The long-rumored major refurbishment of the iconic Captain Hook’s Pirate Ship in Adventureland now appears to be on hold at Disneyland Paris, despite the attraction’s increasingly critical condition.
The Jolly Roger has been closed to guests for an extended period due to structural safety concerns. According to several reports and previously released internal visuals, Disneyland Paris had been preparing a significant restoration project under the supervision of Walt Disney Imagineering Paris. The project reportedly included a full digital scan of the ship using drones, alongside structural studies conducted by the engineering firm GUSTAVE, a company known for its work on major French projects including Notre-Dame de Paris and Olympic infrastructure.
Official concept plans briefly appeared in a Disneyland Paris Careers video showcasing ongoing refurbishment projects across the resort. The images suggested that the renovation would go far beyond cosmetic work, potentially addressing the ship’s aging internal structure, masts, sails, and deteriorated exterior framework.
The pirate ship previously underwent a major rebuild in 2011 ahead of the resort’s 20th Anniversary, when much of its decayed wooden exterior was replaced with resin-based materials designed for longer durability. However, fifteen years later, time and weather have once again severely impacted the structure.
Today, the state of the vessel is described by many fans and observers as catastrophic. Large portions of the ship show visible deterioration, and the attraction remains inaccessible.
At this stage, it remains unclear whether Disney still intends to proceed with a complete reconstruction, a lighter exterior refurbishment, or a total cancellation of the project. Disneyland Paris has not officially communicated on the current status of the renovation.
