Disney World's Tortuga Tavern Becomes Tortuga Treasures Amid Pirates of the Caribbean Updates

Jul 23, 2024 in "Tortuga Tavern"

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Tortuga Tavern Closed - June 2024

Posted: Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:05am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The seasonally operated Tortuga Tavern quick-service restaurant at Magic Kingdom has been renamed Tortuga Treasures and is now a temporary gift shop.

With construction work taking place on the main Pirates of the Caribbean Gift shop in the Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, some of the merchandise has now been relocated to Tortuga Treasures.

Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar construction walls - June 24 2024

Last 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.

Pirates of the Caribbean June 2024 Permit Location

While we don't know for sure what this permit is for, we believe 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.

Pirates of the Caribbean themed lounge concept art

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

The Pirates League space is no longer used

Entrance to the Pirates League near to Pirates of the Caribbean

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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Ayla4 days ago

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

Bocabear4 days ago

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...

Quietmouse4 days ago

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.

Bocabear4 days ago

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...

TrainsOfDisney4 days ago

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.

doctornick4 days ago

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.

larryz4 days ago

How many were in each party?

doctornick5 days ago

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.

SplashJacket5 days ago

There's no need to make this huge. I'd expect something similar in Villains land.

larryz5 days ago

a) seems kinda small given the huge crowds they should expect b) they're using wood framing in tropically humid, termite-infested Florida c) construction ladder brought a couple of friends so you can tell they're serious about this

larryz5 days ago

The rum don't care.

JoeCamel5 days ago

Pre-mixed drinks......

MisterPenguin5 days ago

Yes. Very much like Oga's. Mostly standing room. Drink and a bar snack. 45 minute lounging time limit. Can't carry out booze. No window service. Reservations needed. MK already serves alcohol at sit-down table-service restaurants.