OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[sasquatch]

Hi, I was just wondering if the $29.95 price is still correct? We have an appointment 12/2 and I want to plan accordingly. And we are allowed to pay with a Disney gift card, right? Thanks!

We did the Pirate League experience on November 7. Yes, the price was $29.95. They take your picture for free, but you must pay extra to take the photograph home with you. We had two pirates (DD, DS) and I think they charged us $12.95 for the first photo and frame, and only $9.95 for the second photo, without the frame. With that, I was able to add all the photos they took to my photopass, and since I pre-paid for the photopass cd, I have rights to the photos they took.

 

[Berlioz70]

I just noticed this ad for TPL: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/calling-all-recruits-for-the-pirates-league/

 

[GoofyGirl1717]

Thanks for all the info and pictures!!! DD has fallen in love with the idea of becoming a pirate instead of a princess. haaahaaa.

Those of you who have done TPL before the pirate cruise...how did it go? did the make-up make it?

 

[Sorahana]

My friends/roomies and I did this the summer of 09 while we were doing our summer alumni Disney College Program. We had a blast.

At Pirata (restaurant) afterwards.

All of us! My one friend in the front decided to do a boy's makeup package instead of the princess one like the rest of us did .

My best friend and I

Seriously, I loved this and would do it again in a heartbeat! It is so worth it!! I love the stuff they do in addition to your makeup!

 

[Zeebs]

I am trawling through the pages, but have only made it half way, appologies if this has already been asked.

If I book both the boys in, will they do a joint photo for us?

My eldest son has ezcema, he has had his face painted before with no problems, will he be refused if someone sees his hands, which is where his skin shows the worst.

Thanks in advance

Kirsten

 

[Berlioz70]

You can request to have their photos taken together, but technically they are supposed to be individual, it'll depend on your specific Gunner (photopass photographer). Sometimes they'll trade one of the individual shots for a group shot if requested and sometimes they'll just take an extra group photo. You'll find different experiences based on how busy the league is that day.

Ezcema is not a problem, especially on hands. If it appears on his face, they cannot paint that specific area, but should be able to paint around it.

 

[seobaina]

My friends/roomies and I did this the summer of 09 while we were doing our summer alumni Disney College Program. We had a blast.

At Pirata (restaurant) afterwards.

All of us! My one friend in the front decided to do a boy's makeup package instead of the princess one like the rest of us did .

My best friend and I

Seriously, I loved this and would do it again in a heartbeat! It is so worth it!! I love the stuff they do in addition to your makeup!

I can't wait! My best friend and I are doing this next May. We did the BBB one in 2008.

 

[alayne]

Can you tell me what the standard is for tipping the CM's who do the make-over? I read through most of the thread and did a search for the word tip but I didn't see a $$$ amount listed. I know that it depends on the experience and the person's budget who is tipping but I'm just wondering where a starting point might be?

 

[Berlioz70]

I would say that $5 is pretty common.

 

[Tltorrez]

Great thread! I am looking for a special reward for DS8 and this looks perfect.

Two questions -

1. Are spots still readily available for walk-ins? Or maybe booking a day or 2 in advance? We're keeping our last day free right now because we don't know how tired will be ( or if we'll need to catch something we missed) but we're considering this as an option. Probably sometime after lunch. (Sat Feb 5)

2. I know the black doesn't come off but what about the white? It won't be hot so no worries there. If he sleeps in it will it smear? Will it last more than one day? Just curious.

 

[SabbyR]

Took my older girls to do this when we were there in December. They are 10 and 12. They both picked the Empress package and my 10 year olds pirate was outstanding!!! He asked her if she had ever had a boy paint her nails before and she answered "no" "me either" he replied! She laughed about this forever! She bought an extra pirate tunic. I think hers cost around 60 dollars. My oldest dd did this to humour me. She's 12 just shy of 13 and just thinks she too cool for anything like this. I insisted. I want her to hang on to her childhood but shes determined shes grownup. Anyways she did it. Now heres my small complaint, the pirate that was transforming her was a 'hip young cool girl'. My dd loved her! Beacuse she talked about boys and modeling and the guys from Vampire Diaries with her. She wasnt "piratey" at all!!! She didnt even get her to do the oath at the end! Told MAddi (my dd) that its lame and she wouldnt make her do it. Maddi was laughing and having fun with this girl so my husband said just let it go but it was a little disappointing for me. I wanted her to see that sometimes (even if your cool) its okay to be a kid! Or maybe I just want to hold on to her being a kid for longer either way I was disappointed.

I realize this pirate was only trying to make Maddi feel comfortable but I just wish she had stayed in character more

 

[Berlioz70]

1. Are spots still readily available for walk-ins? Or maybe booking a day or 2 in advance? We're keeping our last day free right now because we don't know how tired will be ( or if we'll need to catch something we missed) but we're considering this as an option. Probably sometime after lunch. (Sat Feb 5)

2. I know the black doesn't come off but what about the white? It won't be hot so no worries there. If he sleeps in it will it smear? Will it last more than one day? Just curious.

1) Not as many as there used to be, only about 10-20 a day, and they often hit capacity. I recommend trying to walk up well before 2.

2) The white is applied much lighter and a little bit of water takes it right off. The cursed pirate is the most likely to smear during the day, I would not recommend sleeping in it. A better long term option are the smokey eyes... they tend to stick around an extra day even if you don't want them.

 

[Tltorrez]

Thanks. Maybe I will book an appointment and then cancel if we need to. I'll know by mid-week if the plan is working out or not, and can adjust if necessary.

 

[Berlioz70]

I added some additional info to the first post based on some recent questions regarding group photos and makeup removal.

 

[Berlioz70]

Info on a FIFTH pirates movie!!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/48077

 

[lightwyear]

Do they sell the temporary tattoos that they use in the makeover? Now that we have done the experience,we have the costume parts, but it doesn't seem complete without that special pirates of the caribbean temporary tattoo.

 

[Berlioz70]

They unfortunately do not, sorry!

 

[lightwyear]

That is too bad, but I appreciate the response. Thank you.

 

[heatherenae71]

Oh my goodness..this thread is awesome! I had no idea about this....and now I have something to plan for my DS8 son to do - he will be STOKED!!!

Thank you!!!!

 

[Berlioz70]

Thank you!!!!

You're welcome!! Let us know if you have any questions!