POTC Johnny Refurb
 

I'm officially worried about the Pirates of the Caribbean: Johnny Depp-orama refurb.

:argghh: < Warning. Thar be spoilers ahead in the link, mateys.
:decap:

Here's a link to Al's latest article.


I know, I haven't been on it yet and there's nothing that can be done about it now... but... arrrrgh!

:argghh: < Ruined, it be?
:decap:


Also, as a side note, in the same update Al talks about the Sub refurb.

I'll officially worry once I see the ride...

I love how Al mentions the "Remember" fireworks show has been the kiss of death for so many classic Disneyland elements it featured. Nearly everything non-musical that still existed when "Remember" premiered now remains only in memory. Seems the title of the show has taken on a rather sinister double-meaning.


As for Pirates, I've never been too upset about Johnny Depp making a few appearances. It's always been about the travesty of removing the Pirate Captain's and the Auctioneer's iconic performances. It's little comfort that they are taking out the World of Motion robots and the gluttony scene when, at the same time, they are removing so much of the original acting that is the heart and soul of this attraction.


No more, "What be I offered for this winsome wench?" or "Pound 'em, lads, pound em!!"

No more, "No fear have ye of evil curses, says you ... aaarrrrhh. Properly warned ye be, says I."


Properly warned, indeed. All the pretty lights and crisp sound in all the world won't make up for what they've done to Walt Disney's masterpiece. They'll rotate in hell for this, mark well me words.

I found this part particullary amusing.

And if that doesn't work I expect they will implement regular whippings until moral improves.

I understand that Barbosa and Jack are supposed to be very life like. What about the rest of the shows "actors"? They were always charmingly cartoonish. It would seem odd to have two realistic characters and the rest not.

I had to click a link to MiceAge. . .

The beating heart is still in the attic of Mansion..

Sink the boat! :argghh:

Couldn't agree more. I read all of the spoilers and now I'm sad. :(

The good news is that it doesn’t sound like the damage is permanent. They can easily restore the ride in a few years when the movies are forgotten, and WDI and TDA come to their senses.