PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN MAJOR CHANGES - Is Disney Too Politically Correct?

The Pirates of the Caribbean Redhead Auction scene will be changed in Disneyland Paris, Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Let's talk about this change and if Disney is being way too PC.
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[@ginariccomi4745]

Tired of the PC crap. If it ain't broken don't fix it.

[@ohsnapitzabanana]

Are they going change the song too? "We pillage, we plunder, we rifle & loot" Can people just stop being so sensitive? Yes, as a woman it does suck to see discrimination and demeaning. But this is NOT a bad thing, it's historically accurate and I (and my other female friends) have NEVER had a problem with it. Today's society has gone too far and is ruining this for everyone.

[@anitacudiamat7624]

ohsnapitzabanana exactly! This was accurate in past times, you can't erase the past. It happened. People are sooooo sensitive these days. It's so annoying. You can't please everyone. If anything see it as something that shows how far we've come.

[@Cida_hanal]

ohsnapitzabanana please, it's the 21st century, people gets offended for everything.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Anita Cudiamat, yeah Disney is all about historical accuracy. we should probably start teaching little girls about how princesses were really trade fodder for creating alliances between Kingdoms because it was hoped they would create a child that contained the blood lines of both Kingdoms, they weren't even considered human. in facy, we should also teach girls that at the time they questioned whether or not women had souls or were even people. At the time, the only way women earned any personal freedom was becoming criminals against a morally corrupted governmental and social system. Too often women were stuck being property that cpuld, indeed, be bought and sold just as depicted in the ride. The worst part is WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE STILL BOUGHT AND SOLD FOR SEX TODAY. I think it is a phenomenal message turning Scarlett into a pirate, taking her life into her own hands rather than being a sexual object. A MUCH better message to kids and a lot more fun for the rest of us. Oh, and a good number of pirates were women. in fact, many of the most successful pirates were women. Win for historical accuracy, right?

[@ohsnapitzabanana]

Princezz Puffypants so a little known fact that all the SJW people keep forgetting here, PIRATES ARE NOT THE HEROS. The whole is to point out the horrible things they did. Also, another important fact here, is that there is no way to change Pirates to be completely PC. There's guns, implied violence, alcohol abuse and so much more. All of which continue TO.THIS.DAY. So if you all think that this ride is even influential to kids (which it isn't, especially now with a stronger Star Wars and Marvel presence in the parks) your wrong. Pieces of Eight (the pirates gift shop) is one of the most dead gift shops in the parks. I went to the parks as a child and NEVER asked about what was happening in that scene. Kids don't really care about that because they're either too scared to get on the ride or so excited they don't really notice what's going on. This change is for the adults that can't handle it, not the sake of children.

[@Miradori]

Emma Neary why are people arguing that this ride is historically accurate? It isn't. It's Hollywood Pirates

[@happiestplace3754]

There is a much deeper story line going through POTC that very few people get. When you are down in the caves seeing the skeletons, that is the modern times, when they are all dead and gone, then we go back into the past to see how it all happened. That being said, in the caves at the beginning, there is a painting above the bar of a red-headed female pirate surrounded by food and treasure. That IS our redhead from the auction scene. The story line goes that after being sold off to the pirates, she in turn starts a mutiny and takes over as the captain, and becomes a wealthy pirate of the seven seas. This is the ultimate female empowerment story of going from a sold off "commodity" to rich and powerful. Imagineer Marc Davis also had original concept art showing famous female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read admiring their treasure. So if all these "social justice" people are complaining about how women are portrayed (IN THE PAST THAT WAS REAL), they need to do their research first and find out the story, behind the story. The redhead comes out with the upper hand in the end.

[@kaitlyn5893]

I think something that would be fun is if they kept the "we wants the redhead scene" then added an additional scene of the redhead lady later tying them up or something to sell them, or getting comeuppance of some kind, to keep the historic scene, and acknowledge the historical reality, but still have the neat addition of a Lady Pirate!

[@mrcheezypop]

Oooh see I like this!

[@Cosmosandchisme]

You need to work for Disney. I think your solution is the only one that would keep both sides happy.

[@kaitlyn5893]

Kimberly H haha thank you! I would absolutely love to work for Disney!

[@herdthinnerb9949]

Okay, I'm sold. They NEED to do this.

[@peachypills]

yes i love this idea!

