Pirates of the Caribbean Bazaar Renovation Hints at New Pirates Lounge in Magic Kingdom

Jun 25, 2024 in "Pirates of the Caribbean"

Posted: Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction walls are now up at the Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, the gift shop at the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom.

The walls surround the central area of the bazaar, which is currently open to the sky.


Earlier this month, Disney filed a construction permit for the Pirates of the Caribbean area, assigned to long-time Disney partner Whiting-Turner Contractor Company, which has previously worked with Disney on numerous major projects across Walt Disney World. The default 12-month permit validity period has been extended until August 31, 2025.

While we don't know for sure what this permit is for, it would seem possible that Disney is making changes to the gift shop to allow for the construction of the previously announced Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge. One theory is that the open area is being enclosed with a new roof to allow more effective use of the space.

When announced in September 2023, Disney said this first-of-its-kind experience will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean. While information is scarce so far, Disney did reveal one small detail—the Barker Bird animatronic (pictured in the concept art) will make a welcome return.


The most likely location for the new lounge is the former Pirates League makeover experience space, with some expansion into the gift store area.


We expect to hear more about Magic Kingdom's Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge during August's D23 event in California.

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rle4lunch7 days ago

Throw in some Adventurer's Club animatronics on the walls and I'll be happy.

Bocabear7 days ago

The Swinging Wake... Happy Haunts? Madame Leota on a shelf behind the bar could periodically materialize in her ball and do her incantation to "Serpents and Spiders...Tail of a rat...Call In The Spirits....Wherever they're At" every so often....

JoeCamel7 days ago

You would be lucky to get premix punch in RFID cups let alone time and space to take in theming

larryz7 days ago

Yeah, they could call it Memento Margarita.

Bocabear7 days ago

Actually that is an idea I kind of like...lol a sort of bypass for the adults without kids.... A very well done Haunted Mansion version would be amazing....

JoeCamel7 days ago

Dawn of a new era if you exit through a bar rather than a gift shop

Nickm20227 days ago

Honestly I kinda would like that if that is what happens

Gusey8 days ago

I wonder if Tortgua Tavern becomes the permanent gift shop for Pirates, so more of the old one can be used for the tavern with a little bit of spade for merch?

discos8 days ago

The length of the space is almost the length of the former Piartes Gift shop you exited into, but with that said, judging by construction and the new concept art, it seems like part of the bar will be built into the gift shop.

Nickm20228 days ago

So if it's a different room and not a redo on the original concept art (which, YAY!, because I think both look good) how big is this space because I thought this was gonna be a small room, and this seems like the size of maybe Docking Bay 7 would be my guest

jeanericuser00110 days ago

The kraken would be a popular favorite among asian tourists but I doubt disney would go that far.

Gusey10 days ago

Old one showed again. This one was first shown at D23 in August with the Summer 2025 opening announcement

The Colonel11 days ago

Yes. Also Disney is pushing that looting and pillaging under $950 will not be felonies and not prosecuted.

yeti11 days ago

Is this piece also new to D23 Brazil or is it an old one they just showed again?