GoofGoof
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Pirates isn’t a water ride where you get soaked like Splash Mt but there is a mist effect and some splashes in the water from cannon fire. Those could be easily turned off with the ride still operating.
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Universal Puts Disney's Reopening on Defensive
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mickeymiss
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This is true. Not a big deal in the grand scheme but I just kind of wonder how necessary some of it is.
As always, it comes down to the California state government. Newsom was saying just weeks ago that we wouldn't see crowds allowed through the rest of the year. How that will affect California's reopening plans has yet to be seen, but ultimately they're in charge of Disneyland being able to reopen. The only thing I've heard out of company sources thus far is that WDW will open before Disneyland, and that Disneyland is a very serious challenge to open with any social distancing protocol.
The Pho
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Am I the only one that always gets wetter on Pirates than on Splash?
disneygeek90
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I think they had actually enhanced the cannon effects because over the past few months they actually were kind of soaking the boat. Much more than normal. I'm guessing they'll just turn them off to be safe.
GoofGoof
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I always get wet on splash. The boats on Pirates are always wet so there must be a decent amount of water too.
It's because they're aiming for you in the firing on the fort scene.
Letteyeti
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I know you are not suppose to do this on any of the water rides but my friends have reached into the water and splashed each other from time to time during the Pirates ride. That could be one other reason why the boats are wet.
That’s because they leak.
You shouldn’t do that.I know you are not suppose to do this on any of the water rides but my friends have reached into the water and splashed each other from time to time during the Pirates ride. That could be one other reason why the boats are wet.
Guests have come off Pirates with less fingers than they started with by doing just that.
Between the drop and the cannonballs, I've gotten pretty wet on MK's PotC that I take out my rain shell once I'm on to protect myself.
Letteyeti
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Yeah, not the smartest thing to do. The things teens do in the parks.
WDW862
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Man loses tips of pinky, ring fingers on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ ride at Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A man lost the tips of two fingers while riding the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World on Thursday. Bo Jones of the Reedy Creek Fire Department told W…
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There's a good reason why they tell you to keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times.
Horizons '83
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When did the cannonballs start getting you wet? I feel like the last 2 times I got soaked but in prior years they never came close to the boats.
Letteyeti
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That is enough reason for me not to do it again.Man loses tips of pinky, ring fingers on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ ride at Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A man lost the tips of two fingers while riding the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World on Thursday. Bo Jones of the Reedy Creek Fire Department told W…
There's a good reason why they tell you to keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
You must be less “pirate” in your old age. I wear an eye patch and a hook on my hand whenever I ride and they never target me
No.
carolina_yankee
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At this point, I would be shocked if DL opened by July 17 unless there are magical mice suddenly scurrying around the parks, shops, and resorts. While much smaller, they still have similar issues as WDW - particularly with hotels and DVC. It would be great if it happened, though.
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GoofGoof
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They could just open the parks or just DL park first and then go from there. The resorts could stay closed initially. I still think they may need a reservation system for the parks though.