Discover Pirates of the Caribbean
Our tips:
- Great in heat or rain
- Look out for Jack Sparrow
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is the pirate boat ride in Adventureland. The attraction opened at Magic Kingdom on 15 December 1973. Since 2006, Captain Jack Sparrow from the films has also played a part.
The concept
You board an old longboat and sail back to the 17th century, when pirates plundered the harbour towns of the Caribbean. The song "Yo Ho, Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" plays throughout the ride, and the pirates are only too happy to sing it for you. The figures are Audio-Animatronics: moving figures with voices and sound.
The Experience
After a short drop, you sail into dark caves, past the eerie Dead Man's Cove. Then you find yourself in the middle of a battle between a fort and a galleon with twelve cannons. You'll see pirates celebrating their loot and a town going up in flames. Exciting, but not scary: the tone is mostly humorous.
Discover Pirates of the Caribbean
Great in heat or rain
The ride is entirely indoors. On a hot or wet afternoon, it's a pleasant place to cool off for a while.
Look out for Jack Sparrow
Captain Jack Sparrow from the films pops up a few times. Keep your eyes peeled, including when the boat sails into the final scenes.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass
This attraction is part of Lightning Lane Multi Pass. With it you can book up to three attractions in advance with a time slot, so you spend less time queuing.
Visitor information
There is no minimum height. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 14 or over. The drop is short and you'll get a little wet at most. The ride is dark, which can be scary for very young children.
A true Disney classic
Pirates of the Caribbean belongs on every visit to Magic Kingdom. If you know the version at Disneyland Paris, you'll discover a variant of its own here, with a different storyline.
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