Possible changes to Pirates/GMR planned??

[CTXRover]

Imagineer talks about possible changes to Pirates/GMR

An interesting Orlando Sentinel article that I just read talks about Disney's big plans that are already on there way, such as the animation tour rehab and and the residential street to stunt show change.

However, what is interesting is the end of the article with quotes from Eric Jacobson, Imagineering's senior vice president of creative development, who states that there is a lot of talk right now about a major undertaking to re-do The Great Movie Ride. "It's a big undertaking," Eric Jacobson said, but "somewhere down the road, we'll definitely update that attraction."

He also states that there are talks for an update to Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the MK. He goes on to say, concerning a Pirates update, that "There are a lot of things we could do to that show to make it better without changing it." Perhaps Imagineers could finally get the approval to update the animatronics to those with more movement, reflecting the general public's love for Pirates as seen by the movie's success??

Quite interesting. So what does everyone think?

 

[FutureCEO]

Please change Pirates. It's a little blah now

 

[GrumpysGal]

Re: Imagineer talks about possible changes to Pirates/GMR

Originally posted by CTXRover

He also states that there are talks for an update to Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the MK. He goes on to say, concerning a Pirates update, that "There are a lot of things we could do to that show to make it better without changing it."

How about maybe adding to it...making it a little longer. And it can equal Disneyland's? I don't know, I think I would love additions, but no changes.

 

[meanmice]

i think that an update to GMR is needed. It would be nice to see some new "faces" in the ride. As far as Pirates goes, updating the anamatronics sounds like a good idea. Making them just a little more realistic would be nice, but i hope that they won't be having any major changes to things like the story line.

 

[mkepcotmgmak]

both of these sound absolutely terrific! The GMR def. needs to be updated! if they would add a good Chicago scene, and Pearl Harbor and some others that did well for Disney - and also update some of the effects in the ride!

as for Pirates - A MAJOR REHAB WOULD BE GREAT! they really have let the ride go downhill - it hasn't been taken care of very well in the past few years and needs some touching up here and there - and while i was on the keys to the kingdom tour about two years ago - our guide told us they were thinking about taking out the animatronics, and using the fluid controlled ones (or something like that) and then they would all have the same look and feel as the Wicked Witch in the GMR - and she has GREAT MOVEMENT! I also think that during the busy seasons it would be really cool if Disney used one or two CMs in the attractions placed strategically and stayed in costume and character that could walk up to the boat, or just walk around period - that would be a great effect for pirates and the mansion - even just a servant in the haunted mansion walking around dusting, and maybe occasionally scaring someone would be a nice touch...i don't know - im crazy sometimes. lol.:hammer:

 

[twistedmickey]

Add another drop or lengthen the one we have. The Pirates at Disneyland is way better. I just hope they dont plan to add any Johnny Depp or Orlando Bloom characters. :hammer:

 

[GoofyMike29]

no way jose!!!

they better not change pirates...update, sure...but no changes

as for the Great movie ride...its more like the pretty good movie ride...change that all you want

 

[TinkRBell427]

Originally posted by GoofyMike29
no way jose!!!

they better not change pirates...update, sure...but no changes

as for the Great movie ride...its more like the pretty good movie ride...change that all you want

Yep, I definetly agree with you on every aspect!!

 

[David]

Time for a little thread drift....

My suggestions for GMR additions

"Gone With the Wind"
"The Godfather"
"Titanic"


Anybody got any they would like to add?

 

[General Grizz]

Update Pirates with new efects, sound systems, and AAs? Yes!!

Add in the movie, take away the flavor? BIG no.

I'd like to see a 1994 Carousel of Progress, not a 1998 Enchanted Tiki Room, please!

 

[CTXRover]

Originally posted by grizzlyhall
Update Pirates with new efects, sound systems, and AAs? Yes!!

Add in the movie, take away the flavor? BIG no.

