Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most enduring attractions at Walt Disney World, and new paperwork suggests the Magic Kingdom classic could soon be receiving some behind-the-scenes care.

Tucked into the Caribbean Plaza corner of Adventureland, the beloved boat ride has been anchoring the land since it opened in December 1973 — arriving just over two years after Magic Kingdom itself debuted. Its presence was driven largely by guest demand, as visitors familiar with the Disneyland original, which opened in 1967, expected to find a version waiting for them in Florida. More than five decades later, the attraction continues to draw consistent crowds, with its cool, dimly lit queue and leisurely voyage through pirate-ravaged ports making it a reliable favorite during the heat of a Central Florida afternoon.

Now, Disney has filed two construction permits connected to the attraction with Orange County, pointing to what is likely a round of maintenance work.

What the Permits Cover

Both permits were filed by Disney's Sourcing & Procurement team, and together they span the full footprint of the ride.

The first permit covers the address associated with the attraction's facade and queue — that includes the fortress-style exterior that greets guests in Adventureland, along with the winding, stone-walled queue that leads toward the loading dock.

The second permit covers the attraction's show building: the structure that houses the ride's boat flume, Audio-Animatronics figures, and elaborate sets, including the burning town finale and the scenes featuring Captain Jack Sparrow, who joined the attraction in 2006 following the success of the film franchise.

Who Is Doing the Work

Both permits contract Buena Vista Construction Company — Disney's in-house construction arm — to