“We are extremely proud of all the work underway to bring the Shanghai Disney Resort to life. And we're excited to re-imagine the iconic world and characters of Pirates for the first time as an entire land that celebrates the creativity, imagination and adventure of both the fan favorite attraction and the popular film franchise.”
“Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most iconic attractions in our parks, and we really couldn't imagine Shanghai Disneyland without Pirates. We wanted to create a one-of-a-kind experience that would appeal to our Chinese guests while remaining true to its Disney heritage.”
On March 18, 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean debuted at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. In 2014, nearly 50 years later, as part of The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger unveiled creative details for the Shanghai Disney Resort. This is the first time a Disney Park became home to a Pirates-themed land, announced as "Treasure Cove", and an e-ticket attraction designed for Shanghai Disneyland Park, called Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure. The attraction will feature a combination of new technology and innovation to bring guests along a pirate adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Davy Jones, providing guests "an experience unlike anything else in the world". Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs stated how they're extremely proud and excited to re-imagine the iconic world and characters of Pirates as an entire land that celebrates both the fan favorite attraction and the popular film franchise. The announcement coincided with the completion of key structural work on the Pirates attraction, and marks another milestone in the resort development. Progress continued with construction and Shanghai Disney Resort is set to open by the end of 2015.[2][3][4]
Backstory[]
Treasure Cove was founded in 1690 by Spanish nobleman Don Diego Sevilla Portillo, who would also establish the El Teatro Fandango in a portion of his mansion to accommodate lavish theatrical productions. Eventually, Treasure Cove would fall under control of the British, with the Royal Navy renaming the town's fort to Fort Snobbish, though in time, their grip on the city slipped when Jack Sparrow sacked the town and turned it into a haven for pirates.
Attractions and entertainment[]
Explorer Canoes
Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack's Stunt Spectacular inside El Teatro Fandango
Short film:Tales of the Code: Wedlocked Books:Jack Sparrow prequel novels • Pirates of the Caribbean: Legends of the Brethren Court • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Ultimate Sticker Book) Video games:Pirates of the Caribbean • The Legend of Jack Sparrow • Pirates of the Caribbean Online • Disney Universe • Kingdom Hearts II • Pirates of the Caribbean Multiplayer Mobile • LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End • Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned • Pirates of the Caribbean (pinball) • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest • Pirates of the Caribbean: Master of the Seas • Disney INFINITY • Disney Heroes: Battle Mode • Kingdom Hearts III • Disney Sorcerer's Arena
Entertainment:Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial • Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack's Stunt Spectacular • Fantasmic! • Pirates Summer Battle "Get Wet!" Restaurants:Blue Bayou Restaurant • Pintel & Ragetti's Grub to Grab • The Snackin’ Kraken • Tortuga Tavern • Tortuga Treats Shops:Doubloon Market • Jolly Gypsy • Pirates League • Pirate Treasure Fireworks:Celebrate the Magic • Disney Movie Magic • Fantasy in the Sky • Happily Ever After • Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light • Magic, Music and Mayhem • The Magic, the Memories and You • Remember... Dreams Come True • World of Color Halloween:Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade • Pirates of the Caribbean Ghost Trail • The Nightmare Experiment
The Crew of the Black Pearl • The Crew of the Flying Dutchman • East India Trading Company • Brethren Court • Spaniard's crew • Blackbeard's Zombie Officers
Locations
Isla Tesoro • Dead Man's Cove • Port Royal, Jamaica • Fort Charles • Tortuga • Isla de Muerta • Pelegosto • Isla Cruces • Singapore • Davy Jones' Locker • Shipwreck Cove • London, England • Spain • Whitecap Bay • Fountain of Youth
Ships/Boats
Wicked Wench • Black Pearl • Flying Dutchman • Queen Anne's Revenge • HMS Interceptor • HMS Dauntless • HMS Endeavor • Jolly Mon • Barnacle • Dying Gull • Silent Mary
Objects
Jack Sparrow's hat • Jack Sparrow's sword • Jack Sparrow's compass • Treasure of Cortés • Elizabeth Swann's gold medallion • Ragetti's wooden eye • Jar of Dirt • Davy Jones' pipe organ • Key to the Dead Man's Chest • Dead Man's Chest • Mao Kun Map • Pirata Codex • Jack Sparrow's Pirate Beads • Sword of Triton • Jack Sparrow Voodoo Doll • Chalices of Cartagena • Dark Magic • Voodoo
Music
"Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" • Theme park soundtrack • Soundtrack Treasures Collection • Swashbuckling Sea Songs • 1966 soundtrack • The Medallion Calls • He's a Pirate • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (soundtrack) • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (soundtrack) • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (soundtrack) • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (soundtrack) • Pirates Remixed • Hoist the Colours • My Jolly Sailor Bold
See Also
Pirates of the Caribbean Trading Card Game • Liar's Dice
