Pirates of the Caribbean — 2013 refurbishment

[simonandwendy626]

Does anyone know why Pirates of the Caribbean has been listed (official website) as closed from the start of January till the end of February, I know they usual close it for a few weeks in January every year but this seems like a really long refirb

This is extremely upsetting as this is our favourite ride and we have our next trip booked for the last week in february

[15MagicalYears]

My best guess is that it is probably getting the long-rumoured update planned for the 20th anniversary.

[Donuttiejj]

I'm currently planning to go in february as well. Quite sad that PotC won't be opened as I'm visiting with a friend who hasn't been for over 10 years!

[hawian rollercoaster]

we feel the same its a very long refurb which in my opinon should be limited during the anniversary year.

[PrincessEnya]

As I'm going to DLRP in February as well, I am disappointed that POTC will be closed. But I really hope that Captain Jack will finally settle in Paris!

[Festival Disney]

Don't worry, it's just a technical refurbishment. No Jack Sparrow ahoy

InsideDLParis on twitter

[claire2281]

It makes me wonder what on earth they're doing to it behind the scenes if it takes that long. I rode it just a few days ago and I've never seen it all working so well - every single thing working as far as I could tell. I can only think that a major overhaul of the tech side is required.

[PrincessEnya]

Don't worry, it's just a technical refurbishment. No Jack Sparrow ahoy

InsideDLParis on twitter

I will stick with having my picture taken with the Captain then.

[Martyn]

Are you sure it usually closed in January? We've been in January 9 times now, and it has been closed just the once...

[tinkswishes]

There are loads of closures during Feb when we are there. Luckily IASW reopens the week before as its one of the only rides we can go on as a family and enjoy as we have a 4 month old .

[Little mermaid 240]

Hi
Is there a list for March yet?

[tinkswishes]

Hi
Is there a list for March yet?

Not yet

[DisneyWizard]

The POTC in paris won't be recieving the character update because its only closed for a month. The Disneyland version was closed for 3 months to install them.

[claire2281]

According to their tweet this morning, POTC is now due to be closed until mid March.

[Anthony]

It makes me wonder what on earth they're doing to it behind the scenes if it takes that long. I rode it just a few days ago and I've never seen it all working so well - every single thing working as far as I could tell. I can only think that a major overhaul of the tech side is required.

I thought it was looking pretty good in general too, especially the duelling pirates. But a complete technical overhaul with no added Jack Sparrow sounds quite wonderful too, I hope they add some new effects or tricks to keep it fresh.

And to confirm, the new closures list states it will be closed until Friday 15th March inclusive.

[kate87]

Happy to see this is due to re-open while we are there, 2 & 1/2 months seems a very long time to be closed. Ill be sure to try it out.

[tinkswishes]

very disappointing , one of the few rides my daughter can go on and its closed ! just hope sleeping beautys gallery is back open next month.

[bad-pink-tink]

The March calendar is now online, Pirates of the Caribbean Closed from 1st March to 22nd March.
http://news.disneylandparis.ie/calendar ... html?#cldr

[simonandwendy626]

it has to be much more than a simple overall that will make it 9 weeks!

[bad-pink-tink]

omg, squeeeeeelllllll......... sending some pixie dust & fairy wishes.... Is Jack finally coming to Paris????

I have been to Disneyland California many times and was very disappointed to see Captain Jack missing from Paris.

I know, I know, I have read the POTC thread on here and soo many are traditional purists when it comes to this issue, but sometimes things need to be changed and brought up to date