Everything Old Is New Again! - A Dec 2010 Trip Report : THE FINAL ENTRY page 45

[KatMark]

Hi, there. Just popping in to be sure I've not missed another update. Now, off to those that I have.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

To bring everyone back up to speed, Dean and I had the kids on Peter Pan's Flight, while the ladies tended to injuries and bought cold weather gear. We all rendezvoused at the exit of Peter Pan's Flight. (By the way - this attraction is long overdue for a major overhaul. I mean, you don't even exit through a gift shop! How un-Disney can you be!?)

We had a few minutes to kill before we had to be over at - where ever it was that we had to be. (It's a surprise. And I'm not telling. ) We walked past the Haunted Mansion and saw the wait was only 10 minutes - plenty of time to go through it and still make it over to - that place where where we were going. (Still a secret, and still not telling)

We hummed and hawed a bit, trying to gauge the kids' interest in it. Madison and Evan had been on it before and didn't have a problem with it. Kayden was up for it, Madison didn't want to go. I volunteered to stay back with her, but as she watched everyone else go inside, she suddenly decided she wanted to go too. We quickly parked the strollers and high-tailed it in, catching up with the group just as we were about the be herded into the stretching room. It was at that moment that Madison again decided she didn't want to go. She tends to worry/agonize over things for a few seconds, then thoroughly enjoy them once they start. Bambi and I were just about to tell her to sit tight for a second when Grandpa picked her up and headed for the exit. Boy, does she have him wrapped up tight around her little finger.

Evan and I rode together. He sat there, taking it all in and enjoying the ride. I got one decent picture:

We met up with Grandpa and Madison outside and started heading over - well, I guess I can tell you now, since we're at the time in the narrative where we arrive - to The Pirates League!

Madison had done the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique in October of 2009, and Evan really like the concept. Not the execution, mind you, with all the pink and dresses and make up. But the concept of getting majorly dressed up to pretend to be something fantastic. When we told him about the Pirates League and how you can be turned into a pirate, he jumped at the chance, as did Kayden. We offered Madison the choice - BBB again or Pirates League. Once she saw the "Empress" package, where you get glittery makeup and nails done, she was sold.

I got the kids checked in, and Bambi and Kaylene took them to the a special room in the back to get changed into their new pirate gear:

We already had the outfits - a Christmas present from Bambi's brother - so we didn't have to buy them there.

Meanwhile, I had a few minutes to take some pictures of the area and all of the booty stored around it.

After they got changed, the kids were taken up to the front, where they spun the wheel to get their pirate name.

The wheel was attached to a treasure chest, which contained two die. Spinning it shook the die, which the CM then checked. He referenced his big book of pirate names, and along with the gender and birth month of the child, a pirate name was bestowed. Thus,
Madison became known as Rachel Damploather
Evan was renamed Hector Wavewrecker
Kayden is now known as Geoffry Shipmonk

The kids then each got assigned to a pirate chair, where existing pirates applied the finishing touches.

Madison getting settled in the chair.

Evan getting his tattoo applied.

Bar fight? Hit by some loose rigging swinging free in a storm? Cannon recoil while besieging enemy vessels? Nope. Fell off the monkey bars at my sister's school.

What's a fearsome pirate princess without a nice manicure?

Kayden getting the base of his scarrrrrrrr applied. (Yup. I went there, and you laughed. Or at least groaned.)

Finally, each new pirate was administered the Pirate Oath and was announced to everyone as a new pirate!

Evan was a little apprehensive about swearing his life away, but what the heck, you only live once, right?

Each Pirate Oath was punctuated with a hearty "Yo Ho!"

From the moment Madison took the oath, she never smiled. She only grimaced like she was about to rip your still-beating heart out of your chest and sell it to the highest bidder. When asked why, she responded "Pirates don't smile" This girls knows how to stay true to her character.

Aaaaannnnnd they get swords. Thanks Disney.

Hand over the chocolate coins! And the gummy bears! And all yer Dole Whip!

After taking the oath, the new pirates are allowed to go through a secret door in the corner of the room. What do you think is inside? Treasure? Maps to secret pirate hideaways? The Fountain of Youth? A gift shop?

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say. They have swords, after all. I know I'm risking life and limb, but I'll tell you....

next time.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

14 pages...and I finally show up...


Choose your poison...
Room Decor
Crickets
Pictures from my Trips

Nate! Good to see you around! I just posted an update, you can put your crickets away for a few days.

