Good morning, my friends! I hope you’re having a great weekend!

When I compiled this post, it felt very appropriate to title the piece “Beverage Recon: Tambu Lounge plus Dining Recon: Kona Island”. A long title, for sure, but, today, we’re going to see some of the best of both!

Situated on the 2nd Floor of the Great Ceremonial House of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, both of these establishments are huge fan favorites. Oh, you know they are.

Show of hands. How many of you, out there, have enjoyed a Backscratcher at Tambu Lounge? I thought so! Do you know the recipe? No? OK. Here it is!

1/2 oz. Meyer’s Original Dark Rum

1/2 oz. Bacardi Superior Rum

Passion Fruit Juice

Jack Daniel’s

Ice

You need to mix the rums in a glass with ice. You fill most of the rest of the glass with passion fruit juice. Leave some room at the very top. Then, top the concoction with some Jack Daniel’s.

I’m not sure where you’ll find the actual backscratcher, but, hey! The taste will be there! Right? Yum!

Of course, that covered the beverage part of our afternoon … not to mention it provided me with a great backscratcher to take home! Hmm. Now, what about lunch?

Most of what you eat at Tambu (at lunchtime, at least), can be secured from the Polynesian’s Quick Service venue – Captain Cook’s. I’ve published posts about that before – see? Click the link.

Another option is to visit the Kona Island sushi counter. Oddly, you have to wait for a server to come over from Kona Cafe’ to wait on you, but they do prepare your sushi at the island.

On this afternoon, Mrs. All in WDW and I shared some sashimi and two rolls. It’s served “take-out style”, but that doesn’t matter. It’s still delicious!

All in all, blending the best from both venues provided us with a great experience. Tambu’s cocktail was very tasty and refreshing. Kona’s sushi was outstanding!

If you’re looking to enjoy a fabulous Polynesian afternoon, we’d recommend this recipe of Tambu plus Kona. Of course, you have to be a fan of sushi, but, if you are, you can’t go wrong!