Tune-In Lounge

Tune-In is the drinks-only lounge associated with the 50's Prime Time Cafe and is cute as a button. The staff are amazing. I've been a number of times through the years and this laid-back spot is a must do for a break in the middle of a day at Hollywood. Alena ( blonde bartender) is awesome and remembers you if you are a repeat customer!

The atmosphere is great! We arrived and grabbed some drinks from the bar (Tony was so sweet!) I found four seats in the corner near the TV. It's a great place to sit and relax on a hot day. Just be sure to stay clear of the blonde female bartender. It's rare that a Disney employee has some sass, but she shouted at our family from the bar not to move the chairs and to move them back. But we just sat where they were when we came in, so I assume someone else moved them. It's a bit embarrassing when they do that across the room in front of everyone.

Must do lounge in Hollywood Studios! No reservations, you just walk in and can stay by the bar or seat around (limited seating). Such a cool vibe and the bartender is awesome! I had such a wonderful conversation with him and enjoyed my drink. Ordered the Magical Beacon Cocktail and really liked it. Love the 50s vibes that incorporates into 50th Prime Time. Def recommended, a hidden jam in HS.

The Tune-In Lounge is a great spot to stop in for beer, wine, or a well-made cocktail. It is adjacent to the Prime Time Cafe and shares the same theming. The bartenders are friendly and attentive. There are no seats at the bar, but you can stand at the bar if there is room. Most people take their drinks to go, but others may sit in the retro living room area while they enjoy their beverage of choice. Be sure to check out the details in the decor while you are there.

Super cool 50’s vibe. Mostly a stand bar, limited seats. But really a fun time warp into the past with the decor. Best part is you don’t have to clean your plate. LoL But a really relaxing time having a drink or two.

Okay, if you are looking for a great place to get out of the heat and have some grown up time while Disneying at Hollywood Studios, then the Tune In Lounge is your place! It's right next to the 50's Prime Time Cafe and it's like hanging out in your grandmother's living room from the 50's, but with the added benefit of a full bar! Plus the bartenders are probably the best at Disney (shout out to the two Daves and Tony).

Pictures are Deceiveing online..place is small, Super Loud! Kids taking all the sitting in a bar?? And steamy hot temperature.. Drinks are good but expensive $20 bucks with tip.. wasn't the experience I thought a 50s lounge will be laid back, quiet, Jazz music and dark.. Services was fast and busy as expected servings kids at the bar.. obviously non-alcoholic but kinda bummer place..will never go back unless I ate dinner next door

This is an excellent little spot to stop in and cool off. This is often identified as the waiting room for Prime Time Cafe ... becuse it is - but, this is also accessible from its own entrance to the left and no reservations are required. You can belly up to the bar or sit in one of the retro themed living rooms, complete with TVs showing old black and white shows. Enjoy - just don't put your elbows on the table ... or the bar!

We absolutely love stopping in here when we are at Hollywood Studios. It's one of the few places you can get Michelob Ultra and a good mixed cocktail to go! My husband ordered the toasted marshmallow old fashioned and loved it! The service is consistently exceeds our expectations and with what seems like minimal turnover, it's nice to see a familiar face when we visit! Julie and Tony were there on Monday and they were just so friendly to everyone! In fact, Julie picked a drink out for our daughter and she loved it! This is also a great place to get out of the heat for a bit and relax!

