Pirates of the Caribbean Celebrating 50 Years; Tangled PhotoPass Experience Extended

Pirates of the Caribbean Celebrating 50 Years this Weekend:

This Saturday is the 50th Anniversary of one the most classic attractions in Pirates of the Caribbean. Beginning this Thursday however, guests will be able feast on special pirate-themed grub at French Market Restaurant, Mint Julep Bar, Harbour Galley, Royal Street Verandah, Cafe Orleans, and the Blue Bayou.

Then the party really sets sail Friday, March 17, and on the attraction’s official anniversary, March 18. Guests will find pirate-themed entertainment throughout New Orleans Square by the likes of Bootstrappers and Lucky the Pirate. They can also plunder limited-edition anniversary merchandise, available in New Orleans Square while supplies last. And ye landlubbers who wish ter talk like a pirate – aye, ye’ll getcher chance … with pirate speak collectible cards. And stay sharp, because there will be even more to discover!

Here is what you can expect at each place:

Blue Bayou (Beginning March 17th unless otherwise noted)

• 50th anniversary button
• March 16th-26th Only – Fruits De Mer – Pan seared snapper, sautéed shrimp, scallops, and a hush puppy served on a bed of spinach, with spicy shrimp sauce and remoulade – $44.00
• Gold doubloons presented with the check

Cafe Orleans (Beginning March 16th)

• Steak Sandwich – served open face with white cheddar cheese sauce, bacon jam, arugula, and cherry tomatoes, and sweet potato waffle cut fries – $21.00
• Lost Treasure Beignets – Shimmering lemon flavored beignets with vanilla anglaise and fruit couli – $9.00

French Market (Beginning March 16th)

• March 16th-July 16th Only – Buccaneer Pulled Pork Sandwich – Jerk-spiced pork, sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, pineapple Caribbean-style slaw and fried yucca – TBA
• Jolly Roger Punch – Spiced tropical juices with hints of pineapple, orange, and mango – $3.59
• Pirate Stein collectible mug – $12.99

Mint Julep Bar (Beginning March 16th)

• March 16th-19th Until 11am – Caribbean Breakfast Burrito (Also available in vegetarian form) – scrambled eggs, andouille sausage, rice, sweet potatoes, and black beans with sour cream – $8.49
• Lost Treasure Beignets – shimmering lemon beignets – 3 for $4.49, 6 for $7.49
• Jolly Roger Punch – Spiced tropical juices with hints of pineapple, orange, and mango – $3.59
• Pirate Stein collectible mug – $12.99

Royal Street Veranda (Beginning March 16th)

• March 16th-19th Until 11am – Caribbean Breakfast Burrito (Also available in vegetarian form) – scrambled eggs, andouille sausage, rice, sweet potatoes, and black beans with sour cream – $8.49
• Calypso Caribbean Chicken Stew – Caribbean spiced chicken stewed with onions carrots, celery, potatoes, and yucca – $10.99
• Jolly Roger Punch – Spiced tropical juices with hints of pineapple, orange, and mango – $3.59
• Pirate Stein collectible mug – $12.99

Harbour Galley (Beginning March 16th)

• Calypso Caribbean Chicken Stew – Caribbean spiced chicken stewed with onions carrots, celery, potatoes, and yucca – $10.99
• Jolly Roger Punch – Spiced tropical juices with hints of pineapple, orange, and mango – $3.59
• Pirate Stein collectible mug – $12.99

New Orleans Churro Cart (Beginning March 17th)

• Golden churro – Gold-dusted churro – $4.25

So "Yo Ho Yo Ho, its a Pirates Life for everyone."

Tangled PhotoPass Experience Extended Indefinitely:

The Tangled PhotoPass experience that allows guests to hold the famous luminary floating lanterns from the film has been extended indefinitely. The experience was originally supposed to end this Wednesday, March 15. 

It will be available now on a nightly basis weather permitting.