We’re back at it again and bringing you another Disney World drink review!

With so many options within Disney World’s parks to choose to stop by for a drink, how do you ever narrow down all of your choices? Sure, we have our favorites that we’ve tested time and time again but for this review, we’re calling your attention to a quieter spot that seems to be a real crowd-pleaser.

The Sunshine Day Bar in Disney’s Hollywood Studios serves up an assortment of cocktails as part of Sunset Ranch Market you’ll find spread out over several restaurants down Sunset Blvd.

This walk-up bar operates seasonally so it’s not always open which is probably why you won’t find hard posted hours outside of its order widow, but it seems to know just how to draw the crowds. It’s also a popular stop if you’re looking for a limited-release seasonal beverage.

Atmosphere

This is a fairly straight forward walk up bar with a selection of specialty drinks. You’ll find it right off of the walkway as you make your way down Sunset Blvd. between Beverly Sunset shop and Anaheim Produce stand.

While there’s not much to this restaurant, it doesn’t seen to keep the crowds from stopping by. Very rarely do we pass by this place without seeing a line down the walkway standing around ready to order.

It’s also hard to miss because it’s got a ginormous sign overhead!

Menu

Admittedly, the menu here is a bit limited on the forefront serving a few select specialties of this restaurant like the Cherry Blossom, Southside Fizz, and Blackberry Moonshine Lemonade along with a few draft beers and a frozen daiquiri.

However, if you asked nicely at the window for a drink you’re really craving, the Cast Member may be able to whip up a drink from the full bar in the back.

Drinks

After we had a moment to look over our options, we choose a few we felt would represent the best of what Sunshine Day Bar had to offer! So, we settled on the Cherry Blossom and Southside Fizz.

Let’s start things off by talking about the Cherry Blossom. This drink is made of Bacardi Superior Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, pineapple juice, and grenadine and will cost you $15.50.

It’s a very pretty to look at when it’s handed over to you but you’re probably most interested in how it tastes. Well, this one was our favorite of the two, simply because there was a lot going on within it. The fruit juices blended really smoothly against the rum and the grenadine added a nice touch to add just enough sourness to the drink.

Next up we tried the Southside Fizz (which we though was a fun name for this one). This drink is made of Hendrick’s Gin, pure cane sugar, and lemon juice topped with soda water which will cost you $16.50.

We’re not sure why the extra dollar on this one but it’s a jazzed up version of a gin and tonic drink. It goes down the hatch fairly easily though and you won’t taste a whole lot of it against the soda water and gin, but the lemon does give it a nice twist. While fairly basic to put together, that’s kind of its appeal. It’s a classic for a reason because you get all the bubbly without going overboard on unnecessary flavors. However, we could see the argument being made that this drink compared to the Cherry Blossom was a bit boring.

Overall

Overall we thought this was a solid stop if you find yourself looking for a drink to sip on around Sunset Blvd. However, it’s a bit elusive as its operating hours aren’t posted outside.

While the menu isn’t extensive by any means, it works for when you’re looking for a solid choice of drink to take into a nearby show or sit and enjoy with your quick service meal you just picked up as alternative to a soda or just water.

Nosh or Not?

Stop on by the Sunshine Day Bar if…

• You’re looking to grab a drink and not leave the area. If you’re looking for a solid drink choice without having to go across the park to grab from another bar, this is a decent option for you.
• You’re grabbing a drink that’s got a good walkability score. If you’re looking to sip on something as you walk around, the portion size is the biggest draw to stopping for a drink here.

Breeze on over to another drink stop if…

• They’re not terribly impressive drinks. While they taste good, they’re not super fancy. If you’re looking for a more complicated drink you might prefer to visit another nearby bar.
• They’re expensive to be so basic. There’s no way to nice this any other way than we thought these were on the pricer side for a drink when they’re pretty basic.

We’re constantly updating our reviews of food, snacks, drinks, and light bites around Disney World’s parks and hotels. Be sure you stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the latest!

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Which bar or lounge is your favorite to stop by and pick up a drink while you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios?