Pirates 4 World Premiere

[TP2000]

^^^^ Hmm, I hadn't thought of the need to arrange the seating differently due to the new 3D effect. This should be interesting to see how they do it this time.

Here's a picture of a previous bleacher setup where they were able to keep the Rivers of America attractions running until the very last minute.

Davy Crockett Canoe passes the movie bleachers prior to the Premiere

This time however, all river attractions have already been shut down completely for two weeks while they assemble the bleachers and movie screen. This should be interesting to see what they come up with for 3D.

 

[MichWolv]

Just a side note, this doesn't confirm the world premiere, but it sure does look like it will happen. On another note, the DL calendar is now only posted till May 3...

Fantasmic! also has no showings past April 24th.... hmmm

I stayed up to watch the clocks change to Daylight Saving Time (my wild lifestyle!), and this has popped up on the front page of Miceage early Sunday morning...

"Editor's Note 3/13: The big Pirates IV movie premiere we noted in the last update is now a definite go. Saturday, May 7th is the date and they've decided on the deluxe setup on the Rivers of America. Disneyland will close early at 5PM and DCA will close at 11PM. Expect lots of River area ride closures and construction headaches to begin by early May. It would be wise to avoid visiting that weekend, unless your only goal is to be a screaming fan on the red carpet down Main Street USA. - Al Lutz"

It looks like it's on for another huge Pirates Premiere!

Was at DL today. The area around Rivers of America is a horrible mess due to the set up. River attractions and TSI are closed. No Fantasmic. There is a floating bridge form the shore (near Coumbia/Mark Twain dock) to the Island, where the screen is being built. Columbia moored near the dock, Mark Twain on the east leg of the river. Walls up in various sections around the river. Bleachers block off about 2/3 of the walkway around the south and southeast part of the river, making access to POTC and HM a pain getting through the crowds. Pedestrian traffice rerouted and one-way on some of the narrow availalbe pathways, requiring doubling back and going the long way around depending on which direction you're trying to head.

Add to that Splash Mountain closed for rehab, Star Tours of course still being updated, and you have a pretty odd period at Disneyland park for a couple weeks.

 

[TP2000]

Was at DL today. The area around Rivers of America is a horrible mess due to the set up....

Add to that Splash Mountain closed for rehab, Star Tours of course still being updated, and you have a pretty odd period at Disneyland park for a couple weeks.

Yup, sounds about right. This is the fourth Pirates Premiere that Disneyland has done, and that's all pretty much par for the course for this event.

But, you can't stand in the way of progress and Hollywood! :lol:

 

[Nicole220]

Sigh. As much as I want to go again, I'm just too tired to put up with crazy people, the heat, and 14+ hours. I'll meet Johnny one day. I know it.

 

[nemofinder22]

If DLR knows one thing more than anything of how to operate a theme park, its how to ruin vacations!

But really over the years its great to see DLR host these world premieres. I wonder if they will host the new Haunted Mansion and MK(that movies happening right?) movies?

 

[TP2000]

But really over the years its great to see DLR host these world premieres. I wonder if they will host the new Haunted Mansion and MK(that movies happening right?) movies?

Not sure about Haunted Mansion, but the Magic Kingdom movie is set inside Disneyland, so I can't think of anywhere else they would want to do it, unless they just go for a non-themed generic premiere in one of the big movie theaters in Hollywood or Westwood.

And as far as ruining vacations, can you imagine the shrieks of horror if they tried to do this massive Pirates movie premiere somewhere in the Magic Kingdom Park? I can't even think of where they'd do it really, since the MK's River setup is so different and overgrown with trees and not connected to Pirates in any way physically or thematically. But still, this massive undertaking is something only Disneyland could ever try and pull off.

 

[nemofinder22]

Not sure about Haunted Mansion, but the Magic Kingdom movie is set inside Disneyland, so I can't think of anywhere else they would want to do it, unless they just go for a non-themed generic premiere in one of the big movie theaters in Hollywood or Westwood.

And as far as ruining vacations, can you imagine the shrieks of horror if they tried to do this massive Pirates movie premiere somewhere in the Magic Kingdom Park? I can't even think of where they'd do it really, since the MK's River setup is so different and overgrown with trees and not connected to Pirates in any way physically or thematically. But still, this massive undertaking is something only Disneyland could ever try and pull off.

