Is the Pirates of the Caribbean ride closing?
Is the Pirates of the Caribbean ride closing? The Pirates attraction will reopen on June 30, 2023, for fans to enjoy. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly on this renovation, and fans can get back to enjoying this iconic ride soon.
Is Pirates of the Caribbean being replaced with Splash Mountain?
According to the official statement, “With Splash Mountain now taking over Pirates of The Caribbean, we need a new home for Pirates of The Caribbean. After careful consideration, we determined that it's a small world is the best new home for Pirates of the Caribbean.
Why is Splash Mountain closing?
The closing of the 30-year-old ride — which Princess Diana visited in 1993 — follows years of calls for change because it features several characters from Disney's 1946 film Song of the South, which featured racist stereotypes.