[@bill32889]

I don't hear people complaining about the bride in the haunted mansion. She was changed from a "victim" to a "black widow"....So its ok to kill men but not ok to be killed by them?.......doesnt make any sense. As a kid I just took it as she died on her wedding day, not that she was "murdered by a man." It had weight because I felt she would always be in the attic looking for her lost love. The beating heart was the best part of the ride. Now its gone because of B.S. P.C. The same thing is happening to pirates......horse shit.

[@sampeacaml9307]

Not to mention, that rather dreadful new Phantom Manor story about a jealous father killing each new grooms. Isn't that pedophilia and incest? (raises an eyebrow)

[@lindsayuncommon9237]

This is so upsetting and annoying. It's a classic moment in one of the best attractions ever made. Everyone who goes on the ride understand the context and understand Disney is not condoning auctioning people. I hate being pandered to and that's what this is. So disappointed that Disney doesn't give its guests credit for understanding the context of the ride. About two months ago Disney sent me a survey about Pirates of the Caribbean and the animatronics in the ride. I thought they were thinking about putting more of the movies in the ride. If I had known I would have stood up for the red head!

[@mrcheezypop]

Oh wow you got a survey!!!

[@curtisfluke8993]

Complete and utter b.s.

[@jilldail171]

Agree Max. Too PC! We're changing a historic attraction to better represent today's views? We can't omit all the parts of history we don't like.

[@gabbymyers]

This sucks that people are so sensitive. #WEWANTSTHEREDHEAD4EVER !!

[@jacet5628]

Gabby Sanchez thank you

[@FeministCatwoman]

I know right? people are so sensitive over a kid's ride being updated to not be in bad taste.

[@katiestell3275]

I was just at Disney world and they were STILL selling "we wants the redhead" t-shirts even though it will soon be taken out of the ride

[@Daftchild89]

instead of making these unnecessary changes how about they fix friggin tomorrowland!!!!!!

[@jeebs621]

Joseph Bravado hahahaha facts

[@QwYeTrIoT92]

I'm on the fence about this. While it is interesting to see the redhead in a different role, it is basically rewriting history. Yes, there were some female pirates but it was more common to see a bride auction over a gun-wielding woman back then. The ride was based on the history of what a pirate did not how most people wish pirates were back then. It's okay to be PC every once in a while but to change something so iconic because it was controversial even though it was closer to the truth than this new scene might be doing too much. Don't get me wrong, I love Disney and will continue to love Disney, it is just a bit disappointing to see them try to be PC about everything is kind of heartbreaking. Walt would be shocked about this.

[@TheNumber1GMan]

You literally put my thoughts into words THANK YOU!!

[@QwYeTrIoT92]

The_60th_Disney_Nerd you're welcome 😊

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Sinister Chezz, At the time, the only way women earned any personal freedom was becoming criminals against a morally corrupted governmental and social system. Too often women were stuck being property that cpuld, indeed, be bought and sold just as depicted in the ride. The worst part is WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE STILL BOUGHT AND SOLD FOR SEX TODAY. I think it is a phenomenal message turning Scarlett into a pirate, taking her life into her own hands rather than being a sexual object. A MUCH better message to kids and a lot more fun for the rest of us. Disney isn't about historical accuracy, it's a message to children and others who visit the parks. we don't make the Princess movies historically accurate. If we did, everyone of those would end up pretty much like the auction scene...

[@QwYeTrIoT92]

Princezz Puffypants When you put it into that perspective, it does change things a bit. I mean, there are still going to be people who will not see it that way and will be upset about the change. However, looking at the bigger picture, which is the role of women and children in today's society facing the horrors of sex trafficking and being kidnapped in general, you are correct when you say it is a powerful message. Yes, hearing about the change is still heartbreaking.

[@LeNimph]

The most successful pirate in history was a woman. Come back to me with real historical accuracy.

[@kevinknox4276]

Quit changing the ride for PC reasons sad

[@caitlin_w]

I just find it silly considering they're still selling so much "we wants the redhead" merchandise. Plus, like what you said in the video, that is true to what pirates did. I mean, pirates did a lot more than that too... I don't know where I come down on this definitively, but it just seems silly to me and a little overboard.

[@CarolinaMouse]

Shhhh...don't ever ask "What else could they possibly change?!" that jinxes things lol

[@ohplezz]

Mr Toad is now considered a micro aggression. The unicorns must unite to fight this!!!

[@mirandaperry1889]

I mean sex trafficking is kind of a big thing happening right now. In my town particularly, people are constantly being taken and busted for sex trafficking so it's not a thing to be taken lightly, especially in a family park, ya know? They're keeping the character in (and making her cooler in my opinion) because they don't want to lose it completely, but they are taking that step to stop showcasing that scene. Yes it happened it that time and is a factual occurrence, but so was a lot of other bad things that they knew should not be included in a ride for families. Sex trafficking was not as big in the media spotlight back then so that seem didn't feel like it hit home to as many people, but now as I gets worse, it can really be a problem for some. So I'm sad for that iconic line to go, but she is staying, is gonna be a pirate now too, and are making a good new scene in its place.

[@Mickey784cr]

What about all the armed robbery and alcoholism? Are they going to get rid of that too? I really don't think little girls get offended by this scene, or that it convinces boys to go into the human trafficking business! I know that's not what i was thinking about! I just saw it as a fun adventure.

[@erm1223]

My argument to this is there is a scene right across from the auction where a man is getting drowned in a well as his daughter/wife watches from the window while she gets shot at. Are. you. fucking. kidding. me. People are mad at woman being sold but the other scene they dont even notice. ridiculous

[@rockingtheshort]

I worked Pirates for almost two years. I loved working it so much. I have totally mixed feelings about this change. Part of me loves the classic auction scene and would hope it would never change. But the other part of me is really excited to have a bad ass woman pirate in the attraction. And on a fun fact note, there is a story that I had heard multiple times years ago while working there that actually fits into the new scene that is coming up. I was told that the red head at the auction, is the same red head naked woman painting on of the first scenes. She wears red and orange striped socks. The same socks we (cast members) wear for our costumes. So the story is that during the auction, she gets sold off, but then later takes over the ship in a mutiny and becomes the captain. So we the cast members are her crew hence the socks. I always loved that little story and it always made me feel different about the auction scene. :)

[@EpicBerserker]

I like the changes adding barbosa but changing the woman that change is just plain dumb

[@Mickey784cr]

In 1997, the Auctioneer sequence in thePirates attraction was changed so that the pirates pursued women holding pies. Later they also added Jack Sparrow. Do you like the changes? I liked adding Jack. The pirates chasing the gals… nobody asked me but my reaction was this is Pirates of the Caribbean not Boy Scouts of the Caribbean! -- X Atencio Link to his interview: d23.com/23-questions-with-x-atencio/

[@jacobbrown8481]

This makes it look like women are over sensitive and they can't take an joke. I know women are strong, can take an joke and many of them love this scene. Good bye an iconic scene of Disney history.

[@Moonfire121]

Jacob Brown ikr!! I'm female and that scene is fine to me. I mean, sure if ya wanna add female pirates elsewhere that's cool I guess but I don't want them to change a whole scene.

[@randiellis1753]

I've been taking my 11 yr old daughter on this since she was a baby. It never occurred to her that this was an inappropriate scene until it was now pointed out as such. Hm. Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes. In our case, we wants the redhead as is. Will the tiki Room be next because the birds are a stereotype?

[@frostcloud18]

its upsetting because its like spitting on Walt's vision

[@WeatherInOrlando]

I can see why parents wouldn't want to have to explain to their kid what just happened, especially in The Happiest Place on Earth. Disney is, and has always been, a family friendly company. This is now more family friendly.

[@kbrusso]

I think that Disney needs to learn how to present history without endorsing it. In other words- yes the auction was seen as an inappropriate act in today's culture, but Disney is not presenting it as something appropriate to be DONE in today's culture. To take the scene away feels like Disney is saying "it never happened in history". That being said, I am actually very excited to see the new scene. I am more ok with the scene change now that I know that the scene will actually be sort of a cool improvement to the ride. But I'm still sad to see that old scene go.

[@myoldaimsnwastaken]

I'm honestly not sure why everyone is so upset. First, Disney was aware that the park would change as people change. He knew that. Second, for the historically accurate argument, Disneyland is not the place to get an experience grounded in realism. We all know this. Other changes have been made to the ride to make it more PC in the past and we all made it out unscathed. It'll be ok, folks. Calm down.

[@eatingcereal777]

Actually a lot of us are still upset about those pc changes from way back when just like we're upset now

[@whitestarproductions9745]

Walt would say "idiots"

[@waltermckenziewilson]

I think Disney purists are taking this too hard. Walt wanted the parks to grow and evolve with time to stay relevant to later generations. I don't see this as trying to be too politically correct, I just see it as reflecting the ideals of equality that we luckily are increasingly having in our society. It's not like the ride or the movie it was based on was the most completely historically accurate thing before. The movie has strong female characters as well. This is what Disney wanted, so I'm for it.

