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All hands on deck! There be pirates ahead! Lucky for us, it's just Captain Jack Sparrow and his motley crew.

With the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," our friends at Disney are making pirates the hottest property in town. See how it all got started, check out the bling-bling, and get the inside scoop on the newly updated theme park attractions. Ahoy!

Captain Jack Sparrow and pirate mates in front of the updated Disney World attraction. Photo by Disney.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

The Pirates trilogy is now complete! At World's End takes us on a thrilling roller-coaster ride through Captain Jack Sparrow's world. Check out these web sites for more:
My Review of "At World's End"
Let's face it: Summer is meant for escapism! Why else have action-adventure movies cornered the market on blockbusters?

That convinces me that anyone who are pans "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" simply misses the point. Click the link to read more.
Sailing with Pirates at the Magic Kingdom
The blockbuster success of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" means that the Pirates attractions at Disney theme parks will be even hotter this summer! What does that mean for families . . .
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End -- The Official Website
Official web site for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Outstanding graphics, videos and other interactive features. The site takes a while to download even with a high-speed cable modem, but it's worth the wait.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Rotten Tomatoes
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END reviews from the nation's top critics and audiences. Also includes movie info, trailer, poster, photos, news, articles, and forum. Also known as Pirates of the Caribbean 3.

The Latest Pirates Merchandise

With each movie comes more memorabilia. See what's hot! (Scroll down for more suggestions.)
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The People Speak: Pirates Win!

'Pirates' Big Winner at People's Choice Awards

Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and star Johnny Depp were the big winners at the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards January 9, 2007. Check out these news stories:
Entertainment News from WNBC
LOS ANGELES -- The movie swashbuckler "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and its stars Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley led the winners during the 33rd annual People's Choice Awards Tuesday night in Los Angeles. ... Read more.
E! Online News
A billion dollars worth of People can't be wrong, right?

Echoing the enthusiasm that made Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest the highest-grossing movie of 2006, fans named the swashbuckling sequel both their Favorite Movie Drama and overall Favorite Movie at the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards Tuesday night. ... Read more.
Media Life: The Impact of 'Pirates'
Bless the buzz over 'Pirates of the Caribbean'

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" was 2006's biggest box office hit, and its success is carrying into 2007 as well. With "Pirates" winning four "People's Choice" awards, including three for star Johnny Depp, the awards show posted a solid ratings increase over last year. ... Read more.

Bring Jack Sparrow Home!

Order your own personal copy of the second "Pirates" movie today!
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The Birth of a Legend

How pirates from the Caribbean found life at Disney

Created under the direct creative supervision of Walt Disney himself, Pirates of the Caribbean is the quintessential Disney theme park adventure, a swashbuckling voyage that transports guests back to the days when pirates and privateers roamed the Spanish Main. Starring a comical cast of rascals, scoundrels, villains and knaves, the world-famous attraction sends guests of all ages on a boat ride through mysterious caverns where "Dead men tell no tales" and then into a colonial era Caribbean seaport under siege by a band of fun-loving pirates. The attraction's jaunty theme song, "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)," sets the show's light tone with its tongue-in-cheek depiction of high-seas lawlessness.

The original incarnation of Pirates of the Caribbean premiered on March 18, 1967, in New Orleans Square at Disneyland in California. Featuring more than 120 Audio-Animatronics performers, lavishly decorated sets and special effects, it's considered to be one of the most spectacular and enduring attractions ever created for a theme park. With its setting revised slightly to fit a Caribbean Plaza location in Adventureland, the attraction opened to guests at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom on Dec. 15, 1973. More than 500 million people have experienced the rollicking fun of Pirates of the Caribbean in California and Florida over the past 39 years.

(From Disney news releases.)

Read more about how you can enjoy your trip to visit Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney World.

Vote for Your Favorite Pirates

Disneyland or Walt Disney World?

