Originally Posted By ssWEDguy The "Pirates" refurb started this morning, March 1. It's down now for at least 6 weeks. And then again after that a couple of weeks later through to the July movie opening.
Originally Posted By bloona closing it cos they know Im coming! Mean in my opinion. Once Ive gone it will re open...totally unchanged other than Johnny Depp meets you at the end and kisses you. Im going to complain.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy There are strong rumors of at least 3 new animatronic locations, featuring Captain Jack Sparrow and Barbarosa. Also some new special effects. No specific information beyond that.
Originally Posted By CTXRover Based on press releases and information that Imagineers have provided in interviews, they are adding an extra layer of storytelling to the ride on top of what is already there. In addition to what now seems to be a relatively random collection of pirates pillaging and plundering, there will also be the storyline of Barbossa looking for Jack Sparrow in order to find a secret treasure. One scene specifically mentioned by an Imagineer to get an update is the mayor dunking scene. In this particular scene Barbossa will now be the one directing the dunking of the mayor asking for the whereabouts of Jack Sparrow. Same thing as now, but a little more of story and reason to it now. This will also be the first appearance of a Jack Sparrow animatronic as he lurks in the shadows of that scene. The updated ride will also feature an apparition of the ghostly Davy Jones, apparently on some type of mist screen. I don't know what his role in the ride will be, but it sounds like an interesting new special effect. In addition, expect a general clean up of all the scenes, some new/updated lighting and an updated audio system. Overall, it will be the same ride, same music, hopefully same feel, but with a bit more of a storyline added. If done well, it shouldn't matter if you saw the movie or not and should fulfill the need to update the ride to fulfill expectations of today's current audience and future generations. The characters should just add another layer of storytelling, that's all.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I are actually quite happy to hear of the upgrades planned for Pirates of the Caribbean. Now, if only Florida's Haunted Mansion could receive the same upgrades that California's is about to-- ORWEN: --then we'd have TWICE as many reasons to get excited about visiting Florida's Magic Kingdom!!
Originally Posted By Skellington88 I want them to add the bloody axe bride and creepy severed ghost heads to our Haunted Mansion like Disneylands is getting! Some Phantom Manor influences would be nice too.