Hi, there. Just popping in to be sure I've not missed another update. Now, off to those that I have.

Who sent you? Was it Tim? It was Tim, wasn't it? Trying to gather troops to hijack my TR...

 

[Poolrat]

Evan and I rode together. He sat there, taking it all in and enjoying the ride. I got one decent picture:

That a great picture to get.

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say. They have swords, after all. I know I'm risking life and limb, but I'll tell you....

next time.

Tease.

 

[DisDadDoc]

Great report! Love the photos!

 

[DisDadDoc]

Please excuse the double post. Forgot to hit "subscribe" the first time

 

[afwdwfan]

(By the way - this attraction is long overdue for a major overhaul. I mean, you don't even exit through a gift shop! How un-Disney can you be!?)

Never thought about it that way before.

Kayden getting the base of his scarrrrrrrr applied. (Yup. I went there, and you laughed. Or at least groaned.)

Yeah, you got me.

That is a good, yet scary, looking group of pirates you have there. I hope they don't leave you with a pegleg after you tell us what was hidden behind the door.

 

[KatMark]

From the moment Madison took the oath, she never smiled. She only grimaced like she was about to rip your still-beating heart out of your chest and sell it to the highest bidder. When asked why, she responded "Pirates don't smile" This girls knows how to stay true to her character.

Sounds like great fun and the kids look great. I like this last picture the best!

Who sent you? Was it Tim? It was Tim, wasn't it? Trying to gather troops to hijack my TR...

I cannot tell a lie....it was not Tim. It was just sweet little old me checking in.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

That a great picture to get.

Thanks. I was trying to fiddle with my new 50mm lens.

Tease.

Yes. Yes I am.

Great report! Love the photos!

Thanks Doc! Glad you made it over!

That is a good, yet scary, looking group of pirates you have there. I hope they don't leave you with a pegleg after you tell us what was hidden behind the door.

If you don't hear from me after my next update, assume the worst. Send a rescue team. Make sure they bring pie.

Sounds like great fun and the kids look great. I like this last picture the best!

I cannot tell a lie....it was not Tim. It was just sweet little old me checking in.

I hope to have the updates coming a little faster now. One of the rules of the DIS Dad's club is that a Trip Report must be completed before your next trip. We decided a few days ago to add a surprise 4 days at Disney World in April. We're already flying to Houston to spend Easter with my Aunt & Uncle, and adding the flights to Orlando really wasn't too much more than just flying home. The kids know about Houston, but have no idea about WDW. I'm so excite - I finally get to surprise them with a trip!

 

[afwdwfan]

If you don't hear from me after my next update, assume the worst. Send a rescue team. Make sure they bring pie.

I wish you the best, but you know it is our duty to keep to the code.

 

[dvczerfs]

great pics barry. looks like the kids had a blast at the pirate dohiggie. evan didnt look like he was going to swear his life away.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

When I last left off, we were told that since Rachel Damploather, Hector Wavewrecker and Geoffery Shipmonk had taken the Pirate Oath and were now official Pirates, that they could go into a secret room. Jack Sparrow - sorry, Captain Jack Sparrow - had left some treasure behind for them.

What I'm about to tell you is a secret. I'm possibly risking life and limb by even mentioning it, let alone going into any detail. These are pirates we're dealing with here, folks. They have swords, pistols, canon, scars, eye patches and an overall sour disposition and ill temperament. I do not enter into this section of the Trip Report lightly. Despite my great fears of bodily harm, I shall dutifully take you through this memory. Alas, it is only that - a memory. As I was rewatching the video we shot, the last thing I heard was a pirate telling us that there was no photography or video allowed. The camera suddenly went black....


We were standing in a nondescript corner of the room, with usual pirate gear strewn about. There were a few maps on the wall, some nautical rigging, and a few swords. And a large crate of tea - no doubt stolen from a merchant vessel captained by someone foolish enough to sail into the wrong stretch of sea.

Although only the young pirates had taken the Oath, the rest of us were allowed to enter. After all, the kids had swords - who was going to tell them no?

To our great amazement, the tea crate slowly swung open. It's hidden hinges creaked. We timidly stepped into the darkness and the door to the hidden passage closed behind us. As our eyes adjusted to the light flickering from the torches that lit the room, objects began to take shape - a wall of books, a chair, a globe. Flags, tapestries, gold and sliver curios and talismans.
Surely, this wasn't a dungeon. It was....


A Photo Studio!

