Atencio, for instance, never would have envisioned himself a songwriter.

When Xavier "X" Atencio was plucked by Walt Disney in 1965 to be one of his early theme park designers, he was slotted on a number of projects that placed him out of his comfort zone. Atencio, for ...

The auction scene at the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom. (Charles Sykes / Invision / Associated Press) When Xavier "X" Atencio was plucked by Walt ...

Are we entering a Pirate Renaissance? No, but we might be entering a Pirates of the Caribbean Renaissance. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is opening its first-ever tavern based on the franchise.

LEGO has announced a new Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired set called LEGO Icons: Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship. It’s the Black Pearl, a huge shadowy ship that’s aimed at the 18+ age bracket.

A new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern called Beak and Barrel is opening at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on August 29. The immersive experience features interactive décor, special effects, ...

Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York ...

The Denver Concert Band presents “Yo Ho It’s a Band’s Life for Me” on Sunday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, CO 80124. From the sweeping drama of ...

Magic Kingdom's newest dining option adorned with pirate-themed decor opens on Friday, Aug. 29 Ariel Nagi It’s a pirate's life at Walt Disney World Resort’s newest themed tavern at Magic Kingdom park.