Pirates Dinner Adventure
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Pirates Dinner Adventure is a dinner show at 6400 Carrier Drive, just off International Drive. It has run since 1996 and is marking its 30th year in 2026. The stage is a replica 18th-century Spanish galleon floating in an indoor lagoon, with sword fights, aerial acrobatics and audience participation. The show lasts about 90 minutes, and a three-course dinner is served during it.
The venue is selling 2026 shows, including a Halloween version called Vampirates on select nights in September and October 2026. Children's general admission started at $43.95 on September 22, 2026. The adult price appears only once you pick a date, so we cannot quote it.
At a glance
- Showtimes
- Monday to Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Price
- Children from $43.95 general admission; adult price shown only when you choose a date
- Seat upgrades
- Treasure (rows 3-4) +$25 adults / +$15 kids; VIP (rows 1-2) +$37 / +$27
- Parking
- $8 per vehicle; free with VIP seating
- Arrive
- Doors open 90 minutes before showtime; check-in closes 5 minutes after the start
- Refunds
- None; rescheduling possible with 24 hours' notice
In this guide
How the night runs
Doors open 90 minutes before showtime, and the venue asks you to arrive at least 60 minutes early. That pre-show time is a real part of the evening. There is a bar, a gift shop, an armory where you can hold a real sword, a pirate treasure museum, a build-a-crew-mate station and a treasure hunt that is exclusive to the Florida location.
The pre-show is also where the spending starts. Arrive the full 90 minutes early with children and you will spend much of it next to a gift shop. Aim for the 60-minute mark the venue suggests.
Check-in closes 5 minutes after the show begins. Guests more than 20 minutes late may not be admitted. Seats are assigned by reservation number, so separate bookings are not seated together unless you ask the reservations office in advance.
What is for dinner, and what costs extra
The included adult entrees are a roasted quarter chicken with potatoes and vegetables, a vegetarian or gluten-free penne with basil pesto, or chicken nuggets with macaroni and cheese. Children choose nuggets or one of the pastas.
Everything else is an upgrade. Grilled salmon adds $14.99, an 8-ounce beef tenderloin $19.99, and surf and turf (filet and a 4-ounce lobster tail) $29.99. Appetizers run from $7.99 for fries to $16.99 for wings. A children's cheeseburger meal adds $7.99. Outside food and drink, including water bottles, are not allowed.
One house description promises a four-course gourmet meal. The seating and menu pages say three courses. Expect three.
Are the seat upgrades worth it?
| Seating | Extra per adult | Extra per child | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| General admission | None | None | Assigned arena seat |
| Treasure | $25 | $15 | Rows 3 or 4, eye patches and bandanas, 15% off bar and retail |
| VIP | $37 | $27 | Rows 1 or 2, digital photos, cheesecake, free parking, 15% off |
For a family of four, VIP adds $128, of which $8 is parking you would pay anyway. It suits a child who wants to be pulled into the action. General admission is fine for everyone else; the venue says the action surrounds the arena rather than staying on the stage.
Never pay full price
On September 22, 2026, the Orlando site carried two public codes: AHOYFL15 for 15% off, valid to December 30, 2026, and a 30th-anniversary code, CREW30, for 30% off. Codes change, so check the Special Offers page before you book. Resellers also sell tickets.
Read the terms before paying. All sales are final, and no-shows forfeit the ticket. Rescheduling is possible with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to availability.
Pirates, knights or Cirque?
Against Medieval Times in Kissimmee, Pirates has more acrobatics, a more flexible menu and more upsells; Medieval Times has horses and a simpler price. For adults, Drawn to Life at Disney Springs is the stronger show from $69 all-in, with dinner separately. If you are staying on International Drive, Pirates is the closest of the three.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Pirates Dinner Adventure?
Children's general admission started at $43.95 on September 22, 2026. The adult price shows only after you choose a date. Seat upgrades add $25 to $37 per adult, and parking is $8.
How long is Pirates Dinner Adventure?
The show lasts about 90 minutes. Doors open 90 minutes before, so the whole evening can run three hours.
What are the showtimes?
Monday to Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Is Pirates Dinner Adventure still open in 2026?
Yes. It is celebrating its 30th year and running a Halloween show, Vampirates, on select nights in September and October 2026.
Do children under 2 need a ticket?
No. Under-2s are free, sit on an adult's lap and do not receive a meal.
Further reading
Official sources
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - showtimes, Orlando (official) – Mon-Fri 7 p.m., Sat 4 and 7 p.m., Sun 3 and 6 p.m.; check-in opens 90 minutes before and closes 5 minutes after start; checked September 22, 2026
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - FAQs, Orlando (official) – 90-minute show; $8 parking; under-2s free; no refunds; 24-hour rescheduling; outside food banned; seating by reservation number; checked September 22, 2026
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - special offers, Orlando (official) – Kids GA from $43.95; Treasure +$25/+$15; VIP +$37/+$27 and inclusions; code AHOYFL15 to 12/30/26; checked September 22, 2026
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - menu, Orlando (official) – Included entrees; upgrade prices $14.99-$29.99; appetizers $7.99-$16.99; checked September 22, 2026
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - 30th anniversary (official) – 1996-2026; code CREW30 for 30% off; checked September 22, 2026
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - Vampirates (official) – Halloween show, select nights September-October 2026; checked September 22, 2026
