PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 50TH ANNIVERSARY (March 13, 2017) – Pirates of the Caribbean celebrates its 50th anniversary on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. Exciting festivities honoring its 50-year legacy begin Thursday, March 16 and include special food offerings, pirate-themed entertainment and appearances by Captain Jack Sparrow. Opened in 1967, the iconic attraction has inspired versions at five Disney Parks worldwide and five film adaptations from the successful “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)