News New Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge

[doctornick]

At first for sure. Now Oga’s is possible the easiest reservation to get on property. There’s multiple options for every hour of its operating day today available currently.

The odd thing is that it’s easy to get reservations but they feel the need to cram parties together on the same tables/booths. When we were there last trip they put three parties at our table.

 

[larryz]

The odd thing is that it’s easy to get reservations but they feel the need to cram parties together on the same tables/booths. When we were there last trip they put three parties at our table.

How many were in each party?

 

[doctornick]

How many were in each party?

IIRC my party was 4, another 4 and then a party of 2 was added. It went from reasonably okay to kinda being on top of each other when the third party was added.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

The odd thing is that it’s easy to get reservations but they feel the need to cram parties together on the same tables/booths. When we were there last trip they put three parties at our table.

Disney is so weird sometimes- I went to Trader Sam’s at Polynesian - asked if they had room for 1…. And they let me stand at the bar. There were tables available but not for a party of 1…. I still had a fun time cause it’s Trader Sams but cmon haha.

 

[Bocabear]

The size of Trader Sam's was a huge mistake... They could have done something larger and broken itnto different rooms like the old Adventurer's club... likewise the outdoor overflow patio shoud have been beautifully designed and themed like the interior...which would have made it a lot more pleasant. They KNEW this was going to be a hit. This was not a surprise... The one in CA is equally mobbed so there was a track record to follow. This lounge should be larger and they should limit admittance to 21 and older...

 

[Quietmouse]

If Disney was smart they would make this a multi story bar like you see in Nashville.

Alcohol is a great way to spur profit based off margins alone.

This should easily be a 4 story bar with an elevator and balconies with live music.

 

[Bocabear]

a second story could be nice, but then they need elevators etc... I am curious to how they will handle the crowds with an intimate space in a park with very high demand...

 

[Ayla]

a second story could be nice, but then they need elevators etc... I am curious to how they will handle the crowds with an intimate space in a park with very high demand...

It's going to be a poop show from the very beginning.

 

[DCBaker]

Here’s an updated look at construction in the Pirates exit area/gift shop from today:

 

[DCBaker]

Here's an updated look from today at the last photo in the post above, with new framing at the Pirates exit area:

 

[SilentWindODoom]

Forgotten Shops of Adventureland is the name of the article. The north building of Caribbean Plaza used to be the quick serve and two shops. This became expanded seating for Pecos Bill and just the quick serve in 1998.

@marni1971 's video on Florida's Pirates has a bit of animation showing this starting at 11:19

Holy crap. Everyone was talking about how small the space was, and I'd forgotten "Pirates League" was the name of the pirate version of Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique.

This entire time until I saw the animation just before the animation in question I've been thinking it's the Pirate's Adventure space. Wow. This seems cavernous in comparison.

 

[JD80]

I was in MK yesterday and saw a few folks with nice cameras.

I often wonder if it was @DCBaker

 

[rle4lunch]

The longest known employee of WDW.

 

[Andrew C]

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They look tired. Probably cutbacks making them do the work of multiple ladders...

 

[castlecake2.0]

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Number one union seniority, doesn’t work weekends

 

[DCBaker]

New art for the Pirate lounge:

 

[DCBaker]

Here’s an official look at the rendering from Disney:

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Here’s an official look at the rendering from Disney:

I see some subtle nods to the films like Jack’s flag, ships in bottles, East India Trading Co. logo above the fireplace, and what appears to be a portrait of Barbossa. Hopefully they all make it into the real thing.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Pirates League was cute for what it was, but this is a much better use of the space and finally brings something noticeable besides the ride itself back to Caribbean Plaza. Added bonus it's not some AP or DVC exclusive space either.

Magic Kingdom has so much potential without removing existing areas of the park, and this is a good example.

 

[zulemara]

I feel like this is gonna be mobbed all the time.