POTC Johnny Refurb - Page 21

Gemini Cricket · 07-11-2006, 09:29 AM

Does anyone else say 'Potsie' in their heads when they see 'POTC'? Or is it just me...

Capt Jack · 07-11-2006, 09:45 AM

I always end up with 'Po-Tic' for whatever reason.

Gemini Cricket · 07-11-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Jack

I always end up with 'Po-Tic' for whatever reason.

I like it. 'Po-Tic'... that's almost 'poetic'...

I'll stop now...

I don't understand why Davey Jones is an apparition in the ride. He's not a ghost, he doesn't appear to people. He's just a squid-faced pirate. And why does he get a close up? Wouldn't a full head to clawfoot projection have been better? Seems cheese-ola, to me...

Mousey Girl · 07-11-2006, 09:59 AM

I liked some of the changes, and others fell flat. I liked the first 2 Sparrow AAs, but the last one left a lot to be desired. I was not impressed with the "Barbosa" figure in the battle scene. It doesn't look like him, and I have fond memories of the original captain (a little boy, 3, on his first trip through Pirates, trying to stand as he screamed and waived "Hi Captain Hook"). I hated having to duck in the battle scene because I kept getting splashed. The shadow projection on the wall is now a bar fight scene that is not nearly as well done as the sword fight.

I asm glad to read that the 2 skeletons playing chess are new, because I just wasn't sure, same with the parrot skeleton.

I am glad to see the plates of food gone in the chase scene, but not impressed with how they redid it.

I'm not upset that they redid things, just wish that they had done them a bit better.

I also didn't like getting my side soaked on the first drop.

DisneyDaniel · 07-11-2006, 01:31 PM

Whether you're a Disney fan scrutinizing over every detail or a regualr Guest who will accept anything in the ride, the "slow reveal" of the ship/fort battle scene is ruined--by adding the Davy Jones projection.

The dark, unknown size of the mysterious cavern is no more. It's now too bright in there with the projection lights. Upon passing the wall of lit-up smoke, you instantly see the ship with POTC movie score blaring too obviously in the background. The surprise effect of a life-size pirate ship in open-skies--magically appearing at the end of a dark, mysterious cavern with spooky pirate voices--is gone.

Another comment I have not read or heard: With the three Audio-Animatronics of Jack Sparrow, all I see is "Johnny Depp." All of the other AAs in the ride are simply classic, timeless pirates. But the updating and modernizing of the ride with a prominent, contemporary AA fails to suspend my disbelief. I see a modern-day actor immortalized in the ride, and that ruins part of the ride experience. "Look, there's Johnny Depp in the ride."

Matterhorn Fan · 07-11-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Does anyone else say 'Potsie' in their heads when they see 'POTC'? Or is it just me...

Yes, and I think it's your fault--did you post this same thing a long time ago on a message board far away?

Ponine · 07-11-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Does anyone else say 'Potsie' in their heads when they see 'POTC'? Or is it just me...

Just you.

I hear pee-YO-tee-see. From high to low.

Not Afraid · 07-11-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDaniel

Another comment I have not read or heard: With the three Audio-Animatronics of Jack Sparrow, all I see is "Johnny Depp." All of the other AAs in the ride are simply classic, timeless pirates. But the updating and modernizing of the ride with a prominent, contemporary AA fails to suspend my disbelief. I see a modern-day actor immortalized in the ride, and that ruins part of the ride experience. "Look, there's Johnny Depp in the ride."

Excellent point!

katiesue · 07-11-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Does anyone else say 'Potsie' in their heads when they see 'POTC'? Or is it just me...

I didn't before but now I do. Right up there with Movie Mushings.

Capt Jack · 07-11-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

I didn't before but now I do. Right up there with Movie Mushings.

YES! Every single time I read it....Mushings!

(I knew I liked you)

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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I liked some of the changes, and others fell flat. I liked the first 2 Sparrow AAs, but the last one left a lot to be desired. I was not impressed with the "Barbosa" figure in the battle scene. It doesn't look like him, and I have fond memories of the original captain (a little boy, 3, on his first trip through Pirates, trying to stand as he screamed and waived "Hi Captain Hook"). I hated having to duck in the battle scene because I kept getting splashed. The shadow projection on the wall is now a bar fight scene that is not nearly as well done as the sword fight. I asm glad to read that the 2 skeletons playing chess are new, because I just wasn't sure, same with the parrot skeleton. I am glad to see the plates of food gone in the chase scene, but not impressed with how they redid it. I'm not upset that they redid things, just wish that they had done them a bit better. I also didn't like getting my side soaked on the first drop.
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07-11-2006, 01:31 PM	#205
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Whether you're a Disney fan scrutinizing over every detail or a regualr Guest who will accept anything in the ride, the "slow reveal" of the ship/fort battle scene is ruined--by adding the Davy Jones projection. The dark, unknown size of the mysterious cavern is no more. It's now too bright in there with the projection lights. Upon passing the wall of lit-up smoke, you instantly see the ship with POTC movie score blaring too obviously in the background. The surprise effect of a life-size pirate ship in open-skies--magically appearing at the end of a dark, mysterious cavern with spooky pirate voices--is gone. Another comment I have not read or heard: With the three Audio-Animatronics of Jack Sparrow, all I see is "Johnny Depp." All of the other AAs in the ride are simply classic, timeless pirates. But the updating and modernizing of the ride with a prominent, contemporary AA fails to suspend my disbelief. I see a modern-day actor immortalized in the ride, and that ruins part of the ride experience. "Look, there's Johnny Depp in the ride." __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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