Captain Hook's Pirate Ship - 2011 refurbishment

DopeyDad · May 30, 2011, 03:58:37 PM

I should think so, but I could see Donald enjoying a quiet spot for fishing once in a while.

davewasbaloo · May 30, 2011, 05:02:17 PM

Well in Disneyland California, in the early years they offered fishing. But never at DLP. However, the fish help with cleaning the ponds and lakes.

dagobert · May 30, 2011, 05:06:32 PM

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"However, the fish help with cleaning the ponds and lakes.

DLRP should consider putting fish into the Rivers of the Far West.

Josh · May 30, 2011, 05:53:18 PM

I'm sure I've seen fish in the Rivers of the Far West a few times.

davewasbaloo · May 30, 2011, 06:11:48 PM

There are fish in the Rivers of the Far west, that is why the herons are always hanging around.

DGRavenswood · May 30, 2011, 06:16:14 PM

Quote from: "Meph"I'm sure I've seen fish in the Rivers of the Far West a few times.

Yep... actually, from what I hear the Rivers of the Far West have naturally developed into a self-regulating ecosystem over the years. The most prominent fish species seems to be catfish. I've even seen one or two caught by the resident herons, if not by park guests...

Scissorsboi · May 30, 2011, 07:16:37 PM

As far as I'm aware the Rivers of the Far West are dirty through theming, as the water both matches the sort of river you would see in the area, and also the murky colour covers the tracks for the boats.

Captain Hook's Ship wise, it's great to see this get cleaned up. I've walked past the area many times, and I still don't 'get' what the Ship is other than a nice addition to the area. I hope in the future it's more clear what it is, and that it goes back to having the Pan characters on it!

DopeyDad · June 08, 2011, 12:47:30 AM

argggh! anything happening here?

dagobert · June 08, 2011, 01:42:29 PM

Quote from: "DopeyDad"argggh! anything happening here?

Here's a picture by patineur44 from DCP:

http://disneycentralplaza.englishboard. ... het#998038

Josh · June 08, 2011, 02:36:20 PM

Is it definitely being rebuilt entirely from scratch? Is it possible that they could just be replacing the wood and replacing some bits?

dagobert · June 08, 2011, 02:59:45 PM

I'm also wondering if they are really going to replace the whole ship. It doesn't make sense to build scaffolding around it when they are going to rebuild it. Maybe they will save some parts for the new ship.

Pete's Dragon · June 08, 2011, 03:06:32 PM

I'm guessing they need the scaffolding so they can dismantle it a bit at a time safely. The last thing they want is splinters of wood flying everywhere because they decided to take a wrecking ball to it. Also I can't see there being much wrong with the sails and masts, so they may be keeping those and building a more water-resiliant hull.

peter · June 08, 2011, 07:45:29 PM

its probably just to keep everything safe, its bad enough they have to put a giant block in guest view during peak season.

DopeyDad · June 08, 2011, 10:17:07 PM

it's.....................all..............................just...................................so.......................slow :cry:

dagobert · June 12, 2011, 08:51:18 PM

Here's a new picture by Muetto from DCP:

http://disneycentralplaza.englishboard. ... et#1001449