Pirates of the Caribbean

A legendary voyage through cannon fire, cursed treasure, and rum-soaked mischief. The atmosphere is rich, the animatronics impressively lifelike, and the storytelling unmatched. From the moment your boat drifts into the shadows, you’re part of the tale. A must for every swashbuckling soul — this ride is pure gold.

I felt like I was dreaming or if it was a product of my imagination. My favorite ride at Magic Kingdom. The wait is a bit long, but it's worth it. It's completely immersive—the sounds, the smells—everything comes together to make you feel like you're in a time when there were pirates. Jack Sparrow only appears twice, like other characters, but that doesn't matter. It's truly incredible. It's the closest thing to being in a dream, or if you were reading a book about pirates and imagining it all. Every time I go I want to get on at least twice. By the way, the store is amazing.

Another one of Disney’s iconic attractions. Amazing scenery and animatronics. The halls waiting for the ride are really bring the theme to life.

This was a totally fantastic ride and a good rendition of the pirates of the Caribbean. All of the characters looked very true to life and the story were built and was fantastic. This is also a water ride but you don't get wet.

Pirates of the Caribbean is a timeless, must-do boat ride that takes guests on an immersive journey through a captivating world of pirate adventures. From the moment you step onto the boat, you're transported into a vibrant and detailed environment, surrounded by stunning scenery and lifelike animatronics that bring the story to life. The atmosphere throughout the ride is truly magical. You can feel the excitement in the air as everyone marvels at the intricate scenes, from bustling pirate towns to daring battles at sea. The ride combines stunning visuals, ambient music, and sound effects to create an unforgettable experience. One standout aspect of the experience was the queue. While the line was relatively long, the wait was made more enjoyable because it was fully air-conditioned, offering a much-needed reprieve from the Florida heat. The queue also moved at a steady pace, so the anticipation only built excitement for the ride. After the ride, visitors are greeted with a themed gift shop offering a wide variety of Pirate-themed merchandise. From hats and swords to collectibles and apparel, there's something for everyone to take home as a keepsake of this incredible adventure. Pirates of the Caribbean is a staple of Magic Kingdom and an absolute must for anyone visiting the park.

Absolute classic, and it never gets old. We got splashed during Captain Barbosa's attack on the fort. Made a lot of laughs in our boat. The new auction scene with Scarlett (now a pirate) was very well done with her audio animatronic. The standby line moves pretty well. In my opinion, I wouldn't recommend a Fastpass. However, I would recommend a Fastpass if it's a holiday weekend or in the summer, like July, when it tends to get more busy. Families of small children, please be advised that it tends to get scary at times ("Dead men tell no tales" before the waterfall).

I've lost count of the number of times I've sailed the seas aboard the Pirates of the Caribbean. Every ride is an adventure, filled with laughter, excitement, and a touch of nostalgia. The vibrant colors, catchy music, and animatronics bring the pirate world to life. From the moment you board the boat, you're immersed in the swashbuckling fun. The pirates are mischievous and entertaining, and the cannon fight is always a thrill. The smell of the ocean and the occasional splash of water add to the immersive experience. And let's not forget Jack Sparrow - a charismatic and unforgettable character who always steals the show. Whether you're a seasoned pirate or a first-time adventurer, Pirates of the Caribbean is a must-do ride at Disney World. It's a timeless classic that continues to delight guests of all ages.

One of the oldest and best rides. It is another must see. It has the old Disney magic. It is slow and good for the whole family. It does have a small drop. If you are concerned with getting wet you might want to pass. I’ve never gotten soaked and rode this ride properly 100 times over the years. I hope Disney doesn’t ruin this ride with how they are modifying things to appeal to certain audiences.

I honestly cannot believe I have never reviewed this ride!!!! Being one of my husband's favorite rides / movie based rides, it's a must-do for us when we are in the park. While MK is not our 'go-to' park, mostly due to the sheer amount of time consumption it usurps getting in and out, there are so many classic rides we genuinely enjoy. My personal fave is Haunted Mansion, while his has always been and remains Pirates. Despite recent changes to the original, it is still plenty of fun, and keeps guests of any age engaged throughout. Overall: A+ Although it has been adapted through the years, it remains a classic must-do for Disney World.

Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most ridden rides at Walt Disney World. Not sure if it's because it's a ride worth waiting on or if it's because of everyone's love for Johnny Depp as a sexy pirate. Similar to "It's a Small World", your voyage will take you on a boat ride with a song on replay. In this case, "A Pirate's Life for Me". My only gripe: wishing they added more Pirates of the Caribbean scenes to the ride!

Iconic & classic. Great fit the entire family. You have to experience it at least once. It is a favorite of mine and a must do every single time. A good wait time is anything under 40. A typical wait is 60ish min. 90 min in not unusual but it is quite long. if you go during a popular time then this would not be unusual or unreasonable. Just some thoughts: 1. If t rains this does go down. It is supposed to be when there is lighting (similar to a pool) but often just in rain. 2. most of the queue is indoors and air conditioned. This is a good one for the hottest hours of the day to take a break (typically between 2-4) 3. if you go during the Halloween parties, there is often live actors in both the queue & ride Note for Parents: there is a very small "drop" in this one but it is just that. Very small. if you have very small children who may be spooked but this, I would suggest as a parents watching a POV on YouTube so you can gage if it too big, and if need be see where in the ride it is to pre-warn your child.

This ride is even better than I remember it 10+ years later. We were able to lightening lane through the line and awaited our boat. Our whole group fit in, and it was so much fun. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face! Every twist and turn was more thrilling, and the scenes are spectacular, really fantastic details that have held up. The sky is so life like, I truly felt transformed. I wanted to ride it immediately again! Definitely worth the wait otherwise, it was so fun.

It's kind of hard to get good videos or photos while you're on the ride but I love it every time! It's entertaining and the big pirate ship is super cool

One of Disney's original dark rides, Pirates is a classic Magic Kingdom attraction. It is one of the original on park opening and continues to be a favorite among families, adults, children and more. It is one of my favorite attractions at Magic Kingdom and one that we must always go on. Over the years it has seen some enhancements, additions and removal of items. I remember when they added a smoke scene in the beginning with Captain Blackbeard or Davy Jones talking to you. They also had the mermaids in the water, you were unable to see them but instead just lights that went by in the water with music. These additions have been removed, don't know why, because they were great features. This ride is located in Adventure Land and can get very long. There is a regular line or lightening lanes for additional charge. The actual line is very long and on busy days it can feel like you are in there forever. The line should move fast though, they have a very high capacity for guests each hour. You will be riding in a boat, which runs on a track. I will say they like to jam those rows tight, so if you need a little more space, and have a bigger group, don't be afraid to ask for two rows or however many you need. There are also two sides so they essentially are loading two boats at once. The ride takes you through different pirate scenes. There is also one small drop towards the beginning, where they also take your boat photo. When you are in the back of the boat, the photo does not come out as well. It is rather difficult to see. They could improve that I feel. A few years ago, they added Johnny Depp, Captain Jack Sparrow, to many of the scenes. They did such a great job that it is really difficult to tell if it is actually him or just the animontronic. One time Johnny actually took over one of the scenes in Disneyland and to this day, everyone assumes it will happen again. One of their other bigger changes is the scene where pirates were chasing women. It is now the opposite. They are also not selling women anymore; the auction is now goods. Overall, this is a great ride. You are riding through towns that pirates have invaded. They are burning the town, having an auction, the iconic jail scene and more. It is such a classic ride with such a classic song. Yo Ho Yo Ho, if you don't find yourself singing that song by the end of the ride, then you are doing it wrong! The line can get long but it comes in flows. If it is really long, bypass and check on it later. It will decrease especially during the parade. I say this needs to be added to your list when at Magic Kingdom.

