Official Pirates of the Caribbean closure dates!

[bigsis1970]

Ok so I thought the rumor was it would be back open for the Easter week?? anyone else hear that?? I Hope so this one of our fave rides.. Michelle

 

[All Aboard]

I've heard from a very good source that it will close March 1st for wiring work, etc. and that it will reopen for a few weeks in early to mid April to handle the peak crowds. Then around May 1st, it will go back down for the audioanimatronic work and reopen around on July 1st with an official reopening on July 7th.

I'd assume for those enjoying the attraction in April, no visible changes will be in place.

 

[NancyIL]

I'll be at Disneyland and WDW in March...and Pirates will be down at BOTH parks! Bummer!

 

[Count Masone]

Hate to see a major ride closed during a summer month, especially the month I will be there and especially my favorite ride in the whole World!!!!!!!!!! I would reschedule if I could but circumstances have us locked in this time around. Hmmmmm... man I hate that it is going to be closed that long and into the summer. Oh well.

 

[Disneybabe84]

ughhh i leave the 6th of march!!

 

[Fooboy]

great.. we fall right in the middle of it s'ok though. closures happen. i have gotten used to it over the years. I see it as a trade-off, POC for Expedition Everest (i hope that one stays open).

Foobs

 

[mhingher]

I'm sorry but I still can't believe this until it's posted on the WDW website as of now it's still not on there... I'm going in May so I'm hoping this is just a rumor...

 

[lorli]

This is good news for us, we will be able to catch it after the refurb. in August.

 

[luv2nascar]

hoping for an early soft opening. Oh so close we will be there 6/16 - 6/23/06. Maybe it will be open by then???

 

[Twinprincesses]

I was hoping it woudl be open the first week of April Oh well last time we were there Small World was closed and we love to ride the classics.

 

[Matt]

I'm sorry but I still can't believe this until it's posted on the WDW website as of now it's still not on there... I'm going in May so I'm hoping this is just a rumor...

Well the press release should help but keep denying if it makes you feel better.

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

Woo Hoo! We get there July 2nd, I had seen the closure on WDW site without firm dates and thought we'd miss POTC this time. Thank You OP for making my day!

 

[caribear]

If I find out any more info, as far as re-opening during Spring Break, I will be sure to post the information. As this information was just released this morning I think you should see something on the WDW website very soon. Pirates is my favorite Disney attraction, so I cannot wait to see the results of the refurbishment!

Yo-ho, Yo-ho a pirate's life for me!

 

[Dznefreek]

I'm sorry but I still can't believe this until it's posted on the WDW website as of now it's still not on there... I'm going in May so I'm hoping this is just a rumor...

It has been in all the papers and on the news here for the last 2 days. It is official; not just rumor.

 

[jimmiej]

From Allears:

http://www.allearsnet.com/news/hnews.htm#020206

ANAHEIM, Calif. and ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- First the theme park attraction inspired the movie -- now the movie is inspiring the attraction. Pirates of the Caribbean, the classic Disney theme park adventure brought to the big screen in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," is adding new characters and features from the blockbuster entertainment franchise and debuting when the next adventure begins in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."

Both the Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will close the attraction in March to complete the updates in time for the opening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" on July 7. The attraction will re-open at Disneyland on June 24 and in Florida's Magic Kingdom on July 7.

 

[WL Fan]

We begin our vacation March 1, POTC is one of my hubby's favorites and he's going to be very disappointed...

 

[maccalovah]

I'm really disappointed about this! We'll be there in May, and I haven't been there in 5+ years, and I'll have to miss one of my favorite attractions!

I guess it gives me a good reason to plan another trip

 

[maccalovah]

We begin our vacation March 1, POTC is one of my hubby's favorites and he's going to be very disappointed...

I obsessively listen to a Disney podcast, and I'm pretty sure they said it wasn't going to be closed until March 5th- so you'll still have time!

Sarah