Why did Disney take out the talking skull that used to be right before the drop on Pirates of the Caribbean?
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Why isn't the talking skull at POTC anymore?
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Craig & Lisa
Active Member
Well, I for one do not really miss it, besides I couldn't hear it till I was almost right under neath it, which is just as soon as we go down the falls.
Jasonflz
Well-Known Member
I think he meant the talking skull that appeared in the ride before the refurb. I really don't know why it was removed. Probably for better atmosphere and the fact that it would seem pathetic right after the really cool Davy Jones projection.
EpcotServo
Well-Known Member
Ours was cheezy.
Disneyland's is awesome.
Disneyland's is awesome.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Awww, I miss the skull.:lol:
Thing scared the carp outta me as a kid.
Thing scared the carp outta me as a kid.
hrcollectibles
Active Member
Where was the skull and does anyone have pictures of it?
goodtimes5286
New Member
no pic, but just before the drop, as you go into the area with a lil beach, a dead dude with a sword through him, and a crab on the beach. the skull is above you telling you not to go that way.
i felt the same way, why get rid of it? the room is so boring without his voice, you hear davy jones and then you should hear the skull, drop, then cannon balls! There was no reason to get rid of it, and when i mensioned it 2 my dad he didnt even remember!
...now im depressed, they're ruining disney.....
i felt the same way, why get rid of it? the room is so boring without his voice, you hear davy jones and then you should hear the skull, drop, then cannon balls! There was no reason to get rid of it, and when i mensioned it 2 my dad he didnt even remember!
...now im depressed, they're ruining disney.....
disneydata
Well-Known Member
Imagineering didn't like it. They said it didn't fit where it was and they didn't like the spiel.
Safety said it needed to be there since it spieled safety info about the drop.
Guess who won that battle?
Safety said it needed to be there since it spieled safety info about the drop.
Guess who won that battle?
T-1MILLION
New Member
The Bean Counters and uncreative minds who could not come up with something fitting and entertaining that fit the theme perfectly like Disneyland has had for years.
"Avast there maties, there be squalls ahead"
Just like the Frees and other voices material was was taken out of the area right after the drop, with the ghostly voices letting you know you were warned about the cursed areas and treasures. "Properly warned ye be says I"
I would have to agree with imagineering on this one. The talking skull at best seemed like a good way to deliver a safety spiel and did not really add to the story. I for one don't miss it a bit.
DisneyPrincess5
Well-Known Member
I really liked it.
In my mind it gave the impression that something terrible was going to happen if the boat continued in the darkness.
I thought it was a good transition into the drop.
In my mind it gave the impression that something terrible was going to happen if the boat continued in the darkness.
I thought it was a good transition into the drop.
WelshBatman
Active Member
... well the layoffs had to start somewhere.
EpcotServo
Well-Known Member
A: Spiel is better
B: Placement is better
C: Looks better
D: In a MUCH better Ride
E: In a MUCH better Park
WDWRLD
Active Member
On my last trip it looked as if it might still be there just turned off and unlit now. At night when your eyer are really focused for the dark it almost looks as if the shape of the face is still there but just to dark to see. I guess a flash picture could clear up that question.....but that would just ruin the mystery......
