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[[Image:Davispirates.jpg|thumb|400px|Marc Davis concept art for Pirates of the Caribbean.|alt= Pirates Concept Art Marc Davis]]The concept for what would eventually become Pirates of the Caribbean began in 1961the late 1950s, as an idea for the New Orleans Square expansion of Disneyland. Walt Disney wanted himself began to create toss around the idea of a pirate attraction for the new planned New Orleans Square area, and he tasked Marc Davis with creating concepts for the attraction<ref> http://davelandweb.com/potc/ </ref>. Initially, Disney had planned on the pirate attraction being a walkthrough wax museum<ref> https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/pirates-of-the-caribbean/ </ref>, which showcased various pirates from throughout history. Blackbeard, Captain Morgan and Captain Kidd were all to be included in the new museum<ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/search?q=Pirates+of+the+Caribbean </ref>. As development on the attraction continued however, the idea of focusing on real life pirates was discarded. Instead, the attraction took its cue from the pirates that were designed by Marc Davis. These characters were more “cartoony” then the historical pirates that were initially planned on<ref name= "DisneyInterview"> http://www.waltdisney.org/blog/marty-sklar-x-atencio-and-bob-gurr-talk-pirates </ref>.

During the development of Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney decided to completely change the format of the attraction. Following the success of [[it’s a small world]] at the 1964 World’s Fair, the pirate attraction was reimagined as a boat ride. The driving force behind the change was capacity. By changing the ride format, Pirates of the Caribbean would be able to hold 3,000 people (the capacity of it’s a small world) as opposed to the 500 people that wax museum could have held <ref name= "DisneyInterview"/>. Furthermore, by making the attraction a boat ride, Disney would be able in ensure that guests were experiencing the scenes in the same way, at the same time<ref name= "DisneyInterview"/>.

As for Pirates of the Caribbean’s storyline, Claude Coats and Marc Davis worked together to create most of the characters and scenes. Walt then brought X Atencio in to write a narration, as well as the attraction's theme song ""Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me" (with George Bruns)<ref name= "DisneyInterview"/>. Furthermore, Bob Gurr was called upon to create the attractions attraction's ride vehicles (as well as work on other technical aspects of the attraction) and Yale Gracey (along with Claude Coats) created many of the special effects used within the ride<ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2008/02/two-by-yale-gracey.html </ref>. Also of note, is the fact that Blaine Gibson sculpted the characters in the attraction, which were then clothed by Alice Davis. Pirates of the Caribbean opened on March 18 1967, and quickly became one of the most popular attractions in the park.

[[Image:PiratesoftheCaribbean1973.jpg|thumb|400px|The future sight of Pirates of the Caribbean prior to its 1973 opening.|alt= Pirates of the Caribbean Construction 1973]]When Walt Disney World’s [[Adventureland ]] opened on October 1 1971, there was no Pirates of the Caribbean attraction to be found. Instead, Disney had planned on building the Western River Expedition in [[Frontierland]]. Designed by Marc Davis, the Western River Expedition would have featured a boat ride (using the same ride design as Pirates) that would have taken guests through scenes in the Old West<ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/wre.htm </ref>. Disney initially planned on creating the Western River Expedition as opposed to Pirates of the Caribbean, because they believed that people on the East Coast would not be as interested in the subject (due to the fact that pirates were a part of Florida’s history and thus part of the local lore)<ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/wre.htm </ref>. When the Magic Kingdom opened however, one of the most frequent questions that guests asked was “where are the pirates?” Heavily promoted on the Disneyland TV series, Disney quickly realized that there was a high demand for an East Coast version of Pirates of the Caribbean<ref> http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/rides-never-were-walt-disney-world-western-river-expedition </ref>. Due to this demand, Disney quickly authorized the construction of Pirates of the Caribbean Ride inside the Magic Kingdom. To do this, Disney scrapped its plans for the Western River Expedition and instead focused its resources on Pirates<ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-about-western-river-expedition-part.html </ref>.

In order to incorporate Pirates of the Caribbean, Walt Disney World's Adventureland was expanded. The area Disney created, called Caribbean Plaza, stretched extended Adventureland so that it now touched Frontierland on its western border<ref> http://epcotexplorer.tumblr.com/post/38003275148/39-years-of-the-caribbean-dead-attractions-tell </ref>. Pirates of the Caribbean opened in Adventureland on December 15, 1973.

