Originally Posted By Imagineer This Kathy (Jolly) Rogers was wrong. Some people are saying, "Who put that movie thing there?!" )
Originally Posted By FaMulan When I saw the Chest of Aztec Gold in the treasure room, I said, "Cool!" Disneyland has long been a repository for movie props, why not allow props from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies reside in the attraction that inspired them?
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Walt would not tear down the Castle in Disneyland to put up a castle from Disney's Narnia or from Harry Potter if he bought the rights." And you know this because...
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt I am one of those people opposed to the current trend towards new movie themed attractions and overlays at the parks. I have been very vocal about my dislike of the various Pixar installations around DLR on these boards. I am not too excited about the Nemo Subs next year. Nevertheless, I really do not see what the big deal is about the recent changes on Pirates. From what I have read, the changes are much needed technological advancements and the movie inferences have been kept somewhat to a minimum. I do not get the feeling that the story has been so dramatically changed that the attraction has now become Pirates of the Caribbean: The Ride. Furthermore, from what I can see, ImagineerThis is the only person 'round here that has an issue with the changes.
Originally Posted By Imagineer This >>How many attractions did Walt re-do to tie into a new movie release??? I agree that if a ride has gotten old/has reduced attendance it should be removed, but that wasn't the case with POTC which has always retained its guest appeal. I also thought the PC changes to POTC was awful and if that is being changed, at least part of the change is a positive.<<
Originally Posted By Imagineer This Yes I agree. Changing things just to please that old gas bag stockholder Eisner and the new CEO Iger is indeed something to yawn about. Next time do something that Walt would have thought of and not what people who want to make a quick buck would do. )
Originally Posted By planodisney But likewise, not making changes that would please the public, just to keep a tiny number of,"stuck in the past blowhards", like you happy, would be beyond stupid. Use your head Imagineer This, fans of the movie will have something new of interest, while fans of the classic attraction will still have all of the scenes they love. It is a win, win. if it turns out not to work over time, it will be more than easy for them to change it back in time. THANK gOD, that you have ABSOLUTELY no say in any decision making for Disney, because you seem to lack what WALT had in spades, "VISION".
Originally Posted By Imagineer This Which is better? The ride or the movie? It would be funny if people liked the ride but hated the movie. LOL The movie is getting mixed reviews: >>Together, they’ve excised all that was good about the original ‘‘Curse of the Black Pearl’’ and replaced it with all that was bad, namely those silly CGI ghosts and goblins. Those zombies, unfortunately, are the stars of this ghoulish sequel that feels less like a movie and more like an ungainly video game. Arrrgh, indeed! Even Johnny Depp as the estimable Capt. Jack Sparrow is forced below deck in the wake of towering waves of spectacle and noise. As for cohorts Orlando Bloom as swish-buckling Will Turner and Keira Knightley as his fiercely independent betrothed, they’re given so little to do they seem like stowaways on a rapidly sinking blockbuster.<< <a href="http://www.patriotledger.com/articles/2006/07/06/life/life02.txt" target="_blank">http://www.patriotledger.com/a rticles/2006/07/06/life/life02.txt</a>
Originally Posted By DlandDug It seems very odd for someone to base all their posts on what they imagine is going on in the minds of others. With absolutely NO information at all, we are told what Iger, Eisner, the Imagineers, and the public are thinking when the subject is Pirates of the Caribbean. What a nonsensical waste of time and ingenuity these posts represent.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 And even if the second and third movies are not as good as the first, at least that one was. Obviously Disney had something with the first film if guests were already expecting to find Jack Sparrow in the attraction within weeks of the first movie opening. Imagineer This, don't you have any other horses to beat? Records to play? Violins to play? Would you like some cheese with your whine?
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 I myself am going to see the new movie and ride the ride before I make any decisions. In an attempt to change the subject...anyone seen the movie yet???
Originally Posted By danyoung >Oh, ImagineerThis, SHUT UP!!!< Chill out, Dis-Philip. IT may be spouting nonsense, but he has every right to, just as we have every right to disagree with him.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice SB82, I'm going to see the movie on Monday afternoon and will ride the 'new' POTC on Saturday the 15th. Absolutely looking forward - excitedly - to both!
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 I'm going to see it tonight! I'm a little nervous about the opening-night crowds but I saw the first one on opening night...gotta see the second!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I definitely considered that, but figured the early showings would probably sell out quickly and since Mr. Alice is up at 2:30 a.m. for work tomorrow (and Sunday), I chose Monday (he's off on Mondays and Tuesdays. Did the Fandango thing, so all we have to wait in line for is POPCORN!
Originally Posted By DismayingObservation $55 million plus, gang. Biggest opening in Hollywood history, turkey or not. I personally don't put a lot of stock in movie critics, so let them pan away. Some of my favorite movies are pure cheese. You know that's true since I can quote lines from "The Cannonball Run!" Normally, you can't get me within ten feet of a movie theater. I plan on making an exception.
