Originally Posted By TheMick I am new to this forum, and very excited to have found you guys! Anyway, I noticed a couple of discussions mentioning changes for the Pirates of the Caribbean. You guys have probably discussed this adnauseum, but I can't find it. So, would anyone mind sharing what you know? Thanks!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69173-P-1&Refresh=0115092948" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69173-P-1&Refresh=0115092948</a>
Originally Posted By TheMick Thank you Trekkeruss! This was very enlightening - a bit depressing, but enlightening. My husband and I tend toward the "don't mess with Walt" camp, but I also keep in mind that Walt never intended for Disneyland to stay static. I just hope that whatever they do to Pirates can be reversed if it proves unsuccessful. At least, thank goodness, Blue Bayou will remain. They aren't going to mess with that too are they?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I just hope that whatever they do to Pirates can be reversed if it proves unsuccessful.>> If the changes proved to be unsuccessful, I can't ever imagine them returning it to the way it was. Besides, how could it fail? Most of the attraction will remain, so ridership won't likely drop.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Nah, I am not the creative type (not that everyone who works at WDI is a front-line "I make the attractions" person. Anyway, I just don't see the changes/enhancements/refurb, whatever you want to call it... failing. It won't be like Pooh, where they took out a what in some people's minds was a great show, and replaced it with a simple dark ride. The PoTC will be about leaving the best of the attraction, and adding another element to it. Those who loved the classic will still have their show, but those who have walked away expecting the movie will also get what they want. At least this is what I imagine... since no one knows what's truly in store and we only have an internet rumor at this point. My point is (if there is one ), is that I look forward to a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, as opposed to thinking it could turn out to be apocolyptic like others here seem to suggest.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad What IS it about a "dark ride" that makes it almost impossible for it to fail? What is it in our make up that makes dark rides sooooo cool, so entertaining? You konw there is something to be said for leaving a ride/attraction alone but I guess I am less averse to change than most "old schoolers". Horizons cured me of that. I only cried for a year or two until I rode Mission Space, and well that did it for me. Out with the old and in with the new I say. Ofcourse I am missing your whole point about POtC will mostlikely be added onto, not totally revamped. At what point did I begin to babble?
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Welcome to the boards, TheMick! I'm not 100% thrilled about the changes (more of a "if it's not broke, don't fix it" rather than "keep it like Walt built it") but I don't think they're going to be awful either - actually I'll be quite excited to go on the revamped version for the first time when it opens up! It could definitely be improved, though, by personal tours led by Johnny Depp ...
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Not sure when they took out the old man and his hound dog in the swamp area, but I have missed them! Looking forward to the movie adds!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Last I checked, the old man is still there on the porch. Alas, I do miss the old bloodhound.... I hope he will be replaced, but he has been missing so long, I doubt that they will do it.
Originally Posted By Firehouse5Fan disneyfreaksk- I miss the old man and his dog too. That part of the ride is actually one of my favorites. I sure hope they don't mess with the pickin' music in that area, although it IS better with the old man in his rocking chair to make sense of it. Does anyone know when he disappeared? (And why?) As for the movie, I did see a preview for the second installment on line. We enjoyed the first movie so I hope the second one is as good - Johnny Depp was such a hoot. I hope he can pull it off again. Liberty Belle - I'm with you, I think a personal tour from Johnny Depp might help me stomach these changes a little bit better too. (o:
Originally Posted By TheMick Oops, that was me, TheMick, accidentally posting under my husband's User ID, Firehouse5Fan. I'm sure he wouldn't appreciate the Johnny Depp comment being attributed to him. (o:
Originally Posted By dlkozy There used to be somewhere on line where you could purchase the fireflies by the man who made them for POC. Anybody know where one can purchase them now?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss A quick google turned up this as the top hit: <a href="http://www.fireflymagic.com/fireflies/firefly_fireflies_lights.html" target="_blank">http://www.fireflymagic.com/fi reflies/firefly_fireflies_lights.html</a>
Originally Posted By danmcmartin So is the old man gone or just his dog. He is one of my favorites. My family knows him as grandpa becuase he slightly resemble my Dad who is always at our house taking care of our dog and garden while we go to DLR. Please say he isn't gone.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 LOLOLOLOLOL, the Mick! I could just see my hubby's face if I did that!
Originally Posted By Westsider The old man is still there in the Bayou. He never left. How did that false rumor even get started?
Originally Posted By dlkozy Thank you trekkeruss for taking the time to find that link for me! I like the idea of the fireflies in a jar. What a great centerpiece that would be!
