Pirates of the Caribbean reopening date still adrift
The popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, which has been closed for months while Disneyland prepared for the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular, is set to return in a few weeks after a seasonal refurbishment.
The attraction could return as soon as July 1, according to the Disneyland website.
The New Orleans Square attraction will be closed for a seasonal refurbishment through June 30, according to the website, which shows no operating hours for Pirates of the Caribbean through July 18 — the last date available on the calendar.
Pirates of the Caribbean closed in mid-March as Disneyland began widening walkways in New Orleans Square along the Rivers of America in preparation for the return of “Fantasmic.”
The New Orleans Square walkway work was completed in time for the return of “Fantasmic” on May 28 after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
Changes to the Pirates of the Caribbean queue route will help traffic flow around the attraction and New Orleans Square. The extended
Pirates of the Caribbean could reopen as soon as July 1, according to Disneyland. The ride is closed for seasonal refurbishment.
queue that ran along the waterfront walkway will be modified and flow into a separate area when the attraction returns.
The removal of the tree stump entrance for Tarzan’s Treehouse next to the Pirates of the Caribbean queue should help with traffic flow in the chronically crowded area of Disneyland.
The Blue Bayou restaurant has soft-opened with walk-up reservations after a refurbishment timed to the closure of Pirates of the Caribbean. The fine dining restaurant’s bayou views remain obstructed by construction walls while work continues on the attached attraction.