This has to be our favorite ride in the Magic Kingdom. It's the best theme of all. This was actually the last ride that Walt Disney helped in designing prior to his death. It's a classic! Also, the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise got its inspiration from this ride. Most of all, who can ever forget the singing of "A Pirate's Life for Me' by the Mellomen. There are sports teams that have adopted this song during their pregame show. We love the song and pirate theme here in Tampa Bay. However, there have been many changes to this ride. It does seem darker than cartoony, and it's now more in line with the movie franchise. The likeness of Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow is so lifelike in person. It's almost creepy that they even use his voice in the audio-animatronic character. There are a few small drops (or plunges), and you may get a little wet from water shooting from the right side of the boat. The famous Wicked Wrench in the battle scene is always the highlight of the ride. The only disappointment is that we didn't get to see the stinky foot pirate on the bridge. What happened to the hairy leg? We looked at the bridge and immediately knew something was missing. Please bring back that stinky foot pirate!!! It has always been the most nostalgic part of the ride. It's odd that they removed it. Perhaps it was removed for maintenance? Hopefully it's temporary. Thankfully they still had the prison dog with the key chain in his mouth. It would have been tragic if they removed that. A visit to the Magic Kingdom would be amiss without experiencing Pirates of the Caribbean.

Sorry but this is a repost because my review is missing. I've been to this park at least 35 times in my life! I lived in Florida and love Disney World! Pirates of the Caribbean is one of my favorite rides at both Disney World. I like a ride that's calm and I know what to expect. I don't want any surprises. I guess it was the movie Peter Pan that gave me my fascination with Pirates. It's always a long time between my visits to the park so when rides change I don't remember anyway. It's always brand new and fun to me. I'm recommending you go on this ride.

Another classic ride in magic kingdom. I would recommend using a lightening lane for this ride as there is usually a wait. This is a great group ride and age friendly. Also a great place to cool off on hot days!

We were fortunate enough to catch that the Pirates of the Caribbean ride had reopened in the middle of the day. We just about walked on the ride. Much better than a 60+ minute wait time that seems pretty standard. It's a fun dark ride. It's fairly long, I think. Good use of vertical space and high ceilings mean you have a lot to look at on your ride. This ride is more interesting than it was before the Pirates movies. Other reviews lead me to believe some problematic elements have been removed.

It's 2 years later, and it's just as much fun now as then. Johnny Depp's Captain Sparrow still resides here, and the redhead is no longer auctioned. She's a pirate! If you want to look good for a picture, it is taken on the left of the boat, after you see the skeleton at the wheel in the storm. Then you get the drop in total darkness before the battle. Fun!!

One of the best songs that I can never get out of my head during a Magic Kingdom's visit, Yo Ho Yo Ho, a Pirate's Life for Me! This is a must ride if it's your first time visiting Disney World. There is a replica ride in Disneyland California. I really enjoy the walk through queue line at Disney World though. It feels like you've been transported to the Pirates world! Pirates of the Caribbean originally opened in December, 1973 at Magic Kingdom Disney World. It's a classic, slow, dark, water ride which was inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Disneyland, California. The ride will take you through a thrilling journey. You'll see a variety of pirates, as you journey through the pirate infested Caribbean island. It's a water ride, so be prepared to get a little wet! You'll see epic battles between pirates and the fort. It's such an immersive experience! It's one of my favorite rides! The ride has been updated throughout the years. The most recent updates include the famous Captain Jack Sparrow from the popular Pirates of the Caribbean movies. This is one of the classic rides at Magic Kingdom and it's extremely popular! You can also get a genie+ for this ride if you're looking to avoid a wait. I'd highly recommend riding this ride, at least once!

An all time favorite that everyone must experience. Great for the whole family with great theming set sail with captain jack.

Pirates of the Caribbean is a fun, classic boat ride that's about pirates. This is at Magic Kingdom, and does have shorter wait times than other rides. The queue was mostly bland, but contained a few cool items. The ride itself was immersive, and really put you into what's going on in the story. There's a drop in this ride, so prepare to get wet! The catchy song combined with the immersion, and the drop all makes this a fun ride. Overall, it is worth checking out! Still one of our favorite rides at Magic Kingdom. Great location too.

