I wouldn’t mind seeing the ship change myself. Make it the Black Pearl put Barbosa and some of the other pirates on board. Stick an AA if Norington on the fort. And for god sake make the cannons sound like cannons!NemoRocks said:
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POTC to get Jack Sparrow
- Thread starter cherrynegra
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I would be afraid….very afraid. I went as Captain Jack for Halloween and not to toot my own horn but the costume turned out real well. When I took my kids out trick or treating the teenage girls would not let up.xfkirsten said:
nibblesandbits
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I think that the idea is really not so bad. Some people complained that POtC the movie isn't a classic, but when you look at how well it did in the movie theaters and on DVD putting Jack Sparrow into the ride really isn't a bad move. Plus, it's not like the ride is going to "focus" on Jack Sparrow, because let's face it, if they did that, that would be a nightmare and then a lot of people would be extremely upset. It's just going to be one little scene and one that apparently needs to be fixed anyway. That is not nearly so bad. Just be happy they didn't decide on a "Jack Sparrow Meet and Greet." Now there is a very bad idea. And with the way the company is going lately, I'm suprised they didn't do that. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than an AA. :hammer:
On another note, doesn't this mean (and I think the Jim Hill pointed this out in the article) that Pirates gets a rehab. The much needed rehab that everyone has been saying needs to be done. So, all in all, this whole thing isn't such a bad idea after all.
On another note, doesn't this mean (and I think the Jim Hill pointed this out in the article) that Pirates gets a rehab. The much needed rehab that everyone has been saying needs to be done. So, all in all, this whole thing isn't such a bad idea after all.
CTXRover
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DizkneeBoi said:
No, Pirates of the Caribbean movie was a HUGE hit, grossing over 305 million domestically and becoming Disney's highest grossing Live action movie of all-time (any division of Buena Vista distribution). If anything, the movie garnered new interest and excitment for an attraction that has been around for a very long time. HM and the terrible Country Bears movie were not nearly as well-received and did little to garner new interest in their respective attractions or create any memorable characters. Pirates, the movie, was a global smash among the general public, while also garnering several Oscar nominations from the Academy Awards (unfortunately not winning any though). Its my understanding it would just be ONE new animatronic at the end. They can also add some other little things, like name the big ship the Black Pearl and I'd be for it. I'd only be angry if they tried to re-do Pirates the ride around Jack Sparrow (as in have it that you are following him or something). That would change the ride for the worse. This little addition is not. Afterall, Pirates the movie did a phenomenal job of capturing the essence and feeling of the ride, so there should be no need to change it to REFLECT the movie other than this one little addition. The WDW Pirate ending is actually kind of lackluster right now. I noticed it the most since SGE opened and we got talking about how it had the worst ending of any ride and how the Imagineers of "new" don't know how to tell a story. Really, Pirates at WDW has no ending right now and it was built over 30 years ago, but it never really bothered me until I thought about it.
Figment1986
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I welcome.. the "one" new AA... I even thought it would be nice to have "one" new AA in it representing him in the attraction.... that way you cant say it isn't like the movie... (and putting him in prision would be nice too..)
Legacy
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So if the financial success of a movie means if it's going to be a "classic" or not... is Shrek classic?
Like I said, I like the idea itself. But to be honest I think they should either do a full Black Pearl refurb or leave the attraction as is. Just adding the Jack Sparrow animatronic feels more like Disney is succumbing to demand rather than being imaginative.
Like I said, I like the idea itself. But to be honest I think they should either do a full Black Pearl refurb or leave the attraction as is. Just adding the Jack Sparrow animatronic feels more like Disney is succumbing to demand rather than being imaginative.
General Grizz
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I can just envision the movie score being played in the last scene.
:lookaroun
Stage show ... Stage show ... Stage show!
:lookaroun
Stage show ... Stage show ... Stage show!
DizkneeBoi
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I definately think Shrek will become a classic. Just because it wasn't made by Disney doesn't mean that it isn't good.Legacy said:
nibblesandbits
Well-Known Member
Legacy said:
The thing is, we can't predict what movies are going to become classics. It all depends on the future. So I don't think it's fair to say that any movie isn't a classic yet, simply because we don't know if it will be or not.
jrashadb
Member
xfkirsten said:
See, now that's a great idea. I want to go to DL just to see the Peter Pan part of Fantasmic.
But, yeah... a stage show might be OK. It'as just that... well... who's going to play Cpt. Jack better than Depp did? Wasn't he the main reason why a lot of people really loved that movie? So, if you bring in some guy who plays it half-assed (not to say thet the Disney perforjmers couldn't pull off a good version, just not as good as Johnny's) then doesn't that take away from the experience?
Get the AA in the ride. and, as I said before, maybe a few more. I love Pirates, but it could use some sprucing up and, done properly, adding a little of the movie would be just the pick-me-up that attraction needs...
I'm just worried that they'll find a way to screw it up... which is entirely possible. History tells us when attempts are made to "spruce up" attractions, disaster usually follows. Oh well.
imagineergurl
Member
cherrynegra said:
I am SO there!
I'll have my license for about 9 months when the movie comes out, that totally merits a road trip to disney with the bests.
Great. Now Im really anticipating it. This better happen or Im flying to Cali.
netenyahoo
New Member
The thing is if they decide after a few years that they don't like the Jack Sparrow AA they can always reprogram it.
1disneydood
Active Member
The French Quarter in New Orleans has more history of Pirates in America than anywhere. Ever hear of Jean Lafitte? :animwink:
Just google it.
http://www.crimelibrary.com/americana/lafitte/main.htm
Just google it.
http://www.crimelibrary.com/americana/lafitte/main.htm
CTXRover
Well-Known Member
Legacy said:
This is actually a good point concerning the longetivity possibilites of Jack Sparrow. However, its just one new animatronic on a character that I imagine is memorable enough that it will remain in people's minds for a good 15-20+ years. If done right, it shouldn't matter in the future if you recognize him or not...it will just be another Pirate in the ride by that point, but at this point it will be a recognizable character for the new generation of Disney fans who perhaps saw the movie before the ride that inspired it and re-energized excitement for.
Jacks Sally
New Member
I think...just one new AA wouldnt be bad
I just love POTC the way it is
:lol: the grls went crazy huh
When I was at a Lord of the Rings convention
they had a Jack Sparrow there ...Why??
you got me but the ladies went crazy so I
know what you mean Master Yoda
Here's me and Cap'n Sparrow
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/RBsGB/Picture_035.jpg
I just love POTC the way it is
Master Yoda said:
:lol: the grls went crazy huh
When I was at a Lord of the Rings convention
they had a Jack Sparrow there ...Why??
you got me but the ladies went crazy so I
know what you mean Master Yoda
Here's me and Cap'n Sparrow
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/RBsGB/Picture_035.jpg
Legacy
Well-Known Member
But see? They could simply redo the entire attraction in a Black Pearl vibe, and 20-30 years from now it will be the same attraction. That's why I think they should either take out all the stops or simply not do it. I don't see why they should put in the money to redesign, build and modify one animatronic and showroom when they could re-imagine the entire attraction and create something that would leave everybody in awe. Use Barbossa, and Will, and Norrington and Elizabeth; the crowds would LOVE to see everybody along with Jack. Then as time goes by and the individual characters are forgotten the attraction will still be impressive because of the concept of dead pirates, ghost ships and sword fights.CTXRover said:
Considering most people here seem in favor of a full redevelopment, I think that they should go all the way. Adding one animatronic for the sake of the masses seems like a cheap way out. That's what I want. Either go all out or don't do it at all. That's why Splash and WDW's Tower of Terror are so impressive. They went all out.