Today, Sunday December 15th, marks the 40th anniversary of The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the Magic Kingdom. The original attraction opened in 1967 at Disneyland, and it was 6 more years before it would make its debut in the Magic Kingdom. The fan favorite attraction was the first major addition since the 1971 opening of the park.
The attraction has stayed pretty much the same since its opening. The most notable updates were the addition of Captain Jack Sparrow and the other characters from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise.
Did you know that Pirates of the Caribbean was one of the last attractions Walt Disney personally oversaw the creation of back in the 1960s? During planning, Walt constructed a team Walt Disney Imagineers that included, and now Disney Legends, Claude Coats, Blaine Gibson, X. Atencio and Marc Davis. In honor of the attraction’s anniversary, check out the video clip above, in which Walt himself shares his excitement on plans for Pirates of the Caribbean.
Mouse Fan Travel® an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, has been planning and creating magical Disney vacations since 2005. Their mission is to provide premium service and expert advice to help you get the most for your vacation time and dollar. Their Disney Travel Agents operate with the highest degree of integrity and will handle your family vacation, reunion, honeymoon, corporate incentive trip or getaway, as if it were their own. They pride themselves on expertly representing and advocating for you – their client.
The next time you and your family are planning a Disney vacation, visit Mouse Fan Travel for your no obligation quote or to answer any Disney vacation questions you may have. Are you looking for a beach vacation, tour or cruise to destinations across the globe? Visit MEI-Travel for exceptional expertise with ZERO agency fees.