Pirates of the Caribbean - Updates to the Ride

• Captain Jack's joined the crew! Get ready to set sail on this boisterous journey to discover Captain Jack and his nemesis Barbossa interacting with some of your favorite Audio-Animatronics® buccaneers and adding a terrific twist 
  to the classic adventure — along with new special effects.

• This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey.
  

• Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. This portable captioning system uses a wireless handheld receiver to display text in locations where fixed captioning systems are impractical, such as moving attractions. Receivers are available through Guest Relations and require a $100 refundable deposit (must return item on the same day for refund).
• Here are the song's opening lyrics:
  "Yo ho yo ho, a pirate's life for me!
  We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot
  Drink up me hearties, yo ho!
  We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot
  Drink up me hearties, yo ho!"
• Pictures of this ride.

Pirate Treasure Hunt Cruises

The object is to find the buried treasure at the resort beach around the Lagoon - kids are given clues and a treasure map.  A credit card must be used to guarantee your reservation.  There is a 24-hour cancellation policy.  15 children maximum.  

Hosted by Pirates trained in Water Life Saving.  Children get a bandanna, an ice cream snack, and a portion of the found treasure, as well as lunch, consisting of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, gummy bears, juice box and Krispie Treat.  

For kids ages 4 to 12 years (must be potty trained) - adults can not stay with the kids.  Cost is $30.01 per child, plus tax.  This can be booked up to 180 days in advance.  Call 407-WDW-DINE. 

The cruise takes place at these four locations:

Grand Floridian Resort -

Disney's Pirate Adventure - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:30 am to 11:30 am.  Meet 15 minutes prior at the Grand Floridian marina.

Yacht and Beach Clubs

Albatross Treasure Cruise - Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Meet 15 minutes prior at the Yacht & Beach Clubs marina.

Port Orleans Riverside

Sassagoula River Adventure Cruise - Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Meet 15 minutes prior at the Port Orleans Riverside dock.

Caribbean Beach Resort

Island of the Caribbean Pirate Cruise - Tuesdays 9:30 am to 11:30 am.  Meet 15 minutes prior at the Caribbean Beach Resort marina.

Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial in the Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Jerry Bruckheimer has announced that Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has started filming in Hawaii. This film will be directed by Rob Marshall and will be opening in 3D and 2D theaters on May 20, 2011. The highly-anticipated film stars Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Kevin McNally, Stephen Graham, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Sam Claflin, Yuki Matsuzaki and Gemma Ward.