Hey there, Orlando adventurers! If you’re keeping an eye on the theme park world this week, the updates are too good to miss — whether you’re visiting soon or just tentatively planning ahead.
On the foodie front, Disney World is serving up something truly immersive: The Beak and Barrel, a Pirates of the Caribbean-style pub nestled in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, opens tomorrow, August 29. With storytelling parrots, nautically themed décor, and limited 45-minute seatings, getting in is tough — reservations opened on August 20 and are booked solid for the foreseeable future. If pirates speak to your family’s imagination, it’s well worth trying for a last-minute seat (keep refreshing that reservation app!).
If you’ve got younger kids with a sweet spot for seasonal fun, SeaWorld Orlando starts its Halloween Spooktacular on August 30, running through November 2. Daytime-only activities are included with park admission and feature new mazes and a charming Sesame Street parade — perfect for preschoolers and trick-or-treaters alike.
And if you’re curious about what’s next in Orlando’s ever-changing landscape, you’ll want to look toward Universal. Construction is in full swing at Epic Universe — a new wall is going up at the park’s edge, and permits reveal plans for a new 50-acre expansion. Plus, the iconic Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster is halfway gone, mere days after its final ride on August 17.
Whether you’re on the hunt for fresh eats, seasonal thrills, or the next big ride, Orlando’s end of August is serving up something for every family XP card. Stick around — great memories are in the making!
Sources:
- Epic Universe & Universal Orlando News: Wall Permits, New Parcel, and Rockit Demolition – Orlando ParkStop
- New Mazes, Sesame Street Parade Highlight SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular – ClickOrlando
- SeaWorld Orlando Spooktacular 2025 – SeaWorld Official Event Page
- See Inside Disney World’s New “Pirates of the Caribbean”-Themed Pub, The Beak and Barrel (Exclusive) – Yahoo Entertainment
- Disney World Opening Immersive Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern – MSN