Tune-In Lounge is that underrated lounge at Hollywood Studios and one of our favorites! We absolutely love this place so much, I don't want to share the secret! But this is a must visit. It is located near the front end of the park and attached to two different restaurants, 50's Prime Time Dine In and Hollywood and Vine. Actually, when you order a cocktail or alcoholic beverage from these two restaurants, it is made here at Tune In. This lounge is just a lounge. It has a bar, and they recently added the stools around the bar back. There are not many stools, and most people tend to sit here for a while. But if you are lucky to get one, then you made it! They also have a few couches inside as well. Most people do tend to get their drinks to go, which is what we do if there are no seats. It definitely has a kitschy 50's vibe but has a full-service bar. They can make cocktails and also offer beer and wine. It can get pretty crowded in here, but the bartenders work as fast as they can. Remember they are also making drinks for two different restaurants. Our favorite bartender is Bucky! If you can get him, you are in luck! He really makes the best drinks and is so nice. We always hope for him! But honestly, everyone is great in here and everyone is really nice as well. My personal favorite and something I always order is the Chocolate Martini. They make it with my favorite, Mozart Chocolate Liquor. My husband usually orders the loaded Schoff. Which is Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen with a shot of Deep Eddy's Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka. This is delicious and the first place we ever had it, so now we also make it at home! They also have a few specialty cocktails that are pretty good. We had tried the PBJ cocktail, which is very peanut heavy, it's not bad, but not my favorite and I always prefer the chocolate martini. The other popular drink is the Dad's Electric Lemonade- SVEDKA Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, and Sprite served with a souvenir glow Cube. This is pretty sweet, classic cocktail in my opinion, but tasty. Overall, this is a great stop. I highly recommend stopping by, grabbing a drink to go or sitting inside. We really love to grab a drink and head over to the Indiana Jones show. That is just a perfect day in our books!

Tune-In Lounge is, in my opinion, the most underrated lounge at Hollywood Studios and it is one of my personal favorites! My wife and I absolutely love this place so much. It's located near the front end of the park and attached to two different restaurants, 50's Prime Time Dine In and Hollywood and Vine. People tend to not realize this and can get annoyed with the wait, but when you order a cocktail or alcoholic beverage from these two restaurants, it's made at Tune In. This lounge is just a lounge, there is a bar, and recently added stools around the bar as well as a few couches inside. People tend to sit at the bar for quite some time, so come early if you really want to sit. Most visitors tend to get a drink to go. The vibe is kitschy 50's with some TVs playing old shows in black and white. The line can get long so please be patient, remember they are serving the lounge, as well as 2 restaurants. Our favorite bartender is Bucky and if he is there, you are in for a great cocktail! He really makes the best drinks and is always super friendly, just talk to them! Everyone is great in here and everyone is really nice as well. I usually get a mixed drink or the loaded Schoff. This is Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen with a shot of Deep Eddy's Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka. This is delicious and the first place we had it, and love it so much, we make it at home now. MY wife always orders her favorite, Chocolate Martini. They make it with the best chocolate liquor, Mozart Chocolate. The rest of the menu includes a few specialty cocktails including the PBJ cocktail, which is very peanut heavy, Dad's Electric Lemonade- SVEDKA Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, and Sprite served with a souvenir glow Cube. Both of these are good, they are not our favorites, but they are actually really popular and see people order them all the time. But remember, it's a full bar, beer and wine as well. I recommend stopping by, grabbing a drink to go or sitting inside. We really love to grab a drink and head over to the Indiana Jones show. That is just a perfect day in our books! Aces!

We stopped in for a quick drink. The room is themed like a 50's living room just before the main restaurant. They don't serve food but have a full bar. We ordered the Indigo Hibiscus and a beer. I liked my cocktail. The bartender made it quickly and it had a sweet floral flavor that I expected. More sweet than floral though. We sat at the bar but there was an option to take the drinks to go which is convenient. Prices were average for a theme park drink.

Saw this in a review so had to try it. Just wanted a drink and got this watermelon gin cooler. Refreshing, can taste the gin and got a little buzz. Perfect

One of my favorite bars in Disney. Every time I come to this bar I sit at the bar top and meet people. Everyone enjoys the vibes at the bar and is having a great time. They have some bar foods but they're not on the menu anymore. Julie and Alena are amazing. They bring the energy and fun personality to the bars vibes. If you're looking for a drink in Hollywood studios please come here and see them!

