Disney4me Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago Disney World has been focused on bringing in new experiences for guests throughout the parks, and one way they’ve been doing this is with lounges. Lounges are specialized spaces that mainly focus on drinks and small plates, where guests can sit in a relaxing space before heading back to their park day. ©Disney Two new lounges are coming to Disney World. The Beak and Barrel, a pirate-themed lounge, will open in late 2025, and GEO-82, the first adults-only lounge, will open on June 4th. While we’re excited for these to open, let’s chat about why Disney is opening them. The Beak and Barrel opening in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom will be completely pirate-themed. From ships in a bottle, an anchor filled with candles, and a parrot who tells stories from his perch in the lounge, this family-friendly experience will allow you to become a pirate. ©Disney GEO-82, located in Spaceship Earth in EPCOT, will be an elegant, adults-only space with refined small bites and sophisticated drinks. This lounge will welcome all those who are 21 and older and will have views of EPCOT as you become “immersed in the storied history and enduring legacy of this timeless EPCOT icon.” ©Disney These sound incredible, but why is Disney adding two new lounges this year? 1. Disney Wants You to Stay in the Parks Longer Adventureland Why does Disney add new attractions, restaurants, experiences, and anything to the parks? Because they want you to stay longer! New lounges, especially with booked reservations, could have you staying in the park longer throughout the day. If you’re local, you might come in earlier in Magic Kingdom before heading to The Beak and Barrel to catch a ride on Pirates of the Caribbean or stay later and watch Happily Ever After. ©Disney Maybe as you head out, you stop at a gift shop and grab an extra souvenir, or maybe you stayed so late that you need to get another meal. The longer they can get you to stay in the parks, the more money they can potentially make. 2. They Want You to Spend More Money ©Disney At the end of the day, Disney is a business with the goal of making money. While we don’t have prices for The Beak and Barrel, we do for GEO-82, and if you’re planning on going, be prepared to drop a fair amount of money. A small bite, like the Truffled Ahi Tuna, will set you back $23, and drinks cost on average about $25. With lounges, Disney can market them as specialized experiences, so hopefully you won’t bat an eye at spending more money than at another restaurant. Luminous at EPCOT Disney can even offer more experiences within the lounges, like the GEO-82 Fireworks Experience, which will allow you to watch Luminous: The Symphony of Us from inside the lounge. You’ll be in the air conditioning, with a seat, and can sip on champagne and special small bites. This sounds incredible, but it costs $179 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Oga’s Cantina Even about eight years later, Oga’s Cantina, another lounge in Hollywood Studios, is always busy and it can still be difficult to get reservations. The lounges are special, and Disney will add that special pricing to them. 3. Disney Can Target Specific Audiences ©Disney While Disney Cruise Line is no stranger to adults-only lounges, GEO-82 will be the first adults-only space inside the theme parks at Disney World. Making this 21 can allow Disney to target the adults of the groups who want a special night out or a theme park space without kids everywhere. Lots of people are willing to spend a higher dollar amount to have a kid-free space! ©Disney The Beak and Barrel lounge is geared towards families. Pirate-loving kids will want to get their super cool (alcohol-free) drinks, and adults will walk back with a souvenir mug all themed to pirates. These themed spaces make it easier to target that specific audience. 4. Lounges are Cheaper to Build TRON While we would love brand-new attractions every month at Disney World, it’s not practical, budget-wise. These lounges certainly aren’t cheap to build, but they are significantly more affordable than huge attractions or full restaurants. This way, Disney can still bring something new into the parks more often without breaking the budget. Construction Walls New spaces bring in more guests who don’t travel often or may only go to Disney World every few years. If Disney can bring hype around the lounges, people will be ready to dive in. At the end of the day, Disney is always trying to build experiences to have you stay in the parks and come back more often, and lounges are a great way to do that. When both of the lounges open, we’re going to be visiting, trying the food and drinks, so you know if it’s worth your time and money to visit. Keep following Disney Food Blog for more! 10 DISNEY WORLD OPENING DATES IN 2025 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited about the lounges opening in Disney World? 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