Disneyland park-salutes Pirates of the Caribbean with Limited Time Entertainment and Special Offerings for the Attractions 50th Anniversary
1. Disneyland Park Salutes Pirates of the
Caribbean with Limited-Time
Entertainment and Special Offerings for
the Attraction’s 50th Anniversary
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 13, 2017) – Nearly 400 million guests have embarked on this swashbuckling
adventure at Disneyland Park. It has inspired a highly popular film franchise, and the lyrics to its theme
song–“Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)”– are recognized around the world. It’s Pirates of the Caribbean, of
course, an attraction that celebrates its 50th
anniversary on March 18, 2017.
To celebrate this special occasion, guests are invited to enjoy pirate-themed entertainment, merchandise
exclusives and special food and beverage offerings beginning March 16. Disneyland is sure to be filled with
pirate-talking mates for this limited-time, rollicking fun.
Beginning Thursday, March 16: Guests may feast upon special, pirate-themed food at French
Market Restaurant, Mint Julep Bar, Harbour Galley, Royal Street Veranda, Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou
Restaurant. Blue Bayou also celebrates its 50th
anniversary on March 18. Food items vary by location
and will include:
Buccaneer Pulled Pork Sandwich: Jerk-spiced Pork, Sweet and Tangy Barbecue
Sauce, Pineapple Caribbean-style Slaw and Fried Yucca
Lost Treasure Beignets: Lemon-flavored Beignets with gold shimmer dust
Jolly Roger Punch: Spiced Tropical Juices with hints of Pineapple, Orange and Mango
Calypso’s Caribbean Chicken Stew: Caribbean-seasoned Chicken stewed with Onions, Carrots,
Celery, Tomatoes, Potatoes and Yucca
Golden Churro: Gold-dusted Churro
On Friday, March 17: Pirate-themed entertainment comes alive throughout New Orleans Square,
including performances by the Bootstrappers and Lucky the Pirate.
Saturday, March 18: Even more entertainment will be added on the attraction’s official anniversary,
including appearances by the legendary pirate himself, Captain Jack Sparrow. Guests may purchase
limited-edition, anniversary merchandise in New Orleans Square, while supplies last. Pirate Speak!
collectible cards will be available for guests who wish to talk like a pirate.
Guests may discover additional special surprises on March 18.
The original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction set the bar for future theme park attractions with masterful
storytelling and technology that introduced approximately 120 Audio-Animatronics characters. The popular
attraction has inspired five films and the fifth, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” is set to
open in theaters May 26, 2017.
For 50 years of memories and fun facts about Pirates of the Caribbean, please view our historical fact sheet at
DisneylandNews.com
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