The Tune-In Lounge is a fun place to stop in and grab a fun and delicious drink. Unfortunately, there is not much seating in the lounge itself but we just grabbed our drinks and sat outside by Echo Lake. We will definitely be back!

Ah yes, the hidden gem of Disney's Hollywood Studios. The crowds may ebb and flow here depending upon how many people are waiting for tables at next doors 50's Prime Time Cafe but the drinks are always great, as is the service. Located in Echo Lake and just to the left of the aforementioned 50's Prime Time Cafe, Tune-In Lounge offers specialty cocktails, beers on tap and in bottle/can, as well as a full bar. Depending on our mood and day you'll typically see us ordering tequila sodas w/ lime (always make it a double) or the seasonal draft beer. The pours here are good as is the service. We love when we see Julie behind the bar because we know she's gonna be a blast to interact with while also being super friendly as well as fast and efficient. The decor and ambiance is a kitschy 50's living room complete with old black & white tv's throughout playing clips of classic sitcoms of the era. A small handful of seating areas are available throughout but more often than not we find those occupied by folks waiting for their table to be called next door. You can line up at the center of the bar for grab-n-go drinks to take out into the park with you or you can find yourself a spot on either side area of the bar and you can stand and enjoy your drinks while you stay a bit. So here you go, a little insight to an oft missed cocktail oasis is located across from Echo Lake. Bonus: there are restrooms tucked inside here and they're typically less busy than the ones you'll find in the main areas of the park. Cheers.

A cute little place to stop in and grab a drink. Love the theme and the TV in the corner. We stopped in to grab a drink to go and of course had to try dad's electric lemonade without the glow cube. Overall it had good flavor but was a little on the sweet side. They have lots of options behind the bar and you could easily order something that was not on the menu.

Tune-In Lounge has been one of our favorite hang-outs since the mid-90s. It's where the Disney Cast members go to hang out. The service is excellent! We've seen Dave forever, and his personality fits the bill. No food is offered at the bar.

Nostalgic little hangout that is especially fun for an older crowd; Who will undoubtedly appreciate the creativity and effort put in to creating a cozy little bar with a 1950's living room feel. Of course the drinks are a little overpriced but they are creative. The deliciously refreshing drinks are delivered by friendly bartenders who are very congenial. Would, and do, recommend!

Cutest restaurant/ lounge in Hollywood Studios! The 1950's theme is so realistic! Julie is also the sweetest and most energetic server/ waiter! Definitely recommend for a quick drink or a sit down meal.

Limited seating, but you can get drinks to go (including milkshakes)! Stopped in intending to get something alcoholic, but then the people sitting next to me convinced me to get the PBJ milkshake instead. To preface, I don't particularly care for ice cream, and am rarely in the mood for it. This milkshake was wonderful. Tasted amazing, and much lighter in texture than your average milkshake. I couldn't finish it, but I came surprisingly close, for me. I'd say one is good for two or three people, or one person if you love ice cream? But definitely get one!

This is a must on every Disney vacation. No reservation required and we get the same great food as the restaurant. On our most recent trip to Disney, we gave ourselves 11 days to take it all in. The longer vacation meant we could do all our favorite things, eat our favorite food and take our time doing it. Tune-In Lounge is one of my favorite nostalgic spots I. All of Disney. My husband and I get the sampler and split it. You get their awesome fried chicken, which reminds me of my Great Aunt Lucille's, pot roast and meatloaf. It's served with green beans and mashed potatoes. My oldest daughter got a Caesar salad with salmon and my youngest got pot roast. They have awesome milkshakes so my daughters got the cookies and cream. For me, Bloody Mary and for my husband an IPA. Everything was terrific! Definitely stop here to enjoy the kitsch and eat some good food while you're at it.

It is a full bar in the middle of a Disney park. That makes it pretty cool in itself. The atmosphere is neat. It has a 50s theme. The drinks are expensive as you would expect. The beer is cold and our service was decent. Nothing super special, but if you are between shows and rides, worth a stop for a drink.

