Talk Like A Pirate Day

One of my favourite areas, and attractions, in Disneyland Paris is the Pirates of the Caribbean. I actually think that it could be the best of all the Disney Theme Parks Pirates rides - it has a great story and some fantastic small drops! These drops are actually part of a story, rather than a necessity like the other parks (to avoid railroad tracks, for example). In honour of International Talk Like A Pirate Day, which was yesterday, I thought it would be a good idea to appreciate this area and all its finese. The attraction is different to its counterparts in Florida and California, as it has stayed the same as it originally opened, and has no trace of Captain Jack Sparrow. There are, however, two sword fighters (and one scarily resembles Will Turner!) who - at the time of the attraction opening - were two of the most advanced animatronics in any Disney theme park attraction. There are about 119 animatronics throughout the ride, including 12 skeletons. The ride-through is very similar to the original Disneyland attraction when entering the town section, excluding these two sword fighters. Pirates of the Caribbean also some of the best theming throughout the attraction and - perhaps more importantly - in the area around it. The ride is located near Adventure Isle and the infamous Skull Rock.
Near the exit to the Pirates attraction - and yes, it does exit into a gift shop - is the Blue Lagoon Restaurant. Similar to the Blue Bayou in Disneyland, California, this restaurant is located inside the attraction! It is slightly smaller to the Bayou, but has the same theming. The menu focuses on French Cuisine, with many speciality seafood dishes.
And the gift shop at the end of the Pirates' attraction? Le Coffre du Capitaine (The Captain's Chest) has all the knick-knacks that a wannabe Pirate could desire!

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