[@danabeetle]

bleb ber lmao i like how having a female protagonist is "feminist agenda" like grow up dude

[@wowwee26]

bad road to go down. nothing in pirates ride would be acceptable today so if you could argue the redhead doesnt belong how can you argue any of it should stay?

[@Hello_Batty]

Also they can still say 'we want the red head' and she can now respond with 'I'm not for sale boys'

[@MikeTheBike]

Hello Batty yea that'll definitely slide considering that they are already change it

[@AngeloThomas]

Song of the South was "Walt's baby," too... but that's never seeing the light of day. I think this is a good change and not one that will ultimately affect the quality of the ride, so I'm all for it.

[@brandon.mcpherson]

Angelo Thomas what about Splash Mountain?

[@brandons9569]

Angelo Thomas I watched Song of the South to see what all of the fuss was about. it was a kind hearted movie that had nothing offensive in it, unless the viewer just gets offended with historically appropriate dialogue.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Brandon S , this viewer got offended by Black people veing depicted as enjoying slavery and it being considered appropriate for white kids to play with black kids when no one was looking, but not to have them at their parties, etc. Don't care how "accurate" it was for the time when people are still enduring the fallout.... like how women and children are still victimized by the sex trade in every country.

[@brandons9569]

Princezz Puffypants is a SJW. thank goodness you are here to set us straight. haha.

[@pinky75910]

Always love seeing people being offended by "SJW" being offended.

[@crazyaboutdisney1901]

I feel like Pirates of the Caribbean will loose it Disney magic of what Walt was dreaming of for this classic ride

[@GMira-archive]

Walt Disney is SHAKING in his grave. this is ridiculous, this is a place for fun and not controversy....

[@KimSuecutie]

"spoiler sorry" lol

[@andyhirth2271]

I love the Pirates of the Caribbean ride just the way it is.

[@Seanaci]

Things just keep getting worse. They're changing the auction scene in this and the biggest bully in the world gets memorialized w/a speaking roll in the Hall of Presidents.

[@Showman_87]

I never thought the auction scene was that bad, yes the idea is pretty grim but I always saw the humor in it more than anything. Considering how progressive and sensitive Disney is being nowadays I can't say I'm too surprised. As time goes on this ride keeps losing traits that made it a classic and is now molded to fit the film series.

[@johnthefilmfan9281]

They are also taking away the great movie ride! Noooooo

[@katrp_5700]

The Techie Kid Disney seems to be going downhill :(

[@sharonshade4437]

Who was complaining about the ride? My daughter is a redhead and wears her "We want the redhead shirt" to Disneyland and bought a pin with the same phrase a few months ago. The Pirates ride is humorous, like a Benny Hill/SNL type skit. Why modernize and PC the theme? It takes away the fun, nostalgia and humor of the ride.

[@Ed__Powell]

I'm like a cat. I don't do well with change.

[@Pantheragem]

Ed Powell I kind of am just a big kitty. Can't they just let us have this part of our old ride that were so comfortable with....

[@xromnisdominos4402]

Walt disney is rolling in his grave right now hippy disney

[@spencernewman7903]

My thoughts are that although it is not pc it shouldn't have to change. When I was little I didn't even get the whole scene and by the time I did I was old enough to understand that it was not a representation of today but one of history

[@lcp2424]

I'm really torn because I love the original phrase & it's SUCH a classic scene & is historically accurate (which shouldn't go by the wayside for PC purposes), but then growing up I always thought she was up to something more than just being sold off lol like she's smiling & stands out dress wise, so I thought she was maybe secretly doing something else (like piracy). I kind of like adding to her story, but I don't like that it's just to make things PC. Side note there were more female pirates other than Anne Bonny & Mary Read like Grace O'Malley or Cheng I Sao who actually *retired* , which was unheard of. So it'd be nice if they *tried* to keep some historical accuracy &model her story after one of them. Again, don't like changing the classic ride & historical accuracy for PC reasons.

[@lcp2424]

Also, I guess I would prefer them working with the original characters/scenes as opposed to completely replacing original things with new movie stuff. Still bothers me :/

[@k-4films160]

The original artwork DID show the redhead as a pirate but, Marc Davis okayed this scene. My anger with Disney is off the charts.

[@k-4films160]

Walt's ghost says "well #%*@!"

