Pirates is a fun show, although I suspect it will appeal most to the kids in your party.
The sets are fabulous, probably the best of any Orlando dinner attraction, and they offer lots of opportunity for some pretty nifty stunts and circus-like acts.
Before the show there is a "festival" for Princess Anita, with Gypsy fortunbetellers and face painting for the kids. The adults will probably appreciate the cash bar even more.
The fun begins when the entire audience is shanghaied to serve as the pirate crew. The show that follows involves crew rivalries, the love of a young pirate lad for the princess (who has been kidnapped), long-dead pirates, trampolines, basketball, and aerial acts. It's pretty wacky but a lot of fun.
The food's not bad either: barbecued chicken served on pirate swords.
After the show there's more singalong silliness for the kids.
Enjoy!
Kelly Monaghan
Author of "Universal Studios Escape: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure" and
"The Other Orlando: What To Do When You've Done Disney & Universal"â¡