Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disney franchise originating from a 1967 Disneyland ride. Drawing inspiration from pirate legends and novels, the ride evolved into a successful film series and expanded to include books, video games, and other media. The franchise, born from Walt Disney's vision, became a significant part of Disney's media empire, engaging audiences with tales of swashbuckling adventures.
On March 18, 1967, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland opened. It was the last ride that Walt Disney participated in designing, debuting three months after his death. The ride is also associated with the song "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)".
In 1967, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride opened at Disneyland. This was one of the last Disneyland attractions that Walt Disney oversaw.
In 2003, 'The Curse of the Black Pearl' was released, marking the beginning of the Pirates of the Caribbean media franchise.
In 2007, Disney rebranded Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland as Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island and added references to the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
By 2019, the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise had grossed over $4.5 billion worldwide, making it the 16th highest-grossing film franchise of all time.
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