Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Character Removal Leaves Staff in Tears

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Jack Sparrow animatronic looking at a woman animatronic.

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81 Comments

  1. Cheryl

    Seriously!!! It’s history leave it alone! You can’t please everyone! Everyone Jack Sparrow and for you to take him out of the ride just because of basically he doesn’t meet your standards is really sad

    1. I agree completely. You can’t change history. Disney is however, making a good effort to ruin it. You can’t please everyone. I am in a wheelchair, but I don’t want Indiana Jones to be in one to make me feel “included”. I find that the loudest “inclusionists” have “chips on their shoulders” feel sorry for themselves, or are just unhappy thr their own lives didn’t turn out the way they would like. And here’s a little education for you: Jack Sparrow isn’t the one that had a court battle. That was Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp is not a part of the ‘Pirates’ ride! All the fools who can’t separate the two, better check Donald Duck for an arrest record or any possible court actions.PLEASE JUST STOP
      RUINING DISNEYLAND!!

  2. Cheryl

    Seems they didn’t post my last comment! So again! Leave it as it is because it’s history! Just because Johnny Deep doesn’t meet your standards anymore! Get real SERIOUSLY!! Wake the heck up!! Everyone loved him and he made Jack Sparrow

    1. Theresa Bravo

      Amen to that! I’m with you! Jack Sparrow FOREVER !

    2. M maxwell

      Johnny Depp is the only Jack Sparrow I’ll watch

      1. SAM

        I agree. Johnny Depp = Capt Jack Sparrow. Noone else. No Johnny means no Capt Jack.

      2. Cheryl

        I just wish Disney stops giving in to all these charges. You can’t change what happened or re write history. We are going back in time to see what it was like in those days. Sorry it was like that but it’s the truth. We all need to learn from that in order for our future to change. By making these changes its like it was a lie as if it never happened
        Keep things the way they are. If people don’t like it then stay home and stop being a hypocrite. People will come. Pirates is one of my favorite rides at Disney. I don’t think Walt would like it either!

        1. Disney jumped on the band wagon before they knew what really happened . Where we need to open their eyes and come up with times the times put Johnny back where you belong to the captain Sparrow if they keep being jerks like they’re being I won’t go to Disneyland I won’t watch your damn movies that’s a lot of better movies and people out there than them and they don’t make the judgments like they do one Jack hang in there you’ll be Captain Jack Sparrow forever,0 put Johnny back in this movie where he belongs because without him you don’t have a pirates of the Caribbean quit being jerks and get Johnny back

        2. Gordon

          I totally agree with you. I went to Disneyland in the 70s as I was growing up it was great never anyone complained about it either leave small world alone stop giving to those childish people. They grew up in the wrong era.

      3. Kathy

        Johnny Dep
        ONLY!!!
        ALL THE WAY WITH JOHNNY!!!

      4. B Barwick

        Same for me no Jack no ride. Stop changing history!!!!!

    3. Jennifer Wadsworth

      It’s just spite. Like a child lashing out. Get over it Disney. He won. He came out on top.

      1. Pat Bruce

        No Johnny no movie!!
        The people at Disney have lost their minds. Everybody knows Minnie and Mickey go together. Quit destroying the parks. I am 76 and have been there 3 times. Once with my kids and twice with my grandkids. My granddaughter doesn’t even want to come back due to all your crazy changes.

    4. Margaret higer

      Johnny Depp made those movies without him it’s just going to be a flop of a movies and his true fans won’t watch it people get seriously real get over it fans want Johnny Depp as jack Sparrow nobody else would even take his place

    5. John

      “They” did post both your comments, Karen. Calm down. We all know how important your opinion is.

      1. Ann

        Really!

  3. Janet

    Some of these woke changes is keeping people away.

    1. Bob

      Another reason I won’t go back to Disney or watch any of the films they’ve destroyed by going woke

    2. Wendy

      Listen! jD was exonerated & we all k ow Amber heard beats her female partners & sister & lies !
      Screw Disney & fare thee well Johnny depp as that character forever

      1. Luann Simon

        Johnny made this character and he is captain Jack without him you will have one more failure to your list maybe disney needs a new staff that knows what they are doing this was a major mistake and will be one of your biggest failures to date bye to Disney johnny depp forever baby

    3. John halvorson

      No Johnny Depp = No pirates of the Caribbean.

    4. GSL

      You said “woke”because you don’t understand the actual word ENLIGHTENED, so now another drag queen exists.