Right on!! I don't want to see a Johnny Depp animatronic, that's for sure, even though he made the movie what it was. I just hope that imagineers can use the movie's overwhelming success to finally persuade Disney management that its time to update the ride with better, more sophisticated effects/animatronics. After all, the ride inspired Disney's best live action film ever at the domestic Box Office (including touchstone releases)

 

[Shaman]

Originally posted by CTXRover
I just hope that imagineers can use the movie's overwhelming success to finally persuade Disney management that its time to update the ride with better, more sophisticated effects/animatronics. After all, the ride inspired Disney's best live action film ever at the domestic Box Office (including touchstone releases)

Here's hoping that happens...it would be nice to add some "cursed" pirates...maybe some skeleton pirates can come out of the water or something....I mean the ride is great but well its in real need of some updating...but I agree NO DEPP OR BLOOM in PotC ride.

As for GMR...I for one have been waiting for a change to GMR for a long time...there are so many possibilities for all that space.


:lookaroun

 

[adr315]

Some MGM movies i'd like to see represented in the GMR:

- Fargo
- Raging Bull
- Usual Suspects
- Ronin

 

[Testtrack321]

FARGO?!?!?! ?!?! :lol: It's a DISNEY ride!

Anyway....

I'd like to see some more classic Disney movies, but more importantly, I want to see JAMES BOND. I know it's a seperate license, but hey, I WANT IT!

 

[Jusjuice]

Movies I'd like to see added to GMR that Disney has the license to:

1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
2. The Nightmare Before Christmas (has a huge fan base, plus merchandise oppurtunities)
3. Pirates of the Caribbean
4. either Signs or the Sixth Sense (possibly to replace Alien)
4. D ick Tracy (not likely, but it was a great movie)
5. Armageddon or Pearl Harbor
6. Finding Nemo (duh, its the #8 movie of all time)
7. Something from Star Wars Episode I, II, or III
8. the Lion King
9. Chicago (although I doubt they would even be able to show the preview in the Queue.)

I wonder how much they will take out to fit some new scenes in, or if they will squeeze in some new stuff.

 

[Purdue129]

Originally posted by Jusjuice
Movies I'd like to see added to GMR that Disney has the license to:

1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
3. Pirates of the Caribbean
4. Signs

they could do some awesome/fun things with these

 

[colliera]

How about just general repair?

Adding new features and effects would be a plus to PoC but how about just repairing things they have let go too long? Try patching the holes in the cavern ceiling just before the drop next to the takling skull and crossbones? Being able to see the steel infrastructure through the fiberglass (?) takes away from the show.

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[Goofster]

Yeah, I think suddenly this summer has made an update of the Great Movie ride seem a lot more promising. I mean, if things really are going to fall through with MGM, will they? Who knows, I don't think anybody does. Anyway, if Disney loses the rights to the MGM movies, disney definitely has got some incredible possibilities for great additions to the ride. I mean, imagine traveling through a bright colorful ocean bottom with Nemo and Dory and Marlin swimming beside you and then travel into the next room in the middle of a battle between the British Soldiers and the skeletal pirates. Then another room in the Bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mean, I think this ride could definitely get by without MGM, as much as it would hurt to loose the wicked witch, maybe she could stay, though.

 

[Jusjuice]

Although Disney may lose the whole MGM name, I doubt they will have to get rid of the MGM-related movies in the GMR. I mean, would they really lose the rights to all the movies, considering some are MGM, Fox, and Paramount? The only way I see them getting rid of the movies is if they totally change the ride.

 

[Ms Brer Rabbit]

Now I recall watching a show on The Travel Channel that was all about Disney Imagaineering (and I know it was VERY recently filmed), and during a segment on the building of animatronics, they showed two human figures (still in the wherehouse) having a swordfight and dressed in rather...piratey clothes...their attire looked similar to the clothes worn in the barn swordfight scene in the movie. So there MIGHT be some Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom-ness on Pirates. Personally, I'm just hoping that if these figures are in fact Johnny and Orlando's characters, they'll just stay in the background as sort of an added bit of fun for those who saw the film, and not dominate the ride. I mean, it's PIRATES of the Caribbean, not HANDSOME LEADING MEN of the Caribbean.