Tag: Pirates of the Caribbean

Recording Details in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Magic Kingdom is full of details and I had fun looking for and photographing on a recent trip. Let’s start with the Pirates Bazaar which is the shop you enter after sailing through Pirates of the Caribbean. This shop, like all Disney shops, is a treasure trove of subjects. As I was walking around, … Continue reading "Recording Details in the Magic Kingdom"
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Jim’s Attic: The Story of Beacon Joe

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The Story of Beacon Joe By Jim Korkis Which original Disney character appears in three different attractions at Walt Disney World and was originally created for Disneyland? I always hated it when teachers asked questions like that and they already knew the answer” and I was a public school teacher for several years after I … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Story of Beacon Joe"
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Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Three of Three

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last Thursday I discussed the architecture of the Agrabah section of Adventureland and The Flying Carpets of Aladdin, the Sunshine Tree Terrace, tiki gods, and why Pirates of the Caribbean was added to the Magic Kingdom as an afterthought. Today I’ll continue where I left off. I have never written an article about the Pirates … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Three of Three"
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Restroom Evolution

Posted on by Jack Spence
We all know that much of Disneyland’s success was due to its innovative theming and storytelling. No other amusement park before Disneyland featured the attention to detail that this new Anaheim park offered. But that was only part of the formula to success. Cleanliness was another major component to the “Disney Difference.” Walt wanted his … Continue reading "Restroom Evolution"
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Pirates of the Caribbean Guest Bedroom – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
Hey everyone. I’m back from my extended leave of absence from AllEars. My move into my new home went well and I’m pretty much settled in. I’m enjoying my new surroundings and I especially like the fact that I can easily hear the Walt Disney World Steam Train and the Lilly Belle whistles from my … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean Guest Bedroom – Part One"
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The Flying Dutchman

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Scott came up with our theme this week, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Movies. My original theme, Johnny Depp in Various Stages of Sexy, was vetoed. Bugger! Instead of posting a photo I never took of Johnny, here’s one I took of Davy Jones’ ship, The Flying Dutchman. It was anchored at Disney’s Castaway Cay … Continue reading "The Flying Dutchman"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean, the Movie

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Raise your hands if you thought Disney would be successful in making movies based on themepark rides or attractions? I wonder how many of you would have raised your hands before the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Curse of the Black Pearl. Now with four movies in the series with a fifth in the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean, the Movie"
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Play Testing A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com had a great opportunity my last morning at Walt Disney World. The Imagineers were conducting a public "play test" of A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas. This is a new interactive experience that will be opening in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom in the near future. The testing started earlier in the morning and I managed to make it there about 11:45am and was one of the last groups through, they shut down around noon. The adventure begins at the Enlistment Quarters, the old Crows Nest.
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Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It lurks in the well-lit shadows of the Tomorrowland Arcade, awaiting players brave enough to tempt fate with a few schillings and fast-action thumbs. Don’t be chicken. Commandeer the pinball machine and beat the high score. However, if gold isn’t what you’re after but rather some “Tada!” worthy photographs, look no further. Here she sits. … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball"
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Peek inside The Legend of Jack Sparrow before it officially opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, a new attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is undergoing a soft opening ahead of its grand opening on Dec. 6. My family and I were able to cast off and experience the new attraction this past weekend and get a glimpse of Disney’s beloved and rum-loving pirate. Our wait … Continue reading "Peek inside The Legend of Jack Sparrow before it officially opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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