Pirates refurb dates released

[Phroobar]

That refurb length would be consistent with WDW's. I think theirs was down for about the same amount time.

It would be interesting to see which one falls apart faster.

 

[Disney Irish]

It being the same would jive with Disney's cut and paste approach- building exact replicas of lands and attractions in separate parks. I don't see them spending the money to develop two different scenes, when it's far cheaper to just put the same audio in both rides, and build double of the new set pieces and animatronics.

My thoughts exactly. If they're not even going to try the east coast vs. west coast difference with SWL, why would they on a much more minor change like this? Cut, copy, paste, move on.

That refurb length would be consistent with WDW's. I think theirs was down for about the same amount time.

I'm still hopeful it'll be different enough to be acceptable. And if its exactly the same right down to the voice track and the same face, then so be it.

 

[shortstop]

I can’t remember to what extent we discussed this, but a commenter on Micechat this morning confirmed he saw a Fastpass scanner installed at Pirates, so get ready for that, I guess...

 

[SSG]

This was posted a couple days ago

@CaliInformer May 18
"Pirates of the Caribbean is closed for refurbishment. They have installed FastPass scanners at the entrance. #Disneyland."

 

[Phroobar]

Are they adding fast pass ticket machines or is this just maxipass scanners? I remember the fast pass machines were in the inner courtyard before.

 

[shortstop]

Are they adding fast pass ticket machines or is this just maxipass scanners? I remember the fast pass machines were in the inner courtyard before.

My guess is they’ll use two of the HM machines for Pirates, but that’s just a guess.

 

[Disney Irish]

Are they adding fast pass ticket machines or is this just maxipass scanners? I remember the fast pass machines were in the inner courtyard before.

I've always guessed Pirates is going to be a MaxPass only FP. Call it a test balloon for SW:GE....

 

[Phroobar]

Knotts Berry Farm has a version of a Fast Pass called Fast Lane. For $65 you get a wrist band that lets you board any ride without waiting. No tickets and no coming back later. If I want to ride Hang Time, I just enter the Fast Lane line and I'm on the ride in less than five minutes no matter how long the regular line is. However it's strange because I never see anyone with these wrist bands.

Over at Magic Mountain they have The Flash Pass which is a stop watch looking thing. You select the ride you want and it tells you the time to come back. They have three levels for it. Regular that is as long as the regular line for $45. Gold for $75 for half the wait time and Platinum for $120 for 90% faster than regular line. I see these used rarely even during busy days.

At these prices, I can see Disney charging $200 for daily Maxipass and people will pay it.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Just go to the parks the one day out of the year they aren't super busy.

 

[TROR]

I have incredibly good luck when it comes to crowds. The only place I ever feel them is in New Orleans Square around Rivers of America and Tomorrowland's bottleneck entrance.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Having the signature pass, the trick is to wait for days when its the only pass not blocked out. Those are some pleasant days.

 

[SuddenStorm]

I've always guessed Pirates is going to be a MaxPass only FP. Call it a test balloon for SW:GE....

It's only a matter of time.

You want Pan Fastpasses? Pirates? Alice In Wonderland? Pay for Maxpass.

 

[SuddenStorm]

I have incredibly good luck when it comes to crowds. The only place I ever feel them is in New Orleans Square around Rivers of America and Tomorrowland's bottleneck entrance.

I've long been a firm believer that the excessive crowding is blown way out of proportion online. Whenever I go, the park is usually busy, but it's also bearable and pleasant. Yes, things get a little hectic during the parades, fireworks, and Fantasmic- but the attractions and food are usually very accessible and the other people don't limit my enjoyment.

 

[Disney Irish]

I've long been a firm believer that the excessive crowding is blown way out of proportion online. Whenever I go, the park is usually busy, but it's also bearable and pleasant. Yes, things get a little hectic during the parades, fireworks, and Fantasmic- but the attractions and food are usually very accessible and the other people don't limit my enjoyment.

Its trying to traverse from one end of the park to another during the parade, fireworks, etc, that is the major issue. That of course is when the park is most crowded due to everyone being is one of two locations.

 

[shortstop]

@GiveMeTheMusic hinted at a possible removal of a (the?) waterfall in the Pirates caves in another thread. Is this something we are supposed to not like? What is the waterfall in question? Curious on everyone’s thoughts.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The fake waterfall?

 

[TROR]

@GiveMeTheMusic hinted at a possible removal of a (the?) waterfall in the Pirates caves in another thread. Is this something we are supposed to not like? What is the waterfall in question? Curious on everyone’s thoughts.

The fake waterfall?

Davy Jones

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Ahh, but they DO tell tales!

 

[shortstop]

Davy Jones

Oh that one. Yeah that sucks. I thought she meant the waterfall with actual water.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Light y'all's Saint Walt candles this week and say your prayers that that dumb fake waterfall is dead and gone!