[@missceciliajo7360]

I think people need to calm down. It's not about the being pc, it's about making it more children friendly. Yes the original idea of the ride was to be relatively historically accurate, but with the movie franchise and adding of the movie characters, it's changed from its originally purpose and is more about the movies and being as entertaining as possible. Keep in mind all the movies feature strong pirate women so it would be very fitting to add this to the ride. It also won't overall change the mood of the ride, the ride has changed a lot in the past years and has still kept its appeal.

[@Pantheragem]

Putting a gun in her hand is more p.c? (I'm not anti-gun, not in the least. I'm just surprised....)

[@raynbot882]

The ride is full of guns and cannons. They can give her a gun.

[@516tigergirl]

First I should say I never been on this ride because whenever I went to Disney I was scared to go on it. I was scared of everything when I was little. I'm a little better now but I'm still not to sure if I we'll ever ride this ride even though I love Pirates. That means my opinion might not count. Anyway in my opinion I like the change. I know women were sold back in the day but it was awful. Who wants to remember that? Plus I love female pirates. I mean the more female pirates the more little girls would want to be a disney pirate than a disney princess.

[@iainmahoney5145]

This is a theme park ride, not a museum. But like a museum, a theme park does have to update and change its exhibits to keep repeat customers interested.

[@danabeetle]

Saying that removing a scene of sex slavery is ~too PC is so ridiculous man like come on. It's an amusement park, not a museum. Maybe half of the population wants to enjoy the park without being reminded of the horrors we've faced because we were unfortunate enough to be women. Not to mention that shit like that is still happening all around the world. MAYBE Disney as a company doesn't want to be know for their ~iconic sex trafficking scene. Man, I was sad about this because I grew up with this ride and it's sad when things change but hearing everyone whine about this has really changed my opinion. Good for Disney for making a stand. Be sad for nostalgia's sake, but stop whining about removing a scene for being too PC when it's literally about treating women like property.

[@mariohiccupwitwicky8453]

I feel like this world doesn't deserve Disney Parks anymore.

[@KerrySunny]

It's not like Disneyland is the most historically accurate place. (just watch the Pocahontas movie) I'm pretty sure that changing one simple facet of the set isn't gonna ruin this awesome, famous ride. As a woman, a Disney fan, and a fan of yours, Max, I'm happy with the change. I don't think changing a sexist line makes it "too PC" as you put it, but rather shows how we as a people have grown over the years. As you said, Walt was all about change.

[@wesl8787]

The P.C. crowd is killing Disney. Thank you so much for the information today Max. WE WANTS THE REDHEAD !! FOREVER !

[@jahughes478]

I don't see how this is a bad change, to be honest. I don't think it's any more PC overload than the change next to it to avoid the rape connotations. I get that classics getting changed is a touchy subject, but Disneyland attractions are meant to be experienced, not viewed in original form behind glass like they're in a museum. I wonder if they'll update some of the tech, too like they've done with some of the other rides, like Peter Pan.

[@terifabulous1206]

I. Do. Not. Like. That. idea. At. All!!!!

[@jaceyking5015]

To me, this is just like re-writing history books to fit somebody's ideas and try to cover up facts. I think it's good to know these things happened, and isn't it great this doesn't happen anymore (mostly)? I just can't with Disney anymore... With Tower of Terror and now this? I just..... can't......

[@bman_Bull]

Why!! I hate this that the world is becoming PC. People need to grow up, this is why I hate this works today. I hope this change doesn't happen.

[@Just_jessie_3]

I know I'm in the minority, but I like the change. I see it as an evolution of the attraction rather than a loss.

[@riley.b22]

They literally could have changed ANYTHING else, but they are changing one of the most iconic scenes from any Disney parks attraction. A scene that has inspired countless clothing items, accessories, and has even been made into an official Disney trading pin. Like...what?

[@solcarlosofficial]

Hi Max could you answer this please?an interesting point is that they have characters of the original film and in those films they have girl pirates. But maybe they could put a pirate girl in another not so known part of the ride.

[@savannaherickson6895]

I do like the idea of adding a female pirate and I think that that would be an awesome thing for Disney to acknowledge in the ride. However, I understand that this ride tries to educate the guests on historical events and it kind of stinks that a part many enjoy will be changed. Maybe we should just think of this change as a way of integrating the present values we place on women amidst a series of historical events that helped us get to obtaining more rights. Overall I think that this is a good thing for the ride because honestly I would rather see this new strong female pirate than women being on sale for men.