Mansion's premiere I can kind of see but depending on its release date and if its in Holiday mode. It would be a bit sad to see the MK movie held in a theater when DLR has more than proven itself can handle world premieres all while the park is still in operation. Go TDA:ROFLOL:

I can't think of a place within MK. Course theres always the Fantasmic! and LMA's stadiums, but it lost lose its uniqueness as soon as I even typed that... :lol:

But I really do hope DLR will host more world premieres in the future. If I had an extra 1000 bucks laying around I would go in a heart beat. Good thing theres some contests out there

Heres a look from Sunday all photos by Dateline Disneyland-
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273743677_KTXBrxv

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273674474_gSkksTC

The dock is closed and covered by walls

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273677376_8x5ZTqH

A look at all the lighting, projectors, and sound systems.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273679529_FPvKRBC

An overall of the area, the bridge is providing access to and from the island.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273716299_ft6qM4d

The screen, look carefully theres another stage set up under the water.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273737503_xvRPWkF

This years set up is quite nice, the silver/blue rocks are not part of TSI.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273738374_bKv2dH2

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/05-01-11/16867894_3czLND#1273707027_VjFR2N9

 

[nemofinder22]

This is really cool, theres waterfalls in front of the screen, ugh I really needed a spare 1000 bucks....

http://www.mousewait.com/disneyland/talk/154584/So-cool-full-functioning-waterfalls

close up-
http://lockerz.com/s/98806372

 

[TP2000]

close up-
http://lockerz.com/s/98806372

Wow! They always put up some cool pirate props in the water and around the screen on the last day before the Premiere, but this is the first time they've done waterfalls too!

The Studios and TDA both deserve a lot of credit for pulling this event off for the fourth time! Can you imagine the planning and talent that goes into this sort of mega-event in the middle of operating the world's most famous theme park?!?

Only at Disneyland!

 

[nemofinder22]

Disney Parks Blog has a great update with some photos of the screen as well as the stage and seating.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...nger-tides-world-premiere-at-disneyland-park/

We’re getting ready for high-seas adventure here at the Disneyland Resort with the World Premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides” at Disneyland park on Saturday.
Tickets to the event sold out in three days, with all proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. If you’ve been to Disneyland park recently, you might have noticed that we’ve been preparing for the park’s first 3D outdoor World Premiere ever

http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/05/05/22000-expected-at-pirates-premiere-at-disneyland/77101/

Disneyland plans to set up 20,000 bleacher seats for fans who want to watch celebrity arrivals, including possibly Johnny Depp, for the “Pirates of the Caribbean 4″ premiere on Saturday.

 

[nemofinder22]

Disneylandlive.com has a photo update of just some of the many bleachers that are also being setup along Main Street for the black carpet.

http://disneylandlive.com/2011/05/s...re/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Disneyland Resort Report, more photos of the set up on Main Street, the seating at ROA, screen and stage.
http://disneylandresortreport.blogspot.com/2011/05/pirates-premier-and-construction-moves.html

Visions Fantastic will be reporting live-
http://www.visionsfantastic.com/page-pirate4broadcast.html

-Guests are already lining up as of 10:50pm, May 6.

Hours
Mickey and Friends opens at 2:30am
Esplanade opens at 5:30am
Disneyland- 7:00am-5:00pm
Disney California Adventure-10:00am-11:00pm

 

[TP2000]

Two big updates on the Disney Parks Blog today, one from Tom Staggs who seems to gush over how well Disneyland did hosting this event. When you read the first post of this thread with the Al Lutz note from January that first broke the news on this event coming to Disneyland again, the comments from Tom Staggs seem even more, um, interesting. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/05/yo-ho-yo-ho-a-pirates-night-for-me/

And a look at the event itself with the party and movie and fireworks. Talk about a night of 100 stars! http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ribbean-on-stranger-tides-at-disneyland-park/

Bravo, Disneyland, bravo! :sohappy:

 

[nemofinder22]

Two big updates on the Disney Parks Blog today, one from Tom Staggs who seems to gush over how well Disneyland did hosting this event. When you read the first post of this thread with the Al Lutz note from January that first broke the news on this event coming to Disneyland again, the comments from Tom Staggs seem even more, um, interesting. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/05/yo-ho-yo-ho-a-pirates-night-for-me/

And a look at the event itself with the party and movie and fireworks. Talk about a night of 100 stars! http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ribbean-on-stranger-tides-at-disneyland-park/

Bravo, Disneyland, bravo! :sohappy:

Bravo! yes!!! yet another great event.

