Pirates ? for anyone in the know...

Slartybartfast · 04-24-2006

We have a running debate on just how high the drop is on Pirates.

I keep threatenenig to bring a flashlight to settle this argument but feel it would lesson other riders experience. My DD and DS feel its at LEAST 10 feet to the bottom.

I'm guessing 2 feet.

LIL help?????

**WishUponAStar** · 04-24-2006

Wow, as many times as i've been on it I have a hard time guesstimating. Hmm, in comparison to some of those small drops on Splash Mountain I am going to say between 8-12 feet.

It HAS to be somewhere on the internet!?!?!

Cavey · 04-24-2006

I'd put it at 5' feet. The flashlight idea isn't bad if you can ride early in the morning in a near-empty boat.

Ready2Go · 04-24-2006

Here is what I could find.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean

Attraction facts

Disneyland

* Grand Opening: March 18, 1967
* Grand Re-Opening: June 24, 2006
* Ride Capacity: 3400 guests per hour
* Audio-Animatronics: 123
o 66 pirates
o 57 animals and birds
* Total amount of water: 750,000 gallons
* Main lift pumps:
o Pump number one is rated at a maximum of 20,000 gallons per minute
o Pump Number Two is rated at a maximum of 18,000 gallons per minute
* First drop length: 52'
o First drop angle: 21°
* Second drop length: 37'
o Second drop angle: 21°
* Length of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: 90'
o Angle of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: - 16 degrees
* Number of show buildings: 2
* Number of levels: 3
o Blue Bayou
o Upper caverns
o Main show in basement
* Maximum ceiling height: 40'
* Show Length: 14:30
* Required Ticket: "E"
* Ride System: Flume ride

The Magic Kingdom

* Grand Opening: December 15, 1973
* Grand Re-Opening: July 7, 2006
* Audio-Animatronics: 125
o 65 pirates & villagers
o 60 animals and birds
* Total amount of water: 155,000 gallons
* Drop length: 52'
* Drop height: 14'
* Drops: 1
* Show Length: 8:30
* Ride System: Flume ride

Park Hopper · 04-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slartybartfast

We have a running debate on just how high the drop is on Pirates.

I keep threatenenig to bring a flashlight to settle this argument but feel it would lesson other riders experience. My DD and DS feel its at LEAST 10 feet to the bottom.

I'm guessing 2 feet.

LIL help?????

The height of the drop in WDW's Pirates is 14 or 15 feet, depending on which source you want to believe.

asp8tis · 04-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Park Hopper

The height of the drop in WDW's Pirates is 14 or 15 feet, depending on which source you want to believe.

Wow, I wouldn't have guessed it was that high! I was thinking about 10'.

JEANY031 · 04-24-2006

i can't wait for this.

Peppertink · 04-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ready2Go

Here is what I could find.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean

Attraction facts

Disneyland

* Grand Opening: March 18, 1967
* Grand Re-Opening: June 24, 2006
* Ride Capacity: 3400 guests per hour
* Audio-Animatronics: 123
o 66 pirates
o 57 animals and birds
* Total amount of water: 750,000 gallons
* Main lift pumps:
o Pump number one is rated at a maximum of 20,000 gallons per minute
o Pump Number Two is rated at a maximum of 18,000 gallons per minute
* First drop length: 52'
o First drop angle: 21°
* Second drop length: 37'
o Second drop angle: 21°
* Length of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: 90'
o Angle of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: - 16 degrees
* Number of show buildings: 2
* Number of levels: 3
o Blue Bayou
o Upper caverns
o Main show in basement
* Maximum ceiling height: 40'
* Show Length: 14:30
* Required Ticket: "E"
* Ride System: Flume ride

The Magic Kingdom

* Grand Opening: December 15, 1973
* Grand Re-Opening: July 7, 2006
* Audio-Animatronics: 125
o 65 pirates & villagers
o 60 animals and birds
* Total amount of water: 155,000 gallons
* Drop length: 52'
* Drop height: 14'
* Drops: 1
* Show Length: 8:30
* Ride System: Flume ride

Wow...thanks R2G!! I've always wanted to know the
Angle of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing

Once again above and beyond! Thank you

Ready2Go · 04-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peppertink

Wow...thanks R2G!! I've always wanted to know the
Angle of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing

I did not know that your rear was that smart

Peppertink · 04-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ready2Go

I did not know that your rear was that smart

I find that hard to believe and anyways...I was just sayin'

Josh · 04-24-2006

Wow, I didn't realize the Disneyland ride was so much longer (I've never been)... Why is it shorter at WDW? Did they cut any good stuff out?

