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Disney’s latest change to Pirates of the Caribbean at its Southern California resort has many fans up in arms in frustration at The Walt Disney Company.
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Disney Announces a Change to Pirates of the Caribbean, But Fans Are Unimpressed
On December 30, theme park journalist Scott Gustin shared that Disneyland was going to add the Pirates of the Caribbean ride to Genie+ temporarily.
The Genie+ addition of Pirates of the Caribbean began on January 22, 2024 while nearby attractions undergo refurbishment.
I have nothing positive to say about this. Not sure how to proceed. https://t.co/wBHQv4uFMn
— Fresh Baked! (@FrshBakedDisney) December 29, 2023
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While Disney was careful to clarify this was a temporary change, fans were a bit uncertain that they trusted Disney’s word. Many were incredibly unhappy and frustrated at the turn of events.
One commented, “They’re going to ruin the best people eating line in the park. Just another ride that has to be planned instead of walking up and enjoying at any time.”
Another also shared, “LOL. Because they need to show value in G+. LOL. While they can use this excuse to test it again on Pirates after it failed the first time.”
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A third opined, “’ Temporarily’ until they decide to make it permanent.”
One fan even went so far as to question Disney’s process, writing, “Get ready for twice as big a line. What was Disney even thinking?”
Considering Disney’s recent moves to focus on profits and maximizing its potential to increase net income, many fans now feel the Disney theme park experience has become less about quality and more about filling Disney’s coffers.
Pixar Pier, Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Resort / Credit: Disney
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In addition, going to a Disney Park now requires a lot more preparation and research, leaving many fans constantly on their phones instead of enjoying their time at the Disney Resort.
For all of these reasons, fans are not particularly thrilled about the ride.
However, it does remain to be seen whether Disney is actually going to make the change temporary or find that it’s profitable enough to retain as a permanent fixture of the Disneyland experience.
Why a “pay to cut in line” scheme is socially accepted at theme parks is beyond me. In a tale as old as time, a company disregards product/customer satisfaction in search for higher profits.
Was at Disney Florida opening. Visited it often as Florida resident pass holder. It was magical for decades but since 2020 it has gone down hill. Canceled 3 trips this year 2023. I do not think we will ever go back! Not user freindly any more. Our last visit was a disappointment to say the least. The fun is gone.
We are done
I have a 1 day forever pass, I don’t know if I will cross the state from Hudson Florida to use it. We had Florida weekday passes when the pandemic hit. So that got wasted.
I will not renew my pass because of so many changes and especially because of Pirates of the Caribbean. I have collected Disney movies from the beginning but soon, that will not be an option either. So many I pass on because of the theme! Walt has to be turning in his grave to see so many changes that he said was a ‘family’ park.
I bought an annual pass for this year into next. It’s highly unlikely that I will be going to Disney after that. Unfortunately they have become too expensive and there are other places that are cheaper to go to.