Pirates World
Pirates World was a 100-acre (40 ha) pirate-themed amusement park in Dania, Florida, that opened April 8, 1967. Developed by Recreation Corporation of America, it was located on the north side of Sheridan Street between U.S. Route 1 and A1A. With the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971, attendance dropped drastically, and the park was closed in 1973.
Sky trail amusement ride at Pirates World, 1967 | |
| Location | Dania, Florida, United States |
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| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | 1967 |
| Closed | 1973 |
| Owner | Recreation Corporation of America |
| Area | 78 acres (32 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 15+ |
| Roller coasters | 2 |
| Water rides | 2 (log flume & pirate ship) |
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