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Pirates of the Caribbean

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"... to “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)”."(4 Tips)
"Classic ride - captain jack sparrow looks scarily like Johnny Depp."(8 Tips)
"Second favorite ride, dont forget the Fast Pass!"(5 Tips)
"Captain Jack Sparrow if you please."(5 Tips)

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TammyOctober 16, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Arrr! One of the coolest rides ever! The Jack Sparrows look so real, it's quite scary. PS, TURN OFF YOUR FLASH WHEN TAKING PHOTOS. AND JUST SHUT UP DURING THE RIDE. JUST SHUT UP. Let the pirates sing.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Briana RoseFebruary 2, 2014
Watch out for the Octopus that comes out on the right hand side of the boat in the large open water room. You will get wet when he splashes his tentacles!
Dara SorensenFebruary 8, 2013
People, please STOP using flash cameras! Be considerate of others and just enjoy the ride instead of taking mediocre pictures and ruining the ride for others. Thanks!
Upvoted 1 week ago
Lori MasucciOctober 24, 2015
A family favorite. Appropriate for kids of all ages. There is one small drop along the way. You may get slightly splashed, but not too wet.
Richard RevillaMay 14, 2018
Probably one of the best rides in Disney. First part is a bit scary for younger kids.
Dale AndrewsFebruary 21, 2017
First half of the ride is a bit scary for the toddlers - darkness and skeletons and foreboding music. But it could be my fave in Magic Kingdom? This or Haunted Mansion.
Chelsea HudlowOctober 4, 2011
They switched Davy Jones with Blackbeard for the new movie, and it's fun to look for the hiding Jack Sparrow throughout the ride. Make sure you sit in the front if possible, easier to hear everything.
Lisbet CrawfordApril 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This ride requires you transfer to a manual wheelchair if you use an ECV so be sure to go with a companion if you can't push yourself. If it is a walk on and you can do it just walk
Bethanne BabbsMay 11, 2015
A great ride and queue for a break from the heat! However, some young children may find the beginning scenes with the skeleton and cannons a little intense.
Josh van HulstDecember 19, 2013
It was really neat to see! They characters movement was pretty cool! I love the fog machine creating the waterfall effect as the boat goes through
Lane KutsorMay 9, 2015
Warning! If your boat is weighted unevenly and you're on the side that's being weighed down in the front then prepare to get wet! Never ever gotten wet before on this ride, but this time I was SOAKED!
HeatherMarch 10, 2013
My husband and I took our 2 year old on it and she enjoyed it as well. There is a dip on the ride that we weren't aware of so I think there should be a warning when you have little ones.
jiresellFebruary 19, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The addition of Jack Sparrow to the ride a few years ago was genius. Best scene is the drunken pirate in the mud puddle with the pigs!
Sasha 🌺December 29, 2013
My fav ride! Been coming to it for over 15 years! Love the renovations & addition of Jack Sparrow. If you are taking pics - turn *off* your flash! :)
Jason HegerNovember 20, 2012
This highly demanded attraction from Disneyland almost didn't make it to Disney World. Though this may not be as good as the DL version, it is still one of the best themed areas in Adventureland. Read more
Travis CooperAugust 2, 2012
If you're really particular about views, try the left side of the boat where the "action" predominately happens.
Tirtha DAugust 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
An all time classic and popular but the line never seemed very long. Liked to finish my magic kingdom experience with "pirates" so to leave with a "dead men tell no tales" feeling.
Matthew KellerMarch 15, 2015
Great ride for the whole family! Caution: you get far wetter on this ride than I remembered!
Rusty Van PraagJanuary 9, 2015
A Disney classic! One of the most enjoyable ride in the park, however you may get a little wet.
Andrew G.August 17, 2023
