Pirates refurb dates released

SuddenStorm

SuddenStorm

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celluloid said:
I hope you are kidding. I feel like you are because I know you are George Lucas sitting on that bench by the haunted mansion. The one that ruined those people vacation that day in the video I can no longer find.
Storytelling and media are places for stereotypes. Something being a stereotype does not make it inherently offensive in malice.

I am not offended in Fronteirland when all the Country Bears sing in/safety spiel at big thunder are depicted as pioneering simpleton twang.
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It's interesting that some sterotypes are deemed acceptable- specifically the depictions of vandalism, torture, and alcoholism seen within the ride while other stereotypes, mainly those involving women within the ride, have been deemed inappropriate for the attraction. It's interesting to see how Disney adapts to changing public attitudes, and I'm very curious to see how the ride looks in 50 years.

Admittedly, I'm not a complete purist- I do think the women in the barrel with the pirate spouting off about sharing was a bit too far, especially for young children- but the static figures on turntables, as well as the auction scene never really bothered me.
 
George Lucas on a Bench

George Lucas on a Bench

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I just don't understand how they screw this stuff up so badly. It confirms that the people calling the shots shouldn't be in that position. We need Lord Sidious to send the Disney executives to a remote compound to await Darth Vader to...take care of them.
 
Model3 McQueen

Model3 McQueen

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I saw a video of the new change but we know videos don't necessarily do the ride justice..

1. Did they remove "The Medallion Calls" from the ship battle scene?
2. Did they remove some references of Jack Sparrow? I only saw him twice (barrel and ending)
3. That auction scene - what in the world was that? The scene is set up fine IMO but I can't get over her voice and her stupid lines.
3. I am a little sad at the removal of Davy Jones and the downward fog before the ship battle. I'm probably in the minority but I really enjoyed his spiel. Although I am glad his voice is still played at the end of the ride.. Bill Nighy's portrayal of Davy Jones is way too underrated.
4. The octopus scene in the tunnel is a decent addition.
 
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Model3 McQueen

Model3 McQueen

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In the Parks
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celluloid said:
I hope you are kidding. I feel like you are because I know you are George Lucas sitting on that bench by the haunted mansion. The one that ruined those people vacation that day in the video I can no longer find.
Storytelling and media are places for stereotypes. Something being a stereotype does not make it inherently offensive in malice.

I am not offended in Fronteirland when all the Country Bears sing in/safety spiel at big thunder are depicted as pioneering simpleton twang.
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George Lucas on a Bench is as serious as the actual George Lucas on a bench thinking about the creation of Jar-Jar Binks.
 
Model3 McQueen

Model3 McQueen

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In the Parks
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George Lucas on a Bench said:
The Davy Jones "waterfall" effect was charming. They could have at least left the waterfall without squidhead guy. It functioned as a nice curtain between the caves and bombardment.
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I agree with this. The Davy Jones on the fog effect was cool to see but it didn't work well at times. I would've appreciated them keeping the fog, organ music, and just removing his projection.

On a separate note - did you all notice that they removed a lot of IP elements instead of forcing more into the attraction? I found that interesting.
 
Model3 McQueen

Model3 McQueen

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George Lucas on a Bench said:
Yeah but the mist waterfall was neat. Come on, people. Must I always be a contrarian? Agree with me!
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