Originally Posted By Cindermomster I know it would be almost impossible to hope for pictures at this point in time . . . but has anyone got any news about the current state of the rehab at Pirates? Anyone walked through the ride? Heard anything from anyone else about just how far the work is done or how it looks? Any news at all would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to the changes and hope they are good ones but the anticipation is killing me. Thanks in advance for any news about the current state of this great attraction.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer As far as I know... The refurb is going well, and is on schedule. There will be NO previews or soft openings. It will open to the public on Monday, June 26th.
Originally Posted By Cindermomster Thanks so much Darkbeer. The news does help. What helps too are the wonderful park updates you give on your website. Beautiful photos!! I check every day for more. Keep up the good work!!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbellmama Ok, ok...I know it has been said there will be NO soft openings, but I am still hoping against hope that that may change. We are there ONLY the week before. I had even pushed it back a week when we planned it because originally I had heard it was an opening date of the 21st. I am so sad. That and Mansion is my favorite and I ahve no idea when we can go again. Thanks guys
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Sorry to say this, but... With the Bleachers being set up along ROA, they will have to go to one-way paths, and use extra CM's to direct traffic. With those abnormal headaches, they do not want to add more, as if they open up the ride, it will more than likely need an extended queue as folks will want to check out the changes, and there is just no place to put it. Sorry for the bad news, but it is highly unlikely....
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Is there a "guesstimated" date for taking down the bleachers? I remember those crazy one way paths last time.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Looks like most of them will be down by Monday June 26th, though a few on the edges might remain until Tuesday. Set up for the event starts after closing on Friday Night, June 16th (aka Saturday Morning).
Originally Posted By leemac Disney Gallery has updated their website with new PotC merchandise that will be available at the revamped Pieces of Eight store beginning in early June: <a href="http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x460197e22&varPage=home" target="_blank">http://www.register123.com/eve nt/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x460197e22&varPage=home</a>
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thank you, we may be there the week of the 26th and it will be nice if the bleachers are gone
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk I just watched the extras from the first POTC DVD and there is a clip of the original ride. It sure has changed! I remembered the girl ducking into the barrel to hide from the pirate.
Originally Posted By doombuggy There is a report and pics on micechat that it is filled with water again.
Originally Posted By seanyoda Actually, most of the merchandise on the link leemac provided is already for sale.
Originally Posted By MadMadameMim Thanks leemac for the merchandise update! and I'm so glad it's already on sale. I'll be buying quite a few shirts this weekend i'm sure!
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 Cool! It's already for sale?? Man I'm gonna go broke on Thursday, some of those shirts and hats are so neat...
Originally Posted By MadMadameMim Hey guys! I had a long conversation with a security guy in Fantasyland and he said (well more like 'strongly' hinted) that Johnny Depp is supposed to be at Disneyland 2 days before the opening to dedicate the ride. Pretty exciting stuff! Which to me, seems like a very good chance, considering that he will have his character in the attraction...
Originally Posted By TP2000 Yeah, Johnny Depp with be at the big celeb party on the 24th. Just like he was for the party in 2003. The ride opens on the 26th.
