Originally Posted By TMICHAEL I didn't realize Disneyland was adding to their Mountain Range, because a few folks on here are sure making mountains out of mole hills! Lets hope Over-React Mountain is as good as Expidition Everest! All kidding aside, oc_dean is most likely correct in that once the Christmas season comes around, the Pirates decor will give away to traditional New Orleans Christmas decor like always. Plus I totally dig on Pirates. As long as its not tacky I say the more the merrier!!!!!
Originally Posted By gadzuux >> ... and what remains of that planned link can still be seen today. << What exactly? >> The film will play out through the summer .. and by year's end .. it will all most likely fade away .. as Christmas decorations takeover. << And when is POTC III scheduled for release? Summer `07? If so, what's to stop them from cranking up the ol' pirate machine for one more go-round, and a big splashy premiere to boot? It's interesting to note that there was next to zero cross-promotion for the first movie. Sure, they had the big premiere at the park, but that was about it. No merch, no tie-ins with fast food joints, nothing at the disney stores - they had the biggest hit movie of the 2002 summer movie season and nothing to support it. Now they may be going overboard the other way - clubbing us on the head with marketing. I think I like it the other way better.
Originally Posted By DLFAN1979 Yes the French Market overlay is comming BACK next sping, so IS it permanent?? And what of the NoS bands?? Are they going on hiatus so pirates can take over??
Originally Posted By JuiceMonkey I guess what really bothers me about this is that NOS is more than just the land that houses Pirates. Or any attraction, for that matter. As the only land that is a representation of an actual place, it seems very indicative of the very narrow-mindedness that Disney is often criticized for. To me, this screams of a profound lack of vision or restraint. Even if it doesn't suck out loud, it's still taking away from what made NOS a great place - and I can only speak from my own experience. But to expose my bias: I love the food, music, and architecture of New Orleans. NOS would still be my favorite land if it had no attractions at all.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I think that if DLFAN1979 ever had a TOPIC that didn't start with the words, "BAD NEWS" (or NoS, whatever)I would in all likelihood faint DEAD away.
Originally Posted By Nobody Do you know what I heard? Sometimes things change. Then, sometimes they change back. It's true.
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech >> ... and what remains of that planned link can still be seen today. << What exactly? To answer gadzux question, I think the poster was referring to the early storyline for HM that had the owner of the Mansion a bloodthirsty pirate. The only thing I can think of that remains of this story is the weathervane in the shape of a sailing ship. THis story is no more an official part of the Mansion than the fake made up names for the Hitchhiking Ghosts. However, as teh Mansion was in development long before Walt died, one could suppose that he approved with the Pirates Tie In to the Mansion. However..... Pirate stuff in the attraction is quality. It's thought out and designed to best tell the chosen story. When a shop or restaurant is decorated in a pirate theme, it's hokey, cheap, and meant only to make money. While the real New Orleans has definately has it's Pirate Lore, that doesn't mean that every purveyor is sporting an eye patch and has weathered swords and ships in their decor. If anything I would think a lot of real N.O. business owners, if they really had Pirate stuff, would be showing fine antiques, real chests, swords, fine paintings, not the cheap plastic stuff that will be your centerpiece at one of Disneyland's restaurants. Yes it's probably only going to be up when the films are being promoted, so I'm not too worried. <<It's interesting to note that there was next to zero cross-promotion for the first movie. Sure, they had the big premiere at the park, but that was about it. No merch, no tie-ins with fast food joints, nothing at the disney stores - they had the biggest hit movie of the 2002 summer movie season and nothing to support it. Now they may be going overboard the other way - clubbing us on the head with marketing.>> Exactly, they meddled so much in teh first movies production and barely got a good film out. And they weren't even confident enough in it's quality to merchandise it properly. Then it makes em a mint and they instantly franchise it, shoot too more films and merch the heck out of it. What worries me is how difficult it is to make a good sequel, much less 2 sequels. If they couldn't tell quality the first time around how can they tell now? Wonder if anyone will get sick of Pirates before the third film is out...
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl sick of Pirates ?? NEVER !! It is just a fun thing to experience ! My kids are so excited to see the 2nd movie... some are gonna like it, and some will not I suppose... I, for one, am looking forward to seeing all the changes to POTC ride.... then, and ONLY then, will I make my mind up as to if it was worth it. The whole thing is just fun !
Originally Posted By SuzieQ <<One little known fact about SuzieQ is that she is a great, great, great grandaughter of Jean Lafitte. Because of this she has quietly been buying large shares of Disney, paying with gold doubloons, and is now using her shareholder influence to force a pirate makeover of NOS. She also has a skull and crossbones tattoo on her...., well, nevermind that.>> ROFL! How did I miss this earlier!? friendofdd, I showed you that tattoo in private!
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland New Orleans may have a long history of piracy, but does it have a long history with Captain Jack Sparrow and that ridiculous looking man with an octopus for a head?
Originally Posted By JuiceMonkey New Orleans also has a long history of oddly-themed neck ties. Disney should sell those.
Originally Posted By mickey42397 They could even sell a neck time with the Captain Jack/Davy Jones (octopus head) guy !!! Seriously, we aren't going to be seeing Davy Jones walking around, but the history of piracy ties in with Davy Jones, since everyone knows that pirates would send people to walk the plank and pay Davy Jones a visit ! Jack Sparrow ? Well, he is a pirate ! History of piracy includes pirates !
Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland My point is that the show elements being installed will relate to the movie franchise, not real pirates.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Of course, they will! If they didn't your average guest would wonder where Jack Sparrow is.
Originally Posted By jmuboy The French Market overlay is comming BACK next sping for the 3rd movie I a guessing.
Originally Posted By JuiceMonkey New Orleans also has a large population of homeless people. Just a thought...
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster That serves to explain the heavy people with fanny packs sleeping on benches I guess.
