The Pirates of the Carribean Thread

sarahonpointe94 · 09-01-2008, 06:09 PM

So you come seeking Adventure and Salty Old Pirates do ye? Well sure, ye come to the right place. But thar be squalls ahead, and thieving pirates around each corner, waiting to board.

This is the place for Pirate lovers to discuss the original attraction, the newest additions, the hit movies, and everything Pirates-related.

P.S : No negative comments or Hate mail please!

laffertyangus · 09-01-2008, 06:36 PM

Pirates is a definate must when visiting Disneyland!!!! Although I have never had the opportunity to eat at the blue bayou, which is something that I have always wanted to do!

DLrules · 09-01-2008, 06:46 PM

POTC is one of the most classic ride in the park! It is the last ride that Walt supervised which makes it all the more special! Definetly a must see every vistit!

elizabethsparrow · 09-01-2008, 07:35 PM

I've been a fan of POTC for the longest time (and I liked the movies too just because of Keira Knightley - don't eat me, Johnny Depp fans!) and it's a must no matter how many times I've seen it. One of these days I'll get a chance to eat at the Blue Bayou.

PeoplemoverMatt · 09-01-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLrules

POTC is one of the most classic ride in the park! It is the last ride that Walt supervised which makes it all the more special! Definetly a must see every vistit!

Well, it was anyway. There are only a couple scenes left in their Walt-supervised state. It's lost its classic feel for me.

-- PMM

tomserwin · 09-01-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeoplemoverMatt

Well, it was anyway. There are only a couple scenes left in their Walt-supervised state. It's lost its classic feel for me.

-- PMM

Amen!

And so the argument is reborn...

09-02-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeoplemoverMatt

Well, it was anyway. There are only a couple scenes left in their Walt-supervised state. It's lost its classic feel for me.

-- PMM

PMM, I could not agree with you more.

Executioner · 09-02-2008, 09:41 AM

Ahhh the ol' argument eh? LOL.

OK No argument from me other than my opinion of the ride, to each their own.
It's not a ride to me. It's now a wasted space with a poor marketing scam to sell movies. I don't find it interesting anymore nor do I feel it worth riding when I go. I would rather it be torn down and made into a different ride than see it like this. I have gone on it last time I went but I do my best to ignore the scenes now. I look at the track under the water, the lighting, trying to see behind the scenes. At least that is interesting. I am still confused why they tell you Dead Men Tell No Tales but then tell you They Do Tell Tales only to turn around to buy merchandise that say Dead Men Tell No Tales. Which is it?! LOL

My opinion has been stated... Again, to each their own. This is just my feelings.

ghoofie · 09-02-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeoplemoverMatt

Well, it was anyway. There are only a couple scenes left in their Walt-supervised state. It's lost its classic feel for me.

-- PMM

Too bad dude !! You're riding it with me in 2 weeks !! hee hee

scorchy96 · 09-02-2008, 10:49 AM

I have to agree with others - the ride used to be my favorite, but after I experienced the new version this May, it was kind of ruined for me

sarahonpointe94 · 09-02-2008, 01:49 PM

Wow, great POTC fan turnout! Okay, what do you guys think of Pirates' Lair? I personally miss the old TSI, because I love Mark Twain books, but Pirates' Lair is pretty fun. I look forward to your feedback! =D

HMF · 09-02-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahonpointe94

Wow, great POTC fan turnout! Okay, what do you guys think of Pirates' Lair? I personally miss the old TSI, because I love Mark Twain books, but Pirates' Lair is pretty fun. I look forward to your feedback! =D

Pirate's Lair does not bother me as much as what they did to the ride.

Jabberwock · 09-02-2008, 03:40 PM

I really couldn't care less about the changes..
(I'm more angry about the changes they're doing to DCA to be honest <_<)

But I admit that I have only been on Pirates 2 times before the change and I've never been on Tom Sawyer's Island.
So that "nostalgia factor" isn't there for me to be extremely angry.

Kileli · 09-02-2008, 04:32 PM

Because the movies were such a big hit, they had to cater to the bigger audience, so us nostalgic people get left out.

Off the argument now...

The changes don't bother my too much. I still have to ride it every time I go, mainly because the bayou part is so awesome, I love the atmosphere of it. I could sit in that area all day.
The only part that really bugs me is the movie music in the big fight scene. At least they bring back the real POTC music as soon as you get out of that area.

Disney Babe · 09-02-2008, 08:14 PM

I try to focus on all the stuff I used to focus on before the changes, but I do kind of get the cold feeling inside sometimes. It's like if someone you knew very well got a not so attractive face-lift and tweaked their voice. Underneath you still love them but it would feel like you were with someone who was faking it and like your friend never thought you were the kind of friend who could accept them without a major make-over. It just feels kind of icky.