  4. Tom

    What is wrong with you people

    1. Mel

      If jack sparrow isn’t in the new film I will not be watching it, Jack sparrow was loved and made all the films what they are no one else can take the the place of jack it won’t be the same Johnny Depp is the only one who is able to be the loveable, humorous, cheeky jack sparrow that we all love

    2. Kbar

      Should have left it alone. Also all the other changes they have made. Walt is rolling in his grave. What they have done is cater to the complainer. That is why Disney has lost all business with me and many others

  5. LEAVE THINGS ALONE!!! I want the original!!

    1. Tina

      If you dont have Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow then you dont have Captain Jack. You can try, but it will fail.

    2. Nikki

      I dont / won’t watch Disney ever again for how they turned their back on Johnny. They should’ve taken a leaf out of Diors nook, takings quadrupled if not more.

  6. Stefanie

    Pirates of the Caribbean was great the way it was. I always found the scene where they chased the wench very funny. If they really wanted changes they’d go through some history books and see what pirates really did in that time period.

    1. Cheryl

      I’m sure it was a lot worst. That is history and they shouldnt change it. Disney gives in way to much. Just say NO and fight. Stop giving in. Stay home people if you don’t like it! You’re living a lie.

  7. Charlie

    from historical point of view, both saling of people and women pirates would be correct. so we should have both in there. the world needs to know the truth. that way we can help ourselves more to overcome our mistakes.

    1. Cliff

      People talk like these rides are a history lesson! They are fictional characters. Sure change with the times! The world is constantly evolving, it’s a shame others can’t evolve themselves. Using terms like woke. You better stay awake or be left behind in the darkness!!

      1. Sharon Lorentzen

        People are just too sensitive. Changing rides, movies, banning BOOKS, because something in them disturbs their wittle feelings.
        This is life – you can’t edit everything that bothers you. Grow up!

        1. Jane

          100% correct Sharon! Getting a bit out of hand now.

      2. Ann

        I agree. They need to grow up!

  8. Alithia

    Disney should stop trying to be so politically correct and stop changing all the rides! I am all for updating and staying relevant, but a company like Disney does not need to continue changing every aspect of much loved attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean or the former Slash Mountain bc it is a trend to try to please everyone. I know some will not agree with my opinion, but it is just that, my opinion.

  9. Disney I am done with you just like you threw Jack Sparrow AWAY. I urge people to treat you the same.

    1. Jill Elane

      I totally agree, I won’t watch Disney movies anymore. Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow is our history. Don’t take something so wonderful away, keep sharing him to new viewers so they can love him too! Johnny Depp is such a great actor!

    2. Jane

      Time to cancel Disney Plus….

  10. Katie

    They should have left it alone. If they wanted to be historically correct with adding a female pirate then add one. Let a cast member be creative. Instead of reimaginging a current character.
    I roll my eyes when I saw the buzz words,”misogyny,” “fat shaming.” In the days this is based in – it was accurate.

    I believe if they continue this “inclusive” nonsense they will drive more people away to alternate places. You’ll never make a population 100% happy. Between the 10% of the ones who demand changes and usually maybe around a quarter who don’t care I would see that as a loss.

  11. Dawn

    This is why I never been to Disney world and why I won’t go rather go to Universal anyway get a Clue Disney your just a horrible company anymore you have ruined the name and you have ruined the marvel universe as well

    1. John

      Oh look, another adult crying that Disney wants to do things their way. Maybe start your own company and park and then you can do whatever you want. Stop trying to control people. And Marvel was never DC so they flooded the market and over saturated their own product. Get a grip.

      1. Diane

        Well they are Disney now. However it is an old company and it is kind of the opposite political correctness wise to the way the founder Walt had things.
        I know, for instance even China owns a meat packing plant in some state like Minnesota. Things don’t stay the way they were in life. Of course they don’t.
        But it is all kind of pathetic that it is so incredibly different. We aren’t rich bitches here.
        WE KNOW. Sorry about that.

  12. Drew

    My nostalgia for old Disney cannot overcome what they have become. Disney was always inclusive and didn’t need the overt pandering to which they’ve descended. It was bad enough when they cheaped out the Disneyworld version of Pirates, but now they should change the name to “Wokeland.” Stop judging history by today’s standards, MLK couldn’t withstand the kind of scrutiny we subject past historical people.

