Disney Parks Blog Readers Celebrate The Opening of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" opened in theaters on May 26, and to celebrate, a group of Disney Parks Blog readers put their pirate side on display at our latest Disney Parks Blog meet-up.

In addition to enjoying an early screening of the film, guests – dressed in their pirate best – were surprised with an appearance by the Rusty Cutlass pirate band, who played pirate tunes and led the entire theater in taking an official pirate oath.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" is a rip-roaring adventure that finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil's Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack's only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.

To hear what our guests are saying about the film, check out the video above. And check out the Disney Parks Blog Instagram account for photos from the event.

Top Experiences for Adults on a European Disney Cruise

The Disney Magic's visit to Amsterdam last week marked another first-ever port of call for us. Imagine visiting the Netherlands with the love of your life … taking a romantic boat ride through the city's canals, seeing the famous Dutch tulips, spotting traditional windmills and exploring world-class museums. Sounds lovely, doesn't it?

In our next "Mom's Take" video, Marcy Galloway from the Disney Parks Moms Panel tells us about some of the top experiences just for adults – both onboard and in port – on a European Disney cruise.

Check out the other videos in the series, and stay tuned for more about cruising Europe with Disney:

• Ways to Immerse Your Family in the Culture of Europe on a Disney Cruise
• Navigating Europe with Kids on a Disney Cruise

Disney Doodle: Mama Odie Visits ‘Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue’

Today's Disney Doodle imagines what Mama Odie and Juju from "The Princess and The Frog" would do if they had the chance to visit Walt Disney World Resort.

In the film, Mama Odie encourages Tiana and Naveen to "Dig a Little Deeper" in one of the film's signature songs. According to artist Ashley Taylor, Mama Odie and her sidekick Juju may want to catch another showstopping number by visiting the resort's "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue" at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

"The 'Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue' is such a fun dinner show!," Ashley said. "With all of the singing and dancing, it's easy to picture Mama Odie having the time of her life with the cast!"