Disneyland’s beloved Pirates of the Caribbean is officially back in action, but not everyone thinks the attraction’s new upgrades is a treasure.
The ride reopened today after a nearly two-month refurbishment with new upgrades, including a high-tech audio-animatronic effect in the iconic grotto scene that transforms a cursed pirate from a living buccaneer into a skeleton — and back again — using a combination of projection mapping and mechanical animation.
While the House of Mouse hoped to “wow” guests with its grand return, die-hard Disney fans are completely sinking the updates online. In an Instagram post, Disney showcased the brand new pirate animatronic perched on top of a pile of treasure in the dark treasure grotto scene, and the comments section quickly turned into digital mutiny.
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