Originally Posted By brotherdave TellNoTales.com just posted some preproduction artwork of the new enhancements for Pirates of the Caribbean at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom... <a href="http://p104.ezboard.com/ftellnotalesfrm10.showMessage?topicID=87.topic" target="_blank">http://p104.ezboard.com/ftelln otalesfrm10.showMessage?topicID=87.topic</a>
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire That first picture surprised me. I was hoping they wouldnt make this any "scarier." *I* dont think its scary but for lil ones it might be and I thought these were suppose to be semi-friendly pirates lol. But otherwise...mm Johnny Depp! *drools*
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Oh and I thought this ride was suppose to open on July 7th when the new movie is released. But I have seen recently that it would open the 1st!
Originally Posted By avromark Great artwork, I wish they could expand the POTC in WDW though, or add Western River Expedition somewhere. Could someone clarify if they are removing anything or is this all "plussing"?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think this is all on top of what is already there. There may be a couple of AA's that turn into Jack, but I think most of them will stay as they are.
Originally Posted By brotherdave From what I've heard, the pirate captain of the Wicked Wench is being replaced by Captain Barbossa of the first film (I guess we'll have to see the second film to find out why he's still alive!) Also, judging by that last picture of the MK treasure room with Jack sitting in a throne like a king, my guess is the two pirates 'whooping' it up in that scene (the one sitting on top of the older looking pirate) and the Spanish guard tied to his chair will be replaced by Jack. According to MiceAge, there will be considerably more pirates replaced than WDW's. Also, supposedly BOTH attractions will no longer have the 'politically correct' chase scenes with "hungry" pirates chasing after women with food. Now, they'll be chasing the women for more ,um, 'natural' reasons (at least for pirates!) like they were before, though a few of the women may be carrying pieces of treasure instead of food.
Originally Posted By jazzfan4 Chasing Women!!??* sounds like the PC pirate police will be livid. arrrrgggh
Originally Posted By brotherdave The MiceAge comment was supposed to say that Disneyland will have considerably more changes than the Magic Kingdoms.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Also, supposedly BOTH attractions will no longer have the 'politically correct' chase scenes with "hungry" pirates chasing after women with food.>> A lot of Tony Baxter's changes to the attraction in the '90s are being reversed in the current refurb. <<GREAT artwork! >> Really? I'm not a fan of Chris Turner's style at all and he seems to be the WDI artist of choice who is doing everything for the US parks now (both Nemo attractions too). It looks very cartoon-y and doesn't have the gravitas that I would expect for such a significant change. Bring back Goozee!
Originally Posted By leemac Dan Goozee was the artist of choice for a long time at WDI. Much of the artwork from Disney's America and TDS came from Dan. His style is very reminiscent of Ellenshaw (particularly his nighttime scenes).
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Ah! I know his work, just not his name. I think the Chris Turner renderings have a bit in common with that great Sam McKim map of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' -- the one featured in the inside front and back of that making-of 'Pirates' book.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think everything looks great. I wish that WDW would get the same things as DL. I can't wait to see it for myself.
Originally Posted By hopemax >A lot of Tony Baxter's changes to the attraction in the '90s are being reversed in the current refurb. Wait, I thought Bob Baranick did the '97 rehab. Tony and Bob worked together on the '99 2-month one. So which rehab stuff is going away (or both).
Originally Posted By mstaft I like the artwork. But I hope Disney uses Dan Goozee in the near future- like for some magnificant "E" Ticket Rides!
Originally Posted By Skellington88 Are these 3 concept art paintings the only major changes to wdw's version of the ride? or will there be other scenes with Jack Sparrow?? Also are does anyone know if they will change the queue abit to tie-it in with the movies?
Originally Posted By brotherdave I've heard that Jack is (or at least was) supposed to appear 3 times during the ride. The town dunking and the treasure room for sure, not sure of the third. It possibly might be the Auction. The WDW version is only getting a modest makeover while the Disneyland version is getting the more intense one.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy WDW's POC is getting a new entrance area look. The island of trees outside and to the left of the entrance (as you go in) is going to get a new sign, ship's mast and rigging. Some ugly rumor of the out front barker bird going away?
