Barbados Sam Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Here's a link to a site that talks about changes that will be made to the POTC ride early next year. Jack Sparrow has arrived! http://www.miceage.com "There be the chest, inside be the gold, we took them all. Spent them and traded them. We frittered them away on drink and food and pleasurable company. The more we gave them away, the more we came to realize... the drink would not satisfy, food turned to ash in our mouths, and all the pleasurable company in the world could not slake our lust. We are cursed men....Compelled by greed we were, and now we are consumed by it."
Black Hearted Pearl Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Barbossa's Parrot?? What happened to the monkey?? I'm all a twitter with excitement. I won't be going on the grand opening or the premiere. It's just something our family isn't able to do with a special needs kid, but we will definitely be hitting the park soon after school starts. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Black Hearted Pearl Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I just had to share this from the other board. Yo Ho, Yo Ho, See Pirates 2 and 3. Yo Ho, Yo Ho, See Pirates 2 and 3! Starring Johnny Depp and Keira in Red Drink up me hearties yo-ho We tried to get Keith Richards but he was already dead Drink up me hearties yo-ho. Yo Ho, Yo Ho, See Pirates 2 and 3. Yo Ho, Yo Ho, See Pirates 2 and 3! ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Mad Matt Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 'Tis a shame it has to change. The ride is already a classic. I was severely disappointed when they did away with the animatronic women being chased by pyrates. Now the pyrates chase food? They've got food on the ship, mates. The lasses are what they be havin' in the port, not a turkey leg! I don't know that the changes will improve the ride any. I just hope it doesn't make it hokey, or worse... You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more.
Christine Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I really hope this is just another bad rumor! I of course love the movie, but leave the classic ride alone! It's bad enough they changed the pirates chasing wenches scene, but this.....ugh! And Barbossa's parrot??!! What the hell?! They can't even get that right, he has a monkey! What's wrong with leaving the classic ride as is? That was Disney's baby and he died before it even opened. Ugh, *shakes head*
William Blydes Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Political Correctness is such a filthy word. Ought to be censored <dripping sarcasm> Interesting that the ride that spawned the movie, is now changed by said movie. I guess they have to since too many people will be confused without seeing Jack and the gang. Reinforces my belief in the stupidity of most people. William Blydes I don't get lost, I EXPLORE! Adventures on the High Seas (refitted and back on station!)
Pirate Petee Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I wouldn't belive everything you read, mates. One its not Disney official, two if they wrote the story and got Barbosas parrot wrong, I don't know how accurate the rest of the story is. This is what I heard is going to happen. The whole ride will be the same during the day, but at night time, at some point during the ride, the boats will change corse and thats when you get to see the new stuff like jack and undead pirates and such.
Rumba Rue Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I don't see how the boats could change course, they run on tracks, and I highly doubt there will be any further construction on the ride to change that. There is a limited amount of room to work with. Also for it to be different at night than day, would be a costly situation and probably not going to go over well with the paying people who can only come during the day. The only thing I can think of that might be added is a copy of Jack Sparrow near the end of the ride before it goes uphill.
Caraccioli Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Ah, but our own lovely Iron Bess, she of Disney employ, has verified the alternate version of the ride is to be created. How soon we forget: Update to POTC ride at Disneyland..., Anything is possible I suppose "You're supposed to be dead!" "Am I not?"
tishsparrow Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 aw, come on, i'll never see the original version again? i missed it last time i went... and now they're changing it? sure, it sounds cool if you ignore the fact that it was the BEST ride at disney to begin with... great. now im mad because of jack sparrow. what has happened?
Caraccioli Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 If you read the thread (and article link which Bess notes) that I refer to above, it sounds more like they are creating an alternate path at night that will be different and more movie based. The original ride will remain the same if I remember the article correctly. "You're supposed to be dead!" "Am I not?"
Christine Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 There were all these rumors going around for quite some years that the Tiki Room would change. Disney World has changed it and I heard it's pretty annoying with a more modern take. The same was supposed to happen with Disneyland as well. Nothing has changed yet, so many people complained about it, demanding it be left alone. I remember there even being petitions being sent around the net against the idea. Perhaps Disney will see with Pirates as well: leave the classic ride alone.
Pirate Petee Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 People, the ride is going to be left alone. Well at least from what the reports say. The only time it will change is at night, when you take a different route.
