Originally Posted By GMouse I saw on Disney's web site that Pirates of the Caribbean is going to be closed for maintenance during our trip to WDW June 7 through June 13. That's really a bummer considering this was to be one of the hi-lights of our trip. Wasn't this ride recently refurbished? Does anyone know why it might be scheduled to be closed that week?
Originally Posted By leobloom I heard they're seamlessly adding a bunch of Disney characters dressed like pirates (like Bambi, Nemo, Stitch). And now not only will passengers be on the lookout for Capt. Jack but also these new characters as well. But don't worry, the theme of the ride will remain the same, it's just that there will be these new characters to keep the ride relevant. Sounds pretty cool, I think.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 People are making stuff up, no characters are going into POTC, but it seems there are a few trouble makers trying to stir up the pot...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo At this stage though William, it would not surprise me. In a serious answer to the question, every major e-ticket goes down for refurb about once a year. Whether it's propulsion systems, boat refurbs, set painting, costumes, it doesn't matter. They do it all at once. And since they do not refurb at night as much anymore, these rides tend to go down longer. It's unfortunate for you.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun OHH thank goodness! See what you can start trek? I didn't catch the wink.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 At this stage though William, it would not surprise me. << That's why I don't take the "alarmists" seriously... I am willing to put 10 grand on the fact Disney would never add characters to POTC within the next 10 years, so if any of you who are saying "I wouldn't be surprised if they did" want to put your money where your mouth is, let me know...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Actually, they already did - there are five that have been added, and worstened it.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I am talking about Disney animated characters, and I don't think the majority agree with your assesment of the ride, I think most people enjoy the additions to the ride, although I do prefer the Pirates ride at Europa Park myself to POTC.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I like the AA's alright, but I hate the way they hashed the dialogue.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<<I am willing to put 10 grand on the fact Disney would never add characters to POTC within the next 10 years, so if any of you who are saying "I wouldn't be surprised if they did" want to put your money where your mouth is, let me know...>>> Careful William, if there's money in it for Disney to make, you never know what they will do.
Originally Posted By dshyates No cartoon characters, but they are adding the entire cast of Muppet Treasure Island.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Geez, William. Lighten up!<< I am just tired of people starting pointless rumors just to get people riled up.
Originally Posted By brotherdave >>No cartoon characters, but they are adding the entire cast of Muppet Treasure Island<< Cool! Even better! Instead of sailing through the waterfall curtain of Davy Jones, it will be Animal now, right? ;-)
Originally Posted By jaycub <<I like the AA's alright, but I hate the way they hashed the dialogue.>> While I agree with you about disliking the change in dialogue, I have to admit that they did a pretty seamless job mixing the old and the new together. And since we're talking about WDW's pirates, it could only be improved anyway.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I dunno. I thought MK's PoC was vastly inferior to the Anaheim and Paris (and Tokyo, I'm sure) versions to begin with. But at least it was a coherent, quality attraction. The Sparrowization at MK has really muddied the attraction because it is so shoehorned, so forced into a much shorter, more condensed area to begin with. No sooner have you left the dock then you see Davy Jones (the projection isn't very clear either but ...) immediately. It's just very jarring. In Anaheim, they were able to seamlessly integrate the characters. They feel more like they belong in that narrative. Not in O-Town.
