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Pirates of the Caribbean — The Last Ride Walt Disney Ever Built

23 min · 30. apr. 2026
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A close look at Pirates of the Caribbean, the last ride Walt Disney ever worked on, and still one of the best in any Disney park. We cover how a wax museum became a boat ride, why Magic Kingdom almost didn't get Pirates at all, and what Walt's fingerprints still look like fifty years later. Plus the secrets hiding in the queue, the chess board that can never be won, and the ghost who has haunted the ride since 1973. ⚓ Attraction: Pirates of the Caribbean  📍 Park: Magic Kingdom  🌴 Land: Adventureland  ⏱ Ride Time: ~8.5 minutes  📏 Height Requirement: None  🎟 Access: Standby & Lightning Lane Multi Pass Follow us @wonderofdisneyworld on Instagram and TikTok

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