Christine Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 I think there shouldn't be any changes at all. The movie is based on the ride, it's been around WAY before the movie! If they want something to do with the Pirates movies they should build something completely new. Leaving the classic ride as is.
tishsparrow Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 YEA! and the new tiki room IS really annoying. it has iago and zazu hosting it. and half the parrots are gone!
hurricane Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 The Imagineers I've met take great care to keep the spirit of Walt Disney alive and well, far more than most others in the Disney conglomerate today. But as Walt himself said, "It's something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing...and adding to."—Walt Disney "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world."—Walt Disney The Disney properties are always being changed around. Go visit Epcot once. Or MGM. The ride is great but each of them is different... each time they were built in the new parks they were improved upon and changed. That is Disney... always changing, always imagining something new. In fact, in the new book out on the ride they consider the Disneyland ride the most inferior of all of them because it had to be backfitted into a space that wasn't designed for it. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
Christine Posted November 10, 2005 Posted November 10, 2005 But look at the Small World ride, that has never changed. And I doubt it ever will. So, why can't they just leave the Pirates ride alone as well? It's a great, classic ride just as is. Speaking of Disneyland, I'm heading up there again tomorrow with my sister. She's working all weekend and can't go with the whole family this time. I'll be riding the Pirates ride a few times I'm sure. I'll also check out that new book by Jason Surrell. :)
hurricane Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 The Magic Kingdom Small World did change here in Orlando. Went through nearly one year refurb. Living Seas at Epcot recently closed, even though it has one of the newest attractions, Turtle Talk with Crush. So things are always in a state of flux. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 But look at the Small World ride, that has never changed. And I doubt it ever will. So, why can't they just leave the Pirates ride alone as well? It's a great, classic ride just as is. Speaking of Disneyland, I'm heading up there again tomorrow with my sister. She's working all weekend and can't go with the whole family this time. I'll be riding the Pirates ride a few times I'm sure. I'll also check out that new book by Jason Surrell. :) Ah, but the DL version of IASW does change during the holidays, right? With the refurb hurricane spoke of for WDW, it did spruce up the ride quite a bit, and added a facade (as you walk into the queue) that's akin to DL's IASW, which I was impressed with. It's missing something though...I'd like to see laser guns added. With the day/night rumors for DL's pirates attraction, I've heard about it too from the Disney powers that be, but that would require alot more refurb time than just a few months, in my opinion. I take that information with a grain of salt, but the more recent refurb info leaks a bit more seriously. Not sure how I feel about those updates that'll tie the movie into the attraction more. I'll keep an open mind about it until I'm there to witness it. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals...
Tudor MercWench Smith Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 You mean I'll never get to see the real version? Ever? I mean . . . noooo. I love him. . . but it's not like Jack Sparrow is the only pirate in the world . . . grr . . . catering to fangirls they are!
Black Hearted Pearl Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 . . . grr . . . catering to fangirls they are! Arrrrh!, those sound like fighting words, they do! ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Tudor MercWench Smith Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 they are! I am as obssesed with Jack Sparrow as the next emotional teenage girl, but I at least have the common sense to realise that Pirates and piracy is something bigger then Johnny Depp in eyeliner(no matter how hot that is). And after a while, the whole Jack Sparrow thing is just going to get a bit old.
tishsparrow Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 thats what i said... not the last bit about it getting old, the other bit...
Christine Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Well, at Disneyland today I talked to more than one cast member about this change. Even some higher up peoples as well. No one knew anything about it. Some even looked ahead at schedules to see if it would be closing in March. There is nothing. So, for now, there will be no changes. The only change to Small World is on the outside. Like right now, it's decorated for the holidays. But really it's the same annoying kids singing the same song. And yes Sophia, I'm all for doing a crossover ride, The Buzz Lightyear ride mixed with Small World. Shoot the singing brats with the laser guns! Now that would be a great change-LOL! Oh, hurricane, I think that Pirates book by Jason Surrell is so far only at Disney World. Only a few knew what I was talking about. I was told to keep checking back, hopefully it'll come in eventually.
Barbados Sam Posted November 12, 2005 Author Posted November 12, 2005 The only change to Small World is on the outside. Like right now, it's decorated for the holidays. But really it's the same annoying kids singing the same song. Great. Thanks Christine. Now I've got that f---ing song in my head....and it WON'T GO AWAY.....Arrrrrrgh........ "There be the chest, inside be the gold, we took them all. Spent them and traded them. We frittered them away on drink and food and pleasurable company. The more we gave them away, the more we came to realize... the drink would not satisfy, food turned to ash in our mouths, and all the pleasurable company in the world could not slake our lust. We are cursed men....Compelled by greed we were, and now we are consumed by it."
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