Pirates of the Caribbean

Location:  Adventureland

Ride Type:  Boat ride

Passengers:  3-5 per row, 5 rows per boat

Fastpass?  No

Minimum Height:  None

Summary:  It's the ride that inspired the movies which in turn updated the ride with new characters.  Pirates of the Caribbean is the story of a group of pirates who sack the town of Port Royal.  You board your boat, then head out onto the bounding main.  Davy Jones issues a warning that "dead men do tell tales", right before you take a dark plunge down a short flume.  You exit the flume in a pirate's treasure cave, complete with the skeletons of pirates who died fighting each other over the treasure.  The next scene takes you into the battle between the pirate ship and the fort, where cannon fire is exchanged on both sides.  As you enter the town, they have Carlos (they mayor perhaps?) in a well, and are questioning him about the whereabouts of Captain Jack Sparrow. See if you can spot the amazingly lifelike audio-animatronic Jack as he hides from the pirates.  You'll see a "bride auction", a group of pirates singing the traditional song ("we're really bad eggs"), the prison scene complete with dog holding the keys, and finally the treasure room.  Will Captain Jack be able to find the treasure?  Enjoy finding out as you take this leisurely 10 minute ride.

Comments:  This ride can be very intense for children with sensory issues.  The cannon fire alone is enough to overwhelm some children, and there is constant visual stimulation.  At the end of the ride you exit on a moving sidewalk set at an angle, which may be difficult for children with transition issues.  Our son (with moderate autism) loves this ride, but it may scare other children.  We recommend you send an adult who is familiar with your child on the ride first to see if it's appropriate for your situation.  Alternately, you can preview the ride through the YouTube video link below.

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