MNSSHP 2006, Ready to start planning!

[Raevyn_Wolfe]

Where did you find a pattern? I've poured over the pattern books at our fabric stores. Last year we bought her Pocahontas costume from TDS (not bad quality wise) but I made her a cape from tan ultrasuede (looked like buckskin) with a fake fur collar. I just winged it, but she was so proud of that cape you would have thought it cost $100 instead of <$15 for the materials. I made her headdress from the feathers by the yard, that ran me ~$25 (they're not cheap!) but she was thrilled with it too. I know that even if it's not perfect she'll enjoy it. My older DD is another story. We're in the awkward age (11) and very self conscious. Plus, she chages her mind daily. I'm holding off as long as possible for her too.

I found a basic pirate costume at Joann's. . . .it was either simplicity or McCalls (whichever they had had for 99 cents during one sale, lol). It had the basic long vest, the tunic, the belt/sash (as if a pattern is really needed for that, lol) and pants. I tweeked it where neccessary, and did it in Jack's colors. . . . I remember the pattern NOT being very jack at all. . . .at least not in the colors they used for the picture. . . but a little imagination is all it took.
No coat. . . I didn't make him a coat. . . WAY too hot. It works cause during portions of the first movie he didn't wear his coat so it was acceptable. I also didn't do the hat. . . just the bandanna and I sewed strands of beads directly to it.
For his boots I got a pair of girl's boots, took off any girly decorations, and bought some matching fabric and put large cuffs around the top.

I'll have to see if I can find pictures.

 

[Raevyn_Wolfe]

ok, found the pattern online. . . and while I don't have the pics from halloween on the computer, he wore the costume to Disney this past January. . .not the best pictures (of the costume) but you get the general idea. I really wish I had pics of the boots. . .they were impressive. Not cheesy dress-up costume boots, but looked like real Jack sparrow boots. Oh, and the belt I got at goodwill. lol.

This is the pattern:

Became this:

 

[rcraw45425]

Precious! That's sort of what I'm hoping for, she picked dark dark brown gabardine for the pants. SHe's another "if it's itchy I'm not wearing it" kid. A soft creamy white muslin for the tunic. Red and white striped fabric for the sash. Oh yeah, here' s the kicker : She has a build a bear monkey named Ralph. When we were at the beach we found a pirate costume for him! I'm trying to talk her out of taking him, I hate having to keep up with stuff
ETA: Since I see you live in FWB, I"ll tell you, we were at the VIllage of BAytowne Wharf at Sandestin. THe costume for the bear was in their toy store at the wharf!

 

[shannon1219]

It is posted on three diffrent sites that Disney will be decorating the park while guest are still in the park and then closing down at &pm. There will be an announcement made asking non ticket holders to exit but they are not going to force the ones that don't leave out. They will be able to do everything but ride the rides. It is going to be a crowded mad house if this is the case.

 

[helenm29]

I sure wish I could sew! all of those wonderful little costumes sound great! We had to put together my kids costumes...my Daughter is going to be a nurse w/a Bambi smock and white cotton pants (trying to keep cool) and my son will be Summertime Goofy! he'll wear shorts with patches on them along with a hawaiian shirt over a light Tee-shirt and a Goofy hat with ears. Not very original but all I could come up with! I wish there was someone out here who could sew for me but no such luck. HAVE FUN EVERYONE! Helen

 

[rcraw45425]

helenm29, the ideas you have sound great. Two years ago when we went the temperature was still warm, and very humid. Both girls wore princess costumes from WOD and they were melting. We had everything packed to attend last year and my Dad passed away the day before we were to arrive. We were able to reschedule for Nov. and Disney was wonderful about refunding the tickets. My sewing skills are at the beginner level but I am able to follow directions so it's not too bad. I just need to push myself to start cutting!

 

[peppers]

Anyone know yet what characters will be in the parade this year? Not sure if a list had been posted somewhere, but my family is very hopeful that Clarabelle, Horace, and Clara Cluck will be making a return appearance (they've been in the parades the past 2 years).

