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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Richard RevillaMay 14, 2018
Probably one of the best rides in Disney. First part is a bit scary for younger kids.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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jiresellFebruary 19, 2017
Been here 10+ 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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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! :)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rusty Van PraagJanuary 9, 2015
A Disney classic! One of the most enjoyable ride in the park, however you may get a little wet.
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Scott DMarch 26, 2014
My favorite ride in my favorite park. Please no flash photography, it spoils the ride.
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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.
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Moe DexlerMay 9, 2015
Great ride that spawned a series of great movies. Usually, it is the other way around.
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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.
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Travis CooperAugust 2, 2012
If you're really particular about views, try the left side of the boat where the "action" predominately happens.
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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.
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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.
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Matthew KellerMarch 15, 2015
Great ride for the whole family! Caution: you get far wetter on this ride than I remembered!
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Clarissa McDanielOctober 1, 2016
Ride it multiple times. There is so much to see. You will notice different things each time.
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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.
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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!
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Tanner SchroederJuly 8, 2013
Arrrrgh! Make sure ya' lasses look out fer pirates like me! We will steal yar booty!
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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.
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M Aldoss ♏August 24, 2014
Great Ride, you will enjoy it even if you dont like the movie.
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Kristen MalzoneApril 15, 2013
When Jack Sparrow is wearing a hat, it's not a robot - it's the real Johnny Depp! He does that when he comes here with his family!!!!!
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Justin LisenbyOctober 27, 2018
The classic boat ride with pirates. Very fun and not scary at all.
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MiKe McDonoughNovember 28, 2014
Great ride, especially with the Jack Sparrow upgrades. Too bad that its prone to break downs.
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Andrew G.August 31, 2014
Bring a bottle of rum and take a swig each time you see Captain Jack Sparrow. Savvy?
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Bebo GonzálezFebruary 6, 2015
Same old pirate robots from the old ride -like 20 years ago- converted on "Pirates of The Caribbean... Nice ride to grab some air conditioning though.
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Slightly PerfectMarch 2, 2018
My favorite part is the mermaid skeleton right around the initial drop.
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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!!
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T-town TomDecember 26, 2021
A simple ride that eventually launched the franchise. Still a fun ride that holds up.
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Emmy LindforsSeptember 11, 2013
These new boats take on a lot of water. Beware if you sit in the front. It gets a bit splashy.
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Daniel ThompsonJanuary 1, 2013
My favorite attraction in all of Disney World. A must see for all Pirates fans.
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Sharon LovoyNovember 3, 2013
Great ride to take when you are tired and want to get out of the sun. Plus it is fun!
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Laur Lo SkiDecember 26, 2015
Highly recommend doing this ride. The animatrons are super cool!
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Jenni FreiburgerApril 23, 2013
Just because you have a nice camera and money doesn't mean you can ruin the ride with your flash for the rest of us- we all paid the same amount to be here let us enjoy it too!
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Dan SohaydaJune 27, 2016
Put the heavy people in the first row to generate maximum splash on the drop section.
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Suzanne SiddenSeptember 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Love this ride.....one of my favorites. Beware voyagers of the drop!
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Gilly SotoMay 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
This has always been my most favorite ride in the world ❤️ never gets old!
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Pat MoroneyAugust 15, 2012
Go early and then catch the be a pirate show outside. Little boys love the pirate experience.
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