Originally Posted By Imdbman There will probably be a pirate ride at California Adventure in 5 years. I think it seems so pointless when there is already Pirates of the Caribbean and the Pirates Lair in Disneyland Park. Even if its not based off of Pirates of the Caribbean, I still think it would be pointless. What do you guys think about a pirate ride in California Adventure?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss What do you base your assertion on? Who says there will be a pirate ride at DCA within five years?
Originally Posted By Imdbman Somebody was talking about it in the PeopleMover question forum- that person talked about future attractions at Disneyland and said that in 2012, there will be a new pirate attraction in DCA.
Originally Posted By Imdbman look at message 19 in the peoplemover forum, it will talk about it in there
Originally Posted By trekkeruss It says "New family pirates-style dark ride in DCA." Which probably means a dark ride using boats floating past sets, but with some other theme. I'm all for another elaborate dark ride that relies more on story and sets than thrills to entertain. Of course it remains to be seen what will come to DCA in the coming years.
Originally Posted By k_peek_2000 Western River Expedition? (Oh that would make me soo happy) and it fits DCA!!!!
Originally Posted By dshyates ^^^^ Now how would that fit the Californian theme. What do western rivers have to do with California. That's just...mmmm, wait...mmm, aah,...nevermind.
Originally Posted By k_peek_2000 "^^^^ Now how would that fit the Californian theme. What do western rivers have to do with California. That's just...mmmm, wait...mmm, aah,...nevermind." It would fit a Gold Rush theme.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x The Colorado River is what made agriculture in the Imperial Valley possible.
Originally Posted By 2001DLFan Maybe they were thinking of the rumored Mermaid ride. that's the only ride at DCA that I've heard of that has any seafaring theme.
Originally Posted By Sweeper Gold was discovered in California on the South Fork of the American River which flows into Scaramento. The Merced flows through Yosemite. The Kern, etc. Yes California has MANY rivers.
Originally Posted By bean How about a water coaster? Like what was being considered for Hong Kongs Pirates of carribean
Originally Posted By Imdbman I wonder where the ride would be- probally Paradise Pier- I hope they don't take down any great rides for this.
Originally Posted By xrayvision Re immersive boat rides in DCA - Western Expedition would be really cool, but it would probably need to be a little updated from Davis' original design to meet the taste and expectations of today's theme park audience. I would also be interested Epcot's Gran Fiesta Tour ride located in a new Baja California themed area (with other Mexican themed features including pyramids, lush tropical and desert vegetation, rock formations, waterfalls, a relocated Mission Tortilla Factory Tour, authentic taco stand, Corona Beer Bar and a festive Plaza del Amigos shopping area, and roaming mariachi band). Stealing somewhat from Hong Kong Disney's Pirate Mountain design, the Gran Fiesta boat ride could start outside in a small lagoon area then enter some rocky caverns leading you into the show building. A Splashdown drop could occur as you watch screen projections of cliff divers plunging into natural pools down below. A second drop would occur in synch with some zany antics by the Three Caballeros. To complete the themed land, the "Cars" ride could start in the Baja Calif desert, racing to Radiator Springs then back to Baja Calif. Tijuana Taxi Bumper Cars could also be added to finish off the theme. Whether it's Western River Expedition, Gran Fiesta or some other boat ride...I'm easily amused and will be satisfied either way.
Originally Posted By jonvn Yes, good idea. There are rivers all over CA. Guys, you have to remember, CA is not LA.
Originally Posted By ThinkTink1987 i am looking forward to it, I think the more the imagineers think up the better, more stuff to do in the parks, although there is so much now it's hard to hit everyhting in one trip unless you go for a week, but I would like to have another ride like Pirates but with a different theme.
Originally Posted By Imdbman if they were putting it in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot (which they most likely would not do) it could become a Great Movie Ride