 

[tarheel]

Can someone tell me what they remember the designs were for the free face painting? My daughter thinks she might be more comfortable wearing a Halloween t-shirt with a cute face painting but needs to know what some of the designs might be. Thanks!

 

[tarheel]

Bumping up--anyone know about the face painting?

 

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

When did we find out last year the line up for the nights entertainment? Not until the first party?

 

[beattyfamily]

When did we find out last year the line up for the nights entertainment? Not until the first party?

Exactly, not till the party goers from the first party report back. But it doesn't change much from year to year.

 

[tarheel]

That's it! I am a thread killer. Maybe with all the fuss about MNSSHP lately no one wants to read a planning thread. But if anyone does read it and has any thoughts as to what the face painting designs might be, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[rcraw45425]

You are NOT a thread killer Honestly, I can't remember free face painting or I would have replied to you. It may be because it takes place in Toontown, a place my girls (9 & 11 now) aren't that into anymore. You may have more of a response if you start a new thread titled something like "MNSSHP free face painting designs?" Good luck!

 

[rcraw45425]

ok, found the pattern online. . . and while I don't have the pics from halloween on the computer, he wore the costume to Disney this past January. . .not the best pictures (of the costume) but you get the general idea. I really wish I had pics of the boots. . .they were impressive. Not cheesy dress-up costume boots, but looked like real Jack sparrow boots. Oh, and the belt I got at goodwill. lol.

This is the pattern:

Became this:

Raeven_Wolfe, I went out and bought the pattern today. I loved how your son's costume turned out! I went ahead and bought the adult however, because in reading the measurements it gave the distance from neck to waist as something like 12.5 inches. My DD is long waisted so I though t I'd be better off cutting down the adult version. Wish me luck!

 

[DebIreland]

That's it! I am a thread killer. Maybe with all the fuss about MNSSHP lately no one wants to read a planning thread. But if anyone does read it and has any thoughts as to what the face painting designs might be, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Hi. I've killed a few threads in my time but it looks like this one was just resting! lol

I'm interested in the face-painting too so I did a search. This is an old thread about MNSSHP face-painting: http://www.disboards.com/printthread.php?t=892643 (see photo half way down)

From the Community photos here at the DIS http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=3496

See top photo in this link http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/photomnsshp03.html

This is an extract from the reviews of MNSSHP at Allearsnet: "Another nice little freebie was face painting. After a week of telling my daughter 'no' every time we passed a $15-a-pop face painting booth in the parks, we were finally able to let her get her face painted. Surprisingly, the booth was empty when we walked up and we were able to immediately have faces painted. One daughter got the 'fairy' paint, which complimented her fairy costume, and the other got painted to resemble Dutchess from The Aristocats."

Not a lot of info but hope it helps!

 

[tarheel]

Thanks so much!! After all the time I spend on these boards, why didn't I think to search the face paint!? Thanks for doing it for me. I'm sure my daughter will go with a cute t-shirt and face paint now. Decision made. Thanks again!

 

[DebIreland]

No problem!! I kinda wish my boys would go for the face-painting too. They probably feel a bit old, especially my 12 year old! lol But it would definitely help as I'm going nuts here trying to get them to choose costumes!

 

[shannon1219]

My daughter will love that, I wonder if it will still be free this year. The photos are nolonger free so I just wonder if that will carry over to some of the other free items. Either way it will still be a blast.

 

[pixie dust 112]

Yippie my daughter's Alice costume came in today and it fits her perfectly. So now all three of my girls are set. They'll be Cinderella, Alice and a pirate!!! I know we don't go for another 7 weeks, but I am so relieved to have the costumes ready!!!!

I'm trying to convince DH that we should be Mouseketeers, I figure we could just wear Mickey Mouse Club T-shirts with our names on the back and buy some ears with our names embroidered at Le Chapeau. So far he's not goin for it!

 

[DebIreland]

This one needs a bump!