Gurgling Suitcase — Restaurant in Lake Buena Vista

Avoid this bar at all costs. It's the only bar on property where I've witnessed parents visibly uncomfortable having their children with them...and this is essentially a pool bar feet away from the pool and community room!

Between the two drunks sitting at the bar, who the bartender indulged in additional alcohol and non-stop chatter, and the inefficient service, you can go anywhere else on property for a better experience.

When this bar originally opened, it was larger (open air under a roof) with a lot more seating. It had a fabulous Key West vibe, with several tropical drink selections (that came with glass stirrers...and odd choice, in retrospect, but lots of bars did this back then). I'd finish many nights at this bar and always enjoyed it. Unfortunately, it's turned into a bar that has no identity or appeal. It does serve food now, which is a great change, but the food selection is sparse. We ordered a burger and southern fried chicken. The burger was average (the fast food burger next door is a better option) and the chicken was dry and bland, but these are Olivia's issues. The fries were yummy, though!

Top shelf liquor is available at this bar, you just won't want to drink it here. Overall, it's a waste of money to patronize this place and you can do better in so many other places nearby.

The highlight of this experience was when the drunk patrons sent our food order outside, which we then had to track down. Moments later one of those same patrons turned bar furniture upside down, and not one cast member asked him to stop.

This bar was out of control and guests (other than the 2 inebriated patrons) were leaving...

Would not recommend. For how expensive the drinks are the pours are VERY light. Tried to order a drink after leaving the pool at night, but the bartender and his assistant were too occupied making other drinks to take my order. By the time they finished making the drinks, and even handed off an extra free drink to the group in front of me, they told me they were now closed and couldn’t take my order. I had been standing there for about 10-15 minutes. If you’re gonna hand off free, pricier drinks in front of customers, I think you should be willing to hand off a free beer or something if you’re saying the computer really won’t let you put in an order, especially since you were ignoring a customer. I think it’s just because the girls in that group in front of me were blond and skinny. Also, I don’t know what the point of a bar back is if she’s just gonna stand there, she didn’t really do anything besides make eye contact with me a few times then look away and pretend like she didn’t see me. If you want good drinks I would recommend going to Port Orleans. The drinks and service there are amazing, the bartenders at Scat Cats club are always incredible and so friendly. The food there is better too. MUCH better places at Disney resorts to spend your money on drinks and service. I understand those last minute orders can be annoying sometimes, as I’ve worked plenty of food service jobs in my life, but I’ve never just ignored someone until closing so I technically wouldn’t have to take...

The establishment is located near the family pool and clubhouse, where excessive drinking can sometimes create an uncomfortable atmosphere.

When I attempted to purchase a drink, the mixologist, Lorna, refused service, citing a policy that restricts alcohol sales to guests under a certain age—either 25 or 28— I can’t remember exactly, without an ID. I explained that I had left my wallet in my room, as I hadn’t planned to drink, but given that I am in my mid-30s, I didn’t expect an issue. However, I was still denied service. As a suggestion if such a policy exists, it should be clearly communicated to guests since our rooms can be far away from the family pool/bar area. Lorna stated they cannot sell alcohol to those who are under the stated age, not just those who appear to be, meaning I should not have been refused. While this was a minor inconvenience, it left me feeling unfairly treated. Overall, our stay was pleasant, though the food and drinks are Disney-priced and...