As construction continues on the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean tavern and refreshing the Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, the planters outside the building have now been removed and a few of the columns have been damaged.
Pirates of the Caribbean Construction Update
In our latest construction update for Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom, one of the most noticeable changes is the removal of the rolling planters from the left side of the building.
During our last construction update, this small portico area to the left of the main queue was surrounded on all sides by rolling planters filled with tall shrubs.
The shrubs are now all gone, though the area is still roped off from guests using some stanchions placed around the columns.
When the shrubs were present, the stones in this section were covered by a black scrim laid on the ground. The pavement in this section now appears to be new, as it is much cleaner and has more vivid colors than the previous pavement, though it could also have received a detailed refresh.
Moving around to the attraction’s main entrance, walls still surround the right side of the queue near what will become the Pirates of the Caribbean tavern. The tavern is taking up the space previously occupied by the Pirates League makeover experience.
A few of the columns closest to the construction walls have been damaged. This column to the left of the Pirates League doors has been chipped in several places, and the wood around the base has been scuffed.
A tan piece of scrim material has been wrapped around the base of the column and attached on the back side. It is possible some large construction materials or tools were carried past this column, causing it to be damaged.
The area to the right of the Pirates League doors is still completely blocked with brown construction walls. The old Pirates League signage is still present.
Above the walls, some of the progress on the new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge is still visible. Plywood panels have now been attached to the inside of the metal beams that were installed a few weeks ago. A stepladder is sitting on this side of the new wall.
More of the columns to the side of the construction walls have also been damaged. The concrete near the base of this smaller wood column is also chipped and scratched in several places. On one side, the wood closest to the concrete base has been completely removed, leaving a jagged edge behind.
The construction walls to the right extend all the way beyond the facade of the building and into the main walkway by the attraction. Guests can still use the path on the right to get into the nearby restrooms.
Finally, we noticed that the large hanging sign separating Adventureland from Frontierland was removed from this arch back in January. The sign is still missing, likely so construction vehicles can enter and exit this area without accidentally hitting it.
The new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern is expected to open sometime in late 2025, but no exact date has been announced yet. It is expected that the refurbishment on the Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar will also be finished by the time the new tavern opens.
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