The Pirates of the Caribbean is an attraction that marvels the imagination, with hidden treasure, cannon fire, and salty pirates. The attraction was initially planned as a basement walk-through called “Pirates Wax Museum”. In 1961 construction began.

With all that Walt had learned from The Worlds Fair, he decided that the walk-through would be changed to an elaborate boat adventure instead.

The attraction would consist of two buildings on three levels with a ceiling height of 40 feet. Inside this massive structure would be 66 pirates and villagers, 57 animals and birds and a pirate ship. The true genius of Walt’s creativity was how to get the guests outside the Berm without the guests knowing it. The solution was two very exciting waterfalls.

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