POTC ... ever noticed?

[Alestro Bakai]

Right when you leave Lafitte's Landing, look straight up and don't look away. You'll see a shooting star every 30 secs or so. Anybody ever noticed that projection?

[Alchimedes]

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My wife and I noticed it again when she had her first ride this last week. It's right in front of the Blue Bayou above us. As always, love the extra added ambiance.

[The Dark Lady]

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That star's been there since before I was a little girl.

[doombuggy driver]

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Definitely yes! I love that effect during the ride. Another little touch that makes DL rides so much better than everywhere else!

[PirateMickey]

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Yeah, that's the first thing that the kids look for when we have a meal at the Blue Bayou.

Nice touch!

[hollywood1939]

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Never noticed that. I'll have to look today, thanks for the info!

[hauntedhoilday]

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i so looking that up on monday

but i dont really like that ride anymore

[girrrtacos]

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Yeah, and also RIGHT before you leave the landing look up to the left, theres some white thing that looks like pacman. I see it every time! Anyone know what it is?

And also, the fire in the ride was caused by a menorah, as you can see in a window.

But yeah, the shooting star is cool

[Doofy]

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When I was a kid I used to count the stars when we ate at Blue Bayou. There seem to be fewer fireflies now than there used to be though. The last time we rode it I think I only saw two. Maybe my memories have just gotten exaggerated over the years but I remember there being more.

[Opus1guy]

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Yep. The shooting star has been there since Pirates first opened in 1967.

It has gone on temporary "hiatus" a few times however. But it always eventually came back.

[disney chick]

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We had never noticed it before in all our visits, but for some strange reason this year we saw it!!

[Walt Jr.]

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Never noticed that.

[mrfantasmic]

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I love it! I look for it every time.

[DsnyFvr]

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but i dont really like that ride anymore

[VeganPrincess]

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but i dont really like that ride anymore

How is that possible?

I've never noticed the star before. I'll have to look for it next time.....

[krystledm]

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i saw it last time i rode it, right before the shut down and refurb....we only got once or twice a year, just so you know

[poltergeist]

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Right when you leave Lafitte's Landing, look straight up and don't look away. You'll see a shooting star every 30 secs or so. Anybody ever noticed that projection?

That is very interesting, I've not heard about, (or seen) this. I'll certainly have to take a look next time I'm there. (I would never have found that one on my own!)

[Mac Daddy]

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There seem to be fewer fireflies now than there used to be though. The last time we rode it I think I only saw two. Maybe my memories have just gotten exaggerated over the years but I remember there being more.

I think the fireflies tend to burn out from time to time. I remember seeing several right after the refurb, maybe 7 - 10. I always look for them as I'm planning to get some for the backyard, and some micechatters were kind enough to tell me where to get them online.

[Malcon10t]

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I have always liked the shooting star. Gave an added ambience.

[chadb14]

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Yeah, that thing has been there forever. I think it may have been off for a while last year, but it's good to know that it is back.