In 1966, the year of his death, Walt was at a press conference in which a variety of questions were asked. One reporter asked what Walt's favorite attraction was at Disneyland. Would it be one of the originals, like the Jungle Cruise? Or one of the more recent arrivals, like the Matterhorn? Or perhaps one of the attractions that had been brought over from the New York World's Fair?
Walt answered without missing a beat. He described the ride. It featured pirate ships and treasure. The crowd couldn't figure out what attraction he was thinking of. Of course, it was Pirates of the Caribbean, which didn't open until March 18, 1967.
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Disney Insider: Walt and the Pirates
8/10/2005
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