Walt Disney World Marks Opening of Beak and Barrel Tavern with Cast and Imagineers

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The Beak and Barrel Ribbon Cutting

Posted: Friday August 29, 2025 10:12am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Beak and Barrel Tavern has officially celebrated its August 29 opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shared photos from the event, which included the opening cast and members of Walt Disney Imagineering who brought the new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge to life.

The Beak and Barrel Ribbon Cutting

In a post to mark the moment, Vahle wrote:

"Ahoy! Three cheers for the opening crew of The Beak and Barrel! We are so proud of the teams who helped create an incredible immersive experience fit for a pirate. Congratulations, and thank you to everyone who had a hand (...or hook) in this fun addition to Adventureland!"

The Beak and Barrel Ribbon Cutting

A New Immersive Experience in Adventureland

The Beak and Barrel Tavern is now open to guests, offering a 45-minute immersive pirate hideaway with tropical beverages, small plates, and live entertainment featuring storytelling and sea shanty sing-alongs. The tavern is themed to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and includes richly detailed spaces including The Mess, The Mapmaker's Room, and The Captain's Quarters.

Find out more in our Beak and Barrel Tavern Review.

The Mess

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larryz7 days ago

Maybe she was talking about cell phone service...

larryz7 days ago

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HoustonHorn7 days ago

Around here we ask if you want a Coke. And if the answer is "yes," we ask what kind? Because Sprite, Dr. Pepper, etc are all just variations of Coke.

DisneyHead1237 days ago

I enjoy sharing stories here, my concern is the CMs themselves getting the recognition. In the app they have a system where I know that will happen, but there’s no way to describe how someone really went above and beyond, or a unique interaction. The compliments are pretty generic and could mean anything from “they were pleasant while ringing up my order” to “they absolutely saved the day”. Wonder if the compliments were too long to read, or if some people were using the form for complaints. Can’t see an obvious reason not to have a comment box.

Basil of Baker Street7 days ago

Was early for a reservation at Skipper Canteen Friday so I asked the Hostess if they had a bar I could sit at since it was hot. She was quick to tell me there were no bars at Magic Kingdom.

Figments Friend7 days ago

Yes, you can request to be seated at a table for both walk ups and for reservations in advance. Just tell the Cast Member when you arrive, and they will let you know when a table opens up. Just be aware depending on the day you may have to wait 20 or more minutes for that table. Worth it, in my opinion. You can also request to be seated in certain areas / rooms or just the bar. Again, be prepared to wait for those specific requests depending on how busy they may be at the time. -