s menu, read Sep 21, 2026

Dress code

Resort casual

Noise

moderate

Non-resort guests

Yes — you do not need to stay here

Dining plan

Table-service plan, 2026 and 2027 · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026 · what a credit buys here

A main course here is $26 — dearer than 86% of the other 7 lounges whose menus we hold.

$15.43cheapest$45.50dearest

The median is $16.76. Mean main course from Disney’s own menu. Drinks, sides and tip are on top. Read Sep 21, 2026.

Is it worth the money?

For a cheap, friendly drink off the beaten path, yes. Magical Blueprint ranks it third of its seven, ahead of the Beak & Barrel and Jock Lindsey's. No other list we combined includes it, so it is 25th on our combination of four published bar rankings.

Who it’s right for

A quiet drink at Old Key West, inside or by the pool.

Who it’s wrong for

Anyone wanting theming or a view.

What is actually good

Cocktails: the Turtle Krawl $16.50 or $17.50 in its larger form, the Key West Freeze $16.50 and a bourbon berry lemonade $17.50, plus 14 others at $12.50 to $17.50. Zero-proof cocktails are $12.50.

Food: soup $10, fried pickle chips $11, hushpuppies and chips and guacamole $12, spinach and artichoke dip $13, conch fritters $16, and the bacon jam cheeseburger $26. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.

Portions

Bar bites and one burger.

Allergies and dietary needs

Chips and guacamole and the spinach dip are vegetarian. Two zero-proof cocktails and two lemonades are alcohol-free.

Common questions

What is the Turtle Krawl?: The Gurgling Suitcase's signature cocktail, $16.50 on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026, and one of the drinks Disney's page names.
Where is the Gurgling Suitcase?: At Disney's Old Key West Resort. Disney says you can drink inside or by the pool; it is open 11am to 11pm.
Is the Gurgling Suitcase worth visiting?: Magical Blueprint thinks so, ranking it third of its seven best Disney World bars. The other lists we combined do not include it.
Does the Gurgling Suitcase serve food?: Yes: appetisers from $10 soup to $16 conch fritters, and a bacon jam cheeseburger at $26.

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