Each child got a turn to pose in their new pirate attire and accoutrement, then we requested a group shot. After the pictures were taken, the pirate CMs led each child to a small treasure chest, where they were told Captain Jack had left them something. Inside was a medallion on a chain.

These are some pretty nice medallions, too. Not plastic or even cheap tin. They're some heavy duty hardware!

You didn't exit via the same tea crate you came in through. Nope, the "out" door lead you right to the cash registers, where, within just a few minutes they had the pictures available for purchase - they were not included in the base price of the Pirates League. We sprung for them, and the cast member at the checkout pointed out a number on the receipt that we could take to any of the Photopass locations, and they could add it to our Photopass card.

As we walked back to the strollers, we found a little bit of Pixie Dust. Sitting in each of the seats of our double stroller were pirate hats, telescopes, eye patches and certificates - one for the captain, one for the first mate. No other strollers had them that I noticed. Just a little Disney Magic for us! I forgot to get a picture, but you can see Kayden using the telescope here:

So, what do 3 newly appointed members of Captain Jack's Crew do once they leave the Pirates League? Storm the Castle of course!

Up Next: Pirates! Princesses! Lunch!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

(By the way - this attraction is long overdue for a major overhaul. I mean, you don't even exit through a gift shop! How un-Disney can you be!?)

It was at that moment that Madison again decided she didn't want to go. She tends to worry/agonize over things for a few seconds, then thoroughly enjoy them once they start. Bambi and I were just about to tell her to sit tight for a second when Grandpa picked her up and headed for the exit. Boy, does she have him wrapped up tight around her little finger.

Having issues with kids waiting in line for a harmless ride? I wish I knew what you were talking about.

Nice one!

I like this one too:

Madison became known as Rachel Damploather
Evan was renamed Hector Wavewrecker
Kayden is now known as Geoffry Shipmonk

Aye, they be mighty fine pirate names.

Bar fight? Hit by some loose rigging swinging free in a storm? Cannon recoil while besieging enemy vessels? Nope. Fell off the monkey bars at my sister's school.

I would have gone with hockey fight.

Kayden getting the base of his scarrrrrrrr applied. (Yup. I went there, and you laughed. Or at least groaned.)

How about both?

From the moment Madison took the oath, she never smiled. She only grimaced like she was about to rip your still-beating heart out of your chest and sell it to the highest bidder. When asked why, she responded "Pirates don't smile" This girls knows how to stay true to her character.

Love it! She is a future Disney Cast Member, for sure.

Aaaaannnnnd they get swords. Thanks Disney.

This is what Disney vacations are all about. Family, friends, warm memories, and souvenirs that you never wanted them to have.

Hand over the chocolate coins! And the gummy bears! And all yer Dole Whip!

No! Not the Dole Whip! Anything but that!

After taking the oath, the new pirates are allowed to go through a secret door in the corner of the room. What do you think is inside? Treasure? Maps to secret pirate hideaways? The Fountain of Youth? A gift shop?

Normally, I'd go with the gift shop. Or maybe a port-a-john. But I'll say it sends you to the ride queue for POTC.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

And of course, you post this right before my guess goes up, so now I look like an idiot. That was your plan all along, wasn't it? WASN'T IT??

Ahem. Anyway, the pictures are great!

Each child got a turn to pose in their new pirate attire and accoutrement, then we requested a group shot. After the pictures were taken, the pirate CMs led each child to a small treasure chest, where they were told Captain Jack had left them something. Inside was a medallion on a chain.

As we walked back to the strollers, we found a little bit of Pixie Dust. Sitting in each of the seats of our double stroller were pirate hats, telescopes, eye patches and certificates - one for the captain, one for the first mate. No other strollers had them that I noticed. Just a little Disney Magic for us!

And this stuff is way cool. Disney Magic = Awesome.

So, what do 3 newly appointed members of Captain Jack's Crew do once they leave the Pirates League? Storm the Castle of course!

Have fun storming the castle!

 

[afwdwfan]

Although only the young pirates had taken the Oath, the rest of us were allowed to enter. After all, the kids had swords - who was going to tell them no?

Yeah, kids and swords always sounds like a dangerous combination. I'm glad they shared their treasure with you.

the "out" door lead you right to the cash registers

Of course it did. You're in Disney World.

As we walked back to the strollers, we found a little bit of Pixie Dust. Sitting in each of the seats of our double stroller were pirate hats, telescopes, eye patches and certificates - one for the captain, one for the first mate. No other strollers had them that I noticed. Just a little Disney Magic for us!

