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As Disney moves towards updating many attractions, some elements end up getting removed all together. Do you think Disney should leave these controversial elements or keep them as is?
Changes? Or Progress?
Disney has made many changes over the years to its attractions. Sometimes these changes do improve the attractions, and other times, the original elements get completely removed and alter the attraction forever.
Classic attractions such as Splash Mountain and The Jungle Cruise are two such attractions.
Splash Mountain is getting a brand new re-theme and will soon be a “Princess and the Frog” attraction. Fans are torn on this big move. Many would prefer the attraction be kept as is, and many can’t wait for this welcome change.
The Jungle Cruise was also drastically altered to get a more modern update. The attraction now has a new backstory that moves more towards inclusivity and removes many controversial cultural elements from the ride.
Several years ago, Pirates of the Caribbean underwent refurbishment to drastically alter a controversial scene that was well known on the attraction.
The famous “redhead” that we now see as a powerful pirate auctioning off chickens used to be very different. Formerly, this scene featured men auctioning off the woman as a bride.
New changes to Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop
Reports are circulating on social media today about more changes to “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Specifically, design elements of the gift shop are the focus.
This morning (October 22), Disney Cast Members reportedly entered the shop at the end of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and began making some changes.
The shackles used as props on the wooden display fixtures were apparently removed.
Could this signify future changes being made to the classic “Pirates of the Caribbean?” Only time will tell, but we will be sure to update you on any changes being made.
Do you think Disney should leave classic attractions the way they are, or should changes be made? Let us know in the comments below or on Kenny the Pirate’s Facebook Page.
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Chase
Tuesday 2nd of November 2021
Agree
Christopher Frank
Monday 1st of November 2021
OMG it's an amusement park, not a history lesson... First - it's not as though some left wing focus group ran into Disney Corporate and said "you better change your rides or else..." The people making the noise are those against the changes. Changes that were decided by company management. Second - The "Walt is rolling in this grave" garbage. Let's see... Do you think Walt would have allowed EPCOT to turn out as it did? Or let the more financially well off "jump the line" in the place that is for everyone? The man passed away before WDW opened and, therefore, had no true input into it's outcome. Third - Honestly, most people don't recognize the changes made until an article like this points them out. And kids under 5 certainly don't care. They're there to be amused in an AMUSEMENT PARK, not listen to mom & dad throw a fit because the wenches are gone. As I said above, it's not a history lesson, is entertainment, just like Disney movies - Pocahontas was never in love with John Smith... Oh wait, did some of you not know that? Thank goodness Disney America never opened. Fourth - Back when I was a kid in the 70s, if you were over 250lbs. You'd be made fun of by the MC at the fun house. If you wore a skirt, plan to be like Marilyn when the air blows it up showing all your panties. This wasn't at a carnival, this was at a well established amusement park. I guess it's ok to bring those gags back because those "lefty PC people" should have left well enough alone.
Stop the ridiculous whining. If the changes bother you that much go to 5 Flags Over Texas or 5 Flags Over Georgia instead (no more confederate flags, get it??).
It's Not What They Say
Monday 1st of November 2021
If you erase or alter history, then kids will have nothing to learn from. They need to be aware of these mistakes so they take them seriously and don't repeat them. The concern lies more with the people who actively keep this type of information from them, not the ones who let them see it, interact with it, and ask questions about it.
It's Not What They Say
Monday 1st of November 2021
To clarify, Splash Mountain itself is a separate entity from Song of the South. Disney purposefully distanced them, and for a long time no one even knew about the movie. The ride has no negative stereotypes or anything of the sort. It is a popular ride about animals, so no reflection on human skin tone at all. The structure and suspenseful drop don't lend themselves well to a princess and the frog ride like they are planning, so it's about shaming an innocent ride from our childhoods and replacing it with something that we don't trust them to make work. Princess and the Frog is welcome in the park, just in a different form. You are right that they have limited space, so we have to pick and choose what we prefer. Splash mountain is so popular that that is the better business decision, and princess and the frog would be better suited for a restaurant retheme or a live show. Splash Mountain never shut out any families, and it was always popular. Unfortunately, this is absolutely about politics.
Sharon Matuszak
Sunday 31st of October 2021
I agree. I haven't renewed our family's annual pass and may never renew.