Yo Ho Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me! This is one of the Iconic rides at the Magic Kingdom. They had a re-do a few years back to add Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow likeness into the ride. They also updated to current standards of decency as well (i.e. no longer selling women). The line for this can be a little crazy and part of me thinks it's worth it. Some of the animation of the characters is a little dated (the spinning lady with a broom chasing her boo around) on the slow boat ride around the various displays (didn't we just do that on It's a Small World?), but it has pirates and a chance to get wet. If you like Hi Ho's and Yo Ho's, then this is one of the rides for you. The Seven Dwarves ride is where you can get the other ones.

The Pirates of the Caribbean was Walt Disney's last venture into the world of auto animatronics before his death. It debuted in Disneyland in 1967 and was one of the original rides in the Magic Kingdom. It always has and always will be my favorite. Lightning lane is available for this ride and I'd recommend using it if you want to avoid the lines. Based off of the Disney film Treasure Island you enter a boat that fits about 6 rows of people. You're off on a voyage with a storm and an echoing voice-"dead men tell no tales!" All around you are skeletons manning the helms. Given a warning of rough waters ahead your boat plunges down a waterfall that barely gets you wet. Now you are engaged in the middle of a pirate shooting off cannons at a Caribbean town. Watch out as water shoots up along side you from the roar of the cannons on both sides. The ride continues with the pirate takeover of the town and follows though to an actual "burning" of the village as the Pirates sing their famous song. "Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a Pirates life for me." What makes this ride so spectacular are the iconic scenes that this ride is famous for. The drowning of the the mayor scene-"Where is the treasure?" The auction scene with the the men crying "We wants the redhead!!" for that beautiful red dressed lady. The chase scene even with a woman chasing a pirate! Of course we can't forget the jail scene where prisoners are enticing a dog to give up the keys to their cells while the dog holds the keys in his mouth and shakes his head no! This ride has been updated to reflect the movie series that came out by the same name so they added Jack Sparrow into both the dialogues and his character in at least 3 different scenes where he is hiding and ends up with a treasure room with a chest of gold! Even the red head from the auction scene has been upgraded. She's now a full fledged pirate known as Captain Redd. The imaginers worked her lines well into the scene without taking away the auctioneer calling for sales. Your photo is taken on this ride and of course it empties out into a gift shop at the end where you can purchase it along with other swashbuckling gifts or download it if you have purchased Memory Maker-a photo pass option where you can have photographers take pictures of you everywhere you are on your trip. This ride appeals to Walt Disney's legacy and I'm sure it will cater to all generation who love pirates and their tales. Located in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom.

Great design and decor. Love the music and all the different pirates. The boat ride is a nice rest from the sun and a chance to enjoy your imagination. A bit of a spooky vibe which I enjoy. The drop isn't too bad and makes the ride a bit more fun. Jack Sparrow is a great add to the ride. You'll find yourself singing along and wishing you could jump aboard that pirate ship .

I recommend this ride once again even tho it's not the most thrilling ride but it brings nostalgia back every time. We got on this ride with only 10 minutes of waiting which makes the experience even better! I won't spoil anything don't worry! It's always a blast when I'm on this ride! So take your family on this ride when you come!

A classic ride, updated after the movies. Not much more can be said other than its a must see if you go to the Magic Kingdom. The boys liked it and we rode it again on our second day.

Oh man. Easy to see why the lines are always so long. Such a classic ride! Great job with the dividers and spacing during covid. I do miss the pirate in the cellar who scared me EVERY SINGLE TIME!

I loved the Pirates of the Caribbean ride itself, don't get me wrong. The only problem is the people that work there. My sister needed to get an adult so the lady told us we can go I. The Lightning Lane to go get an adult. The Lightning Lane girl said that was okay. Then the other worker didn't let us in. Unbelievable. Made my whole party cry and get mad at each other, even though it was not any of our faults, only the cast members.