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Not every Disney classic gets a second act—but in 2025, Pirates of the Caribbean will. More than three decades after the ride first debuted at Disneyland Paris, Disney is bringing new life to the beloved franchise with a story-driven expansion designed not for theaters or cruise ships, but for the winding caves of Adventure Isle.
Slated to launch in autumn 2025, the new Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired experience won’t be a ride at all. Instead, it’s a permanent, interactive treasure hunt set deep within the rockwork and walkways of Adventureland’s most underused corner in a fresh attempt at turning an atmospheric walkthrough into something that feels both alive and narratively rich.
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A New Kind of Pirate Story
Adventure Isle—known for its maze of bridges, caves, and shipwrecks—has long been one of Disneyland Paris’s most visually ambitious but narratively underutilized spaces. That changes next year. Imagineers are now developing a story-driven treasure hunt that will send guests through the Isle’s dark tunnels and hidden alcoves, guided by clues, characters, and puzzles drawn from the Pirates of the Caribbean canon.
According to Disney, characters from the attraction will challenge visitors throughout the experience, which includes the hunt for a missing set of keys—a nod to the dog who famously holds a ring of them just outside the pirates’ jail cell in the original ride. The goal is to strengthen the connection between Adventure Isle and the Pirates attraction next door while turning a passive space into something dynamic and replayable.
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Though Disney has yet to reveal an exact launch date, the experience is expected to open in autumn 2025 as a permanent addition to Disneyland Paris.
Pirates in the Parks, Even Without the Movies
The announcement arrives at a curious time for the Pirates brand. While the film series remains stalled in development—last reported to be circling two potential scripts, one with Johnny Depp and another without—Disney has shown increasing interest in expanding the property within its theme parks.
In addition to the treasure hunt at Disneyland Paris, Magic Kingdom in Florida is set to open a Pirates-themed lounge in late 2025. The immersive venue is said to place guests in the middle of their own pirate saga and will include the return of the Barker Bird, a fan-favorite animatronic removed in 2006. The project underscores Disney’s strategy of deepening park experiences using existing intellectual property, even when that IP isn’t currently active on the big screen.
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What’s notable is the way these new additions are tailored more toward immersion than thrill. Rather than reinventing Pirates as a flashy new ride, Disney is investing in layered, character-driven storytelling that re-engages audiences with the world of the attraction.
And in Paris, where Pirates of the Caribbean already boasts one of the most ambitious versions of the ride anywhere in the world, this new addition might just be the missing key that brings Adventure Isle to life.
