Pirate League RAVE!!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Mom2Capnhook · 07-22-2009, 10:54 AM

We just returned from a week long trip with my DH, mom, 3yo and 1yo. Based on the information I found on this site, we scheduled a reservation for my 3yo at the Pirate League... We really didn't know what to expect, but since my son loves pirates, we thought we'd go for it. When we did arrive, everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and my somewhat shy-at-first son opened up pretty quickly. My DH upgraded the package when he saw the costumes (yippee!). My son wanted to be Captain Hook, so that's what we went with.

The CM were great and stayed in character the whole time. My poor little guy was very excited, but because of the timing of a few things that day, he didn't get to take a nap. Well, his pirate (i didn't get his name, but he was great!) that did his face paint, started the transformation, and my poor little guy fell fast asleep! Talk about funny!!! Luckily another CM had come over to hold his head, and he was well supported. We weren't sure at first if he was out, because he loves getting his face painted, so for a 3yo he will keep his eyes closed and stay still. But sure enough, we were able to put his hand on the hook, and his hat on, and he was still out!!! Everyone was so great and my son had a ball.

After we left the Pirate League, I'm sure more than a few people caught glimpses of my little Captain Hook having sword fights with his mommy and daddy throughout the park. It was such a joy to see his face and how much fun he had with the whole thing. I can't wait to go back and definitely do it again with the little one and him again.

Awesome time and an awesome group of people working in there. If I could figure out how to post a picture, I'll get one of my little captain hook.

And now when we show him the pictures and video, he tells us he wasn't sleeping, he was just closing his eyes while his face was being painted.

THANKS TO ALL THE CMs that helped make this such a special experience!

Robo · 07-22-2009, 11:22 AM

to POSTING on the DISboards, Mom2Capnhook!

Thanks for joining to post this review.

I'll be linking to it when I see questions about the Pirate League.

My sister's princess · 07-22-2009, 12:28 PM

So glad to hear your son had a good time!

NJDisneyChic · 07-22-2009, 01:32 PM

Thanks for posting this. I was reading about the Pirate League and I wasn't sure if it was something for my triplet 3yr old boys or not. After reading your post, I'm thinking on scheduling a session for them when we go in November. Any suggestions/tips?

1girl1boy · 07-22-2009, 01:44 PM

great review thanks we are doing it for DS 4th birthday in 3 weeks!!!!

Can I ask how long did the whole process take. i have reservations at 5.30 then dinner at CP 7.50 but we are also trying to work with DD and nieces who are over doing BBB at same time. Trying not to freak out but I am so physco when i have the planning time out of my control but trying to realize it is the "happy place" and go with the flow

Mom2Capnhook · 07-22-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1girl1boy

Can I ask how long did the whole process take. i have reservations at 5.30 then dinner at CP 7.50 but we are also trying to work with DD and nieces who are over doing BBB at same time. Trying not to freak out but I am so physco when i have the planning time out of my control but trying to realize it is the "happy place" and go with the flow

The whole process really didn't take that long. I would say from start to finish it was less than an hour. Since my son was kind of shy, it took him a little while to warm up during the first part. After he went into the room where they do the face painting, he was super excited and it was fast from there. They were really good, and it was great to see how in character they were.

As for suggestions and tips, take lots of pictures before and after. We have really enjoyed looking through all of them since we got back. We went into the Pirates of the Caribbean soon after, and he enjoyed having all of the pirates talking to him. My son's face was a wreck within a few hours (mostly due to the heat), but we didn't care. He had such a great time! I can't gush enough about the experience.

Bearshouse · 07-22-2009, 02:17 PM

This sounds very cool. Can anyone tell me if the pirate oath is long. We want to program into our DS's communication device so he can "recite" it too.
We are so looking forward to our first family vacation.

Mom2Capnhook · 07-22-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearshouse

This sounds very cool. Can anyone tell me if the pirate oath is long. We want to program into our DS's communication device so he can "recite" it too.
We are so looking forward to our first family vacation.

