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Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace closed for refurbishment tied to exterior work on the Polynesian's Great Ceremonial House, while the indoor Trader Sam's Grog Grotto remained open.
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Menu & change history
the lifetime log- 2026
After an initial late-June 2026 return estimate, Disney extended the closure, with the refurbishment calendar listing Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace as closed through late October 2026.
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- 2015
Trader Sam's Grog Grotto and its adjoining outdoor Tiki Terrace soft-opened at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort as new additions created during the 2014-2015 Great Ceremonial House reimagining.
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That's every change on the record at Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace since 2015.
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When did Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace open?
Per the documented record, Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels opened on Mar 28, 2015.
When did Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace is dated Apr 2026: Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace closed for refurbishment tied to exterior work on the Polynesian's Great Ceremonial House, while the indoor Trader Sam's Grog Grotto remained open.
What changed recently on Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace?
The latest documented change (documented Jul 14, 2026): After an initial late-June 2026 return estimate, Disney extended the closure, with the refurbishment calendar listing Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace as closed through late October 2026.
How many changes are on record for Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace?
3 documented changes, dating back to 2015 — the fan-kept restaurant changelog nobody else keeps.
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