That is very cool. Love the Disney magic. It seems almost like Captain Jack and his crew were stalking you to make sure the new recruits are ready for battle.

The Pirate's League looks like a lot of fun. I wish they'd had it when I was a kid.

 

[that's nice]

So many Trip Reports...so little time...

I hear ya on that... I'm ALWAYS catching up.

Truthfully so many of these move so slow I could read War and Peace between updates.

You need to bring some funny over to Don's TR. That place has cobwebs all over it.

Hi, there. Just popping in to be sure I've not missed another update. Now, off to those that I have.

Who sent you? Was it Tim? It was Tim, wasn't it? Trying to gather troops to hijack my TR...

It wasn't me... I SWEAR!

 

[that's nice]

(By the way - this attraction is long overdue for a major overhaul. I mean, you don't even exit through a gift shop! How un-Disney can you be!?)

Bambi and I were just about to tell her to sit tight for a second when Grandpa picked her up and headed for the exit. Boy, does she have him wrapped up tight around her little finger.

I'm sure Daddy isn't wrapped though..... right?

Great shot!!!

We met up with Grandpa and Madison outside and started heading over - well, I guess I can tell you now, since we're at the time in the narrative where we arrive - to The Pirates League!

I read your update to Juliana and she said she wants to be a pirate like Madison.

Meanwhile, I had a few minutes to take some pictures of the area and all of the booty stored around it.

Whose booty?


Great shots!

After they got changed, the kids were taken up to the front, where they spun the wheel to get their pirate name.

A very scientific method I see.

Bar fight? Hit by some loose rigging swinging free in a storm? Cannon recoil while besieging enemy vessels? Nope. Fell off the monkey bars at my sister's school.

See what happens when there are no teachers around?

Kayden getting the base of his scarrrrrrrr applied. (Yup. I went there, and you laughed. Or at least groaned.)

Yes. Grrrrrrroaned.

From the moment Madison took the oath, she never smiled. She only grimaced like she was about to rip your still-beating heart out of your chest and sell it to the highest bidder. When asked why, she responded "Pirates don't smile" This girls knows how to stay true to her character.

Smart girl!

Love this pic!!!!

Aaaaannnnnd they get swords. Thanks Disney.

Hand over the chocolate coins! And the gummy bears! And all yer Dole Whip!

I'll hand over the first two... you'll have to pry the Dole Whip out of my lifeless hands!

What I'm about to tell you is a secret. I'm possibly risking life and limb by even mentioning it, let alone going into any detail. These are pirates we're dealing with here, folks. They have swords, pistols, canon, scars, eye patches and an overall sour disposition and ill temperament. I do not enter into this section of the Trip Report lightly. Despite my great fears of bodily harm, I shall dutifully take you through this memory. Alas, it is only that - a memory. As I was rewatching the video we shot, the last thing I heard was a pirate telling us that there was no photography or video allowed. The camera suddenly went black....

I hope you have a good insurance policy after telling us this...

What great pictures!!! So how much did the crew of the SS Disney rake you over the coals for those shots?

These are some pretty nice medallions, too. Not plastic or even cheap tin. They're some heavy duty hardware!

Now that's some booty!!!!

As we walked back to the strollers, we found a little bit of Pixie Dust. Sitting in each of the seats of our double stroller were pirate hats, telescopes, eye patches and certificates - one for the captain, one for the first mate. No other strollers had them that I noticed. Just a little Disney Magic for us!

SCORE!!!!!

So, what do 3 newly appointed members of Captain Jack's Crew do once they leave the Pirates League? Storm the Castle of course!

Oh... I thought it was follow your kids around in a pirate parade?

 

[dvczerfs]

great pics barry! i know were you went. its a small world!!!!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

great pics barry. looks like the kids had a blast at the pirate dohiggie. evan didnt look like he was going to swear his life away.

I'm sure someday he will leave home in search of adventure, treasure and rum, but not when he's 4. Probably closer to 7 or 8.

Having issues with kids waiting in line for a harmless ride? I wish I knew what you were talking about.

I was going to link to the entries in your TR where you may have experienced something similar. But gave up because it was almost every entry in your report, so I decided to just link to your TR in general. But then I figured that since it was your report, you probably already had the link. That's when I got lazy and just decided to move on to the next comment. I'll see you over there, OK?

Nice one!

I like this one too:

Thanks, I though those particular shots really turned out well and helped convey the story I was trying to - Oh, Hi Mark! Fancy seeing you here. I wasn't sure you'd come over after how I just gave up on that last reply.

