190. Designing Pirates of the Caribbean: Exploring Imagineering’s Models, Mockups, & Construction - Pirates of the Caribbean Part 4

Distory with Kate & Kirk · May 30, 2026 · 1h 22m

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…