Originally Posted By USCSurfer It's been a while since I've been on the attraction. I understand they have some Johnny Depp likenesses in there now? How exactly does that come off? I always liked POTC because it sort of took you back to another place and time. Is seeing the face of some contemporary actor at all disconcerting? The cool thing about Disneyland (for me) is the chance to leave the outside world where it belongs...outside. When I'm riding POTC I don't necessarily think I'd want to be reminded of the outside world...seeing the face of a contemporary actor. Any thoughts?
Originally Posted By pecos bill Personally, I wish they never would have messed with it. But the majority of people seem to like the changes. Seeing Johnny Depp up there reminds me of the big blockbuster, moneymaking movies. These new changes do have a negative affect on my perception and enjoyment, and indeed remind me of influences and characters not intended by the original designers.
Originally Posted By ni_teach Capt Jack is in POTC 3 times and there are other additions from the movie into the ride. (I don't want to give too much away). Over all I think that they did a nice job adding him.
Originally Posted By midget3175 I liked the old pre-jack POTC much better, However - they did not overwhelm the ride with "movie stuff" so it is still a good ride. I just focus on my old favs and try to ignore Depp. On a side note my friend LOVES the new additons.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x The way I look at it, you're not seeing Johnny Depp, the actor, you're seeing Captain Jack Sparrow, the character. Personally, I like it. But then again, I'm in love with Captain Jack. LOL
Originally Posted By FaMulan From a technical standpoint the Barbossa and Sparrow AA's are a newer generation and do tend to stand out against the older generation characters in the ride. They inserted them into spaces where they can be easily ignored, but they can add to the scene. It's your choice.
Originally Posted By ABBY <<But then again, I'm in love with Captain Jack>> I completely understand this I like the additions too, they are subtle and, in my opinion, don't really change the overall Pirates experience.
Originally Posted By Pirate Shiva I like the changes, Disney redeemed themselves for the PC changes of '97 and brought a little extra fun back into the attraction. I did prefer the old Captain of the Wicked Wench's spiel better than the Captain Barbossa version but it doesn't lessen enjoyment of my favorite attraction...and I still have the CD's anytime I want to relive the past.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I've always loved POTC, but IASW has always been my favorite attraction. Since the movies have been made (not because of the changes to the ride, they're just incidental) I have renewed interest in POTC. I really can't decide which is my favorite any more.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer nemopoppins, I love IASW too! Do you think they'll ever make a Captain Jack version?
Originally Posted By WestWind I like it and agree with many others here that it is Captain Jack not Johnny Depp. ... I can't wait to see it again.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki I have to say I don´t like the changes. I don´t think they should have mixed POTC ride and POTC movie. I know the movie is based on the actual ride BUT I guess I´m just a bit touchy about the rides being changed and updated. I love to get on POTC and see all my favorite pirates that have been there for ages. IMO, Jack Sparrow is a modern concept/pirate that just doesn´t fit into the ride as subtle as these changes may be.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki And by no means does this mean that I don´t love POTC movies!!!
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer tiki tiki tiki tiki, As "old-timers" I find that we have developed a certain resistance to DL changes. Walt himself said, "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." I often have to remind myself of that. For me, so much of the attraction of DL is that it lets me relive a little of my youth. I'm not always happy with the way that Disney seems to be "theming" attractions to what ever is currently popular as I feel this also limits the interest lifespan of that attraction. I also realize that Disney needs to direct a certain amount of the focus to the current market. Tom Sawyer's Island would be a good example. So few young people today have read the classics and have no idea who Tom Sawyer is. Of course I miss the island the way it was but I also see a lot of guests over there having fun.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Shiva, I know you´re right and I guess I have yet to build up an immunity to changes at DL. For me some of them are hard to accept but I also have to accept that times are a changin´ and those changes also have to apply in DL. It just saddens me when an old DL attraction is retouched to meet changing interests. I´m not against new attractions, I just hate it when the old ones are messed with!! And if we talk about Tom Sawyer island, well now there´s a major refurb that upset me beyond words. I absolutely LOVED TSI! I actually used to think it was Sawyer and Finn´s island! I never visited without taking an hour off to go run around or to simply take in the setting. Anyway, I´m ranting and also getting off the subject. And I have to admit I am starting to sound like my father, grumbling away about all the changes going on around him. >:O
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer tiki tiki tiki tiki, There are still some things that should be sacred. If Disney ever messes with the Tiki Room I can't be held responsible for my actions! ; )
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x They already did at WDW. I don't want them to, and I'm sure there'd be a huge uprising of DL regulars if they tried, but I wouldn't put it past them to mention it.
Originally Posted By lookofjoy As another Old Timer, I have been rideing POTC for the Last 40 years.Since its 1st summer and it has been my all time fave ride ever!! Since they added Capt. Jack it has only made the experance more wonderful!I crack my DGD up by dragging her on it over and over. 12-15 times a trip! Singing Yo! Ho! Yo! Ho!...yes I know ALL the verses...lol...and saying Jack each time we see him. As you can probably ghess IM also a HUGE fan of all the pirate movies as well!POTC,Captain Jack, Yo! Ho! and Disneyland it just dont get better than that!
