PotC ride effect

[MeandMickey]

Had a great trip this past weekend to the World. I did have one unique experience on the Pirates of the Carribean that I have never really had before. We were seated in the last two rows of the boat and were turning the corner out of the battle scene where the cannons are fired between the ship and the fort and into the area where the guy is getting dunked in the well. As we rounded the corner a cannon went off and a huge blast of air knocked off my sisters sunglasses from her head, pushed my wifes long hair into her face and I felt a large swoosh of air go by my head. Has anyone else ever felt this? It was definately from a cannon and not from the water. It was strange as many times I have been on the attraction and never had that happen before. Did I just happen to be there at the right time or does this happen to most boats and I have just missed it?

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

We noticed this also, starting with either our 2012 or 2013 trip (didn't notice it during 2011 trip). Our experience leads me to believe it's all in the timing of where your boat is and the effect. I believe the air is to hit the water causing a splash.

 

[tinkerblonde11]

Oh wow, I've always been aware of the effect and have felt it but it's never been strong enough to knock off my sunglasses or anything major. I always thought it's supposed to be light enough to just simulate a cannonball going by. Perhaps something needs to be adjusted/fixed?

 

[marni1971]

Its a compressed air canon added during the last refurb.

Sometimes you get it, sometimes you don't. The last row or two usually feel it more.

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

Its a compressed air canon added during the last refurb.

Sometimes you get it, sometimes you don't. The last row or two usually feel it more.

Martin, what year was that last refurb?

 

[skimbob]

I had it almost blow my baseball cap off once. That was the only time I have hit it at that moment.

 

[AndyS2992]

Martin, what year was that last refurb?

When the mermaids were added which was October 2012.

 

[CrazyDisneyLady]

My last trip in Feb 2014 I noticed it, so I continued to ride it a couple more times in a row. It doesn't happen all the time.

 

[Prototype82]

Yep! I believe it's newer. It's hands-down my favorite effect in the ride. When I didn't expect it, the sensation of a cannonball flying past my face was pretty darn believable. It's just too awesome. I'm glad to hear it's in working order.

 

[Blackburn23]

Have never heard of that but will be searching for it!

 

[Sped2424]

Its a compressed air canon added during the last refurb.

Sometimes you get it, sometimes you don't. The last row or two usually feel it more.

It is terrifying I have felt it full force only once and me and my friends were all freaked out!

 

[Minnie1976]

Disney had made the part where the skeleton is at the wheel of the boat right before the drop too dark. Unless you know it is there you can't see it.

 

[MattC]

We got the cannon once last year. Been hoping to experience it again ever since, but not yet. Just depends on the timing.

 

[the-reason14]

I remember feeling this just once since the Depp refurb. I've been wanting to feel it again but out of all the times I've been on it since I have not felt it. And since there are no planned trips to WDW in the forseeable future, I hope I can feel it at Disneyland. Oh wow that sounds kinda perverted.

 

[Bairstow]

While we're on the topic, did Disney ever sort out the issue with water getting into the boats on this ride?
Last I heard it was still an issue.

 

[Sped2424]

While we're on the topic, did Disney ever sort out the issue with water getting into the boats on this ride?
Last I heard it was still an issue.

still an issue.

 

[MeandMickey]

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like it is a matter of timing. Pretty cool effect that I will now be looking/feeling for each trip. Oh, and the boats still have the water issue. One boat even had a castmember with a bilge pump at the unload area emptying one out. First time I have seen that also.

 

[Chef Mickey]

I can confirm this as well. Pretty cool effect if it hits you.

Since I ride pirates at least 10 times per trip, I always get a blast

 

[MeandMickey]

Not to worry, I dodged a bullet (or cannon ball, if you will) with the forcefield my special Mickey wristband placed around me. I am so glad I was wearing it at the time!

 

[AllydoesDisney]

I went on it twice last trip and I didn't get a huge whoosh but we got a huge splash from the cannon balls the first time. Wasn't as bad the second time.