POTC Johnny Refurb - Page 25

Matterhorn Fan · 07-13-2006, 11:05 AM

I recall the chair part, and I haven't been on the new POTC, nor do we have the projection in Florida (unless it was added in the refurb, which I have not seen yet).

innerSpaceman · 07-13-2006, 07:09 PM

Whatever it was, it's naught but a shadowy blob now.

CoasterMatt · 07-13-2006, 07:24 PM

It's gone through phases of clarity and shadowy blob since it's inception - so hopefully this is just a phase

innerSpaceman · 07-13-2006, 07:41 PM

Hehehe, seems they had to rush a few things in the zillion-dollar rehab.

flippyshark · 07-13-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

I recall the chair part, and I haven't been on the new POTC, nor do we have the projection in Florida (unless it was added in the refurb, which I have not seen yet).

Nope, it wasn't.

MickeyLumbo · 12-06-2006, 09:37 PM

this must have been a bit bizarre for him:

Johnny Depp meets Captain Jack

innerSpaceman · 12-06-2006, 09:51 PM

I hope it gave him nightmares.

Forever.

MickeyLumbo · 12-07-2006, 01:56 AM

no doubt it did.

in his dream, the wheelbarrels of aztec gold keep comming and comming and comming.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-07-2006, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the link. I'd only seen pics. How weird is that? Too bad they didn't have him interacting with the first Capt Jack, it's the best one.

Prudence · 12-21-2006, 04:10 PM

Now that I've finally been on the "updated" ride, I have an opinion. I'm sure you've all been waiting anxiously for my verdict.

I have mixed feelings. I don't think it's ruined, and I'm still going to want to go on it just as frequently as before, but I can definitely see why some would be irked.

I'm not opposed to the concept of adding a movie tie-in or two. There's a lot going on in there, and I'm sure there's room for a new animatronic or two. I think adding just the one Captain Jack with the dress forms (or possibly the one in the barrel instead, since the original barrel occupant is already gone) would have been cute. It's a good animatronic, it doesn't get in the way, and it would have been a suitable nod to a very successful film.

However, I think they went way overboard. I am giving a big two thumbs down to the Barbossa animatronic. Not only did it replace the iconic pirate captain, but it sucks. That's two strikes for the price of one. And geeze Louise what is up with all the references in the soundtrack? WTF? In my opinion, that's what tips things from "nod to the film" to "changing the ride." The ride is not about looking for Captain Jack. It's one thing to have Jack appear in the pirate town - he does go there from time to time, it seems. But to change the plot of the ride? Egads!

And that last Jack? Ewww! It's one thing to have anonymous, slightly cartoonish pirates whose movements aren't totally natural - but an animatronic based on an actual person? Not cool.

So, I'm not totally thrilled with the rehab, but it won't kill me. I hope that in a year or so there will be some sort of festive restoration of the original soundtrack.

07-13-2006, 11:05 AM	#241
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I recall the chair part, and I haven't been on the new POTC, nor do we have the projection in Florida (unless it was added in the refurb, which I have not seen yet).
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Hehehe, seems they had to rush a few things in the zillion-dollar rehab.
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MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	this must have been a bit bizarre for him: Johnny Depp meets Captain Jack __________________
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I hope it gave him nightmares. Forever.
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12-07-2006, 01:56 AM	#248
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Thanks for the link. I'd only seen pics. How weird is that? Too bad they didn't have him interacting with the first Capt Jack, it's the best one. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-21-2006, 04:10 PM	#250
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Now that I've finally been on the "updated" ride, I have an opinion. I'm sure you've all been waiting anxiously for my verdict. I have mixed feelings. I don't think it's ruined, and I'm still going to want to go on it just as frequently as before, but I can definitely see why some would be irked. I'm not opposed to the concept of adding a movie tie-in or two. There's a lot going on in there, and I'm sure there's room for a new animatronic or two. I think adding just the one Captain Jack with the dress forms (or possibly the one in the barrel instead, since the original barrel occupant is already gone) would have been cute. It's a good animatronic, it doesn't get in the way, and it would have been a suitable nod to a very successful film. However, I think they went way overboard. I am giving a big two thumbs down to the Barbossa animatronic. Not only did it replace the iconic pirate captain, but it sucks. That's two strikes for the price of one. And geeze Louise what is up with all the references in the soundtrack? WTF? In my opinion, that's what tips things from "nod to the film" to "changing the ride." The ride is not about looking for Captain Jack. It's one thing to have Jack appear in the pirate town - he does go there from time to time, it seems. But to change the plot of the ride? Egads! And that last Jack? Ewww! It's one thing to have anonymous, slightly cartoonish pirates whose movements aren't totally natural - but an animatronic based on an actual person? Not cool. So, I'm not totally thrilled with the rehab, but it won't kill me. I hope that in a year or so there will be some sort of festive restoration of the original soundtrack. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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