21 Freaky Facts Too Odd To Be True

#24: The Macabre History of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

Amusement parks offer a mix of delightful and spine-tingling attractions, with the eerie rides often being a favorite. While the scares are all part of the fun, the authenticity of these experiences is typically questioned. After all, they’re just props, right?

Surprisingly, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland once featured real skeletons as props throughout its course. Using genuine human remains in a ride easily populated with replicas remains a curious and eerie aspect of its history.