Pirates of the Caribbean

Florida · United States · Castle

Cast members greet George every morning and say goodnight to him every evening. If they forget, the ride is said to break down.

The tradition at this attraction in Orlando, Florida concerns a man called George, said to have been a worker killed when a beam fell on him during construction.

The practice attached to it is unusually formal for a ghost story. At the start of the day and again at the end of it, attractions staff are expected to come on the public address system and say good morning and goodnight to George.

If they do not, the ride is said to shut itself down, which means the crew stay late fixing it.

No death matching the story appears in any public record, and the company has never confirmed one. What is documented is the practice itself: cast members really do greet him, they have done for decades, and new starters are told about it on their first shift.

Whether or not George existed, he is now part of the operating procedure.

FAQ

Where is Pirates of the Caribbean located?

Pirates of the Caribbean is in Florida, United States.