News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

The scene is pretty much what I expected from the concept artwork we saw a couple weeks ago. They didn't want to move any of the AAs so they just drew them on a page and then said to each other "what else can these guys say to each other that isn't selling wenches without adding or moving any of them?" And this is what you get. It's about as uninspired as expected. Others have mentioned it being a way to have a new "female pirate" character they can build off of, but unless the English version is less underwhelming, I'm going to go ahead and give this the check mark for "PC related change".

The red head AA is different though. The face looks more realistic and she of course is in a different position holding a gun.

 

[closetmickey]

Was there an outside group(s) that put pressure on Disney to make this change?

 

[bladiator]

The red head AA is different though. The face looks more realistic and she of course is in a different position holding a gun.

I bow to your facial recognizing-ness. I could not make it out in the youtube video.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I bow to your facial recognizing-ness. I could not make it out in the youtube video.

DSNY just posted a video on the updates to the ride and shows pretty good close ups of all the changes and refers to this as an all new animatronic for the red head and covers the fluidity of motion, etc.

Also, he indicated that the line "We wants the red head" is still be chanted (though obviously in French in this one)

Side note, the Barbosa AA is really cool with the lighting effect they use

 

[rteetz]

Also, he indicated that the line "We wants the red head" is still be chanted (though obviously in French in this one)

I haven't seen this reported anywhere. I'm hesitant they would keep that line.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I haven't seen this reported anywhere. I'm hesitant they would keep that line.

I was surprised too but he stated that line specially specifically - guess we shall see what makes it stateside at some point (unless he was just referring to the same line you were referencing that includes "red head" and was considering that the same as leaving in the prior line or something)

edit: just wanted back and see he posted in the comments:

"UPDATE: Disney have changed "We wants the Red Head" to "We want the weapons, like the Red Head" .... "

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney MaxPass to Debut July 19 at the Disneyland Resort

 

[Fantasia79]

It will have a covered and air conditioned connection to the convention centers.

covered and air conditioned connection to the convention centers

Pretty much seals up that one.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Ok I have watched the new red head scene a couple times now. I think they could have done better. It just doesn't have a good story line. Why do the pirates want the red head's guns? It just doesn't make a lot of sense in the story.

I'm not liking this at all. I know some fans are glad Disney is removing the auction scene, but I'm not one of them. At least I have the Walt Disney Classics Collection figures for this scene.

When is the change to the scene scheduled? I hope I can ride pirates one more time before the change occurs.

 

[rteetz]

When is the change to the scene scheduled? I hope I can ride pirates one more time before the change occurs.

Only thing that has been said is 2018.

 

[bladiator]

I'm not liking this at all. I know some fans are glad Disney is removing the auction scene, but I'm not one of them. At least I have the Walt Disney Classics Collection figures for this scene.

When is the change to the scene scheduled? I hope I can ride pirates one more time before the change occurs.

Maybe they can just put a big curtain over that entire scene instead.
HEY, at least we'll be getting the Barbosa AA ... right? (WDW is supposed to get that too I hope)

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

Looks like the Disney Uber may not be Chevrolet but instead a Honda Odyssey. It will be on display at D23. This video released by Disney...

 

[wareagle57]

Maybe they could just replace the ride completely with Pirates of the Pancreas. I hear they don't white wash that ride at all.

 

[umichigan10]

Maybe they could just replace the ride completely with Pirates of the Pancreas. I hear they don't white wash that ride at all.

I heard spleen mountain is up for a serious look as well (you're my hero for making that reference btw)

 

[ICTVgrad07]

Looks like the Disney Uber may not be Chevrolet but instead a Honda Odyssey. It will be on display at D23. This video released by Disney...

Not quite sure how I feel about these. Maybe the big bow on the roof is throwing me off

 

[umichigan10]

I finally picked up on that pun. Minnie van lol. Nice job

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looks like the Disney Uber may not be Chevrolet but instead a Honda Odyssey. It will be on display at D23. This video released by Disney...

Not quite sure how I feel about these. Maybe the big bow on the roof is throwing me off

Wasn't clear to me if these are for then being at the parks or just something fun they are doing for at D23 ... the bow/ears is pretty darn big (definitely would see it coming)

 

[Dfan79]

I actually like the new additions to "Pirates". They did a great job with the animatronics, especially Barbosa. I kinda wished they would have gone with more elaborate looking swordfighters though. They look like JC Penney mannequins, but the movements are unbelievable.

The only other part I'm not sure on is the auction scene... of course. I think there could be more movement from the people in line. It'd be funny if one was shivering and crying like a wee baby.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

Wasn't clear to me if these are for then being at the parks or just something fun they are doing for at D23 ... the bow/ears is pretty darn big (definitely would see it coming)

Yeah, I wasn't sure either, but just seemed strange that both are supposedly called the Minnie Van (although its possible Corless is wrong...). Yep, the bow is huge!!

 

[rteetz]

Wasn't clear to me if these are for then being at the parks or just something fun they are doing for at D23

Yeah exactly how I interpreted it too.