No real changes came to ====Major Refurbishment in 2006====Following the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean until 1997 when film franchise, Disney decided to add characters from the scene that showed film to the pirates chasing the women of Port Royale was alteredattraction. Following the refurbishmentIn 2006, instead Pirates of the pirates chasing the women for nefarious reasons, the scene now showed the women chasing away the pirates. The other change that came Caribbean was closed in 1997 was order to facilitate these additions <ref> http://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/429/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Adventureland/Pirates-of-the “Pooped Pirate”-Caribbean </ref>. The “Pooped Pirate” is a pirate located near During the women who are chasing the pirates2006 refurbishment:[[Image:JackSparrow. Originally he told his dog how he jpg|thumb|400px|Captain Jack Sparrow was too tired added to continue to chase Pirates of the women, while a blonde woman hid Caribbean in a barrel behind him2006. In 1997 his dialogue was changed so that he now told his dog about his treasure map ("This map says X marks |alt= Jack Sparrow Pirates of the spot, but I be seein' no X's afore me”). Furthermore, the woman in the barrel behind him was given a small treasure chest, apparently trying to keep it safe.Caribbean Magic Kingdom]]

===Major Refurbishment in 2006=== In 2006, after * The outside of the success of fort that houses Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl was slightly altered. New props and it's sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest the attraction underwent a major refurbishment. Characters from the movies new "black sail" entrance sign were addedto the attraction. Jack Sparrow, The [[Pirate Barker Bird]] that had previously talked to guests outside of the main character in the movies now appears in four scenes in the attractionentrance was also removed <ref name= "dated"/>. They are:

*Jack Sparrow hiding behind mannequins next Davy Jones now appeared on “waterfall" just before that attraction’s drop. He warned guests “Ah, but they do. So say's I, Davy Jones” (in reference to where the pirates are dunking famous “dead men tell no tales" being repeated in the mayor. background)

*In The talking skull with crossed swords that warned guests about the barrel behind the “pooped pirate” next to the women chasing the piratesattraction's drop was removed <ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/contributors1/b/seth_kubersky/archive/2006/07/05/3655.aspx </ref>.

*The last In the pirate ship battle scene of , Barbossa now captains the attraction in Wicked Wench. The pirate captain declares that he is trying to find Jack Sparrow <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/12/pirates-of-the Treasure Room-caribbean-marks-40-years-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>.

Also added to the ride was an Audio Animatronic Barbosa * The cannons in the pirate ship fight scene. Previously the ship battle were also altered so that Barbosa is in, the “Wicked Wrench”, was captained by Blackbeard. Perhaps the most noticeable addition to the attraction is the Davy Jones Waterfall. Before riders fall down the rides drop, Davy Jones appears projected on a mist waterfall. After the hearing the warning “dead men tell no tales” riders will see Davy Jones appear on a mist waterfall they fired smoke and reply, “Ah, but they docompressed air <ref name= "wdwmagic">//www. So say's I, Davy Jones”wdwmagic. In conjunction with com/attractions/pirates-of-the release of Pirates -caribbean/news/13jun2006-more-details-of -the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in 2011, Davy Jones was replaced by Blackbeard (the main antagonist in the movie)-makeover.htm </ref>.

