We got a first look inside Disney World’s new Beak and Barrel lounge – and immersive effects take center stage

(Image credit: FutureJacob Krol) If youve ever wished you could step into one of the Pirates of the Caribbean films or linger a little longer on the iconic Disney attraction, the newest experience at Disney World will let you do just that.The Beak and Barrel has all the classic elements of a Disney space immersive lighting and theming that pulls you right in but you wont be boarding a boat. Instead, you step into a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed restaurant and lounge for an almost hour-long experience.Yes, there are themed provisions and libations light bites plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks but where The Beak and Barrel truly shines is in its show elements. Walt Disney Imagineering packed the space with impressive touches: a mind-bending battle between two ships in a bottle, intricate carvings across walls, floors, and ceilings, and perhaps most notably, a brand-new audio-animatronic inspired by Disneys earliest figures.(Image credit: Jacob KrolFuture)Perched above the bar, on whats likely a hidden track, Rummy the Parrot is the latest creation. Hes lively, with an impressive range of motion, especially in the head and beak, and features detailed articulation powered by compact motors and actuators.Disneys history with bird animatronics stretches back to the 196465 New York Worlds Fair and the Enchanted Tiki Room. Rummy carries that legacy forward with far more lifelike movement and realism.Ken Ricci, Executive Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering, told us that much of the leap with Rummy is thanks to smaller electric motors that can now all be packaged inside the birds.Ricci explained the process as the Development starts with figuring out what functions, movement we want, to make it look like a bird, and packaging that into a shell.Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inboxSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsRummy doesnt just perch he leads the action, often guiding the cast members playing pirate crew as they serve guests. In one particularly spooky moment that combines spatial audio from hidden speakers and lighting effects embedded throughout the room, Rummy drives off spirits.Without giving too much away, the experience unfolds as a 45-minute interactive show. Guests are seated or standing in one of three themed rooms: a map room filled with intricate design details, a lively mess hall, or the more intimate captains quarters. I tried the latter, settling into a weathered leather chair by a fireplace.Image 1 of 5(Image credit: FutureJacob Krol)(Image credit: FutureJacob Krol)(Image credit: FutureJacob Krol)(Image credit: FutureJacob Krol)(Image credit: FutureJacob Krol)It turned out to be the best seat in the house, thanks to the ships in bottles above. *Reporting by Techradar.*