[@kidstufffilms3817]

This is my opinion. Walt Disney once said that the thing about Disneyland that he liked above making films was that once a film was done, he couldn't touch it. But Disneyland was a place where he could constantly make changes, improvements and innovation. Where any story could be rewritten or changed. It was his plan to make Disneyland a living, breathing and changing thing. I like the auction scene as well since the first time I saw it on the ride's opening year, but sometimes change is needed to breath new life into an older attraction. Its the way Walt planned it. And incidentally, in the Dead Man's Grotto area of the ride in the bar scene with the two skeletons, the Redheaded pirate painting in the portrait over the bar is the same redhead in the auction. (Look for the 'beauty spot). That was no accident. The painting is titled "Portrait of Things To Come" by Marc Davis. It's been on the ride since it opened in 1967. So I guess things are actually coming.

[@jaziferret1138]

My father gets so pissed at these types of changes. The world is so sensitive. We should have a world where people would have there oppinions and the other people say "No one gives a shit about your opinion," so they keep it that way.

[@InsideDisneyOfficial]

"Do I hear six? Who makes it six?" "Sixty-Six buckles of rum."

[@jeebs621]

Slowly Drifting from walts vision everyday, by 2050 Disney will have no trace of what it once was, I'm tired of everyone being so sensitive, this ride was a classic, its bad enough Star Wars land is coming in. Disneys decisions as of late, have been very stupid.

[@LeNimph]

Ok but it was always implied that she becomes a pirate in the original concept art of the ride and the painting that's in the cove??? I'm glad to see that honestly. Female pirates are "historically accurate" and the most successful pirate in history was a woman .-.

[@Hello_Batty]

So true!

[@madamefantome870]

Thank you! I was scanning through the comments to see if anyone else mentioned this! Yes, it's changing an iconic scene, but it's still staying somewhat true to the story in that she does eventually become a pirate. Also, she's still there. It's not like they're completely replacing her. Maybe they'll change the chant to "we're with the redhead!" or something. Who knows, we'll just have to wait and find out...

[@LeNimph]

Thanks, I hope you didn't look too hard. I can't believe what the comments have become since I posted this. Like are people seriously trying to use the argument that a female pirate is unrealistic even though Mary Read and Anne Bonny both have murals in the line. Give me a break.

[@HoratioCanus]

True.. And if it wasn't for the fact that the rides name is "Pirates of the Caribbean", I think they would have had Ching Shih in it. But maybe this glory, romanced attitude towards pirates should be changed. My six year old nephew played with a toy police boat on the floor, and was "arresting criminals that steals boats", and I asked "Are they pirates?".. and he said "Noo.. thiefs". I think we have changed the consept of pirates so much, that he thinks they are adventures. If that is what we want to show, then fair enough. But I think we should keep the criminal and immoral aspect of pirating.

[@davidconway1905]

i just think that walt disney lost there marble,s

[@kibaxino4ever]

tbh, it's just the whole SELLING WOMEN thing. when I get on that ride I kinda cringe when I get to that part, it's honestly kinda weird. I like the change.

[@jonathanvanboskerck2693]

I'm so tired of the politically correct assholes inflicting their beliefs on me. I have loved Pirates since I was a child. Disney is making it less just to please professional complainers. I hope the people who inflicted this on us, both the complainers and the appeasers, get stuck on its a Small World for eternity.

[@savannahdawson6155]

I'm so disappointed.. THATS MY FAVORITE PART THE ONLY REASON I GO

[@datash5760]

hearing about this just makes me wonder how much longer we'll have the Country Bears at Magic Kingdom

[@gloriazapata1992]

People keep saying to "embrace the change" but I don't want this to change because its such an iconic scene in the ride and I always loved it

[@justtrang5247]

tbh I don't care that much, it's just a ride, like im still gonna ride it

[@TooAdorabrooke]

It's not the first time they have changed Pirates of The Caribbean. The pirates used to chase the women around, and now the women chase the pirates with brooms and such.

[@kaitlyn_leigh]

thank god. i always hated that scene. pretty unnecessary to me.

[@allenlj5165]

you know someone is gonna go on the ride wearing a we wants the red head shirt, while shouting the same phrase while passing that scene

[@clairehill1739]

I think the problem is a lot of people who watched these videos is that the majority of people who go to Disney it's not a weekly occurrence it's a holiday! It's for fun, not to look at the "history" of the rides. Auctioning off women as a concept may of been historically accurate but sorry, it's not a appropriate to show that in a family ride anymore that also had things like Davey Jones as a half man half fish monster. If you really think having women not auctioned of as property is too PC then you really need to get with the 21st century

[@Pantheragem]

Claire Hill The whole ride should be replaced with something else.

