Well to me the ride a thons in the past have signified a true event, opportunity for a new item maybe, sorry but the pirate walls been at pirates for how long now, they just moved them out of pirates and then put in the ride a thon? I have had people say, I am poor, give free, I use to give the pirate walls, some, not all wouldnt even take them LOL. I have put them in quests as a third prize.Sure there a building item, but after seeing all the host rooms, with new walls and floors, and that they have made these items, and can make cool items like that, then why are we givin pirate walls. Our choice to ride or not, but I can tell by the numbers at the event all weekend, that it was not successful, in terms of, it was a pleasing prize for everyone.
Also I believe they have selective listening, sorry, but the start of the ride is just as messed up as before, to have to click 20-30 times to get on the ride start, doesnt work well. I chose not to ride, my choice.