We’ve seen quite a few changes in Magic Kingdom recently!
Cinderella Castle
From the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to the reopening of Country Bear Jamboree and the closing of Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, there have been quite a few construction updates. We also recently noticed that Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland had closed, and it remained empty for a little while…but now that has changed!
When we arrived in Adventureland today, we noticed that Tortuga Tavern had been renamed. It’s now “Tortuga Treasures!”
Tortuga Treasures
The updated spot seems to have been turned into a gift shop, selling pirate-themed souvenirs and merchandise. In fact, this seems to be much of the same merchandise that you could previously buy at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, the gift shop at the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean.
Merchandise displays
The merchandise was spread throughout the space on various pop-up stands, and a few registers were available to make your purchases. This area definitely looks different than it did when it was a restaurant a short while ago!
Lots of stuff from across the street
The menus have been covered up…
Menus are gone!
…but some of the old Tortuga Tavern theming remains.
The code of conduct remains!
Across the walkway at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, the merchandise has been removed and the cash registers cleared out. Much of the store is currently under construction.
What things look like at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar now
You can still exit the ride, and the restrooms nearby are still accessible. However, there’s a fair bit of scrim up around the middle of the store.
The old cash registers
So what’s going on here? Well, do you remember when Disney announced that a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge would be coming to Magic Kingdom? The company hasn’t released many details about the new spot since, but we’re expecting it to be in this area.
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The exact location hasn’t been confirmed, but current theories include that it will either be located near the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean or in the former Tortuga Tavern. We’ll have to wait and see what happens with construction to find out!
Walls inside the old Pirates gift shop
We’ll make sure to keep you updated with the latest details on the many Magic Kingdom construction projects, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! We’ve got you covered with all the news.
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