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Pirates of the Caribbean Shanghai
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PhilharMagician
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Why bother investing money when MK is the most visited theme park in the world and spending per guest has been increasing steadily. They have no reason to invest money.
mergatroid
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I agree. It does look great don't get me wrong, feels like a combination of Spiderman and Pirates by the look of it. Leave our Pirates as is but make sure the boat ride at Avatarland is breathtaking and cutting edge instead.
Mad Stitch
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blueboxdoctor
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I don't like their's at all. Yes, it is all techy and modern, but so much of it relies on screens with CGI images. Maybe it's because I play a lot of video games, but seeing CGI animation like that (which isn't even up to the standards of some modern games) feels like a cheap way to make a ride. Plus, it will feel dated in a few years because of the continual advancement in CGI. I much prefer the look of the one in WDW, which is more timeless and doesn't try to be all cool and flashy. Instead it actually relied on creativity and story telling.
2bornot2be
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They have some AWESOME effects,but too many screens and too less animatronics.
As cool as it looked, Shanghai POC kind of remind me of GFSTTD (Gran Fiesta Starring the Three Caballeros) boat ride in EPCOT.
As cool as it looked, Shanghai POC kind of remind me of GFSTTD (Gran Fiesta Starring the Three Caballeros) boat ride in EPCOT.
JassiSidhu2000
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I really hate this argument - 'nostalga' - let's never change, let's have attractions that are hopelessly out of date because it's nostalgic.
Ridiculous. The version in Shanghai is stunning, brilliant. It combines the physical attraction, with the simulation. Disney Imagineers can still do great things if allowed to. Not cheap overlays, etc
Wdw62114
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I agree at some point on many attractions but some dont need cutting edge tech and simulations to be enjoyable especially the old classic rides like POTC and haunted mansion. Now if it was dinosaur or tower of terror, they can go ape crazy of new tech and i wouldnt mind. Some attractions just need to be left alone. And obviously im not the only one who enjoys how some of these rides still. Look at the wait times
Chef Mickey
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It is amazing for what it is, but it doesn't mean it's the best version. I think projection should be used on a very limited basis in attractions.
Wdw62114
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Agreed. It should be a backdrop, not the focal point.
Walter Elias Disney
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Pirates of the Caribbean Shanghai is visually stunning and extremely well done. Yes, the new adventure leads us to a new level of greatness. You can't compare the original to the newest addition of our story. Unbelievable work...imagineers!
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
It may be an amazing ride, but that doesn't mean we should get rid of the original. If WDW's version needs to resemble another park's Pirates ride in any way, it needs to be more like Disneyland's... Expanded.
You obviously have your finger on the pulse of theme park management. What are your credentials?
FettFan
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FettFan
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Technically PotC Shanghai is little more than cheap overlay. A few props, three or four stunning animatronics.....and a movie for the rest of it. Sitting in a boat....watching a movie.
FettFan
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I would put an HD night sky projection on the ceiling, instead of looking up and seeing black ceiling tiles.
Then do the same with the Mexico Pavilion. Make it a TRUE nighttime plaza.
