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REVIEW: We Just Updated Our Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking (Spoiler Alert: We Found a NEW Favorite)


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We’ve eaten at every single Magic Kingdom restaurant, and we recently just had to make room at the top of our list for a new one!

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The Beak and Barrel

The Beak and Barrel opened at Magic Kingdom in August, and it has become so popular that finding reservations for it has become difficult. This tavern is the first of its kind at Magic Kingdom, offering up cocktails, food, and more for all guests to enjoy — at least for 45 minutes. Let’s talk about how this spot has made its way into our hearts and towards the top of the list.

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Let’s start with what our top favorites were before Beak & Barrel opened. Liberty Tree Tavern serves up Thanksgiving food all year round, so that’s a huge win for us! The Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen offers up more unique food than any other Magic Kingdom restaurant. Cinderella’s Royal Table is iconic, but the food is just okay. Still, meeting the princesses is worth some bonus points. Crystal Palace is another character meal, and it has a buffet that has some decent food options.

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Liberty Tree Tavern

But now, we have to make some room in our top selections for the new tavern in town — The Beak and Barrel. So, yes, the Beak and Barrel is themed all around Pirates of the Caribbean. The story behind it is that a legendary pirate rumrunner, Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn, has set up this “lively pirate pub” we know as The Beak and Barrel. Her first mate is Rummy, the tavern’s quartermaster, who keeps an eye on everything from his roost near the top of the bar.

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Skull Bar at The Beak and Barrel

For food, we grabbed the Island Provisions for $16. For that price, you get a plate of Plantain Chips, Blue Corn Tortillas, and Toasted Flatbread served with Mango Chutney, Garlic Chimichurri, Spiced Guava, and Zesty Cilantro Cream Dips. This is a take on the classic chip and dip platter. We think this is the snack you should get if you’re looking for something to share.

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The Beak and Barrel

One of our favorite drinks is the Barrels Ablaze for $19, made with Jack Daniel’s Bonded Bourbon, Honey, Lemon, and Chile. This drink is very spicy and has a bit of a bite. If you enjoy more complex cocktails with dark liquor, this is for you.

Read Our Full Review of the Beak and Barrel Here

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Barrels Ablaze

Disney did an excellent job with this new tavern, and you can tell that there was a lot of thought put into this space — everything, down to the Cast Member characters, makes this tavern outstanding. It is very immersive with delicious food and great cocktails. That’s why it’s an easy choice to add this to the top of our favorites at Magic Kingdom.

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The Beak and Barrel

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