Overview
- On Friday most standing spots at The Beak & Barrel were fitted with barstools, with round stools added at the main bar and window stools having been installed months earlier.
- The Map Room remains standing-only and guests cannot choose their seating area, with the venue continuing a 45-minute visit limit to manage turnover.
- Reports from multiple outlets say Walt Disney World has limited the maximum reservation party size for the lounge to eight guests.
- The My Disney Experience app briefly listed a 'Join the Walk-Up List' option for the lounge that never went live and was later removed.
- The changes follow guest feedback since the lounge opened in August 2025 and signal incremental, operational tweaks focused on comfort and flow rather than a full policy change.