History of Pirates of the Caribbean in Timeline

Pirates of the Caribbean began as a Disney theme park ride in 1967, inspired by pirate legends and novels. It expanded into a media franchise including films, books, and video games. The film series follows the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann as they navigate the treacherous world of pirates, cursed treasures, and the supernatural. Key storylines involve battles against undead pirates, sea monsters, and the East India Trading Company. The franchise is known for its action-packed sequences, humor, and memorable characters.

March 18, 1967: Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Opening

On March 18, 1967, the Disneyland version of Pirates of the Caribbean, the last ride Walt Disney participated in designing, opened three months after his death. The ride debut also gave rise to the song "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)".

1967: Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Opens

In 1967, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, one of the last Disneyland attractions overseen by Walt Disney, opened at Disneyland. The ride was based on pirate legends, folklore, and novels.

2003: Release of The Curse of the Black Pearl

In 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean became a media franchise with the release of 'The Curse of the Black Pearl'.

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2007: Pirates of the Caribbean References Added to Tom Sawyer Island

In 2007, Disney added references to the Pirates of the Caribbean film series to Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland.

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2019: Pirates of the Caribbean Grosses $4.5 Billion Worldwide

By 2019, the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise had grossed over $4.5 billion worldwide, ranking it 16th among all-time highest-grossing film franchises.