A few months ago Disney changed the name of El Pirata Y el Perico Restaurante to a more Pirates of the Caribbean related “Tortuga Tavern”. The menu remained pretty much the same as before, but whereas El Pirata seemed to only be open seasonally, Tortuga Tavern has been serving more frequently. It was open when …
Category Archive: Adventureland
Hop on the Boat and Take a Photo Tour of the Jungle Cruise
Missing one of your favorite rides in the Magic Kingdom? I know I am. So for today’s Magic Kingdom Monday, we’re going on a photo tour down the Jungle Cruise. As you exit the boat, please watch your step and mind your head. If you miss your step and hit your head, watch your language, …
The Quirks of the Jungle Cruise
One queue that is always entertaining to me in the Magic Kingdom is the Jungle Cruise. It’s worth the wait to read all of the crates and signs that you find throughout the line and listening to the “radio” makes it even better. Next week we’ll take a photo tour down the Jungle Cruise and …
Quick Shot – Where Is that Dog With the Keys?
Last week we took a look at one of the famous scenes guests encounter when riding Pirates of the Caribbean. Today we’ve got another classic scene, the Jail Scene, complete with the dog holding the keys just out of reach of the desperate prisoners. In my random Disney readings over time I’ve found a couple …
Quick Shot – We Wants the Redhead!
Disney World’s version of Pirates of the Caribbean was not originally meant to be. It was felt that it wouldn’t seem “adventuresome” enough for Florida’s Magic Kingdom seeing as Florida is so close to tropical areas in itself. However, it was such a success in Disneyland that guests made overwhelming requests to have it brought …
Trapped Forever in Pirates of the Caribbean
For the longest time I have heard that the pirates seen playing chess in the queue of Pirates of the Caribbean were stuck forever in a stalemate. However, I found a site out there that tracks the chess pieces over the past seven years, and shows that the pieces are moved from time to time. …








