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Entertainment July 5, 2017
It's about time animatronics got a say in this.
The diehard Disneyland visitor knows there are three must-do rides: Space Mountain, Indiana Jones and the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
The swashbuckling adventure has entranced park-goers since its unveiling in 1967. Thankfully, the attraction has undergone several much-needed adjustments — like nixing the human trafficking aspect, for example (the “wench auction” begins at 0:35).
Yes, you read that correctly. Next time you hop the rickety boat to Pirateland, take a closer look at the women advertised at the “wench auction”. They are tied together like cattle with their heads down, awaiting purchase.
Yeah, not the best thing for little Jimmy to see on his first day at the park.
According to Mashable, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride will not only remove these less-timely features of the attraction, but it will give the old characters some new tricks. The featured redhead “wench” will assume the role of a swashbuckling pirate, resembling the character arc of Keira Knightly’s character in the films.
The company believes it’s the right time to “turn the page to a new story in this scene,” a source told Mashable. “[One that’s] consistent with the humorous, adventurous spirit of the attraction.”
The sketches for the redhead’s new plot line were posted on Disney’s blog, and they’re pretty badass.
The sketch depicts the redhead in mid-loot, lining unsuspecting citizens up to take what little wealth they possess. The staging of the new scene looks oddly reminiscent of the line-up of women for the aforementioned wench auction. As Disney likes to add on to its continuous storylines, we would not be surprised if this was staged as a revenge plot. It looks as though our favorite ginger gets her comeuppance.
As Disney’s fans demand more depth in their female characters, Disney is constantly expanding what it means to give women a complex plot line. Although “Moana,” “Frozen” and “Brave” have answered this call, perhaps attractions are the next frontier for Disney diversity.
Attractions are a bit more difficult to alter, for they are layered with half a decade of tradition and memories. But perhaps this is the first step in updating old values, especially when they’re more than a bit outdated.
