EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 1H 22M
190. Designing Pirates of the Caribbean: Exploring Imagineering’s Models, Mockups, & Construction - Pirates of the Caribbean Part 4
What changed from Disney's original model to the final attraction? And what critical piece of Pirate culture was altered in those changes? On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we explore the fascinating creation process of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean. Along the way, we hear from Arrow Dynamics about their bateaux design, visit the original model to see some significant changes to the show, and have a cocktail party at the WED mock-up version. We end this episode walking through the construction site of this iconic attraction, seeing the true scale and setup of these incredible show buildings. Join us LIVE on YouTube every week! Be notified by subscribing to Kate’s YouTube: @disneyciceroneYou can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.comView full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast.Many thanks to Disney historian Joshua at E82 | The Epcot Legacy for contributing resources for this episode!Kate’s BooksWalrusCarp T-shirts & MerchMOWD appDistory T-shirts and StickersKate’s Substack
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