Amelia's Man · 04-24-2006

Wait...........................There's a drop?!

daisyd · 04-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ready2Go

Here is what I could find.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean

Attraction facts

Disneyland

* Grand Opening: March 18, 1967
* Grand Re-Opening: June 24, 2006
* Ride Capacity: 3400 guests per hour
* Audio-Animatronics: 123
o 66 pirates
o 57 animals and birds
* Total amount of water: 750,000 gallons
* Main lift pumps:
o Pump number one is rated at a maximum of 20,000 gallons per minute
o Pump Number Two is rated at a maximum of 18,000 gallons per minute
* First drop length: 52'
o First drop angle: 21°
* Second drop length: 37'
o Second drop angle: 21°
* Length of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: 90'
o Angle of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: - 16 degrees
* Number of show buildings: 2
* Number of levels: 3
o Blue Bayou
o Upper caverns
o Main show in basement
* Maximum ceiling height: 40'
* Show Length: 14:30
* Required Ticket: "E"
* Ride System: Flume ride

The Magic Kingdom

* Grand Opening: December 15, 1973
* Grand Re-Opening: July 7, 2006
* Audio-Animatronics: 125
o 65 pirates & villagers
o 60 animals and birds
* Total amount of water: 155,000 gallons
* Drop length: 52'
* Drop height: 14'
* Drops: 1
* Show Length: 8:30
* Ride System: Flume ride

R2G, you are so awesome to have found this! I have only been on Pirates at DL but that will all change come October! I have read there are differences, but it's cool to see it here in your post!
:mickey"

catfish1999 · 04-25-2006

Thanks for the details, R2G. Very thorough!

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Boss Mouse · 04-25-2006

S the DL ride is more thrill ride?

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Slartybartfast Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 hours south of the happiest place on earth Posts: 59	Pirates ? for anyone in the know... We have a running debate on just how high the drop is on Pirates. I keep threatenenig to bring a flashlight to settle this argument but feel it would lesson other riders experience. My DD and DS feel its at LEAST 10 feet to the bottom. I'm guessing 2 feet. LIL help????? __________________ A.K.A. Miss Caisley's Canvas! Next stop, The Polynesian!

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WishUponAStar I <3 Wall-E Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 9,734	Re: Pirates ? for anyone in the know... Wow, as many times as i've been on it I have a hard time guesstimating. Hmm, in comparison to some of those small drops on Splash Mountain I am going to say between 8-12 feet. It HAS to be somewhere on the internet!?!?! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BOO w/ Mickey's Crew off to see the Headless Horseman

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,183	Re: Pirates ? for anyone in the know... I'd put it at 5' feet. The flashlight idea isn't bad if you can ride early in the morning in a near-empty boat. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Ready2Go Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Posts: 5,273	Re: Pirates ? for anyone in the know... Here is what I could find. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean Attraction facts Disneyland * Grand Opening: March 18, 1967 * Grand Re-Opening: June 24, 2006 * Ride Capacity: 3400 guests per hour * Audio-Animatronics: 123 o 66 pirates o 57 animals and birds * Total amount of water: 750,000 gallons * Main lift pumps: o Pump number one is rated at a maximum of 20,000 gallons per minute o Pump Number Two is rated at a maximum of 18,000 gallons per minute * First drop length: 52' o First drop angle: 21° * Second drop length: 37' o Second drop angle: 21° * Length of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: 90' o Angle of final lift back to Lafitte's Landing: - 16 degrees * Number of show buildings: 2 * Number of levels: 3 o Blue Bayou o Upper caverns o Main show in basement * Maximum ceiling height: 40' * Show Length: 14:30 * Required Ticket: "E" * Ride System: Flume ride The Magic Kingdom * Grand Opening: December 15, 1973 * Grand Re-Opening: July 7, 2006 * Audio-Animatronics: 125 o 65 pirates & villagers o 60 animals and birds * Total amount of water: 155,000 gallons * Drop length: 52' * Drop height: 14' * Drops: 1 * Show Length: 8:30 * Ride System: Flume ride __________________ MB member "Crush" is my 10yo DS. MB member "The Big Goof" is my 15yo DS. A LOT of Disney Links for Videos, Audio, Sat Views, Info and Maps Click Here!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW for the Happiest Trip Ever!!! 37 days 14 hours 58 minutes

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