The Magic Kingdom’s new Pirates of the Caribbean-based lounge is almost here, as are the rules that will go along with it!
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Late 2025 will see the debut of a new highly anticipated bar at the Magic Kingdom: The Beak and Barrel. According to Disney, the bar’s backstory will be that the bar was founded by the “legendary pirate rumrunner” Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn, and her “talkative first mate” Rummy, an animatronic parrot who will “keep an eye on the place” from a roost atop the bar.”
Since it’s based on one of Disney’s most iconic attractions, which gave birth to a billion-dollar movie franchise, the Beak and Barrel promises to be VERY popular with guests. Due to this, we expect a couple of rules to be in place when the establishment opens its doors later this year.
Time Limit
Similar to Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars-themed Oga’s Cantina, we would expect the Beak and Barrel will have a time limit of 45 minutes per party.
Oga’s Cantina
If this is the case, it will be an important rule to keep in mind for those who wish to explore the lounge’s two dining areas:
The Mess: A large central space themed as a former mess hall for Spanish soldiers, The Mess features long tables that span the room, “allowing for pirates to gather ‘round and tell their own tales, while an imposing anchor covered in candles and dripping wax hangs high above. A large bar anchors one side of the room, cobbled together from salvaged portions of a cursed shipwreck. At its center, the skull-shaped stern holds an impressive collection of grogs and brew. Guests may also spot the Enchanted Rum Bottle, which was gifted to Merry by the enchantress Tia Dalma and seemingly serves as the source of the tavern’s specialty brews, or Rummy hobbling along the bar’s ledge, greeting the patrons and keeping a close eye on the crew while Merry is away. “
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The Captain’s Quarters: Themed as the former living space of a Spanish Comandante, the luxurious Captain’s Quarters featuring intricate theming including “fine artwork and drapery” on the walls, much of which “hasn’t escaped slashing blades or burn marks over the years by rambunctious pirates” and group of five ships in a bottle sitting on the mantle mounted above the fireplace that are “rumored to represent pirates from every corner of the world banding together to defeat tyranny.” According to Disney, guests should “keep a weathered eye out, as these mysterious bottles have been known to come alive and engage in a fearsome battle.”
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No To-Go Drinks
Not only do we anticipate that the lounge will have a time limit, we’re also guessing that the Beak and Barrel won’t offer to-go drinks. In addition to speed of service issues, this also comes down to the restaurant’s location at the Magic Kingdom.
As was once the case for all of Disney’s “castle parks” for decades, the Magic Kingdom did not offer alcohol. That changed in 2012 when wine and beer became available at table service restaurants, with mixed drinks joining in 2022, once again ONLY at table service restaurants. While we know The Beak and Barrel will offer “refreshing cocktails for Guests ages 21 and up,” Disney will likely make sure they stay within the lounge’s confines.
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The Magic Kingdom’s new Pirates of the Caribbean-based lunge is almost here, as are the rules that will go along with it! Stay tuned to DFB for more on The Beak and Barrel.
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Interesting, I wonder if the 15 minute time limit starts when snacks and drinks recieved. Not much time to enjoy the experiance.
Its sad to see the Tiger machine is destroying moer of Walts dream by adding alcohol to the Magic Kingdom and basically everywhere else on property in excess. The Magic Kingdom is supposed to be a family friendly safe environment. Now families have to worry about exposing there kids to drunk, rude, unruly and possibly dangerous guests. And there will be some. Don’t kid yourself. Its sad to see all the Disney board of directors cares about now is money and not the guests actual enjoyment it just keeps getting worse. Its sad that none of the Disney relatives cared enough to keep control