Pirates World
Pirates World was a 100-acre (40 ha) pirate-themed amusement park in Dania, Florida, that opened April 8, 1967.
A theme park inside Hollywood
15 rides and 2 roller coasters
Including 2 water rides, on 78 acres. Open since 1967. About ↓
You can stay in Hollywood
Pirates World is inside Hollywood, which has 128 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 76–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (FLL) has airline service, about 3 miles from Pirates World.
Open since 1967
Pirates World opened in 1967, 59 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Hollywood. Green months are the mild ones.
Pirates World
Pirates World was a 100-acre (40 ha) pirate-themed amusement park in Dania, Florida, that opened April 8, 1967. Developed by Recreation Corporation of America, it was located on the north side of Sheridan Street between U.S. Route 1 and A1A. With the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971, attendance dropped drastically, and the park was closed in 1973.
- Type
- Theme park
- Rides
- 15 · 2 roller coasters · 2 water rides
- Opened
- 1967
- Area
- 78 acres
- Owner
- Recreation Corporation of America
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Where to stay near Pirates World
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hollywood (128) and Fort Lauderdale (245).
- 1Hard Rock Stadium
- 2Nu Stadium
- 3Kaseya Center
- 4LoanDepot Park
- 5Amerant Bank Arena
- 6Haulover Park
- 7Chase Stadium
- 8Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pirates World | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood | in town | — | 128 88 hotels · 29 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 157,019 | $411K | — |
| Fort Lauderdale | 7 mi north | 10 min | 245 216 hotels · 11 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 188,677 | $487K | D− |
| Miami Beach 21% vacation homes | 16 mi south | 25 min | 335 322 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 hostels · 1 campground | 81,594 | $557K | — |
| Dania Beach | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 52 43 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 hostels | 32,791 | $320K | — |
| Miami | 19 mi south | 30 min | 197 167 hotels · 20 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels | 489,812 | $518K | D |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 46% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 46 39 hotels · 5 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 6,280 | $681K | — |
| Sunny Isles Beach 37% vacation homes | 7 mi south | 10 min | 28 28 hotels | 22,395 | $549K | B |
| Hallandale Beach 24% vacation homes | 4 mi south | 5 min | 17 11 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel | 42,698 | $279K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Pirates World
Other well-known places within 22 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw219 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
Big draw318 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
419 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
515 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank Arena
69 mi Park & preserveHaulover Park
711 mi Stadium & arenaChase Stadium
821 mi MuseumVizcaya Museum and GardensPhoto credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Haulover Park: Elmschrat, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chase Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Pirates World
Is Pirates World in Hollywood?
Yes. It’s inside Hollywood, FL.
When is the best time to visit Pirates World?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 76–83°.
What is the closest airport to Pirates World?
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (FLL), about 3 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Pirates World have?
2, among 15 rides (including 2 water rides).
Where should I stay near Pirates World?
Fort Lauderdale (7 mi, 245 places to stay), Hollywood (in town, 128 places to stay) and Miami Beach (16 mi, 335 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hollywood
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Hollywood’s Town Square.
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