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This New Disney World Hotel Update Could Change Your Monorail Plans

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Disney World’s upcoming hotel addition might change many guests’ Monorail Crawl!

Walt Disney World Monorail

The Walt Disney World Monorail has been a key part of the “Most Magical Place on Earth” since day one, when it opened as the resort’s initial main transportation apparatus. The Monorail initially connected the Magic Kingdom with the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), the Polynesian Village Resort, and the Contemporary Resort. Stops were added to EPCOT and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa when they opened in 1982 and 1988 respectively.

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73% of Disney Fans Admitted They’re Waiting for One BIG Thing Before Visiting the NEW Magic Kingdom Restaurant

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A NEW lounge is open in Magic Kingdom!

The Beak and Barrel

For the first time, Magic Kingdom has its own bar! The Beak & Barrel is a new pirate-themed dining location where you can order drinks and eats, and it’s already SO popular. But some people are actually avoiding going to this restaurant right now!  [Read more…]

ALL the Hidden Details at Disney World’s New Beak and Barrel Lounge

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Magic Kingdom‘s newest lounge, The Beak and Barrel, is now open!

The Beak and Barrel

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!

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Magic Kingdom’s NEW Pirate Bar, The Beak & Barrel, Is NOW OPEN

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Aarg! Climb aboard, mateys, The Beak and Barrel is officially open in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. We’ve waited months to wear our pirate hats and bandanas to the tavern, and now it’s open to the public.

The Beak and Barrel

We recently previewed a few of the drinks and foods on the menu, but we’re readying our forks and knives to dive into round two. Come with us to check out this new space!

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A Big Change Hits Magic Kingdom Today, and It Matters More Than You Think

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Magic Kingdom is making a historical change that could forever alter lounges at Disney World.

The Beak and Barrel

The Beak and Barrel is a NEW Pirates of the Caribbean-themed OPENING TODAY, August 29th, 2025, in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland. The lounge’s opening is not only significant thanks to its theming, but, more so, the ramifications of becoming the FIRST lounge that sells alcohol at Magic Kingdom.  [Read more…]

REVIEW: We Tried 4 NEW Items at The Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom

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Disney‘s newest lounge is almost here! Over in Magic Kingdom, the brand-new Beak and Barrel lounge opens on August 29th, 2025. The new dining spot in the park will be a “first-of-its-kind experience” that “will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Island Provisions

Before the lounge officially opens to the public, we’re headed inside to check out the new food and drinks, and we’re bringing you with us! Let’s head inside!

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CLOSE UP LOOK: Disney Just Went INSIDE The Beak and Barrel Restaurant for a NEW Preview

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Magic Kingdom’s NEW Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is opening SOON, and Disney just gave us another look at the food and drink that will be coming to this new dining location. We have been eagerly anticipating the opening of The Beak and Barrel, and we are just over a week away from its grand opening on August 29th, 2025. 

Island Provisions ©Disney

Disney knows how to tease us, and they just posted a new video that includes a closer look at some of the food and drink items that will be available at The Beak and Barrel. As if we weren’t already excited enough, now our mouths are watering, too! Let’s take a look!

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REVIEW: We Tried Disney World’s NEW Halloween Bar and You’re Going To LOVE It!

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There’s a NEW Halloween bar in Disney World!

Alien Invader Sliders

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is one of our favorite themed hangouts in Disney World, located in The Landing at Disney Springs. The bar/restaurant itself is Indiana Jones-themed, but around the holiday season, it gets a festive overlay. Now, for the first time, Jock Lindsey’s is also doing a Halloween overlay!

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NEWS: Reservation Date Announced for Disney’s NEW Pirate Lounge at Magic Kingdom — Beak and Barrel

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A BRAND-NEW lounge is opening in Disney World soon! We have been eagerly awaiting the grand opening of The Beak and Barrel on August 29th, 2025. However, it has been rough seas for reservations for this highly anticipated tavern themed to the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

The Beak and Barrel ©Disney

Reservations were initially supposed to open on August 14th, but the reservation system crashed, and we spent most of the day hoping we could get in. Later in the day, though, Disney confirmed that reservations would not be opening on August 14th as expected and instead would open during the week of August 18th. A bit vague, but now we know EXACTLY when reservations will be opening for The Beak and Barrel!

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Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Booking Magic Kingdom Reservations for August 29th

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Avast ye mateys, it’s nearly time to set sail.

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The Magic Kingdom will see a massive opening on August 29th, as the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Beak and Barrel is finally opening! I’ve been writing about Disney World for nearly 7 years, and I can’t say I recall quite this much anticipation for a lounge!

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