* In the subsequent room, when the pirate captain is shown dunking the mayor, he now demanded to know Jack Sparrow's whereabouts <ref name= "wdwmagic"/>.  * Jacks Sparrow was now seen nearby, hiding in a dress shop façade <ref name= "wdwmagic"/>.  * The outside Pooped Pirate was given a key and a treasure map. In the barrel behind him, Jack Sparrow could now be seeing eyeing both items <ref name= "dated"/>.  * The treasure room was completely redone, so that Jack Sparrow now sat on a throne, atop his treasure <ref name= "wdwmagic"/>. ====Recent Changes====To coincide with the release of Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides, Blackbeard (the main antagonist in the film) replaced the Davy Jones projection on the waterfall on May 20, 2011 <ref> http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20110509/3757/blackbeard-be-added-pirates-caribbean-rides-disneyland-and-magic-kingdom </ref>. [[Image:TalkingPirateHead.jpg|thumb|400px|In 2017, the talking skull and crossbones made its return to Pirates of the Caribbean.| alt= talking crossbones skull pirates of the caribbean]]On September 19, 2012, in conjunction with International Talk like a Pirate Day, Disney announced that they would be adding another tie-in to On Stranger Tides to the attraction. On October 19, ghostly mermaids were added just after guests go under the waterfall. As the boats float by, the mermaids can be seen in the water as Jolly Sailor Bold plays in the background. On the nearby beach scene, a mermaid skeleton was also changed with added at this time <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/09/ahoy-changes-are-afoot-at-pirates-of-the 2006 -caribbean-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. In 2015 Pirates of the Caribbean was closed for a major refurbishment. The Barker Bird who had previously been outside During this time, the attraction was removedcleaned, repaired and relighted. AlsoOther changes that occurred during the refurbishment included the addition of Davy Jones back onto the attraction's waterfall (he now rotates with Blackbeard) and the Audio Animatronics including Barbarossa, Jack Sparrow and the Redhead, were given new costumes <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/28sep2015-video---a-look-at-the-newly-refurbished-pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. At this time a few new effects were added to the attraction including: new cannon effects, new lightning effects, the "drunk pirates" whiskey now being on fire, and new smells added throughout the attraction <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/09/pirates-of-the-caribbean-attraction-reopens-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. Backstage, the original attraction sign 's ride system was taken down also updated during the refurbishment. On June 19, 2017, the talking skull and replaced crossbones was re-added to the attraction just before guests go down the ride's drop. The addition was a part of the integration of Disney's Photopass, with guest's on-ride picture now being taken <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/15jun2017-on-ride-photo-coming-to-pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. On June 31, 2017, Disney announced that Pirates of the Caribbean's auction scene would be changing. According to the concept art, the Redhead character will become a pirate, who leads in the auctioning off of the townspeople's valuables <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/30jun2017-pirates-of-the-caribbean-iconic-auction-scene-to-be-updated-with-new black sail sign-role-for-the-redhead.htm </ref>. On February 26, 2018, Pirates of the Caribbean closed so that the new Redhead scene could be added to the ride. On March 19, 2018, Pirates of the Caribbean reopened <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pirates-of-the-caribbean/news/19mar2018-photos---first-look-at-the-new-auction-scene-at-pirates-of-the-caribbean.htm </ref>. The refurbished attraction now features a new auction scene which includes a female pirate named Redd, who oversees the auctioning of the townspeople's plundered goods (along with the auctioneer).  On May 10, 2019, the "mist effect" that showcased either Davy Jones or Blackbeard was removed from the attraction <ref> https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/1126880732394209281?lang=en </ref>. At this time, the original "Dead man tell no tales" audio was restored to the scene.

[[Image:Skeletonspirates2.jpg|thumb|400px|Two pirate skeletons play chess in an eternal stalemate.| alt= pirates of the Caribbean chess queue]]In order to board Pirates of the Caribbean begins as , guests wind their way through a Spanish fort. After reaching the loading area, guests board their boats boat and begin to sail into darkness. As the boat floats forward, guests are given two different warnings. First, that “there be rough waters ahead” and secondly , (and famously) that “dead man tell no tales”. After hearing the second warning, guests approach a waterfall which depicts Blackbeard (formally or Davy Jones) who answers the second warning by saying, “But they do. So say's says I, Blackbeard”Blackbeard!”. After passing under the waterfall (which is actually just mist), guests find themselves in the middle of a hurricane. As In the water next to the boat, guests can see mermaids menacingly swimming by, as “Jolly Sailor Bold” plays in the background. With the wind howls howling around them, the boat passes guests then pass by a beach that holds a mermaid skeleton, as well as pirate skeletons, which lay next to a dug up treasure chest. Based on their skeletons, it appears that pirates were killed while searching for treasure. On the other side of the water guests pass a skeleton pirate steering a pirate ship. With “dead man tell no tales” still echoing in the background, the boats then plunge down a small drop, before entering the next scene.  [[Image:Davyjones.jpg|thumb|200px|The Davy Jones waterfall.]]

===the Pirate FightShip Battle===

After surviving the pirate battle, the rider's boats riders sail into Port Royale. The port is under attack by pirates who have taken the people citizens hostage and are plundering as they plunder the town. On guests’ guest’s right, pirates dunk the mayor of the town in a well, trying to get the obtain whereabouts of Captain Jack Sparrow. A large women yells to the mayor (who's name is Carlos) “Don't be a chicken” , and they mayor seemingly gives up no information. In an ironic twist, Jack Sparrow is actually hiding behind a group of mannequins, right behind the pirates. As the boat continues to sail through town, on the left hand side guests see a sign which reads, “Take a wench for a bride”an auction. The pirates have evidently taken Here, the women hostage auctioneer and a female pirate named Redd are auctioning them off to pirates who are sitting across the rivertownspeople's plundered goods. While Although the auctioneer tries to sell a larger ladyhens and other good, it becomes evident that the other pirates chant, “We really just want the red-head”, referring who is a small women who is also being held hostagerum.