In spite of what they say here, don’t actually steal and pillage. They seem to frown upon that sort of thing. Found out the hard way.
Debra ParmaFebruary 13, 2015
The new mermaid song in the beginning is super creepy. I love this ride, but I still get freaked out during the beginning of it.
Greg S.February 4, 2015
Fortunately, the recent additions of Jack Sparrow were done sparingly and tastefully. The ride is still as I remember it as a child.
Scott DMarch 26, 2014
My favorite ride in my favorite park. Please no flash photography, it spoils the ride.
Steve "Gigs" 🐧April 8, 2012
Been here 25+ times
While exiting the ride via the gift shop, watch for sugar buzzed runaway toddlers with toy swords. Your groin will be most grateful.
MiKe McDonoughNovember 28, 2014
Great ride, especially with the Jack Sparrow upgrades. Too bad that its prone to break downs.
Kristen HeptinstallMay 16, 2011
The restroom here is one of the best in the Magic Kingdom! Look for it to the left as you're exiting into the gift shop.
Clarissa McDanielOctober 1, 2016
Ride it multiple times. There is so much to see. You will notice different things each time.
Moe DexlerMay 9, 2015
Great ride that spawned a series of great movies. Usually, it is the other way around.
Kristine RoskoJuly 24, 2016
Yo ho, yo ho! Find Captain Jack Sparrow hiding throughout the ride! Water ride (log flume) in the dark. Great animatronics. FastPass+ recommended.
Nostalginaut JoeNovember 26, 2022
Radically different from pre-movie times. The animatronics are neat, but the ride is still slow as ever and isn't really worth a tremendous wait or a lightning pass.
M Aldoss ♏August 24, 2014
Great Ride, you will enjoy it even if you dont like the movie.
Daniel ThompsonJanuary 1, 2013
My favorite attraction in all of Disney World. A must see for all Pirates fans.
Bob AdamsFebruary 14, 2016
Great ride. I have loved it since the first time I rode it on my honeymoon 26 years ago. It is a very amusing ride.
Mike SeilbackAugust 21, 2014
Classic ride - captain jack sparrow looks scarily like Johnny Depp. Sit on left if you want to get a little wet
Lee SimpsonOctober 10, 2015
They recently spruced up this ride so if you've ridden it in the past, give it another go.
Jaimie B.January 10, 2013
Flash photography is frowned upon for two reasons: it blinds fellow ride goers and results in poor quality photos. If you want to take pictures, be considerate and shut your flash off!
T-town TomDecember 26, 2021
A simple ride that eventually launched the franchise. Still a fun ride that holds up.
Aundrea SmithDecember 28, 2015
Don't put all the weight in the front or else its similar to Splash Mtn. I had to ring out my socks!!
Justin LisenbyOctober 27, 2018
The classic boat ride with pirates. Very fun and not scary at all.
The Transit NavigatorJanuary 1, 2012
A great ride for people of all ages (especially those who have seen the movies)! Be advised, there's some slightly "rough waters" at the very beginning.
Wesley DavenportMay 7, 2012
Yo, ho Jacksons! If ye be brave or fool enough... Ah, I forget how the rest of it goes. yada, yada... A Pirates LIfe for Me, err, you.
Sharon LovoyNovember 3, 2013
Great ride to take when you are tired and want to get out of the sun. Plus it is fun!
Tanner SchroederJuly 8, 2013
Arrrrgh! Make sure ya' lasses look out fer pirates like me! We will steal yar booty!
Eric PillischafskeFebruary 4, 2016
My favorite. Lots of fun!
Gilly PennellMay 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
This has always been my most favorite ride in the world ❤️ never gets old!
BUELLER TourApril 1, 2016
Made it better than last time I was there, at least cannons are scarier and more realistic!
Jerry FallinNovember 19, 2016
Best time to ride is nite, but still good in day too.
Pat MoroneyAugust 15, 2012
Go early and then catch the be a pirate show outside. Little boys love the pirate experience.
Wai Kit LaiOctober 6, 2015
Agree with the comment. Keep the dark and no flash. Good ride, but not worth to spend a fast pass or queue 1 hour for it.
Meg JoMarch 31, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Come on, people, the belt is for WALKING, not for standing. It's designed to get you out faster-not as another ride!

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