Sorry about forgetting this part... yes, it was long. Because my son had just woken up from his little catnap, my DH said it for him. We recorded it, so we could hear it again. It was very cute and funny.

mi*vida*loca · 07-22-2009, 02:47 PM

I would love to see pics. I showed DS the pics but he doesn't seem interested in going. He is going to be 10 when we go and I think a bit too old for it already.

OB1 · 07-22-2009, 02:55 PM

Great review. Thanks for sharing.

Chellymouse · 07-22-2009, 04:09 PM

Thanks for sharing. We have an 8 y/o traveling with us in 2 weeks and I was curious. Although...forget the 8 y/o...I might do it!

It sounds pretty cool. My BFF and I did BBB last year (DH is still crabbing) so this year, we can all be pirates!

PrincessBelle39 · 07-22-2009, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the review. I'm excited about this. We have our 2 dd's booked for this just before MNSSHP. DH saw the pictures and thought it looked cool so i have booked him aswell.

Mom2Capnhook · 07-22-2009, 10:31 PM

Here is a picture of the little guy sleeping:

(i hope this works...)

Posing with the sign (i have a before and after picture with the sign)... I wish he was on the other side, but someone was sitting right next to this and didn't want to move.

More awake now!

And with the teeth.

Tomorrow he's wearing the Captain Hook costume to preschool for come as your favorite character day. He's very excited!

While we were in there we saw other pirates (ghost pirates, not sure of their "official" costume name) and they looked great too!

catne · 07-22-2009, 11:10 PM

Darling pirate...he looks so fierce...fiercely cute, that is. Great choice on the make up.

MKB419 · 07-22-2009, 11:37 PM

Love the pictures. I booked this for my son today for 10/23. He already has a Capt. Hook costume(which he wears daily) what other choices are there?
Thanks,
Mary Kay

07-22-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
Mom2Capnhook Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	Pirate League RAVE!!! We just returned from a week long trip with my DH, mom, 3yo and 1yo. Based on the information I found on this site, we scheduled a reservation for my 3yo at the Pirate League... We really didn't know what to expect, but since my son loves pirates, we thought we'd go for it. When we did arrive, everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and my somewhat shy-at-first son opened up pretty quickly. My DH upgraded the package when he saw the costumes (yippee!). My son wanted to be Captain Hook, so that's what we went with. The CM were great and stayed in character the whole time. My poor little guy was very excited, but because of the timing of a few things that day, he didn't get to take a nap. Well, his pirate (i didn't get his name, but he was great!) that did his face paint, started the transformation, and my poor little guy fell fast asleep! Talk about funny!!! Luckily another CM had come over to hold his head, and he was well supported. We weren't sure at first if he was out, because he loves getting his face painted, so for a 3yo he will keep his eyes closed and stay still. But sure enough, we were able to put his hand on the hook, and his hat on, and he was still out!!! Everyone was so great and my son had a ball. After we left the Pirate League, I'm sure more than a few people caught glimpses of my little Captain Hook having sword fights with his mommy and daddy throughout the park. It was such a joy to see his face and how much fun he had with the whole thing. I can't wait to go back and definitely do it again with the little one and him again. Awesome time and an awesome group of people working in there. If I could figure out how to post a picture, I'll get one of my little captain hook. And now when we show him the pictures and video, he tells us he wasn't sleeping, he was just closing his eyes while his face was being painted. THANKS TO ALL THE CMs that helped make this such a special experience!

07-22-2009, 12:28 PM	#3
My sister's princess These boards have grimmer police I have never been involved in a conspiracy before! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 1,428	So glad to hear your son had a good time! __________________ Me DH (Disney Wedding 1/13/10) Bruce My First Trip Trip Report (March 2008) Planning Our Happily Ever After Trip (January 2010)

07-22-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
NJDisneyChic Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 27	Thanks for posting this. I was reading about the Pirate League and I wasn't sure if it was something for my triplet 3yr old boys or not. After reading your post, I'm thinking on scheduling a session for them when we go in November. Any suggestions/tips? __________________ November 2009 - All Star Movies/Port Orleans FQ ME DH DS(3) DS(3) DS(3)

