OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Berlioz70]

I have an appointment booked before a MNSSHP. I am always worried about being late for things (though we rarely are). How long will they hold our appointment before declaring us a no-show?

They'll wait awhile... however... if you show up late, you go to the end of the list, which means your wait will be much longer. A lot of people do not understand that, but they can't keep chairs open waiting for someone to show up. Also, wait times for MNSSHP were sometimes about an hour (with an appointment) so take that into consideration.

...only today i discovered about this parade, certificate and gems...

The parade was tested in December and was on and off until February. It's very likely they did not have it on the day you visited in January. The gems were not added until after that. Just a couple weeks ago they actually stopped doing it, but a lot of Guests were asking about it so they just brought it back.

 

[Berlioz70]

Did anyone visit TPL yesterday?

Some of the Cast Members I talked to said there would not be a parade on MNSSHP dates, just wondering if anyone had any news.

 

[Honeystar120608]

I was just wondering if I indeed need a comb. They said he'd need one, as BBB needs one. They don't even touch the hair do they? DS has super short hair, doesn't comb it regularly. lol

 

[Berlioz70]

No, you don't need a comb. Even if you bring it, they don't use it.

PS - Guess who's going back to the League? I am returning to The Pirates League for two weeks in December (5th-18th). I have to return in order to keep my skills up so that I can stay trained in the location.

If you see me, feel free to say hi!

 

[Berlioz70]

It's confirmed, there is not a Pirate Parade on MNSSHP dates.

 

[counselormom]

No, you don't need a comb. Even if you bring it, they don't use it.

PS - Guess who's going back to the League? I am returning to The Pirates League for two weeks in December (5th-18th). I have to return in order to keep my skills up so that I can stay trained in the location.

If you see me, feel free to say hi!

We have appointments for Dec. 6th around 3:15. It's a surprise for my
two daughters and then we are taking the Wishes Cruise that evening.
I can't wait!!! Any tips to make it even better??

 

[Berlioz70]

Hmmm... tips to make it better...

Well, one thing for sure, either tell them about it before approaching the Quartermaster or tell the Quartermaster ahead of time that your girls will need a quick overview of the event.

Sometimes the check in process can get long so the pirates may be moving very quickly through this process. There is not a "welcome" spiel or anything to explain what's going on, so lots of times kids get confused if their parents didn't tell them anything in advance. If the Quartermaster is warned first that the kids will need a quick intro that would help. Otherwise they'll hand them a sheet and ask them to pick out a face without any other info.

We've also seen a lot of kids who are being surprised, but then are clearly not interested in becoming a pirate. So that gets a little uncomfortable for everyone.

Other then that, the pirates will take care of everything! Once the experience starts in the league there's a pretty specific pattern everything happens so there's little you'll have to do. Make sure you've got a camera and you're ready to take those candid shots.

Maybe I'll see you on the 6th. I'm the very loud red head, pretty easy to identify.

 

[rance]

Hi,

Is the parade once per day? We were hoping to attend on a non- MNSSHP day.

THANKS

 

[Berlioz70]

Yep - typically shortly after the League closes, about 4-4:15ish.

 

[lissiesmum]

What is the parade everyone is mentioning?

 

[buzzmom3]

No, you don't need a comb. Even if you bring it, they don't use it.

PS - Guess who's going back to the League? I am returning to The Pirates League for two weeks in December (5th-18th). I have to return in order to keep my skills up so that I can stay trained in the location.

If you see me, feel free to say hi!

Yeah! We have an appointment on 12/13 so I will look for you!

 

[Berlioz70]

What is the parade everyone is mentioning?

Buccaneer Brigade/Pirate Parade. It's held once a day for TPL Pirates. It's a chance for the pirates to walk around the Caribbean Plaza to show off their new looks. At the end there is a group picture and the Pirates will get jewels and a certificate.

A photopass is also there so you can add those photos to your account.

Here's a video of an older version of the parade from January.

Buccaneer Brigade.

Yeah! We have an appointment on 12/13 so I will look for you!

Arr, me be keepin an eye open!

 

[rance]

awesome info. thanks so much.

So would it be best to book around 3:15 then do parade?

 

[Nafinegar]

No, you don't need a comb. Even if you bring it, they don't use it.

PS - Guess who's going back to the League? I am returning to The Pirates League for two weeks in December (5th-18th). I have to return in order to keep my skills up so that I can stay trained in the location.

If you see me, feel free to say hi!

So cool! I have 3 appointments booked on the 8th of December - our appointments are 2 for 1:50 and 1 for 1:55. Hope we see you there!

Do you know if the parades are still happening in December? If so, I will work it into our plans.

 

[Berlioz70]

3:15 is a good idea, the Pirates try to get as many people to the parade as possible so they'll probably time it perfectly for you to get to the parade.

 

[We_love_WDW]

Does the Pirate's League always close at 4? My two kids have appointments at 3:50 on Oct 21st. They are beyond excited! My little guy's room is decked out in a Pirate's of the Caribbean theme. We are alos doing MNSSHP that night.

 

[Berlioz70]

TPL is open until 8 on MNSSHP dates.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

I know this isn't entirely a PL question but...

While DS is doing PL, DD is doing BBB. Is there some kind of parade for her later in the day? I would love for DS to do the parade but don't want DD to feel left out.

 

[mommy2kaiden]

My DD is getting ready to do this for MNSHP and I'm wondering if they sell shoes with the costumes like they do at BBB? Thanks!

 

[Disneyfriend]

I apologize for asking a basic question. . . but where *is* the Pirate's League? We have appointments in October, and I realized that I have no idea where to go. Well, I do know that it's somewhere in Adventureland. Is it near Pirates of the Caribbean?

We are surprising the kids, so I appreciate the warning to give them a bit of a heads up ahead of time.