Overview

• Disney marked the August 29 opening with a ribbon-cutting in Adventureland, with Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle sharing photos of the opening crew and Imagineers.
• Entry is by reservation only after an initial booking failure and relaunch on August 20, with most slots through late October filled and only cancellations creating new openings.
• Visits are capped at 45 minutes with a two-drink limit per guest, seating is assigned across areas such as The Mess, The Captain’s Quarters, and The Mapmaker’s Room, and capacity is reported at about 197.
• The Pirates of the Caribbean–themed experience features character-led moments with Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn and an animatronic parrot, Rummy, alongside lively cast interactions and brief show sequences.
• The menu focuses on tropical cocktails, mocktails, and shareable small plates, including a $46 Plunderer’s Punch in a souvenir skull mug, and opening-day merchandise like a logo T‑shirt ($31.99) and Rummy shoulder plush ($24.99) is on sale nearby.