Pirate Night is a Pirates themed day on the Disney Cruise Line ships that ends with a spectacular fireworks show! Pirate Night is included on all Disney Cruise ships and is a popular event especially for Pirates of the Caribbean fans.
Pirates Night starts off with Pirates of the Caribbean themed music playing in the ship with Pirate themed character greetings, themed food, games, and of course, the fireworks show. Pirates Night is a fun event for families and many guests get into the spirit with full pirate outfits!
Keep reading for all the details on Pirates Night on the Disney Cruise Line including my recent experience celebrating Pirates Night on the Disney Dream which included special themed characters, a pirate deck show and fireworks! This was a cool event to experience especially to see how dedicated Disney Cruise guests are to celebrating the event.
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Pirate Night includes a pirate-themed dinner, show and deck party, fireworks, plus a variety of pirate inspired experiences throughout the day!
You might even see Disney characters dressed in their best pirate gear. But one highlight for many guests will be the chance to meet Jack Sparrow as he is often a big part of Pirate Night on the Disney Cruise!
Each guest receives a party bandana but we saw so many guests decked out in full pirate gear- adults and kids alike! Disney Cruisers go all out for themed events. It had us wishing we had more than just the included bandana but it was still a fun touch.
The Pirate Night fun starts with a family game show in the afternoon and many of the activities at the youth clubs will be pirate themed!
Pirate Night Themed Dining
Dinner in your main dining restaurant for the night will be Pirate themed with all the servers dressed in their pirate best and ready to greet you you in their ‘Pirate’ accents.
The themed menu resembles a treasure map and options include the Jolly Rogers Barbecue Rib Salad or Pirates Gold-en Pot Stickers or even Chilled-to-the-Bone Honeydew Melon and Watermelon Soup.
Pirates in the Caribbean Deck Party
The Pirates in the Caribbean deck party will include a dance off and singalong with pirates and interactive games. Kids will love this sing along and we saw families really loving this experience.
Teens might not be as impressed by this show as it definitely felt like it was geared towards children 12 and under. My son was a bit antsy during it and wasn’t too impressed. But the show does pick up when Jack Sparrow makes an appearance!
After Jack Sparrow joins the stage, the show does pick up a bit for adults and teens as this is a fan favorite character with many Disney fans.
Pirate Night Fireworks
The Pirates Night show ends with fireworks above the Disney Cruise line ship. Keep in mind that fireworks are weather permitting and could be postponed or cancelled if there are high winds.
During our Pirate Night, there were high winds and our show still took place which surprised me! I think it takes some serious weather to cancel these events which is great news for fans.
You can see the fireworks well from nearly any vantage point on the top deck but those on the upper most level did have the best view. They were also more exposed to the wind and the preference of many guests was to sit on the deck by the stage.
Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party on the Disney Wish
Pirate Night on the Disney Wish is a bit different than the other Disney Cruise ships! This show on the top deck features live music, stunts, special effects, and other surprises.
This show also features Captain Redd, a descendent of the famous red-headed rogue from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, and her band of Pirates performing famous radio hits along with a rendition of “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me).”
This show also ends with a fireworks spectacular over the ship underscored by an original arrangement of the soundtrack from the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
Pirate Party vs. Pirate Night on Disney Cruise
- Pirate Party does not include free Pirate bandanas
- Dining rooms keep their standard menus and serving team is dressed in regular clothes for the restaurant
Overall, the experience and show remains the same unless you are sailing on a 3-Day Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish which has a different Pirate Night stage show.
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Pirates Night includes a themed Pirate deck show, fireworks, plus pirate activities throughout the day and character greetings.
Once you board the ship and connect to the Disney Cruise wifi for the Disney Cruise Line app, you will see your itinerary for your cruise which will reveal what night Pirate Night is.
Some groups go all out in full Pirate costumes! But all Disney Cruise guests receive a free Pirates theme bandana.
Most Pirate Nights take place starting at 7:30PM on the ship with fireworks at 11:30PM.
