Walt Disney World Resort surprised fans on May 12 by suddenly removing information about the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean bar from its website. The change came just hours after Disney’s official website published the details, and only days after Disney Parks Blog revealed the bar’s name: The Beak and Barrel.
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro first announced the plans for the Pirates of the Caribbean bar at Destination D23 2023. Over the past two years, Walt Disney World Resort gradually released information about the space, ultimately revealing that it would be a family-friendly, reservation-only experience with a strict 45-minute time limit.
On Monday morning, booking information for The Beak and Barrel appeared on Walt Disney World Resort’s website. The page mentioned that, initially, reservations would only be available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events from August 15 to October 31, 2025. Alongside this, Walt Disney World Resort also announced event dates, ticket prices, and other details for the after-hours Halloween party at the Magic Kingdom.
The website initially revealed that Disney Resort hotel guests could begin booking reservations for The Beak and Barrel on June 12, 2025, with reservations opening for other guests on June 16. However, that page was updated just hours later, and the reservation details were removed. Instead, the page now reads: “The Beak and Barrel is scheduled to open in late 2025. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Check back later for details about making reservations.”
It remains unclear whether The Beak and Barrel will be exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party during its initial rollout. The quick change on Walt Disney World Resort’s website suggests that the information may have been released prematurely, or Disney may have had a change of heart regarding the lounge’s reservation system.
According to Walt Disney World Resort, The Beak and Barrel will open in “late 2025”. This family-friendly lounge in Adventureland will feature quick bites and themed beverages inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and interactive entertainment from Captain Merry Goldwyn and her “chatty parrot quartermaster,” Rummy.
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