The debut of “it’s a small world” proved that boat rides in an attraction would be well-received. However, multiple successes coming off the 1964 New York World’s Fair changed the plans for the pirate attraction.
Pirates of the Caribbean was originally conceived as a walk-through museum of wax figures under New Orleans Square, depicting the history of pirates. The Beginnings of the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride
In this second part, I’m going to explore the evolution of the Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean ride’s storytelling in this article, with special attention to our favourite redhead. In my last post, I wrote about the techniques used to capture and sustain the audience’s interest. In its fifty-plus years of operation, it has probably undergone more changes that have affected its story than any Disney ride. Pirates of the Caribbean opened in March 1967, three months after Walt Disney’s death, and is the last ride he personally oversaw. Its theme parks are best in class because of this focus, and indeed, each Disney ride’s primary purpose is to tell the guest a story. After all, Disney is a company built on story, stemming from its roots in the film and animation industries. In every Disney ride, there is a strong thread of storytelling running through the entire experience.