A hidden oasis in Hollywood Studios. Look to the right of the Star Wars character restaurant (Hollywood and Vine?) for it. Inside is blessed air conditioning and a full service bar. We were directed here to try the Peanut Butter Milkshake which we ordered along with glasses of water. The place wasn't too full on our visit but can be if folks from the 50's Prime Time Cafe are waiting in there for their table. Our bar tender was super nice but was hustling the whole time serving folks at the bar as well as the servers who were coming and going at regular intervals. The milk shake was indeed wonderful and refreshing. We will definitely keep this spot in mind for future visits to avoid the heat and crowds outside.

The Tune in Lounge is the bar attached to The 50's Prime Time Café. The bar is open seating, first come, first serve, and has a great 1950's retro look. The best part is that you can get the full 50's Prime Time Café Menu here, especially great if you failed to make advanced dining reservations. The boyfriend and I stopped in here for a drink and a milkshake yesterday while at the park. We needed an escape from the heat and the crowds, so we decided to pop in. He had Dad's electric blue lemonade. It was really good, but a bit pricey at $11.75. However, you are at Disney, so what do you expect. I had the PBJ milkshake. It is one of my favorite treats in any of the parks. It is available at 50's Primetime or here at the Tune in lounge. You can get it in a glass for the lounge, or a paper cup to take to go. It runs about $8. Great spot!

A great heads up for single diners or couples wanting a sit down meal without the long wait for a table. Go to the bar. Seriously. When I checked in at the host stand, I simply asked if the bar had a comparable menu, and the cast member smiled. "No, they have the full menu, and sitting there will save your 30-45 minutes." Done and done. I took a seat near the far end of the bar, as it was rather crowded with folks waiting for their tables to become available as well as folks getting their cocktails to go, so they could enjoy DHS. Originally, I stopped in to simply get lunch, but it turned into an impromptu fine dining experience, complete with Grandma's Picnic Punch as a prelude, the vegetarian lasagna as my main course, and topping it off with a Peanut Butter & Jelly Shake as my dessert. David the Bartender was incredibly personable and engaging, taking time to make conversation with the patrons crowding the bar as he made drinks. Often times, the Disney Bar melee can be worse than a college town dive bar, but the bartenders operate a clean, happy, and most importantly genuinely warm ship. For vegetarians (and skeptical carnivores who love a beefy lasagna), I implore you to give the vegetarian lasagna a whirl. It isn't weighed down with an overabundance of pasta or drowning in cheese, and the vegetables make it hearty and healthy. You'll clean your plate without realizing it! Booze Hounds, you'll discover that Grandma's Picnic Punch packs a wallop! She wasn't messing around while trying to survive family fun time! ;) Oh, and the PB&J Milk Shake is childhood in a cup. I kid you not. I'm definitely making this one of my go-tos at DHS, and heck, I may try to make a reservation in the future to sit at a proper table with friends, so they can share in the festivities!

I just finished having some drinks at one of my favorite bars at Hollywood Studios. I had Julie as a bartender, she is from Ohio. She definitely made me laugh the whole time while being so attentive to our needs. It was the highlight of my day. Hopefully I will be so lucky to see her again on my next trip. Thanks Julie for being so awesome!

I loved this lounge. It's made to look like a retro living room area and it's a blast. Many of the people here where waiting for tables at the connected 50's Prime Time Cafe. We got a kickout of watching the way they seat people. Looks like a fun place to dine. We were just there for drinks so we sat at the bar. The bartender there doesn't carry on the 50's personna that the Cafe does, which was fine. He was very polite, fast and friendly. I had Grandma's Picnic Punch which was super delicious and doesn't skimp on the alcohol! Definitely try this one out! The glow cube was a fun addition, but you can order it without that and save yourself a bit of $ if you want. Our bartender spoke with the ladies next to us and told them he'd worked for Disney for 22 years. Crazy! I really had a good time here and will come back next time I'm in Disney.