I miss the music a lot and I really don't want any of the movie music in there now. It was okay at first, but now I want the classic ride back. I miss going through the tunnel and hearing the voice in there. It was simple and spooky. The Davy Jones curtain is a good trick at first, but after a couple of times you are like, "Okay, I know what this is." It doesn't send chills up your spine. I never liked looking a that octopus face anyway! Something that bothers me about that is, having an interest in pirates and ocean lore since I was little, it kind of bothers me that Davy Jones became a character with a face instead of remaining a just a legend with no particular looks.

Okay, I guess it's time to get off the soap box. I still enjoy the ride and I always will. For me it's kind of hard not to go in there and have fond and strong memories of riding the classic ride with friends, family, boyfriends, little ones in my life. I guess I always will focus on what has always been in the POTC instead of the changes. I do wish, though, that the music would be changed back since music contributes alot to my mood and memories.

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elizabethsparrow We wants the redhead. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 272 Images: 21 My Mood:	I've been a fan of POTC for the longest time (and I liked the movies too just because of Keira Knightley - don't eat me, Johnny Depp fans!) and it's a must no matter how many times I've seen it. One of these days I'll get a chance to eat at the Blue Bayou. __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

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Executioner The name says it all Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 1,550 Images: 51 My Mood:	Ahhh the ol' argument eh? LOL. OK No argument from me other than my opinion of the ride, to each their own. It's not a ride to me. It's now a wasted space with a poor marketing scam to sell movies. I don't find it interesting anymore nor do I feel it worth riding when I go. I would rather it be torn down and made into a different ride than see it like this. I have gone on it last time I went but I do my best to ignore the scenes now. I look at the track under the water, the lighting, trying to see behind the scenes. At least that is interesting. I am still confused why they tell you Dead Men Tell No Tales but then tell you They Do Tell Tales only to turn around to buy merchandise that say Dead Men Tell No Tales. Which is it?! LOL My opinion has been stated... Again, to each their own. This is just my feelings. __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

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scorchy96 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 158 My Mood:	I have to agree with others - the ride used to be my favorite, but after I experienced the new version this May, it was kind of ruined for me

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sarahonpointe94 Dancing Through Life! =D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: california Posts: 106 My Mood:	Wow, great POTC fan turnout! Okay, what do you guys think of Pirates' Lair? I personally miss the old TSI, because I love Mark Twain books, but Pirates' Lair is pretty fun. I look forward to your feedback! =D __________________ My needs:Good Friends, Great Dancing, and, of course...!!! " If you dont like my present, I'll take it back." -Eeyore, a very wise donkey. "I remember when we kissed I still feel it on my lips The time that you danced with me, with no music playing. I remember the simple things I remember til I cry But the one thing I regret The memory I wanna forget Is Goodbye" - Miley Cyrus, Breakout Hi, My name is Sarah... and I am a Disney Addict.

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Jabberwock Yes We Can Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 197 My Mood:	I really couldn't care less about the changes.. (I'm more angry about the changes they're doing to DCA to be honest <_<) But I admit that I have only been on Pirates 2 times before the change and I've never been on Tom Sawyer's Island. So that "nostalgia factor" isn't there for me to be extremely angry. __________________

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Disney Babe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California Posts: 760 My Mood:	I try to focus on all the stuff I used to focus on before the changes, but I do kind of get the cold feeling inside sometimes. It's like if someone you knew very well got a not so attractive face-lift and tweaked their voice. Underneath you still love them but it would feel like you were with someone who was faking it and like your friend never thought you were the kind of friend who could accept them without a major make-over. It just feels kind of icky. I miss the music a lot and I really don't want any of the movie music in there now. It was okay at first, but now I want the classic ride back. I miss going through the tunnel and hearing the voice in there. It was simple and spooky. The Davy Jones curtain is a good trick at first, but after a couple of times you are like, "Okay, I know what this is." It doesn't send chills up your spine. I never liked looking a that octopus face anyway! Something that bothers me about that is, having an interest in pirates and ocean lore since I was little, it kind of bothers me that Davy Jones became a character with a face instead of remaining a just a legend with no particular looks. Okay, I guess it's time to get off the soap box. I still enjoy the ride and I always will. For me it's kind of hard not to go in there and have fond and strong memories of riding the classic ride with friends, family, boyfriends, little ones in my life. I guess I always will focus on what has always been in the POTC instead of the changes. I do wish, though, that the music would be changed back since music contributes alot to my mood and memories. __________________ "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." Walt Disney

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