Ouch! Two new lounges are coming to Disney World.
On Saturday, August 10, Disney announced a new Spaceship Earth lounge and shared new details about the previously announced Pirates of the Caribbean tavern is coming to a theme park in Florida. The plans and renderings were revealed during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at the D23 fan expo.
Both new restaurants — set to open in 2025 — will serve alcoholic beverages, PEOPLE confirms.
“At Disney Experiences, Imagineers dream up, create, design and build these stories into real places. And we have Imagineers all over the world right now because everything we’re about to share with you is in active development,” Disney Experiences said. President Josh D’Amaro. “The plans are drawn. The dirt is moving. I just want to be clear about this: We’re doing everything you’re going to hear tonight.”
Concept drawing of the Spaceship Earth Cocktail Lounge at Walt Disney World.
Disney
The new Spaceship Earth-inspired lounge at EPCOT is described as a “zen space to gather and enjoy refreshments,” according to the Disney Parks Blog.
The sleek space will be decorated with “rich textures” and “warm metallic tones” that pay homage to the look of the ride-attraction.
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An artist’s concept drawing of the lounge shows a wood-paneled bar surrounded by comfortable, round chairs and tables. Circular lights hang from the ceiling, reminiscent of a familiar structure.
The Pirates the lounge inspired by the hit 2003 film franchise is described as a “raucous watering hole” for pirates. They will live in the Magic Kingdom.
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Concept drawing of the Pirates Tavern cocktail lounge at Walt Disney World.
Disney
In the drawing of the space, there is a large armature in the shape of an anchor on the ceiling decorated with candles. The wooden space is decorated with red drapery and pirate motifs, including swords and pieces of treasure.
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