First time ever at Disneyworld, came here for a quick drink & ended up staying for a few rounds Cherie is extremely welcoming, kind & makes you just want to stick around & drink! The drinks were amazing, the service was amazing, the food was great but best of all Cherie was hands down the reason we stayed! can't wait for my next Disneyworld trip to come visit her!

What began for me as a place to grab a quick drink before heading back out into the park, turned into a few drinks and a full meal. Tune In Lounge is connected to the 50's Prime Time Cafe. You can either go in the Cafe entrance or pop in the unmarked door to the left of the main entrance. Inside you'll find one of the best places on Disney property, especially in a park, to relax and grab a drink from a full bar. I highly recommend getting a Long Island Iced Tea or trying one of the many 50's-influenced drinks from their cocktail menu. You can either drink it while you wait for a table in the "living room", sit at the bar...or get it to go. If you're lucky, you'll get some great character performances by some guys who are there to fix the TV that's on the blink. Cheers! For a rundown of what to order for food, click here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/50s-prime-time-cafe-lake-buena-vista-2?hrid=j96EP2eZrKrsQa0wvRkoRQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)

I love Disney parks. I love being able to spend the day with friends and family and making lots of fun memories to think about in my old age. I love drinking. So when I visit the Disney Hollywood Studios, I always try to make a pit stop at the Tune In Lounge! The bar is located right next door to the 50's Prime Time Cafe and is a great place to relax and have a cocktail while waiting for a table or just to get out of the heat and madness that a theme park can throw at ya. Depending on the weather, I sometimes just hang out at the bar to get out of the heat while at other times, I get my drink to go so we can enjoy the great Florida weather. For me, the best part of this whole bar are the cast members who work there. The drinks are the normal "Disney Pour" so don't expect anything heavy on the alcohol... I always order straight booze on the rocks or a beer. They can't make a weak drink that way. But if you do order one of their specialty drinks, just remember they use lots of ice and lots of fillers to make it. I also like this place because you get to meet a large assortment of guests from all over the world. So have a seat... order a cocktail... and start up a good conversation with the guy or gal next to you. Enjoy!

When at the Disney Studios, this is the place to have your drinks. It's a place with friendly tourists and locals as well as nice bartenders. It's adjacent to the 50's Prime Time Cafe and also serves the Hollywood & Vine on the other side. You can even order food at the bar. Great watering hole!

I was at Tune-In yesterday. Wanted to have a good break time with good service and drinks. Sat at the bar, the Male bartender was rude!! And not attentive. The AC seemed to be broken or something, it was HOT in there. Not a good variety of appetizers available. Also, my bill was altered. When I got back to my hotel, realized the bartender charged my card for more tip than what I actually signed for. Tip charged was 20%. That wasn't cool, especially because I wasn't happy with the service. If the service would have been on point, I wouldn't have minded. Perhaps, would have left 20%. I'm a good tipper when in comes to great customer service. BTW, I left 18%. Once again the bartender was rude!!!

I'm so torn. I love a full service bar in the parks, but the service is a bit bad. I had time to kill today and sat at the bar (a favorite pastime). It took ten minutes for either bartender to acknowledge me and I was sitting front and center. I guess they don't have to be good bartenders since they don't have to cultivate a regular following. The beer was reasonable however, and the great liquor drink selection was a fantastic surprise.

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.

The atmosphere's lovely and the bartenders are super-friendly and capable, but the food here was pretty and mediocre. That's okay.

I love this bar and love the theme, but David the bartender is really rude. He threw my half empty sangria away. I wasn't even done. I have always had really awesome bartenders before so really disappointed in his attitude. He also ignored us and talked Star Trek with another guest instead of helping the huge line of people waiting for drinks. Disappointing!

This bar doesn't feel like a "Disney" bar. Great drinks, super friendly staff, and I love the decor. The beer is actually cheaper in here than the stands outside and they have a better selection.