Continuing forward (under an overpass) the boats then enter a new scene, although it is still located in Port Royale town. The pirates are all now drinking heavily and enjoying their plunder , as an instrumental version of Yo Ho (A Pirates Life for Me) playsin the background. As the boats continue boat continues on, guests see that the women of the town are now fighting back and chasing the pirates. Below, the “pooped pirate” “Pooped Pirate” tells his dog that he has both the a key and the treasure map. He also says he'd love to see the look on Jack Sparrows face. In an ironic twist Unknown to the pirate, Jack Sparrow appears is actually in a barrel behind him the buccaneer, with his eye on both the map and the treasurekey. As the boats enter boat enters the next scene, they pass by a particularly dirty pirate who is drinking next to various livestock. ===Port Royale on Fire===[[Image:piratesjail2.jpg|thumb|400px|The pirates in jail.|alt= Pirates of the Caribbean jail dog]]As guests enter the next scene, they immediately see that Port Royale is now on fire. A pirate band (clearly heavily intoxicated) sings Yo Ho (A Pirates Life for Me), as the town burns around them. Further ahead, all throughout the town the pirates continue to drink and sing in celebration. On the right, one pirate is so intoxicated that he is lying in the mud with the pigs (apparently having fun). As guests pass under a bridge, a pirate's harry leg hangs down above them as they continue onto the next scene.

After exiting Port Royale, guests enter the final scene in the attraction, which shows Captain Jack Sparrow sitting in a treasure room. It seems that the Captain captain has found the treasure that all of the pirates had been looking for, as he is sitting seated on a throne surrounded by treasurebooty. While guests past the room Jack Sparrow sings part of “Yo Ho (A Pirates Life For Me) and makes many small comments about his treasure, before the boats arrive back . The boat then arrives at the unloading dock, and exit the attraction into a gift shop.

* '''Davy Jones'''(2006-2011)- Bill Nighy

* There are two In the queue lines to choose fromline, The Soldiers on the left and position of the Pirates on chess pieces that the rightskeletons are playing with is not random. Imagineer Marc Davis specifically set up the board so that every move would result in a stalemate. Due to the pieces being moved however, they may not currently be in their proper places <ref> Wright, Alex. The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: An Imagineer's-eye Tour. New York: Disney Editions, 2005. Print </ref>.

* In the queue line, the position The [[Pirate Barker Bird]] previously located outside of Pirates of the chess pieces that Caribbean was located at the skeleton pirates are playing with is not random. Imagineer Marc Davis specifically set up the board so that every move would result World of Disney Store in a stalemateDowntown Disney from 2007 until 2009 <ref> http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/potc-parrot.575082/ </ref>.

* The Barker Bird previously located outside of From 1973-1980 there was a Pirates of the Caribbean is now arcade located at the World of Disney Store in Downtown DisneyCaribbean Plaza <ref> http://waltdatedworld. It is right by the Pirates of the Caribbean merchandisecom/id212.htm </ref>.

*From 1973The "waterfall" that guests drop down is 14ft high <ref> This information comes from Disney's Keys to the Kingdom tour as well as http://www.wdwradio.com/2013/01/to-tell-the-truth-the-pirate-1980 there was a Pirates of -the Caribbean arcade located in Caribbean Plaza-caribbean-and-its-plunge-an-interactive-game/ </ref>.

*The "waterfall" that guests drop down is 14ft highpopular Pirates of the Caribbean film series was based off the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

*The popular Pirates of the Caribbean film series was based off the Pirates of the Caribbean last Disneyland attractioncreated that Walt Disney himself personally supervised <ref> http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/12/18/marty-sklar-discusses-working-with-and-for-walt-disney/ </ref>.

* Marc Davis' coat of arms can be found in the treasure room in Pirates of the Caribbean was the last attraction created that <ref> Yee, Keven. Walt Disney himself personally supervisedWorld Hidden History Second Edition. N.p.: n.p., 2014. Print </ref>.

* Disney Legend Yale Gracy came up The talking skull with cross swords that once warns guests about the special effect used attraction’s drop, was at one time featured in the scene where Port Royale is on fire[[The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow]] at [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]] <ref> http://www.  * Musical director George Bruns composed the attractions scoreinsidethemagic.net/2012/11/inside-the-legend-of-captain-jack-sparrow-as-walt-disney-world-debuts-new-lifelike-pirates-of-the-caribbean-attraction/ </ref>