Pirates of the Caribbean Online Scares Up First Anniversary Celebration

Disney is celebrating the first anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean Online in a big way with an All Hollows’ Eve online event and contest. The event kicks off Friday October 31 as the sun sets on the Caribbean leaving it to the night. The press release warns that all people of the Caribbean should take cover inside lest the Curse of the Muertos Moon leave them enslaved to Jolly Roger.

“To help celebrate the first anniversary and “All Hallows Eve,” Jolly Roger will cast a wicked curse on the populace of the Caribbean and stir up an epic in-game event. Starting October 31, the Pirates of the Caribbean Online world will permanently turn to night, and when the moon is at its fullest, any Pirate that doesn’t take cover will become cursed and turn into an undead skeleton. Chaos will ensue, and all of the cursed Pirates will be forced to attack the towns, and one another, all in the name of Jolly Roger.”

The Curse of the Muertos Moon runs from Friday October 31st through Sunday November 2nd. If you’re eager to get in on the action or avoid it altogether the full moon will rise three times each day of the event. Look for the moon to reach its zenith Friday at 12 noon, 5 pm and 8 pm; Saturday at 12 noon, 4 pm and 9 pm; and Sunday at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm Pacific Standard time. The event also brings the zombie emote into play.

A special Anniversary contest also kicks off All Hollows’ Eve. Both Basic and Unlimited access members will have a shot at winning the Grand prize:

• Meet the Pirates Online crew and lead developer for a one-on-one Q&A and a lunch at Walt Disney Studios to see where the films are made
• Receive a three-day trip to Disneyland and two nights stay at the Disneyland Hotel, with one night in the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Participants can also score a $100 shopping spree in the Pieces of Eight shop, a MacBook and an iPod. Nano

Players have until December 19 to submit a short video declaring their love for Pirates Online and explaining how they “Live the Pirates Life.”