Heres a few more photos from the Pirates of the Caribbean Facebook page
An over head view of the stage, screen, and seating. Its nice to see the overhead just to see how much impact this had on the parks daily operation.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f....10150184382643830.328113.254445913829&type=1

Another overhead this time of the black carpet, stretched over Main Street, (its taken earlier in the morning)You can also see the bleachers set up on Main Street.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f....10150184382643830.328113.254445913829&type=1

See the whole album here-
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150184382643830.328113.254445913829

And now this the Pirates World Premiere done, DLR is about to gear up for a GREAT summer, that will lead right into Halloween, then right to Christmas.

 

[TP2000]

Here's an online article with some absolutely AMAZING aerial pictures of the Pirates Premiere setup at Disneyland. http://www.bizbash.com/disneyland_p...om_3-d_outdoor_theater/losangeles/story/20628

The article also explains the amazing logistic hurdles that Disneyland goes through to pull these things off. Really impressive!

 

[Buried20KLeague]

My wife and I attended the premiere and saw the movie and the whole shebang... Quite the night.

I'll not get into a long winded breakdown of the whole night, seeing as how the DL section of these boards isn't exactly highly traveled. :animwink: But if anyone has anything specific they'd like to know about the event or about the movie itself, ask away and I'll be happy to answer.

Just a note, too... We attended the last premiere as well, and while this one was a good time, they definitely cut back this time around for the people in attendance. Overall a great night, but definitely cutbacks.

 

[Nicole220]

My wife and I attended the premiere and saw the movie and the whole shebang... Quite the night.

I'll not get into a long winded breakdown of the whole night, seeing as how the DL section of these boards isn't exactly highly traveled. :animwink: But if anyone has anything specific they'd like to know about the event or about the movie itself, ask away and I'll be happy to answer.

Just a note, too... We attended the last premiere as well, and while this one was a good time, they definitely cut back this time around for the people in attendance. Overall a great night, but definitely cutbacks.

Just because we don't post a lot doesn't mean we aren't lookin'! :lol:

How did you like the movie?? Without posting any spoilers, of course, just an overall opinion.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Just because we don't post a lot doesn't mean we aren't lookin'! :lol:

How did you like the movie?? Without posting any spoilers, of course, just an overall opinion.

Here's a few quick thoughts on the movie:

- It does NOT need to be seen in 3D.
- Very little of the old cast returns. In fact, the only crew member of Sparrow's that returns is Gibbs.
- This one doesn't have tons of CGI. There's nothing like Davy Jones' crew, for example. This movie relies more on the actual storyline, which I was happy about.
- This one still has a couple action sequences that are so outlandish they're ridiculous... Like the swordfight in the mill wheel from the last movie.
- This movie still has SOME supernatural aspects to it... Meaning basically that the whole movie couldn't really take place in the "real world"... But it's not nearly as supernatural as the last couple were.

My wife and I both liked it better than the second and third movies.

Also, if anyone wants a pretty detailed account of my experience the whole night during the premiere, check out the "Inside the Magic" podcast from May 8th. I was interviewed for the show and talked about the whole thing. The part about the Premiere starts I THINK around the 28 minute mark.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Here's a few quick thoughts on the movie:

- It does NOT need to be seen in 3D.
- Very little of the old cast returns. In fact, the only crew member of Sparrow's that returns is Gibbs.
- This one doesn't have tons of CGI. There's nothing like Davy Jones' crew, for example. This movie relies more on the actual storyline, which I was happy about.
- This one still has a couple action sequences that are so outlandish they're ridiculous... Like the swordfight in the mill wheel from the last movie.
- This movie still has SOME supernatural aspects to it... Meaning basically that the whole movie couldn't really take place in the "real world"... But it's not nearly as supernatural as the last couple were.

My wife and I both liked it better than the second and third movies.

Also, if anyone wants a pretty detailed account of my experience the whole night during the premiere, check out the "Inside the Magic" podcast from May 8th. I was interviewed for the show and talked about the whole thing. The part about the Premiere starts I THINK around the 28 minute mark.

Excellent news! When I heard they were making a fourth movie right away I said that the only way it will be successful is if they drop the stupid CGI stuff and focus on the story. Overall, sounds like Stranger Tides is more live movie 1 and less like 2 and 3.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Overall, sounds like Stranger Tides is more live movie 1 and less like 2 and 3.

Very much so.