[@TopCat0601]

It looks like the auction is still happening in the background, so the line "we wants the redhead" could possibly remain. How long will it be before they take out the guns?

[@hannahyoung2137]

They're going to change Pirates of The Caribbean AGAIN ?! I don't think they should change it, history is not PC, and while I acknowledge that it's not a Historical ride, depicting everything shiny and golden is not right, it's setting us up for failure. This makes me sooooo sad. I'm glad I just got to see it before the change!

[@allen9954]

Classic Disney trying to be politically correct for a certain audience who gets off on complaining. Just get rid of her in general, instead of making a bad ass female pirate that never was. Some of you people live in a fantasy world where unicorns roam and pixie dust falls from the sky.

[@3Davmawey]

Please note that for the moment, the new Barbossa animatronic is confirmed to be appearing in Paris only! P.S. I live in the Paris area and visit the Disney resort quite often, if you have questions to ask or are just hungry for updates, well, I'm your man =)

[@SabrinaLuna41]

That is so exciting! A female pirate! I'm excited about this. I don't know why you are upset about this. Walt said Disneyland is never done and is always going to change. Why do you think it's about being politically correct? Maybe it would just be more inclusive to women to see a female pirate, which there were historically but we never see them.

[@hahwnnnndnsnn2481]

Wow so we make it feminist GREAT (no sarcasm). But then we add violence with a gun which is an even worse issue right now.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Roman Jimenez gun violence is WORSE than women and children being sold into the sex trade? (Ok, the ride doesn't depict the sale of children, but that would be historically accurate.) In every single country today this practice is still alive. Depicting it is like telling a rape joke, you are unintentionally condoning the practice because those in the practice (of sex trade/rape) believe that they are hearing confirmation of the appropriateness of their actions. And yes, the pirates were criminals. but criminals against a corrupted government. A life of crime was the only way they would have experienced any freedom, especially the women. Legality is not the same as morality and neither is always right...

[@hahwnnnndnsnn2481]

I'm not saying that what was there before with her being sold was okay. I'm saying that it's great they took that part out. IT's just don't take it out and then put a gun in her hand. Because then that's just replacing a problem with yet another problem which to me makes no sense. Gun violence is a thing just like rape and sex trade. WE have to look at everything equally. And by disney trying to take away a problem they legit just added another one. LIKE WHAT THAT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME. So what are you trying to prove to me right now.

[@Mickey784cr]

"Morality isn't always right" -- Princezz Puffypants

[@hahwnnnndnsnn2481]

what the heck does that mean

[@Mickey784cr]

Roman Jimenez Read Princezz's last sentence. That's literally what she said.

[@trollbogies47]

Yeah people don't talk about how Mr. Toad's Wild Ride ends enough.

[@sarenap1409]

I feel so frustrated with all of these changes they're doing. When they first changed the Pirates ride to add Jack and the others from the movie, I was furious. Because of the fact that it's Walt's ride. Now they're doing this?? I've learned to tolerate what they did before, but I don't know how much more I can handle. They've already done so much. I wish there could have been some way to preserve the rides Walt made, to keep them original because they're historic. As much as I'm all for female pirates, this sucks. Especially since I've never heard one person complain about that scene.

[@omegabenae553]

Here's my view on the situation: Changing it is not necessary. People are worried that it's gonna affect their children's lives. But it won't. Your kid will not care. Your kid will forget about what happened a few seconds later anyway. You worry about making it more child friendly. If you do that, you would have to remove the ENTIRE ride because nothing about pirates is kid friendly. Pirates don't save their friends or stop bad guys like they did in Jake and the Neverland Pirates(seriously Disney, you have a movie franchise dedicated to pirates, why do you all of a sudden not know what pirates do). They were law breakers. And women during this time were auctioned off. This is what happened. Nobody can change that. "Oh, there were female pirates too!" Seeing a woman being sold off is more common than seeing a female pirate "They're just making it more child friendly!" as I said before, get rid of the entire ride if that's your goal. "This is to show kids that women can do things too!" There are other ways to show your kid this. One way is showing them movies or shows that have a strong female lead. "It's gonna make me have to explain sex to my child!" No it won't. Your child, first of all, won't understand the concept. Second of all, your kid won't be paying attention to the plot because they are distracted by the animatronics. The only reason it's changing is because people are extra sensitive these days. You probably watched cartoons that had a lot of slap-stick in it but won't let your child watch it because it's "too violent." You probably watched Disney as a kid. Parents were killed off in those movies. Do you not want your kids watching those either? No, I'm not against her being more badass or whatever but the only reason it's being changed is because people are being sensitive and complaining about stuff that doesn't even matter that much. Here's a tip, spend your time complaining about things that actually matter and not Disneyland rides.