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!

After going through the Magic Kingdom this past weekend with my brother and my friend Kimmie S, we decided to go over to Disney's Hollywood Studios as we found out that they had a cool Toy Story ride. Upon arrival after lunch, we were in the mood for a drink, and hence decided to stop at the Tune In Lounge. Now...for most of all who have been to Disney during the summer...the weather is HOT, humid and can be very discomforting at times. Walking in to the Tune In was a blast of cold AC that was in order and very refreshing. The drinks? Not bad. I ordered a Blue Tini that had a glowing ice cube. VERY cool, and it was quite refreshing. But why not a 5 star? Well, I noticed they had lychee syrup and inquired about a lychee tini. Now...points given for honesty as the bartender mentioned that this is not something they make. Points I am also granting for attempting to make me one AND trying to fix it. I just happen to be a tough Lychee tini critic, which is one of may favorites!

Nice place to wait and grab a drink while you wait for a seat at the diner. You can order food from the bar. Drinks are strong.

Although they have a decent beer selection and full bar, the service has been on the mediocre side. I have been to this lounge on three different occasions and I have had the same experience each time, bartenders that don't seem to have a sense of urgency when there is a lined formed to the back of the room. Unfortunately I am a slave to my tastebuds and this is the only location in the park that has the beer I want. So...I wait and wait and wait some more. Maybe I need to visit when the place isn't crawling with thirsty patrons as I clearly have had a different experience than the other reviewers.

Came in here to wait for our table at the 50s diner. Very cool, retro design and feel. Bar was packed so it took about 7 minutes to actually get served. Crystal was very friendly and nice. She asked if I wanted a double which I loved (lol!) There is some seating areas but not plentiful which is tough when it is very busy. I suspect this is a spot that parents love to get away! I didn't happen to see anyone ordering meals other than a plate of fries, so I'm not sure of the eating situation here. Again, there wouldn't be that much space to eat anyway.

With all the refurbishments going on this was the only bar I could find and it took 15 minutes to get a drink and the bartender was rude. My advice would be to leave and go somewhere on the Boardwalk.

Quite a hidden watering hole this place is, unless you are waiting to be seated for dinner at Prime Time Cafe you may walk past it and not even know it is a bar. The concept plays along with the Prime Time Cafe in that it is themed around a 50's home. It seems you are sitting in the living room of a time period home. Just like any other bar in the theme parks, be ready to fork out some cash. A Bud Light was $6.50. They have a full bar and some pretty interesting cocktails. I was only there for a beer but I saw some interesting flourescent drinks head out the service bar. The downside is that it is quite small and very packed. As I mentioned before the area is shared with the waiting area for Prime Time Cafe so you'll find kids running around. It is hard to avoid giving that it is Disney. However, when it is hot out and you just want to sit in some air conditioning for a cold beer this might be a nice stop for you.

My favorite part of the Hollywood Studios. Since this is my least favorite park at WDW, adult beverages make it much more enjoyable. And this is a full bar with a cool atmosphere and friendly bartenders. And they will put your drinks in to go cups if you aren't staying. We skip the restaurant and enjoy the bar!

The only reason for the 5th star not showing up here is sometimes with everyone standing around someone waiting to order might get over looked. I set at the counter for a good 5 minutes last time before anyone said a word to me. I can overlook that and give it 4 stars because of the food and beverage options here. The menu is the same as the 50's place next door if you are really wanting that food but can't get a reservation. My last time I was here I had the chicken pot pie. I don't think I have ever had a better version of this comfort food. I also love the traditional cherry cokes they make here. Love Love Love them. Make sure to get one to go on your way out. As well if you still have room in your stomach grab the peanut butter and jelly shake. It can hit almost anyone's sweet spot....though I would like it to have a bit more jelly taste to it. Though I haven't tried any I here this is a great place to get that adult beverage you might need after a day at the park. Love this place and can't wait till the next time I can eat here.