Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean closing temporarily on February 26, 2018

Changes Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland will have the attraction closing starting February 26, 2018 with an expected re-open date of March 19, 2018.

The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction will be undergoing changes in the scene where the pirates are auctioning off the Redhead, amongst other women. This is expected to be transformed into something more family friendly.

Current scene

The change has already been implemented at Disneyland Paris.

The artist rendering shows the new scene being changed to the pirates forcing the townspeople to auction off their valuables. Among other things this appears to including a grandfather clock, a picture frame and goats. With the Redhead herself being a pirate instead of a wench being auctioned for a wife.

Disney Artist Rendering of replacement scene

Past modifications to the attraction included making women chase the pirates, rather than inferring what might happen if the women were caught while being chased by pirates. Others were the overlay of the blockbuster movie characters.

The attraction will be closed as the work on the scene transformation is carried out.

Opened:  December 15, 1973
Ride length:  approx 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Fastpass:  Yes
Handicapped Accessibility:  Guests in wheelchairs must be able to transfer to the ride vehicle.

Overview:
The queue line twists and turns in a darkened, cool underground cavern that leads to the boat ride. The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is quick loading and each boat holds about 30 people.

After a close encounter with Blackbeard and Davy Jones, you'll float through a cave to a dark plunge. Where you'll find yourself in the midst of a battle with cannon shots and Captain Barbossa shouting orders from a pirate ship. Be on the lookout for Captain Jack Sparrow, while he plays hide and seek as he pops up from a barrel and peeks from behind a mannequin.

Listen and you'll hear the song "Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates' life for me."

30th Annual - 2018 Arizona Renaissance Festival and Faire

The Arizona Renaissance Festival Celebrates 30 years of cheers starting February 10th, 2018.

The Arizona Renaissance Faire and Artisan Marketplace is a medieval amusement park, with theatre stages, an artisan crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a Pleasure Feast.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays, Sundays & Presidents' Day from February 10th through April 1st, 2018.

The Renaissance Festival Hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Rain or Shine

Free Parking Courtesy of Fry's Food Stores

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For directions and map to the Arizona Renaissance Festival Click here, parking is free courtesy of Fry's. Located at 12601 US-60 in Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

The medieval village comes to life with costumed characters recreating a 16th century marketplace, where nearly 30% of Festival's visitors also dress in costume! Thirteen Festival stages have performances by the talented entertainers listed below and others

• The Whipmaster Adam Crack Adam Winrich holds multiple Guinness World Records for skill with a whip. 
• The Ded Bob Sho - Ded Bob appears with Sluj for a show that will tickle your funny bone. 
• Don Juan & Miguel - Stories, comedy, whips and sword play. 
• Jousters - Knights in armor perform daring deeds of bravery and skill for the Queen's honour. 
• Twig the Fairy - Twig Oaklyn Flewinia Thistlebottom spreads whimsy, wonder, and the occasional glitterbomb.

With so much to see and do, you just can not fit it all in one day!  

• Cheer for brave knights in the Joust! 
• Tournament Jousting is held three times a day in our Jousting Arena!
• 12:00 - A Joust for the Queen's Favor
• 2:30 - A Tournament of Champions
• 5:00 - A Joust to the Death
• Roam the 30-acre festival village filled with castles, cottages and pubs. 
• Rest your feet with 13 stages of nonstop performances with new shows and returning favorites.
• Browse artisan craft shops to find rare treasures. 
• Eat and revel with a cast of nearly 2,000 colorfully costumed characters. 
• There is a great variety of festival food and beverage for feasting... don't forget the Turkey leg. 
• Get your palm read.

Rides and Games of skill!

Test your abilities at the Festival's many games of medieval skill: target shoot with bow like Robin of the Hood or crossbow like a crusading soldier, storm the castle in a paintball battle, or throw a tomato at an insulting peasant. Show off to the damsels at the Climbing Tower or show your warrior side throwing battle axes.

Rides for children of all ages! Soar on the Assault Catapult, ride The Piccolo Pony: the world's largest rocking horse, take a spin on Da Vinci's Flying Machine. 

Arizona Renaissance Festival Ticket Information

Children under 5 are always free and parking is also free, courtesy of Fry's Food Stores.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival has several convenient ways to purchase admission tickets!

Fry's Food and Drug Stores

Purchase discounted tickets in advance at Fry's Food Stores statewide.

• $24 for adults
• $14.00 for children 5-12 (under 5 always free)

Purchase Online Tickets
Print your own discount tickets!  Save $1.00 and avoid box office lines, no service fees!

• $25.00 for adults
• $15.00 for children 5-12 (under 5 always free)

Box Office Tickets at the Faire

You can always purchase your admission tickets the day of the event onsite at the Festival Box Office.

• $26.00 for adults
• $16.00 for children 5-12 (under 5 always free)
• $23.00 for seniors 60 and over
• $23.00 for active and/or retired adult military personnel and their spouses. 
• $13.00 for child dependents of active and/or retired adult military personnel.

Pleasure Feast
Be treated like Royalty while you savor five courses of fine food, ample drink, and enjoy one and one half hours of raucous Renaissance Entertainment at its best!  Let the Feast Master's boisterous serving wenches and tavern knaves dish up a roaring good time! Click here for Menu!

Pickup Arizona Renaissance Festival discount coupons at any Hall of Frames! Visit a store to pickup the physical coupons, or download and print the AZ Renaissance Festival Discount Coupon.