    1. Hudson

      I can’t seem to post.
      Go woke go broke. Disney’s feeing the $$. They are closing a park. I’m wide awake, and the tides are changing. Disney has hung themselves.

  13. Erin Meddaugh

    Ok really? Johnny Depp DID NOTHING WRONG! Leave his CHARACTER alone! This woke crap needs to stop. Is domestic violence wrong? Yes! Did Johnny commit domestic violence? Absolutely not! It was proven she faked it all and Johnny was the victim so his honor should be restored, not continuously torn down. Just leave it alone!

  14. John

    Enough already leave things alone quit changing the popular rides to the world around it Walt Disney created this places for people to be happy and joy life.

    Quit changing things because people tell you to you are scaring people away.

  15. Sue

    Thought a person was innocent until found guilty. Disney stripped Depp of that privilege. In case you people from corporate he was declared innocent. People will continue to boycot until you renounce your decision

  16. Lawna

    I’ve never even seen a Pirates movie..but still KNOW that Johnny made Jack. Disney is doing themselves much harm with how they’ve treated him!

    1. Well said!! With you 100%!

  17. So you remove Jack Sparrow but add a female Pirate! Your rediculous!
    Humm Pirates were criminals and your good with adding a female to inspire little girls to be criminal? Way to go Disney get rid and destroy an innocent man’s career due to lies against him. But do put add a criminal female roll model as part of the ride!
    Won’t even bother with the other disturbing morals you happily stand by. I believe Walt Disney would be ashamed and upset with all of you!!!!

    1. Dina

      Disney has become a disaster…..from changing original rides to remaking classic Disney movies.
      Imagineers have no imagination to come up with a good “Walt” idea of a story. Build a new ride & leave old ones alone.
      Re-introduce the classic stories for this generation.
      Bring back the history. DONT change it.
      Release Song of the South !

  18. Rebecca

    I’m glad Johnny Depp won’t play Jack Sparrow he doesn’t deserve that role for his behavior to women and humanity…. We need role models, someone that thinks they’re entitled because of their name. I don’t watch anything with Johnny Depp in it

    1. SAM

      I agree. Johnny Depp = Capt Jack Sparrow. Noone else. No Johnny means no Capt Jack.

    2. Truth Seeker

      You are completely wrong . Johnny Depp didn’t hurt or ab@se AH. She is the one that was proven guilty of spreading lies about him. She was the one hitting him, yelling at him, accusing of ab@se because he left when she started physical fights. All his exs have said that he was kind and caring toward them so stop helping AH from spreading lies. Check the pictures where she is the one with bruised knockles.

    3. Tammy saunders

      Guess you didn’t hear ALL his other girlfriends say what a wonderful, loving, kind man he was. Amber is crazy!

  19. Tina

    It’s a shame that Disney feels it needs to…..turn away from what originally Disney was for….not only for the kids but for the family…a place to where you could get away from the outside world and let your inner child run free a place to escape….Walt would be disappointed as to how his Dream is being run….these characters are based on old stories and rhymes of the world in times….of an unfair world…and a harsh world…..in truth it’s more harmful now than, just the harm is in a more advanced state…..

  20. Tina

    And further more have been going to WDW since 1974……still love g ping…..even if I don’t agree with the changes….I go to relax, and escape the today world….

  21. Jennifer

    The entertainment industry in general is too busy trying to please all the groups that have decided to make matters worse just to grab some spot light too that our beloved past times, Disney especially, has become a big joke. It’s sad to know that our historic movies have to be changed to please this group or that group. Here’s an idea, make new history instead of trying to change ours. To each their own I say. But I am happier allowing my kids to grow up on the Disney I had than any of the “woke” crap they want toddlers to see now

  22. Ironbob

    This is what happens when females run your show.

  23. Terry

    I have loved everything Disney my whole life. I am 71 years old and have been to Disneyland multiple times and to DisneyWorld once. The changes being made, especially to Pirates, are so saddening. Why are you bowing to a very small percent of very small minded people? I was planning on Disneyland this next spring, but I don’t know if I’ll go because of the”woke” changes. It makes me sad.

  24. Cheryl June Davis

    No Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow…no one will spend their money on the POTC 6!!

    We want Johnny and won’t settle for anyone else!!