[@Miradori]

Would you be as angry if they were taking out a scene that had become a classic of a slave auction? Because that's what this is. A slave auction. That they're taking out because let's be real, this ride is not 'historically accurate', so using that excuse of 'but this really happened!' Is ridiculous. I'm kinda disappointed in Max right now. The scene was classic 60s and 70s, which is fine, but it's sexist and has a threat of making the ride not age well. Disney is working to keep their family friendly parks and changing a culture they have a lot of effect over. It's something that you might not have a good vantage point to view this as historically white men were more likely to be the enslavers than the enslaved (noticed I said more likely, not always. I know it still happened) but it will have an effect on kids still. Very small, but still.

[@kaitlyn_leigh]

Completely agree! Well said

[@HoratioCanus]

I see your point. But I hope we are still showing of the immoral and criminal aspect of pirating in this ride. Glorifying pirates is for me a bit more then offensive. My nephew (age 6) was playing with his toys on the floor, where he arrested people who steals boats. And I asked if it was "pirates" he was taking in. Which he replied.. "No.. I take only thiefs". If we make kids think that pirates were treasure hunter, with a fondness for the bottle. Then I think we have seriously messed up a bit. In this particular situation, maybe it is okey. But the great part of this ride for me, was that it scared me. It was a look into a savage lifestyle. I do hope they will keep that, and not feel pressured into making this ride a no violence, no alcholised, no offensive tour. What Disney portrayed in that dark dungeon, wasn't glorified. And I kinda respected that.

[@sirenthomas4595]

on one hand childhood memories on the other ...I get it...

[@thisismysea]

The scene literally depicted women being sold as property, any rational person should be able to understand why that's problematic. PotC isn't a historical ride meant to spark meaningful conversations, it's a family ride where women are shown as being less than human as a joke. Sorry to all the bigots who love to laugh the idea of sexual servitude, but that's not in-line with the general public's values anymore and does not belong on an attraction geared at families.

[@REVW196]

a friend wrote it's a bout human trafficking but as they say they that forget what happed are bound to repeat it again ..

[@JenaRaschka]

Check out the ranks of Calico Jack. Anne Bonny and Mary Reed were the only pirates able to defend their ship. It's still historically accurate.

[@AziaXtremeNFinity]

the thought frightens me the most that they're gonna remove Paul Frees original voice over as the Auctioneer and the other pirates around that scene as well and update it with new dialogue just like they altered the scene where the pirates are chasing the women and that fat pirate makes sexual innuendos just completely destroying more of Walt's original vision one piece at a time

[@andyhirth2271]

I hate Public Correctness.

[@Faded_Chew]

Personally, I'm fine with the change. Sure, it's a historical scene. But after seeing the change with Tower of Terror turning into Mission Breakout, I have faith in Disney and I know they will do good.

[@solcarlosofficial]

They should make the ride like the one in shanghai that ride is epic!!!

[@TheTedandfred]

While I can't say I am 100% on board with the history argument, as Disney isn't really known for realism, but I am still VERY pissed that they are making this move. It's an iconic scene of the ride, and taking it out is a huge mistake. If they want a different type of ride, they should make a new one somewhere else instead of changing the classics. It clearly has nothing to do with Disney thinking the ride is offensive, as they have made numerous changes to POTC over the years and still haven't touched the auction with a ten foot pole. My guess is that they are afraid of a controversy starting, and wanted to remove the scene before one did. Ironically, all this did was create controversy.

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

The PC thing is getting out of control. I wrote Disney a long letter explaining that they will regret being on the PC train later on. It will start with this and evolve to much more later on. :(

[@link3553]

I think it's so dumb to change the original ride just because the auctioning of her isn't something that would happen in current day. This is the original attraction idea and it shows how things have changed over time; it will take away from the immersion of the ride.

[@AshleyRussellxoxo]

love your shirt! and i agree. its ridiculous. as a woman, I've never had a problem with that part of the ride. its historically accurate. and ugh. idk its just dumb.

[@Imaginerds]

I'm with you Mr. Cheezypop. I wouldn't mind them adding a new female pirate to the attraction, but to completely change such a classic scene is strange to me. And yeah, there wasn't even any controversy surrounding it. At least not that I knew about. I guess I'll have to just enjoy it one last time when I go this summer.