Ride Analysis

What is your reaction to the ride?

I have seen videos of the Pirates of the Caribbean Shanghai ride in the past when Shanghai was just opened. My first time watching it, I was blown away by the technology and immersive quality exhibited in the ride. Since the opening of Shanghai in 2016, the technology used in the ride has been implemented in other areas and Disney parks around the world. Pirates of the Caribbean Shanghai was obsoletely  ground breaking and propelled the story telling of Disney rides forward.

What connections did you make with what you just viewed?

The story telling was really compelling and fast-paced. While it did not just retell the events of Pirates of the Caribbean At Worlds End, it included some of the characters and story points of the movie. I really liked the immersive quality of the ride. It utilized props, screens, animatronics, smells and lights. All these things, together, build a world that you can step in and enjoy for a while. That is the pinnacle of the quality ride for me.

What changes would you make to translate this into a different medium?

I think the storytelling elements and technology would make a compelling stage show. Obviously the audience would be multiplied in number and stationary, but that does not mean the stage elements have to be still. The elements can move around the audience and create the same immersive environments shown in the ride. The animatronics can be replaced by actors to further the appeal of the show. The show can even incorporate more stunts to further the sense of intensity.