Magic Kingdom‘s newest lounge, The Beak and Barrel, is now open!
The menu is full of a few snacks and multiple exclusive cocktails and mocktails, but what’s really impressed us is how many secrets and hidden details there are in here. There are so many you don’t want to miss, but these 8 secret details are our personal favorites!
If you get seated at the Captains’ Booths, check out all the details built right into the benches themselves! The end caps on the booths have unique artwork, because each booth is representative of a different pirate ideal: adventure, freedom, fortune, and unity.
Imagineers who worked on the lounge each have different favorite spots of the hand carved panels:
- David, the Story Lead Imagineer for The Beak and Barrel, loves Jack Sparrow’s battle with the Kraken
- Kelsey, Senior Interior Designer, loves the panel that’s full of riches
- Mackenzie, the Graphic Designer, loves the detailing of the Pirate Lords
- Jessica, the Interior Designer, loves the panel that depicts freedom aboard a ship
Also, don’t miss out on some of the treasures the pirates have looted and brought into the lounge.
Every 7-8 minutes there’s a new part of the lounge that comes to life too, so you never know what’s about to happen. Watch for Rummy, the iconic parrot, to make an appearance…
You’ll also want to watch the ships in bottles carefully to see them begin to fight each other. Yes, you’ll get to see a whole ship battle happen!
Take a close look at The Cursed Bar — there’s a special bottle of rum that a powerful Enchantress gifted Captain Merry, the creator of the pub. As long as the bottle stays full, the pub will never run out of drink!
In the main dining room, aka The Mess, be sure to look at the ship’s bell. Disney told us that that this bell was from Captain Redd’s first ship, gifted to Merry at the tavern’s founding. Some say they’re close friends, or perhaps fierce rivals.”
While you’re waiting for your food and drinks to arrive, don’t forget to laugh at the posters on the wall — talk about details!.
Over in the Map room, there’s a secret to be discovered by looking at the maps on the walls and map tools on the table. Can you figure it out! We’re certainly trying to!
Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news!
REVIEW: We Tried 4 NEW Items at The Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom
Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks

Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World
Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport
Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe
What detail are you most looking forward to seeing in person? Tell us below!










Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.

TRENDING NOW
You can't miss these massive Disney announcements!
Grab these Disney souvenirs and essentials while they're on sale!
We tried out the new menu options at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, but they weren't...
How do you feel about Disney movie content in Disney Parks? We asked our readers...
Here's why you should run to ALDI next week.
We're breaking down what Disney's new CEO has to say about park ticket prices.
We just ate at the Grand Floridian Tea Room, and we have so much to...
Amazon's huge sale is going on NOW!
With pool closures, transportation construction, and more, these Disney World hotels will be impacted in...
Here's how to enter to win a FREE Disney vacation!
Let’s talk about the most comfortable Loungefly options for Disney World, specifically backpacks versus crossbodies,...
It's Savannah Banana Day in Disneyland Resort, and we're taking you along with us!
You can become part of the story at Disney World's Haunted Mansion!
Disneyland has just added two MORE attractions to its refurbishment list.
Not every EPCOT restaurant reservation is worth the calendar gymnastics. These are the spots Disney...
Here's our definitive ranking of every Disney World hotel.
These must-have Disney souvenirs are available right now on Amazon!
One of the most important things you'll pack for Disney World -- if not THE...
If you’re craving some variety in your meal plans and maybe want to add a...
2026 at Animal Kingdom is gonna be COMPLETELY DIFFERENT? Just you wait, folks – Animal...