It’s been more than a year since I last visited the park, I’ve had some health problems and it made my annual trip problematic. So as soon as I could, I decided to grab my best Disneylandeer and head south for a visit (April 8-9 2025). We hit Disneyland and DCA both. I was knocked out to find “Soaring over California” running and not “Soaring over the World”. Only Indy and Small World were on the refurb list. We started in DCA (Due to reservations) hit the high notes and then as soon as we were done there, across the plaza to Disneyland. One of our first stops was, PoTC. I was enjoying my float through salty Old pirate country when we passed the “Crews Quarters” Scene in the skeleton area. Behind the two drinking skeletal pirates is supposed to be a saucy painting of a redheaded pirate, I believe named “Portrait of Things to Come” by Disney imaginer alumnus, the late Marc Davis (March 13, 1913- January 12, 2000). The problem is the painting isn’t there. It’s gone.
The only thought, which made any sense is it was removed because someone had issues with the semi-topless nature of the painting. Her hair is covering her quite nicely. All I can say is this is another step down for Disney. If anyone has more information or for that matter would like to add anything please do. Had the idea of posting wanted poster of “have you seen this Pirate”
