Getting an adult beverage at Magic Kingdom is not easy, and that’s thought to be somewhat intentional. While the other Walt Disney World Parks more openly sell alcohol at bars and kiosks (think “Drinking Around the World” at EPCOT) alcohol has generally been hard to come by at the Magic Kingdom. You can generally get it at table service restaurants, but otherwise it was as part of an upcharge event like the “Fireworks and Dessert Parties“. This has now changed with the opening of The Beak and Barrel Tavern Magic Kingdom’s first bar.

The Beak and Barrel Tavern is described by Disney as “spirited pirate tavern serving seaworthy sips and snacks for all ages” located next to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It serves beer, wine, cocktails and of course rum. It also has food which more resembles appetizers as opposed to meals. Draft beers include Pirate’s Paradise Blonde Ale by Victory Brewing Co. and Berried Treasure Session Sour by Wicked Weed Brewing. There are also some great looking non-alcoholic cocktails should you choose not to drink or have underage guests with you. All alcohol must be consumed inside the tavern and cannot be taken to-go with a maximum of 2 drinks per guest and a 45 minute maximum stay. The tavern looks highly immersive full of sights and sounds for all ages. Check out the great review of The Beak and Barrel from Attractions Magazine for more details.

There is of course one more way to get a drink in the Magic Kingdom, but it is definitely not available to the GP as it’s Club 33, the private club inside Disney. It does serve alcohol, but to be a member you’re looking at initiation costs rumored to be between $30,000 to $100,000 and annual dues of $15,000 to $30,000. Membership is invite-only and also requires sponsorship, so even if you have the money you might not be able to get in with reported member like Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Tom Hanks, Tiger Woods and Katy Perry.

It’s great to have some more adult options in the Magic Kingdom. I totally understand some trepidation about more alcohol in the park with its family atmosphere, but there are a ton of Disney adults looking to have a bit more of a grownup experience too. With rules such as requiring alcohol be consumed inside the venue it should hopefully allow guests to “have their cake and eat it too”. Alcohol will be available for those who want it, but it will be essentially invisible for those who wish to avoid it, kind of the way Club 33 has been for years for most of the public.