Mike Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Pirates of the Caribbean - Songfacts Dead men may tell no tales, but Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean have been entertaining millions of people with their salty tales. A landmark achievement in theme park storytelling when it debuted in the year 1967, Pirates remains one of Disney's--and all of the amusement park worlds--most beloved attractions. First time visitors and those returning with nostalgic memories alike adore its timeless tales and perfect presentation. Pirates of the Caribbean may be the quintessential theme park attraction. It is a masterful blend of fanciful storytelling and high-tech wizardry, but the one never overshadows the other. The robotics, special effects, conveyance system, music, and other elements meld seamlessly to sweep guests away into a mythical, three-dimensional pirate world. The experience varies slightly depending on the park. The original Disneyland version, personally overseen by Walt, has an extended "grotto" sequence at the beginning of the attraction. This is where the coveted treasure lies. Also unique to California, Pirates resides in the New Orleans Square area, and its boats drift past diners in the enchanting Blue Bayou restaurant. (Epcot's Mexico pavilion uses a similar concept with its restaurant and boat-conveyed attraction.) In Paris, the boats go up a ramp to begin the attraction and deliver the splashdown as a finale. Pirates of the Caribbean (California) vital statistics: Opening Day: March 18, 1967 Ride Time: 14.5 minutes Capacity: 3,400 guests per hour, Audio-Animatronic figures: 66 pirates and villages, 57 animals and birds. Amount of water: 750,000 gallons, main lift pumps (2 operating): 20,000 gallons circulated per minute (maximum) 18,000 gallons circulated per minute (maximum). First drop: Length - 52 feet angle - 21 degrees, Second drop: Length - 37 feet, angle - 21 degrees. Lift: Length - 90 feet angle, - 16 degrees. Structural data: Number of buildings: 2, Number of levels: 3 (Blue Bayou, upper caverns, and basement). Maximum height of ceiling: 40 feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Every time I go to Disneyland, it's tradition to ride the Pirates first... and last, just before leaving. I can remember my son being really scared the first time he went on it and snuggled up to me real close. But the second time (just before we left that night) he was a "big man" and sat all the way on the side of the boat opposite me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Cool , Shawna ! That's exactly what I like to do , too ! Hook a left at the entrance ... right !?! And ALWAYS dinner in the 'Blue Bayou ' -( though I wouldn't really rate the food that highly , it's got the best atmoshere ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 sadly i have never been to disneyland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Well , it not THAT bad ! You do live in ' Middle Earth ' , afterall ... Say 'Hi ' to Frodo for me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 yep! ive been to where lord of the rings was made heaps! its like 10mins from my house. and i went to the king kong set too coz my uncle works with peter jackson. i see peter jackson quite alot around town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 You must be from in or around Kingstown , then ... Nearly as far south as one can be without being a penquin -or wishing one were ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 ok. you are rather confusing then arent you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 How so ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 you just make no sense haha. but its great. people who make no sense are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I think I meant Queenstown ... damn my chauvinism ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 nope wellington...where the films were made and where peter jackson lives. and the capital. lol. bluff is further south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Wellington ? I just watched a documentary that had me believing they were filmed further south ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 they filmed bits in different places but most of it was done in some place up northish near hamilton...which is near auckland. and lots in wellington. weta workshops...which is where all the special effects and stuff was done is in wellington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 And hence , your laughter ! Thanks for that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 i laugh alot. laughing is so great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Never lose it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Every time I go to Disneyland, it's tradition to ride the Pirates first... and last, just before leaving. I can remember my son being really scared the first time he went on it and snuggled up to me real close. But the second time (just before we left that night) he was a "big man" and sat all the way on the side of the boat opposite me. Yep, us too. It's the opening and closing to every trip. It's one of those timeless places in Disneyland, like Tom Sawyer island and main street, where you just can squint your eyes and see anytime period in the last 50 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Dead mans chest was the first film to feature the new Disney logo, replacing the silhouette of blue and white. view it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Johnny got his first look at his new likeness in animation in the refurbished PotC ride at Disneyland, check out this video RIGHT HERE -Depp seems pretty impressed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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