Originally Posted By dresswhites ok just got back from a very enjoyable trip to Disneyland. I inaugrated my annual pass. Wow i am an anual passholder! who would of thunk. i promise to be a good one and not complain or be wierd! Anyway, went on Pirates, because i wasn't sure i would get to ride again before the proposed changes. i must say yeah to any new settings for this ride. i was completely bored by the current state. i know it is sacreligous, but Pirates to me is one of the most boring Disney attractions. i am not sure why i feel this way. It just seems really stale to me. i almost fell asleep after the drops. I am wierd, I know but heck Small World holds more interest for me. I went on Small World three times and enjoyed it three times. Went on Pirates once. i hope they make some changes to Pirates to freshen this ride up. Ok let all the tomatoes get thrown at me now!
Originally Posted By dzy76 No tomatoes. Sorry. But I have never found Pirates to be boring. I love it. I could ride it over and over, singing along, finding new things to see each time. However, I am looking forward to seeing what they come up with. I believe in change. Better or worse. If it's worse, I trust Disney to fix it sometime. But I think Walt really meant for things to change and evolve. I'm going at the end of July and can't wait to see all the changes that have occurred since I was there 3 years ago! Yikes - it's been way to long since I've been in my happy place.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I can safely say that I've never been bored riding 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' That said, I always enjoy seeing upgrades and changes made over the years, that make the ride seem fresh. The cannon effects, the addition of more men in the fortress. The shadow effect with the guys sword fighting. All cool. Even some of the dumb PC things, with the guys chasing food. And that weird horse from 'The World of Motion' -- Not my choice, but still fun to see. Even that drunken 'Bill' character, who says 'Here kitty, kitty, kitty' -- he's sort of a 'new' addtion, in that, he was not there when I first went on the ride back in 1969. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the 'movie' changes -- It's fun.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I love pirates, but the one thing I wish they would rehab is the seats. They are very hard and my butt gets sore by the end.
Originally Posted By joshzamom I too am ready for a change! But, I hope I am not disappointed! I went to WDW in November and HATED their version of the ride. Not only that, I sat in the front and got drenched. Not just wet, but drenched! After that the one at DL seemed superior. But, a change would be nice. Just hope thewallowing with the pigs! I love that guy! BTW ... Johnny Depp AND Orlando Bloom, now that would be my dream companions to ride with!
Originally Posted By Monty Cristo Other than nostalgia, there is no reason to be against the update. Pirates needs some tweaking desperately as its become one of those rides at DL you go on out of duty rather than desire.
Originally Posted By pecos bill I cant stand the thought of them changing it. This is the "Wizard Of Oz" of theme park attractions. What makes these guys think they can improve the concept and design of the team that made it happen in the first place? I dont mind adapting new technology to enhance the experience, but to re-theme this venerable classic to conform to some lame movie that will be forgotten in five years is just plain stupid. Having these guys redo the ride is like having Thomas Kinkade repaint a Monet!
Originally Posted By planodisney POTC has become boring!!! I love the ride, but now i ride it out of a sense of reverence, instead of for pure enjoyment. I cant wait for the upgrade!!!
Originally Posted By dzy76 Oh, WDW's version doesn't hold a candle to DL's. It was very disappointing. And I agree with the above on Orlando and Johnny, just set me inbetween them both and who cares what the ride turns out to be like!
Originally Posted By spaceace An update will be great as long as they remember that the ride made the movie, not the other way around.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Just want to be clear that it is Captain Jack Sparrow I desire, not Johnny (he is spoken for you know)!
Originally Posted By dzy76 Oh well, yes, I meant Captain Jack Sparrow and Will! But then I suppose Will was spoken for, also. Bummer.
Originally Posted By JohnS1 I'm still trying to conceive of how anyone could ride Pirates once and be bored, but ride Small World three times and not be completely insane...
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster POTC has undergone many many changes over the years, some quite extensive. While the upcoming changes may be the most comprehensive thus far, I hardly think that the idea that they are tinkering with a classic attraction that has always remained the same is a valid one. Constant change is one of the points Walt wanted to make just as soon as he opened the park. Should DL hold onto Walt's original vision or should it remain as Walt built it? That seems to be the argument here.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk I love the addition of the fiber optic sign in the sand as you enter POTC. Very cool refurb!
Originally Posted By dresswhites i know i am wierd. Small World doesn't bother me at all. Everytime i go on i see a new detail. Plus the structure is one of the neatest in the disney cannon. The projections for the fireworks, have made this building even more impressive. I know know why Pirates just doesn't hold interest for me. It seems more duty that wanting to go on it. Don't get me wrong there are some cool effects and the smell is very magical.. It is hard to explain, i just can't get into Pirates. I am hoping some of the new changes will enhance the experience.
Originally Posted By basas Some interesting details in this article (from another website): <a href="http://www.mousehub.com/articles/index.php?id=1" target="_blank">http://www.mousehub.com/articl es/index.php?id=1</a> Will be interesting to see the refurb-outcome...the water screen/fog sounds very neat!
