Lounge
Tambu Lounge
The short answer
Tambu Lounge is the tiki-style bar next to 'Ohana in the Polynesian's Great Ceremonial House, home of the Lapu Lapu, rum served in a fresh pineapple, at $22. Other cocktails are $16.50 to $17.50, and 'Ohana dishes such as the noodles, wings and pot stickers are $13.50 to $18.
- Where
- Second floor of the Great Ceremonial House, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, next to 'Ohana. No park ticket needed. · about the resort
- Cuisine
- Tropical cocktails and 'Ohana bites
- Reservation
- Walk up — no problem
- Booking
- No reservations — order when you get there
- Typical spend
- about $25 a head · checked Sep 14, 2026
- Dress code
- Resort casual
- Noise
- loud
- 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
Is it worth the money?
For 'Ohana's food without 'Ohana's price, yes. Magic-Ally Main Treats ranks it sixth for exactly that reason, and notes food starts at 4pm. The other lists are less sure: Ziggy Knows Disney puts it 24th of 24, and Disney Tourist Blog 17th, warning that the 'Ohana crowd can spill over and make it chaotic.
Who it’s right for
A Lapu Lapu and 'Ohana noodles without booking 'Ohana.
Who it’s wrong for
A quiet drink at peak dinner hours, when 'Ohana's waiting crowd fills it.
What is actually good
Cocktails: the Lapu Lapu, dark rum and tropical juices in a fresh pineapple, $22; the Polynesian Mai Tai, Backscratcher, coconut gimlet, hibiscus margarita and Piña CoLAVA $17.50; the Hawaiian Mule, rum swizzle, raspberry mojito and Bahama Mama $16.50.
Lounge bites: 'Ohana noodles and pot stickers $13.50, honey-coriander wings $15, pork ribs and peel-and-eat shrimp $16, and a California roll $18. A lychee-ginger lemonade with a non-alcoholic spirit is $13.50. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.
Portions
Bar-sized plates; a couple make a light meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
The 'Ohana noodles are the vegetarian bite. Ask about allergies.
Common questions
- How much is the Lapu Lapu at Tambu Lounge?
- $22 on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026, for dark rum and tropical fruit juices served in a fresh pineapple. It is also on 'Ohana's menu.
- Can you get 'Ohana food at Tambu Lounge?
- Some of it: 'Ohana noodles, pot stickers, wings, ribs and peel-and-eat shrimp at $13.50 to $16. Magic-Ally Main Treats notes food is served from 4pm.
- Do you need a reservation for Tambu Lounge?
- No. Magic-Ally Main Treats lists it as neither reservations nor walk-up list: you find a seat if there is one. Disney lists hours of 8:30am to 11pm.
- Is Tambu Lounge crowded?
- Often, in the evening. Disney Tourist Blog says it shares a waiting area with 'Ohana, whose crowd spills over at peak hours and can make it chaotic.
Sources
- Walt Disney World official — Tambu Lounge page and menu, read through Disney's menu service on 14 September 2026: the Lapu Lapu at $22, cocktails and lounge bites, hours 8:30am to 11pm. — Disney official · checked
- Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 14 September 2026: service type and location. — Disney official · checked
- Disney Tourist Blog — 26 best bars and lounges at Disney World in 2026 (28 April 2026). — reported by · checked
- Ziggy Knows Disney — 24 best Disney World bars and lounges, ranked (updated 26 December 2025). — reported by · checked
- Magic-Ally Main Treats — 22 best bars and lounges at Disney World (updated 27 April 2026), with walk-up and reservation notes for each. — reported by · checked
- Magical Blueprint — the best Disney World bars, ranked (updated 7 August 2026). — reported by · checked