  25. Holy

    Ok stop this bs disney
    Leave it alone
    Johnny is Pirates and you have to accept it and you can’t do Pirates 6 without him either so I suggest you get him back if you want people to go see it
    And stop changing Disney movies you are ruining the movies by this wokeism
    Create new carecters and leave the old ones alone
    I’ve stopped watching anything disney and marvel because I don’t support this wokeism

    1. Are you sure your name isn’t Ron DeSantis?

  26. John

    Here’s the comments where adults kick and scream like little brats that Disney is ruining what they remember. Says a lot about these people that they never noticed how wrong Disney was for decades. I’m guessing all the people complaining are the privileged color.

  27. Gina Diehl

    Just one more reason for me to cut Disney out..I will never again support this company..I will not be buying anything Disney for my grandchildren..I will never set foot in Disney World again..What they did to Johnny Depp is completely unacceptable and the things I been hearing about the one in Florida, I am even moving to Florida in a couple weeks, I hope they shut that place down..I refuse to buy anything Disney, even canceled the Disney Channel on my smart tv..

  28. Dawn

    Why fix something that doesn’t need fixing!!! Leave Johnny Depp Alone! He is Jack Sparrow & No One Else! Pirates of the Caribbean Movies is Jack Sparrow! Not Margot Robbie Nor Dwayne Johnson – It’s Only Johnny Depp!!!

  29. Disney you need to apologize to Johnny Depp. He did nothing wrong & shame on you for judging him before the trial was over. He was not guilty. He is the only Captain Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean. Shame on you for doing this.

  30. Alexandra Joanna Kent

    I once saw my friend John Michael Radziwill on the Pirates of the Carribean boat ride when I was enrolled at the same preschool as that boyfriend. He blew kisses at me and hollered the whole ride. What a tantrum. Since then we have broken up.

  31. Charlene Espinoza

    Really! Are you guys kidding me!? I think y’all need to brush up on your Walt Disney (the man) history. There is NO WAY Walt Disney added anything to Disney Land in 1967! HE DIED DECEMBER 15TH, 1966. Maybe his imagineers added Pirates, but he didn’t. HE WAS DEAD! Go back and study up on Walter Elias Disney.

  32. Ramon

    Years of hard work getting to where they are and just because of some measly pride they end up loosing so many fans!! Wake up Disney, and let us see our JD in action one more time.

  33. Danielle

    Keep jack sparrow! That’s my favorite ride at Disney! Paying 300$ for a ticket and not many rides have that same adventure. Johnny Depp is jack sparrow and Disney needs to stop this nonsense and keep being leaders not followers! .

  34. Monkey Shines

    They could do one more with Will Turner. and Elizabeth. I mean they had Davy Jones in their room.

  35. Souler

    I hate what Disney has become! they are heartless jerks!

    Why won’t they back off of Johnny Depp?

    Hes been proven innocent already! why take away something so awesome!?

    Let alone replacing him with someone else! He is the one and only Captain Jack Sparrow!

  36. Diane

    Seems they have lost their minds. DISNEY can’t exist as a non profit organization. Also theirs is one charity out of many which are more deserving. Anyone with a homosexual in their family knows the suffering. My brother died of a sexually transmitted disease.
    But like anyone else who dies of any similarly contracted virus, even by straight means, they aredefinitely is expected to take responsibility.
    WE as a family were shattered. But it would have been the same with syphilis.
    Society is not responsible for sexual errors of individuals.
    We all have to be very careful.

  37. G

    And now girls know they can be pirates…. Really????? Was this something we wanted to teach??? As opposed to true history. Ok. Cool.

  38. Marsha

    Disney World has been a vacation destination many times. Loved it. No more. I choose not to participate in the changes some folks feel I should accept because it could Offend someone. Shove their sanitation wokeness

  39. Judy Bourne

    It should have been left along.

  40. Lisa Davis

    Walt Disney is rollong over in his grave. Leave the rides alone. Pirates was politically accurate. There was no need to change it. If we continue to change what happened in the past then we will repeat the past. All of the past is history for a reason. Leave disney’s rides alone!!!! Change pirates back to the way it was.

  41. EclipseOfTheHeart

    And Disney wonders why it’s losing money. LoL! Go Woke, Go Broke!

  42. Dina

    Disney has become a disaster…..from changing original rides to remaking classic Disney movies.
    Imagineers have no imagination to come up with a good “Walt” idea of a story. Build a new ride & leave old ones alone.
    Re-introduce the classic stories for this generation.
    Bring back the history. DONT change it.
    Release Song of the South !

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