As a longtime Walt Disney World guest (and now a travel writer specializing in Disney World), the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction seemed to belong in the Eastern Caribbean. To me, the swamp scenes in "Dead Man's Chest" seemed a bit out of place. That is -- until I had the great pleasure of experiencing Pirates at Disneyland. Now I get it! I'm having trouble deciding which attraction I like better. What do you think:

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How to Be a Pirate

You can know every word to "A Pirate's Life for Me." You know all the pirate lingo. Now, get all the gear you need to join Captain Jack's crew.
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Official Disney Pirates Web Sites

"Yo, ho, a pirate's life for me!" Turn on your computer speakers before clicking these links from the Disney Company.
Disney Park Pirates
Ahoy, maties! First, the theme park attractions inspired the movie. Now, the movies inspire the attractions. The Pirates attraction about Disneyland and Disney World are getting major facelifts as part of the movie lauch. Play games, learn to speak pirate, watch videos, and much more!
Pirates at Disneyland
The original attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is a classic! Learn everything you need to know to enjoy this attraction. Newly reopened after a major update.
Pirates at Disney World
Yo ho! Wanna-be pirates can find basic information about the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Adventureland at Walt Disney World here. Learn everything you need to know to enjoy this attraction. Reopened on July 7, the same day "Dead's Man Chest" opened in theaters.
"Dead Man's Chest" Official Web Site
The official web site for the new movie -- An all new epic adventure chronicling the misadventures of Captain Jack Sparrow.

Treasured Movies

You don't have to set sail to the Caribbean to get your own pirate's loot! Check out these treasures.
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EZ Fun Guide to Walt Disney World
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Captain Jack Sparrow Joins the "Pirates" Crew

New audio-animatronics and expanded story added to theme park attraction

Due to the hit motion picture "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and the follow-up "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," the attraction was updated in summer 2006 with the addition of Captain Jack Sparrow and his nemesis Barbossa, from the feature films.

Joining the wildest crew that ever sacked the Spanish Main, Captain Jack and Barbossa add an exciting new twist to the attraction's original storyline as they race to be the first to claim a cache of plundered treasure.

Audio enhancements, new special effects and the addition of the ghostly Davy Jones, from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," also anchor the reopened attraction.

(From Disney news releases.)

It's Great to be a Pirate

So we can't voyage to the Caribbean ourselves, but that doesn't mean that we can't all be pirates! Here are fun games to bring the pirate's life home.
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Barbossa Joins to Disney World Crew

The newly updated Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney World now features Cap'n Jack Sparrow's nemisis Barbossa in one of the opening scenese.

In the original ride story, pirates invade an island town, loot it and terrorize the people into revealing where gold is hidden. The original pirate captain is now replaced by Barbossa, still looking for gold like the original captain. But he and his pirates are also looking for Jack.

This scene in the attraction, where Barbossa's ship is attacking the town, also features new sound and water effects. Beware! Photo by Disney.

Disney Pirates Memorabilia

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"Dead Men Tell No Tales"

But 21st Century media have much to say!

Read what's being written about "Dead Man's Chest," changes to the Pirates attractions, and other fun stuff.
Rotten Tomatoes Movie Review
Opening as the highest one-day grossing movie of all time, "Dead Man's Chest" received mixed reviews, with an overall rating of 54 percent positive as calculated by Rotten Tomatoes. See what reviewers around the country have to say.
Disney's Pirates Ride: Just Like in the Movies
From the Orlando Sentinel: "Purist fans of Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride are wishing they could force company officials to walk the plank for doing the unthinkable. The classic attraction, which turns 40 next year, is getting an overhaul timed to coincide with the movie premiere ...."
BoxOfficeMojo.com Box Office Record
According to BoxOfficeMojo.com, "Dead Man's Chest" broke all-time records for largest box office in its opening weekend.
Mouse ears dress up for 'Pirates'
From the Orlando Sentinel: "Now all those Mickey Mice can dangle hoop earrings from their big, round ears. In a tie-in with the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest movie, the Walt Disney Co. is releasing a pair of its iconic ears fashioned for a Mickey Mouse pirate and a Mickey Mouse pirate princess. ..."
BoxOfficeMoJo.com Pirates Record
Read all the stats about "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man'sChest." Must-see for movie junkies.

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