Board a ship in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square, plunge down a (relatively small) waterfall, and take a trip back in time to the days pirates roamed the seas on Pirates of the Caribbean. This staple attraction includes everything guests could want in a pirates-inspired adventure, from plenty of plundered treasure to appearances by Captain Jack Sparrow to a thrilling battle complete with cannon fire.
Pirates of the Caribbean Fast Facts
- Location: New Orleans Square
- Height Requirement: None
- Attraction Length: About 15.5 minutes
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Yes
- Ride Type: Boat ride
- Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
- Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
- Ride Switch Available: No
Queue
The queue for Pirates of the Caribbean is primarily outdoors in a courtyard. Only the last few minutes of the queue is indoors, and here, you’ll be able to see boats return to the loading dock – and check out scenes of the iconic Blue Bayou Restaurant.
AccessibilityÂ
Guests must transfer from wheelchairs and ECVs to ride; a transfer device is available. Additionally, handheld captioning and audio description are offered for this attraction.
On-Ride Photo
There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.
Is Pirates of the Caribbean Kid-Friendly?
Pirates of the Caribbean is pretty kid-friendly, with just a few potentially frightening scenes. With no height requirement and a very slow pace, it’s a solid option for guests of every age.
As a classic Disneyland dark ride, Pirates does have moments that may be slightly scary for toddlers or young preschoolers. Cannon fire, skeletons, and very dark portions of the ride’s path may pose some frights, but for the most part it’s a joyful attraction, not one meant to spook kids.
Best For: Kids who are ready for light thrills and love a good dark ride.
Will Pirates of the Caribbean Cause Motion Sickness?
Pirates of the Caribbean shouldn’t cause motion sickness for most guests. It’s slow-moving and features only two small drops, making it a relatively safe choice.
