Why is there a toy truck in Pirates of the Caribbean?

[Tony the Tigger]

Totally agree. Toy Story is actual a rip off of the Jim Henson's Christmas Toy tv movie from 1986. It is the same plot except if Andy saw one of the toys out of place or moving, the toy freezes forever!

The Christmas Toy (TV Movie 1986) ⭐ 7.7 | Family, Fantasy, Musical

50m | TV-G

www.imdb.com

Wait, you mean Disney borrowed a storyline?

Like they, including Walt, did with every other story they’ve ever told?

 

[October82]

The Pizza Planet truck has a fandom unto itself. So its a fun Easter egg for Pixar fans that can be easily ignored by everyone else.

Very immersive.

 

[StarBright]

I don't get the crankiness. It's the Pixar version of a hidden Mickey. That's it. Ignore it if it bothers you, it's hurting no one.

 

[Disney Irish]

Totally agree. Toy Story is actual a rip off of the Jim Henson's Christmas Toy tv movie from 1986. It is the same plot except if Andy saw one of the toys out of place or moving, the toy freezes forever!

The Christmas Toy (TV Movie 1986) ⭐ 7.7 | Family, Fantasy, Musical

50m | TV-G

www.imdb.com

I think what you meant was that both stories borrowed the concept of toys waking up when their humans aren't around from The Steadfast Tin Solider by Hans Christian Andersen from 1838. Which coincidentally was considered for a Fantasia segment, that then got used in Fantasia 2000.

 

[Disney Irish]

I don't get the crankiness. It's the Pixar version of a hidden Mickey. That's it. Ignore it if it bothers you, it's hurting no one.

Exactly, not everything that Disney does has to appeal to everyone. If its not your thing then just ignore it.

 

[Disney Irish]

Very immersive.

Its not meant to be immersive, its meant to be what it is, an Easter Egg. Its no different than Disney hiding actual themed Easter Eggs during Easter in the Parks for the yearly scavenger hunt, something that I don't see anyone here ever complaining about.

 

[Disney Irish]

I suppose its because its a constant Pixar easter egg. Every Pixar film has a hidden Pizza Planet Truck, similar to John Ratzenburger appearing in most Pixar films

Its in every Pixar film, except Incredibles, so far.

 

[Too Many Hats]

this all really feels like something john lasseter drunkenly announces on stage at d23

Remember when Disney brought him out for the 2018 grand re-opening of the Disneyland Railroad? He was so red and puffy and awkward. First time I realized something was up.

 

[Phroobar]

I think what you meant was that both stories borrowed the concept of toys waking up when their humans aren't around from The Steadfast Tin Solider by Hans Christian Andersen from 1838. Which coincidentally was considered for a Fantasia segment, that then got used in Fantasia 2000.

Excellent point.

 

[Phroobar]

I suppose its because its a constant Pixar easter egg. Every Pixar film has a hidden Pizza Planet Truck, similar to John Ratzenburger appearing in most Pixar films

Don't forget John Ratzenburger was in The Empire Strikes Back.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I don't get the crankiness. It's the Pixar version of a hidden Mickey. That's it. Ignore it if it bothers you, it's hurting no one.

Exactly, not everything that Disney does has to appeal to everyone. If its not your thing then just ignore it.

The problem is it doesn’t make sense relative to the attraction and it’s gags. The golden age of piracy was in the late 1600s. The truck is based on something made in the 1900s. It’s another example of Disneys carelessness for thematic integrity, be it for a lame (sorry) festival or not.

 

[StarBright]

The problem is it doesn’t make sense relative to the attraction and it’s gags. The golden age of piracy was in the late 1600s. The truck is based on something made in the 1900s. It’s another example of Disneys carelessness for thematic integrity, be it for a lame (sorry) festival or not.

And Mickey didn't exist till the last century, what's your point?? It doesn't matter at all. It's a blink and you miss it easter egg. There are honestly better things to be outraged about than a limited time truck. I would bet that most normal visitors aren't even noticing them.

This is the perfect example of: much ado about nothing.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

And Mickey didn't exist till the last century, what's your point?? It doesn't matter at all. It's a blink and you miss it easter egg. There are honestly better things to be outraged about than a limited time truck. I would bet that most normal visitors aren't even noticing them.

This is the perfect example of: much ado about nothing.

Clearly not blink and miss it if I saw it.

A hidden mickey is 3 circles made out of anything. In the Haunted Mansion, it's 3 plates on the ballroom table. That is appropriate.

We're talking about a toy truck, not a teaser, an actual toy truck - front and center in a 17th century treasure cove.

I don't have much more to say on the matter.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

If you are one of those people who appreciates little details, Disney is for you.

If you are one of those people who obsesses over details, especially to the point of ruining others’ fun - you are not Disney’s target audience.

 

[waltography]

While we're airing our grievances, I wanna say how offensive it is to place a 19th century Bavarian castle at the end of the 20th century Main Street. I don't have much more to say on the matter.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

While we're airing our grievances, I wanna say how offensive it is to place a 19th century Bavarian castle at the end of the 20th century Main Street. I don't have much more to say on the matter.

Crazy how one serves as a gateway to an entire land that is thematically consistent with said gate, which is also aligned with other themed gateways around a roundabout.

But using my own words as your closer, so brilliant.

 

[Disney Irish]

The problem is it doesn’t make sense relative to the attraction and it’s gags. The golden age of piracy was in the late 1600s. The truck is based on something made in the 1900s. It’s another example of Disneys carelessness for thematic integrity, be it for a lame (sorry) festival or not.

How far does the thematic integrity need to be to be authentic for you? I mean its not like they used materials only from the 1600s, they used plastic and other materials to create the attraction that were clearly invented after the 1900s, so is that thematic integrity or carelessness? We can go down this rabbit hole very quickly.

Its a fun Easter Egg for those that care, and something easily ignore for those that don't. There are plenty of things to shake your fist at regarding the Parks, this isn't one of them.

 

[StarBright]

If you are one of those people who appreciates little details, Disney is for you.

If you are one of those people who obsesses over details, especially to the point of ruining others’ fun - you are not Disney’s target audience.

Amen.

 

[SuddenStorm]

The problem is it doesn’t make sense relative to the attraction and it’s gags. The golden age of piracy was in the late 1600s. The truck is based on something made in the 1900s. It’s another example of Disneys carelessness for thematic integrity, be it for a lame (sorry) festival or not.

And yet, somehow, it's not the most offensive thing Disney has done to that ride in the last thirty years.

 

[October82]

Its not meant to be immersive, its meant to be what it is, an Easter Egg. Its no different than Disney hiding actual themed Easter Eggs during Easter in the Parks for the yearly scavenger hunt, something that I don't see anyone here ever complaining about.

Pirates of the Caribbean is certainly meant to be immersive. If you like the brand synergy, more power to you, but this clearly doesn't belong and people aren't wrong to be critical of it.