Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean refurbishment in June Mar 30, 2008

Pirates officially reopens Jul 07, 2006

Pirates of the Caribbean reopening report Jul 02, 2006

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From WDWMAGIC Visitors: 8.9

"Disneyland POTC"
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2009 by riogirl
Rating: 10

"Pirates of Disneyland"
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2009 by Horace
Rating: 7

"a classic!!!!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2009 by jgvc41
Rating: 10

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Captain Jack Sparrow in one the scenes at Pirates of the Caribbean

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Pirates officially reopens after major refurbishment and additions Jul 07, 2006

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Description

Pirates of the Caribbean is a slow moving boat ride through 18th Century West Indies, where guests get a closeup encounter with pirates. During the major refurbishment of 2006, Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa were added to the ride.

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Facts and Figures

Opening Date: 15 December 1973
Ride Duration: 8mins, 30 secs
Ride System: Water ride using flat bottom boats that are propelled throught the waterways with water currents generated from pumps
Boat Capacity: 23 guests
Waterfall drop: 14 ft high, and 52ft long
Volume of water: 155,000 gallons
Audio-Animatronics figures: 125

Music

"Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life For Me)" - Music by George Bruns, lyrics by X. (Xavier) Atencio

Voice Credits

Paul Frees voices many of the pirates in the attraction

Skull and Crossbones (JollyRoger) - X. (Xavier) Atencio (removed during the 2006 refurbishment)

2006 Refurbishment

Pirates of the Caribbean underwent a major refurbishment in 2006.
Details of the refurbishment from the Pirates of the Caribbean news updates