Tarps Appear Above Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern at Magic Kingdom

Shannen Ace

People stand near a patio covered with plastic sheets and red tape. A brown fence is in the foreground, and a house with a red-tiled roof is in the background.

Tarps Appear Above Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern at Magic Kingdom

Visible tarps offer insight into construction of the new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge at Magic Kingdom.

Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge Construction

People stand near a patio covered with plastic sheets and red tape. A brown fence is in the foreground, and a house with a red-tiled roof is in the background.

The transparent tarps peek above the construction walls outside Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar. There has barely been construction visible above these walls in the past several months. The tarps are taped up to the balcony façade above the future lounge space.

Construction area with clear plastic sheets and red tape, behind a brown barrier. Nearby, a small colorful building and green foliage are visible.

The tarps suggest more intensive construction or maybe paintwork that necessitates protecting the balcony railings.

A balcony under construction, covered with plastic and red tape, next to a wooden railing and surrounded by trees.

The new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern is taking over the former Pirates League space. Although Pirates League closed five years ago, its signage remains.

There has also been some refresh work on the opposite side of the Pirates of the Caribbean entrance, around the clock tower.

The new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern will open in late 2025. Disney hasn’t announced an exact date or official name. It will serve “a sea-worthy selection of grogs and grub”. The lounge will mark the return of the Barker Bird, a.k.a. Peg-Leg Pete, an Audio-Animatronic bird who once invited guests to ride Pirates of the Caribbean. Peg-Leg Pete was present at the Magic Kingdom attraction from 1973 to 2006.

Read the Complete History of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney Parks.

Recently released Pirates of the Caribbean merchandise includes a denim jacket, jewelry, and pins.

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