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Pirates of the Caribbean, a classic attraction in Magic Kingdom Theme Park that appeals to big kids, teens and adults, features a 14-foot drop over a waterfall into pirate caves. The boat then floats through a town where pirates are pillaging and Captain Jack Sparrow is hiding.    The attraction is housed in a golden Spanish fort called Castillo Del Morro. Inside the Blue Bayou has been replaced by Pirate's Cove and into a short grotto with Davy Jones, skeletons of dead pirates, and the hurricane lagoon. Following the plunge down one waterfall the remainder of the ride is Similar to Tokyo and California. Unlike in California however, you do not return to ground level in your boat. Instead you exit the boat immediately after the Jack Sparrow in the treasure room scene, then take a speed ramp up to the ground floor gift shop. The Florida version also does not include the scene past the jailed pirates with the creaking moving roof, nor do you pass the powder room with the intoxicated pirates firing cannons.    The exterior of the attraction was slightly altered during the 2006 modifications. Included in the changes were the removal of the barker bird, and original attraction sign. A new sign was placed on the outside corner of the fort facing towards the entrance of Adventureland. The design of the new sign is a ships mast with the attraction name written in its black sails, and a skeleton of a pirate up in its crow's nest. The barker bird was eventually moved to the Pirates of the Caribbean section of the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney    The Pirates of the Caribbean journey begins at the end of the Adventureland area where a skeleton pirate sits in a crow's nest attached to a ship's mast. He guards the stately Spanish fortress, El Castillo - Torre del Sol. Pass under his black sail and pirate flag to the cool, covered, cavernous queue quarters. If ye be seekin' adventure, climb aboard a boat.   Pirates of the Caribbean Sack the Spanish Main Take heed: there may be rough waters ahead. Or at least a quick plunge over a 14-foot waterfall! Land in the middle of a pirate battle. The Wicked Wench galleon blasts canons under the direction of Captain Barbossa, who demands the capture of Captain Jack Sparrow. Can you spot Sparrow before his archenemy does?

Around the Pirates of the Caribbean Town

As you meander through the town, keep a look out for Captain Jack Sparrow. He's on the lookout for the treasure map, the key to the town's riches—as are the other roguish swashbucklers who are trying to beat him to the booty. Even the town's magistrate, Carlos, can't escape the pirates' inquisition. He gets dunked in the water well while being asked, Where's Cap'n Jack?

Meet more Pirates of the Caribbean as they jauntily sing their theme. "Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a Pirates Life for Me," they declare as they chase ham-carrying maidens.

In the town being pillaged by the Pirates of the Caribbean, there are rackets and revelry. Chess-playing pirates remain locked in an everlasting moment of stalemate. A mischievous mutt holds the key to release the imprisoned pirates—but he's not giving it up for all the bones in the dungeon. The wenches are wily. A salty marauder hangs his hairy leg over the edge of a bridge. Even the cats are surly. Buildings burn. The town has been plundered. Is this the work of Captain Jack?

Ah, matey, "dead men tell no tales."

Facts:
Opened: December 15, 1973

Ride Length = 8 minutes 35 seconds

The POC was originally intended to be a walk through attraction.

 Pirates sports 125 Audio-Animatronics,   65 pirates & villagers &  60 animals

 First the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction inspired the movies - now the movies have inspired the attraction. Innovative special effects and popular characters Captain Jack Sparrow, his nemesis Captain Barbossa and the ghostly Davy Jones have been woven into the story of a Caribbean seaport town under siege by boisterous buccaneers.

Pirates of the Caribbean Hidden Mickeys:
In the right queue when you are almost to the boats there is a metallic Mickey embedded in the floor in the pavement.

In the Treasure Room look at the iron work on the bottom of four lamps on the left side, one located on each of two columns and two more located on either side of the archway walls.

Guest Policies:
For safety and comfort, you should be in good health and free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by these adventure. Check all games for health considerations before you participate.
Guests must transfer from motorized scooter or ECV to an available wheelchair, then from the wheelchair to the attraction/ride vehicle.
Flash photography not allowed.
Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a device.
Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.

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