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Pirates of the Caribbean Ride: Yo Ho, Yo Ho

by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) on May 26th 2007 at 9:07PM

With Pirates of the Caribbean's huge success at the box office, it's no wonder Disneyland and Disney World revamped the Pirates of the Caribbean ride last summer. I do think this ride is still my favorite and certainly didn't mind seeing Johnny Depp several times throughout last time I was a rider.

Before Johnny appears (smile), I mean Captain Jack, there's a huge image of Davy Jones projected onto mist that the ride's passenger boats pass through. After the boat drops into the main section and the song starts, Captain Jack Sparrow shows up. Part of the charm is seeing where he appears. One time he is popping out of a barrel and right before the end, a rum swigging Jack talks to the riders. (Check out Pirates of the Caribbean Rehab at AllEarsNet for more impressions and a photos.)

I also found this cool Disney site devoted to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. There's a video with interviews and footage about how the updates were made plus the history of how the ride came about. And if that's not enough, here's a link to Pirates of the Caribbean ride Fun Facts page. For some reason, I find the comments from people who have been on this ride several times fascinating. They pick up on things others may miss.

When I went on the ride, the line took all of five minutes. I wonder with the new movie out, if the wait is any longer.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

LJ Jun 30th 2007 10:15AM

The Pirates ride has always been my favorite. The line is short because so many park goers are anxious for the roller coaster sorts of rides. What fools!!!There is a richness in detail in this ride that few others can match. You can ride it over and over and always notice something different. A boat ride in a cool tunnel, a mini adventure...what could be better? I can't wait to see what they have added.

nic Nov 13th 2007 12:42PM

FYI, the line is STILL short!!

even when it's "long," it's still only about 15 minutes.

of course, only when there's not a special event. but since that's more or less rare, it's not too bad if you ever go back.

Jamie Rhein Nov 13th 2007 12:40PM

Thanks for the update. A friend of ours who is from Vietnam was talking about his family's trip to Disneyworld. I asked him what was his favorite ride and he said Pirates.

Isabel Nov 16th 2007 4:02PM

i went by the line and it was almost a 3 hour wait, so i couldn't go on that ride that day. i was pretty disappointed.

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