07-22-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
1girl1boy Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 150	great review thanks we are doing it for DS 4th birthday in 3 weeks!!!! Can I ask how long did the whole process take. i have reservations at 5.30 then dinner at CP 7.50 but we are also trying to work with DD and nieces who are over doing BBB at same time. Trying not to freak out but I am so physco when i have the planning time out of my control but trying to realize it is the "happy place" and go with the flow __________________ No trips planned as of yet May 97 - Off Site Feb 98 - Coronado Sept 06 - All Stars Movie (Kids 1st trip) Xmas 08 - CBR (Kids Christmas Trip) Aug 09 - POFQ (DS 4th Birthday Trip)

07-22-2009, 02:47 PM	#9
mividaloca DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,049	I would love to see pics. I showed DS the pics but he doesn't seem interested in going. He is going to be 10 when we go and I think a bit too old for it already. __________________ Nikki 10/2003 & 3/2008- Offsite 3/2009- Caribbean Beach Resort!

07-22-2009, 11:22 AM	#2
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07-22-2009, 02:17 PM	#7
Bearshouse Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Leo, IN Posts: 52	This sounds very cool. Can anyone tell me if the pirate oath is long. We want to program into our DS's communication device so he can "recite" it too. We are so looking forward to our first family vacation.

07-22-2009, 02:55 PM	#10
OB1 May the Ears be with you Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Suwanee, Ga Posts: 1,233	Great review. Thanks for sharing.

07-22-2009, 04:09 PM	#11
Chellymouse Dis Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Posts: 1,256	Thanks for sharing. We have an 8 y/o traveling with us in 2 weeks and I was curious. Although...forget the 8 y/o...I might do it! It sounds pretty cool. My BFF and I did BBB last year (DH is still crabbing) so this year, we can all be pirates! __________________ 4/99-offsite,8/00-AS Sport-Honeymoon, 12/01 ASMo, 2/02 CSR, 8/03-ASsp, 12/05-POR-FQ, 8/07-POR-FQ, 8/08 1st trip home to SSR, 12/08-1st Christmas to SSR, 8/09 Graduation Celebration, 10/10 1st F&W and MNSSHP

07-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#12
PrincessBelle39 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,904	Thanks for the review. I'm excited about this. We have our 2 dd's booked for this just before MNSSHP. DH saw the pictures and thought it looked cool so i have booked him aswell. __________________ September 12 - 19 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge CL September 19 - 26 2009 - DCL Western Caribbean Cruise September 26 - October 8 2009 - Ghiga Villa, Valhalla Villas, Windsor Hills November 28 - December 26 2007 - Jura Villa, Valhalla Villas, Windsor Hills September 2005 - Disneyland, Desert Palms Inn & Suites August 1999 - Disneyland, Park Vue Inn February 1996 - Disneyland, Carousel Inn November 1994 - Disneyland Paris

07-22-2009, 10:31 PM	#13
Mom2Capnhook Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	Pictures... hopefully Here is a picture of the little guy sleeping: (i hope this works...) Posing with the sign (i have a before and after picture with the sign)... I wish he was on the other side, but someone was sitting right next to this and didn't want to move. More awake now! And with the teeth. Tomorrow he's wearing the Captain Hook costume to preschool for come as your favorite character day. He's very excited! While we were in there we saw other pirates (ghost pirates, not sure of their "official" costume name) and they looked great too!

07-22-2009, 11:10 PM	#14
catne DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,618	Darling pirate...he looks so fierce...fiercely cute, that is. Great choice on the make up. __________________ Cathy from Nebraska May 2010 1 nite/2 days Had to cancel our Free Dining 2010 trip...son getting married! Jan '10 BCV 2009/Sept & 2009/May POFQ 2009/Jan Contempo 2008/Sept...Pop .2008/May...POFQ 2007/May...Poly 1998/May...FW Cabin 1992/May & 1990/May...off site September 2009 Dining Review http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2255028 May 2009 Dining Reviewhttp://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2161096 Jan. 2009 Dining Review http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2071152 Sept. 2008 Dining Review http://www.disboards.com/showthread....1949596&page=2

07-22-2009, 11:37 PM	#15
MKB419 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 183	Love the pictures. I booked this for my son today for 10/23. He already has a Capt. Hook costume(which he wears daily) what other choices are there? Thanks, Mary Kay

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