Pirates closing?

xmelissax

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I read on the Disneyland site that Pirates and Blue Bayou will be closed when some friends are coming in March, then I heard they're re doing it completely?What's the story on this? When does it close, how long till it reopens? Thanks!
 
It will be closed from March 6 to June 24 so that they can revamp it. They will be adding characters (Jack Sparrow & Captain Barbosa) from the movie.
 

Is there actually verified information (printed fact, not just rumors) that POTC will be revamped with characters from the movie? Not that I don't believe you, it's just that I don't WANT to believe it. I honestly don't know if I will be able to go on it again if they do that. I will, to see it, but that might be it. And don't get me wrong, I LOVED the movie, I LOVE Johnny Depp, and Orlando Bloom, but I just think it's such a shame if it's true they are actually going to change a classic like that. Seems like a bit of a sell out. I wouldn't mind if they did an overlay for the premiere in July or throughout the summer or something, but to change it forever seems like a travesty. Thoughts?

Ariel :)
 
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Yes, I just searched for it and found the press release. It's happening in WDW too. How horribly sad. Like I said, I love the movie, but there is no need to change the ride. It's classic Disney nostalgia which will now be tainted by box office dollar signs. I hope I can get down there to ride the "real" Pirates one last time before it's gone.

Ariel :(
 
The ride is extremely dated now. Change is good. It can't saty the way it is forever more. Just look forward to seeing a new version of Pirates. It'll be better than ever before. I just know it will. The new AA's and special effects (can't wait to see them - the rumors sound amazing - and they don't sound impossible with the things available today) will make it even more amazing than ever before!! :goodvibes
 













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