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

Changes Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland

🏴‍☠️ Disneyland’s Iconic Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Gets a New Look

The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland will temporarily close on February 26, 2018, with an expected reopening on March 19, 2018. This classic Disney ride is undergoing modifications to update the famous auction scene and create a more family-friendly experience.

What’s Changing in Pirates of the Caribbean?

The current auction scene, where pirates auction off the Redhead and other women, is being reimagined.

🔹 New Scene Concept: Instead of auctioning people, the pirates will now be forcing townspeople to auction off their valuables, including a grandfather clock, picture frames, and goats. 🔹 The Redhead’s New Role: The beloved Redhead is no longer a damsel being sold—she’s becoming a pirate!

🎨 Already Implemented in Disneyland Paris: The changes have already been introduced at Disneyland Paris, and now the original Anaheim attraction is getting the update.

Current scene

Past Updates to the Attraction

Over the years, Pirates of the Caribbean has undergone several modifications:

• Women Chasing Pirates: Originally, pirates were seen chasing women—this was changed so that women now chase the pirates.

• Jack Sparrow & Movie Tie-Ins: Characters from the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean film series, including Captain Jack Sparrow, Blackbeard, and Captain Barbossa, were added to the ride.

Disney Artist Rendering of replacement scene

Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Overview

⏳ Opened: December 15, 1973
⏱ Ride Length: Approx. 8 minutes, 30 seconds
🎟 FastPass Available: Yes
♿ Accessibility: Guests in wheelchairs must be able to transfer into the ride vehicle.

What to Expect on the Ride

🌊 Queue Experience: The dark, cool underground cavern winds through themed corridors, leading to the boat-loading area.

🚢 Ride Highlights:

• Blackbeard & Davy Jones Encounter – Start the adventure with legendary pirate lore.

• Plunge into the Pirate Battle – A thrilling drop takes you into a cannon battle with Captain Barbossa aboard a pirate ship.

• Captain Jack Sparrow’s Hide & Seek – Keep an eye out for Jack Sparrow, as he cleverly hides behind barrels and mannequins throughout the ride.

• Iconic Music & Atmosphere – The classic song “Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me” plays as you sail through this beloved Disney attraction.

Why the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Matters

• 🌎 One of Disney’s Most Iconic Rides – The ride has inspired five blockbuster movies, making it a fan-favorite attraction for both kids and adults.

• 🎭 A Classic Disney Experience – No visit to Disneyland is complete without setting sail with the Pirates.

• 🔄 Constantly Evolving – Disney continues to modernize the attraction while keeping its nostalgic charm.

Let us Plan Your Visit to Disneyland

📍 Location: Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA
📅 Closure Dates: February 26 – March 19, 2018
🎟 Ride Reopening: March 19, 2018 – Be among the first to see the new Pirates of the Caribbean updates!

🏴‍☠️ Set sail for adventure and experience the updated Pirates of the Caribbean ride this spring!

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.