food IS a theme park
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…]
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!
It seems like almost everything is under construction in Disney World right now. In the parks, there are new lands and expansions being built, while some rides are getting new updates.
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Disney World hotels are also going through some changes, including a HUGE change over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Now, the Grand Floridian is making some big changes to its lobby, and we’ve been keeping an eye on things there, including the construction of a new bar. So let’s take a look at what’s been going on.
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!
Disney’s Beak and Barrel lounge is almost open!
The Beak and Barrel ©Disney
The new pirate-themed lounge in Disney World is set to continue the story from the iconic attraction Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s going to feature Galley Grub, specialty cocktails, and more in Adventureland. If you’re looking to dine with the pirates, you can soon make reservations at Disney’s newest dining spot!
CHANGES are happening all over Disney World, and yeah, it’s a lot to keep track of. Magic Kingdom is in the process of getting an updated ride in Frontierland, a new EXPANSION in Frontierland, an updated ride in Tomorrowland, and…oh, an ENTIRELY NEW Land. Hollywood Studios is also getting an updated ride, an updated area, and a new land. Animal Kingdom is getting a new attraction in the Tree of Life, PLUS a new land. Whew — that’s a lot.
Japan Pavilion EPCOT
However, some changes are happening over in EPCOT, too, although they’re a little less massive. For example, if you visit the Japan Pavilion, you might discover that Garden House, the sake bar in the pavilion, has switched locations — so we’re going to tell you where to find it.
EPCOT’s newest lounge is a total vibe — and honestly, we’re obsessed.
GEO-82
GEO-82 Lounge has brought a whole new level of cool to World Celebration. It’s sleek, it’s calm, and the drinks are on a different level than most Disney World bars. But as much as we’re loving it, there are a few things that have us wishing it could just go that extra inch and be perfect. So let’s talk about the little issues that are kinda driving us nuts.
GEO-82 is officially open, and let us tell you—this lounge is NOT your average Disney World watering hole.
Geo-82
It’s sophisticated, pricey, and tucked away in a spot you’ve probably walked past a hundred times without noticing. And just like Cinderella’s Royal Table, you’re mostly paying for the atmosphere, the exclusivity, and the bragging rights. Here’s what you should know before you grab a reservation—and why this new EPCOT lounge might just be your next must-do (if you’re willing to splurge).
There’s a brand-new lounge hiding in EPCOT, and let’s just say…it’s not where you think it is.
Geo-82
Disney just opened the GEO-82 Lounge, and while it’s all sleek lines and grown-up vibes on the inside, you’ll probably walk right past the entrance if you don’t know what you’re looking for. This is EPCOT’s first adults-only lounge, and Disney did not phone this one in. So if you’re on the hunt for next-level cocktails, smooth jazz, and a spot that doesn’t scream “theme park,” here’s exactly how to find it.
We have been eagerly awaiting this moment ever since a new Spaceship Earth lounge was announced! It is finally time to step foot inside and explore everything GEO-82 has to offer.
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We first learned about this new lounge in August 2024, and now it is less than one week away from its grand opening. We had the opportunity to get a first look inside this new space before its official opening, and, of course, we are bringing you along with us!
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