Here's how it works:
* The Ride: Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride opened in 1967 at Disneyland and features animatronics, music, and a story about pirates plundering a town.
* The Film: The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, *The Curse of the Black Pearl*, was released in 2003 and borrowed elements from the ride, including the setting, tone, and some of the character archetypes. However, the film expanded on the ride's story and introduced new characters, plot points, and mythology.
So, while the ride provided a starting point for the franchise, the movies developed their own unique story and lore, incorporating elements from other pirate myths and literature. Think of it as the ride being the inspiration, not the source material.