Did'nt pirates reopen today at wdw.....

[mrFDNY]

Hi all,
pirates was set to reopen today at wdw,anyone know for sure?What if any has been changed for now?If i remember right it was supposed to reopen today and then reclose after the busy easter time for more work.Anyone there now see any changes yet?Anyone have pics??I'm dying to know.

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

I was thinking that it didn't reopen till summer?

But if it is open, I'd love to hear about it!

 

[BluOrchid2]

I thought I read the reopening at WDW is going to be July 7, the same day that the new Pirates movie opens at theaters. ?

 

[CastMemberDWA]

The plan is to have it open for the Easter crunch time...then close again to finish the rehab. I have not been on it to see if you can tell any differences yet....but I would guess that the BIG changes will be after the second refurb. period.

BTW- crowds are really picking up.....yesterday at DAK we had LOTS of people (EE open now...so this is the cause of course)

 

[peter11435]

Pirates is now open. There are not yet any major changes. It will close again in a few weeks and thats when all of the changes will take place.

 

[joshsmom]

Pirates is now open. There are not yet any major changes. It will close again in a few weeks and thats when all of the changes will take place.

BUMMER!! I think it would have been fun to see "some" change. Oh well, so goes life!! Can't wait to hear the reviews for when it really does re-open for good! We'll miss it this time around--I've come to accept it (RIP ). But just a good reason to plan for next year~!~! (of course, give me a good reason NOT to plan??? It seems like I am either in the planning, there, or planning stage!!!!)

 

[peter11435]

BUMMER!! I think it would have been fun to see "some" change. Oh well, so goes life!! Can't wait to hear the reviews for when it really does re-open for good! We'll miss it this time around--I've come to accept it (RIP ). But just a good reason to plan for next year~!~! (of course, give me a good reason NOT to plan??? It seems like I am either in the planning, there, or planning stage!!!!)

Well there are some changes. Most of the lighting and audio equiptment has been replaced. All of the AA costumes have been cleaned and some have been replaced. The attraction has all new belt, rollers, and boats. Also there were some rock work changes in the first scene that will be needed when they install one of the new show effects.

 

[ameraumi]

It was still closed last week while we were there. Bummer!

 

[jekajekalynn]

Man, I bet it will be closed again by the time we go to MK (May 1st) ...

 

[CDSTapisRouge]

Man, I bet it will be closed again by the time we go to MK (May 1st) ...

Yes unfortunatley it will be. Here is the refurb memo that was given to MK cast:


Pirates of the Caribbean will be reopening Saturday, April 8 through Sunday, April 30. The attraction will close again for continued refurbishment Monday, May 1, through Friday, June 30, reopening Saturday, July 1, 2006.

As mentioned the rehab was being done in 2 sections in order to get the ride open for the easter/spring break crowds. The first part of the rehab was basic ride refurbishment, boats, flumes, belts, etc. They will start adding the new animatronics and doing the actual "changes" when it closes in May for the continued refurb.

 

[joshsmom]

Well there are some changes. Most of the lighting and audio equiptment has been replaced. All of the AA costumes have been cleaned and some have been replaced. The attraction has all new belt, rollers, and boats. Also there were some rock work changes in the first scene that will be needed when they install one of the new show effects.

OH COOL!!!!! That's what I'm talking about--noticeable changes are AWESOME!!! With a nice overhaul and when everything is done, it sounds like Pirates will be around for a long while. This makes me very happy!!! Thanks for the info!!!!