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Beak & Barrel Opens at Magic Kingdom, the Park’s First Dedicated Tavern

Reservations are scarce for the tightly timed, reservation‑only experience.

Overview

  • Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean–themed lounge launches with assigned seating, a strict 45‑minute cap per party, and a two‑drink maximum, with the clock starting at seating and checks arriving around the 35‑minute mark.
  • The venue leans into immersive storytelling with lively cast interactions, brief programmed sequences, and narration from Rummy, an animatronic parrot serving as quartermaster.
  • Small plates run about $12–$18 and cocktails $18.50–$20, with a $46 skull‑mug specialty drink and reserve rum pours listed up to about $45.
  • Capacity is reported at roughly 197 across distinct areas—the rowdy Mess near the bar, a standing Mapmaker’s Room, and quieter corners in the Captain’s Quarters—making seat assignment a significant factor in the experience.
  • After an initial booking glitch and relaunch on August 20, reservations sold out within hours and are now largely booked through late October, with day‑of openings most likely to appear via cancellations and outlets warning of heavier crowds in the park.