Tune In Lounge

Quite possibly my new favorite spot in Hollywood Studios.

We recently spent a week at Disney World, and on our second trip to Hollywood Studios it rained for hours. Not just a quick Florida thunderstorm, it flat out poured for awhile. We had ponchos and braved the rain for some rides and the Muppet 3D movie, but our shoes, socks and pant legs got soaked. Right as we were about to give up for the night, the rain stopped, and I suddenly remembered reading about the Tune In Lounge. At that point, a drink was definitely in order.

The Tune In Lounge is attached to/part of the waiting area for the Prime Time 50s Cafe, so I don't recommend trying to visit during prime meal hours; it gets pretty packed. But later in the evening, during quiet times at the park, this is a great spot. It's a fully-stocked bar with a few fun drink specials, a few decent beers, and the full menu for the restaurant is available.

The bartender -- a guy from a small town in Wisconsin not far from Chicagoland -- was personable and friendly. The atmosphere is just fun. Kitschy but not ridiculous. Yes, it's theme park prices -- my fruity cocktail was about $11 (and I think I lost my electric ice cube, boohoo:( ) and husband's beer was $8 (for Sam Adams Oktoberfest) -- but hey, it's vacation. It's just a great little spot to feel a little less like you're in a theme park and a little more like you're at a cool bar just relaxing.

I'm really, really glad we discovered this place this trip, and I'm going to be sure it's on our radar for next time.

Booze at Disney, heck yes but bring your wallet. This is a fun little place attached to the 50's prime Time Diner and it's like taking a trip back in time. A 50's style living/waiting room for the restaurant leads right into this bar.

A nice selection of beers and the usual mixed drinks with cool specialty drinks like Dad's Electric Lemonade, where Dad whips up an electrifying blue drink with Bacardi Rum, Skyy Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Sweet & Sour Mix, and Sprite.

Pricy but fun it's a great place to get away from the insanity that is Disney.

Enjoy!

Like Christopher O said, a visit to Hollywood Studios usually means a visit to Tune In Lounge!

The bar is also the waiting area for 50's Prime Time so it can get a little crowded.  The decor is really cute though and there are couches and tv's making you think you're in an old living room.  All the tv's are showing old black and white shows that kids these days would have NO idea what they are.  The parents get a kick out of seeing their old favorites though.  

Nice selection of beers, usually the normal offering at most Disney bars.  

If you're not in the mood for alcohol, you can always order a milkshake (or other food) as well.  The pb&j shake is delicious!