Aye, they be mighty fine pirate names.

Aye.

I would have gone with hockey fight.

Interestingly enough, Evan really wants to play hockey. We convinced him to take some skating lessons first.

Love it! She is a future Disney Cast Member, for sure.

You know the old joke about someone being kicked out of the Marines for unnecessary roughness? I have a feeling Madison is going to be kicked out of her high school drama club for being to dramatic.

This is what Disney vacations are all about. Family, friends, warm memories, and souvenirs that you never wanted them to have.

We'll just add it to the pile of contraband...

No! Not the Dole Whip! Anything but that!

He's a pirate. He shows no mercy.

Normally, I'd go with the gift shop. Or maybe a port-a-john. But I'll say it sends you to the ride queue for POTC.

And of course, you post this right before my guess goes up, so now I look like an idiot. That was your plan all along, wasn't it? WASN'T IT??

Well, it was a pretty good guess. And POTC is only about 20 feet in that direction. And I don't plan to make you look like an idiot...

And this stuff is way cool. Disney Magic = Awesome.

Aye.

Have fun storming the castle!

I knew you wouldn't leave me hanging on that one. +1

Yeah, kids and swords always sounds like a dangerous combination. I'm glad they shared their treasure with you.

They're plastic, so of course they don't hurt when you get stabbed with it. Getting whacked in the shins, however...

That is very cool. Love the Disney magic. It seems almost like Captain Jack and his crew were stalking you to make sure the new recruits are ready for battle.

Good thing he didn't leave cannon balls. That stroller was heavy enough.

The Pirate's League looks like a lot of fun. I wish they'd had it when I was a kid.

We'll just add that to the list of things we never had.
However, one thing we got to have, that they never will?
Metal Tipped Lawn Jarts!!!!!

It wasn't me... I SWEAR!

As my Official Nemesis - I don't believe you.

I'm sure Daddy isn't wrapped though..... right?

Oh no, if it were up to me, she'd have gone through it.

I read your update to Juliana and she said she wants to be a pirate like Madison.

All the kids had a great time. Juliana would love it!

Whose booty?

Get your mind out of the gutter. That way there's more room for mine to stretch out.

Yes. Grrrrrrroaned.

That's a little less "Captain Hook" and a little more "Tony the Tiger", but it was a noble effort.

Smart girl!

Aye.

I'll hand over the first two... you'll have to pry the Dole Whip out of my lifeless hands!

Way to take a stand for what is noble and just, Tim! I'll fight beside you any day!

What great pictures!!! So how much did the crew of the SS Disney rake you over the coals for those shots?

On top of the $30 each for the Pirates League, I think the pictures were $15 for the first, then $10 for each additional. Steep, yes, but we don't plan on going back here again for quite a while (at least until the kids beg too!), so we decided to bite the bullet and get them.

Oh... I thought it was follow your kids around in a pirate parade?

Shhhhh...that's coming up later.

great pics barry! i know were you went. its a small world!!!!

It would be fun to commander a few boats from the Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed, pick up a crew in Tortuga, raid, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out. But, alas, we didn't. Yet.

 

[KatMark]

A Photo Studio!

Each child got a turn to pose in their new pirate attire and accoutrement, then we requested a group shot. After the pictures were taken, the pirate CMs led each child to a small treasure chest, where they were told Captain Jack had left them something. Inside was a medallion on a chain.

These are some pretty nice medallions, too. Not plastic or even cheap tin. They're some heavy duty hardware!

You didn't exit via the same tea crate you came in through. Nope, the "out" door lead you right to the cash registers, where, within just a few minutes they had the pictures available for purchase - they were not included in the base price of the Pirates League. We sprung for them, and the cast member at the checkout pointed out a number on the receipt that we could take to any of the Photopass locations, and they could add it to our Photopass card.

As we walked back to the strollers, we found a little bit of Pixie Dust. Sitting in each of the seats of our double stroller were pirate hats, telescopes, eye patches and certificates - one for the captain, one for the first mate. No other strollers had them that I noticed. Just a little Disney Magic for us! I forgot to get a picture, but you can see Kayden using the telescope here:

So, what do 3 newly appointed members of Captain Jack's Crew do once they leave the Pirates League? Storm the Castle of course!

Up Next: Pirates! Princesses! Lunch!

AWESOME photos. I love them; and I love the pixie dust too--how cool is that.

And for a surprise trip.