Felix Leiter: Ahoy, Mr. Bond! Ahoy, Mr. Bond!
James Bond: Well, well. What's the matter? Do you need help?
Felix Leiter: Quite sure you don't.
Its a pretty safe bet that at the end of the film, the hero will get the girl. There arent many instances in cinema where this isnt true. At least I cant think of one where the primary hero would give his (or her) all and then have the object of their affections blithely chose to be with their rival (discounting superheroes that cant or wont reveal their identities that is). In real life however
this really has no meaning. I have most certainly succeeded in getting the girl that I wanted (to be sure), but that was not the end of the story
it was the beginning (as far as I was concerned). Maybe were just being too literal here. The phrase to the victor belongs the spoils has several perceived meanings (and honestly most of them are not really that savory), but today Im using it to describe the prize won for a job well done.
Job
what job? Why the job of have a great day aboard a great ship (like thats hard to do). Nonetheless, we were rewarded at the end of this day and all we really had to do was let the folks who run the ship do what they are paid and trained to do anyway. How can you loose. They had been spoiling us all day
theyd continue to do so this evening.
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At least once during each sailing of Disneys lovely ships, the guests will be treated to a fireworks show complete with synchronized music and even a bit of character play up on the pool decks main stage. For us
that evening had arrived. Heres another look at the card that was delivered along with the Pirate Bandanas
This is the order that the various parts of the on deck pirate festivities will be following this evening. The first offering is
Mickeys Pirates in the Caribbean
This part of the show is where youre going to find one of the largest concentrations of Disneys characters during the entire cruse.
Needless to say, its geared toward the little swabbies
Of course, Captain Hook and his band of rouges will try to take over the party and twist it to suit their nefarious designs, but Captain Mickey just wont be haven it.
This is basically the original show designed for Pirate Night aboard the Magic and Wonder and its aboard these ships where Ive caught that part of the act before. This time around, we werent as concerned with catching all of this section of the show, so we werent in as great a hurry to get topside. But
if youd like to see what these festivities look like
heres a pretty good video of the action
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Buccaneer Blast
The Blast is the actual fireworks show, and as Ive said before,
DCL are the only folks that can currently offer this type of entertainment. They actually fire the shells from the ship (which makes sense), and always fire toward the starboard side of the ship. You can use this tidbit as a guide toward deciding where exactly you want to view the proceedings. Here are the best options for you to consider
Anywhere between the funnels on Deck-11
The pros here are that youll be close to all characters and be a part of the all dancing (big bonuses points for those with smaller youngens and them what just gota dance). The down side it that there are more potential obstructions to clearly viewing the actual fireworks (including things like the Aqua Duck, all the folks standing up on Deck-12 and Deck-12 itself).
Deck-12 on the starboard side
Here youll have an unobstructed view and will be able to hear the audio track clearly. Anything happening on stage or on the Jumbotron will be behind you though. But, if seeing the aerial conflagration is the main object, then these are minor concerns.
Deck-12 on the pport side
If you stand on this side looking across the deck youll have to adjust a bit to keep the Aqua Duck from obscuring your view but youll be clear of all other obstructions. Although the spot is physically farthest from the night canvas that the phosphorescence will be painting, its an insignificant difference, and you still have a clear view of both the stage and the Jumbotron without having to spin around and risk missing anything else.
From your own Varanda
Obviously this wont work for the folks with inside cabins or staterooms on the port side of the ship, but it is an option for some. You certainly wont have to deal with the crowd form this vantage point. However, youll need to lean on and hang over the railing just a little bit so that you can see everything (because the verandas on the decks above you could block part of the view). The other downside is that you wont really hear the audio part of the show very well (if at all).
We chose the Deck-12 Port Side option because it let us see as much as possible without having to be jerking around too much. Yall can now enjoy the result of this choice in the form of the little video below
Now if you cant get beyond your firewall to that video (of if you just dont have time to do so right now)
heres a few more pictures from the show we got to see. If you cant see those either then youll just have to cuss your firewall or worse yet, get back to work (and it just makes me shutter just to think of that horror).
Yah I know
its just not the same without the nip of the evening air, the sea breeze crossing the deck and the fabulous sound system concussing your body with the thundering bass response and entrancing music. This is especially true in the second act where the sound track grows darker and then breaks into the battle sequences from the POTC films
absolutely magical. I also love the snippets of audio taken form the original ship-vs-fort scene in the POTC attraction at DL & MK. These show up early and during the final sequences of the show (while the fireworks is imitating cannon shot
one very cool effect might I add). Even my paltry video doesnt do any of these details the least little bit of justice. You really need to find a way to see it for yourself.
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Club Pirate
This is the last part of the evenings festivities and it starts off with one more little show. After the last of the pyrotechnics has sounded its hearty report, the sound and lights will draw youre attention back up to the Jumbotron where youll be offered up a monologue by Jolly Rodger (who would prefer it if you called him: J. Arrrrrrr.). In the midst of his attempts at humor and amusement (and I do mean attempts), he notices that were in Pirate Clamed Waters and warns us all to look sharp! While this has been going on, a number of the entertainment CMs dressed in full on pirate gear (and some as pirate ghouls and such) will have dispersed amongst the crowd on both Decks-11 & 12. Depending on the character being portrayed, they may even menace the crowd and try to get a rise out of the kids. Heres the fella that happened to be standing directly in fount of me as he was lunging at a couple of youngens
JR commands the mangy curs to show themselves and they start climbing out of the woodwork and commandeer the stage. Bickering, arguments and threats commence (its a whole lot like watching Reality TV). Just as theyre about to attack the passengers
Jack Sparrow shows himself on a platform high up on the forward funnel with the intention of saving all aboard the Dream from the clutches of these scurvy dogs
Shots are fired and Jack falls from his perch. The ghouls surround him with malice in mind and battle ensues. Jack is cornered and introduced to the noose
Any last words?
Just one
Kraken!!!
In the panic of the moment
our Hero escapes (temporarily). There are more struggles and much gnashing of teeth until Jack is cornered again. But then
an argument erupts over who should have the right of the kill em.
Is there anyone here thats just happy to see me!
Of course Captain
Jack Sparrow does make his escape and proclaims that well all remember the night that we almost
caught him.
At this point J Arrrrrrr returns and initiates the actual dance party part of the evening. The CMs take the stage once again
the music shifts from exciting and adventurious to Techno
there is one last bit of pirate inspired choreography
and then its on with the dance music and an invitation to one and all to hop up on the dance floor and shake their moneymaker.
Now
just incase my little attempt at describing these events hasnt succeeded in drawing nearly vivid enough of a picture in your minds (and I do believe thats a fairly safe bet to be makin)
I found a video of the whole sordid affair that someone else saw fit to post out there in internet-land. Go see four yourselves
Being as it was getting a might late, we decided wed seen and done enough on this fine day. A timely withdraw back to our comfy cabin seemed to be exactly what was called for at this point. A bit of shuteye would do us all good, as wed be heading into our fourth day aboard the Dream. Besides
its best for all concerned that not a single living creature were ever to see persons such as myself even attempt to dance. No good could come of it. Im also fairly sure that this kind of visual shock might even have adverse and potentially devastating consequences for engineered life forms as well
Awesome monologue!
Some folks might call that crazy
but Im still glad to have you follow along. 
