OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[liberty6201]

I am ridiculously excited about this for my sons - and we don't even go until March 2012!!! I had heard about this before but it wasn't open last time we went to WDW so i am really excited for him - well actually both boys. My youngest will be just turned 4 (about 2 weeks previously) and i honestly never even thought about getting the package for him too - but having read all the reports and seen the pics i know he will love it and can't think why i passed over him! I keep thinking he is much younger than he will be (he's still only 2 now!). he loves to do anything his big brother does so i guess i'd better get saving for 2 pirate packages! Just a quick question i know people said there is no time to change into costumes before you have the pirate photos done but i am presuming that if you buy the costume as part of the package you will get a chance to change? We are on a Disney cruise the week after WDW so i am thinking that i will take some face paint and they can have a mini makeover for pirate night too!

 

[Cap'nJack'sMum]

Just an FYI, the black face makeup comes off fairly easily with baby wipes. I took my son's 'beard' off right in Kona before dinner, so he wouldn't smudge black on his face or mouth. It took several wipes, but it came off nicely.

 

[Berlioz70]

Just a quick question i know people said there is no time to change into costumes before you have the pirate photos done but i am presuming that if you buy the costume as part of the package you will get a chance to change?

Your boys will love TPL - you may win an award for planning so far in advance!!

Yes, if you are purchasing garb from TPL, they will set the pirates up in the Powder Room to change at the beginning of the experience. It's personal costumes (brought from home) that need to be on before checking in.

 

[estherhead]

I made 3 appointments in March in a row and then my dh decided he wanted to do it too. I can't get an appt that day anywhere near for him. What are the chances they'll just let him do it with the boys even though he doesn't have an official appt and he's an adult?

 

[Berlioz70]

I would go ahead and try. They will take a walk-in for a variety of reasons, no shows, too scared children... they are more likely to take a walk-in to keep a family together as well.

Good luck!

 

[heatherbynum]

Thanks for the thread. I had no idea about this. My son was originally going to do the Knight Package at BBB but then I saw this thread and he decided on this. This works out perfect because it says we can book 180 days in advance, so I will be booking after I make my ADR in 2 weeks.
So excited

 

[Cdnmom2001]

our next disney trip isn't till April 2012 but I can tell you we are booking two appointments One for my then 7 year old son and one for my almost 11 year old daughter. Can't wait.

 

[mickeymouseclubhouse]

Hi, I just booked TPL for my two daughters for a day in September

I did have a question though...the woman who made the reservation said that the Emperess package is $49.95 but the First Mate package is the one that is $29.95. Based on what I have read I thought the Emperess package was similiar to the First Mate package just more "girly" (pink bandana, eye make-up, etc)

Can someone please clarify?

Thanks!

 

[texasteacher35]

DS5 is going to do TPL when we are there in May! First time, can't wait!

 

[1girln3boys]

I'm looking so forward to my boys dressing up as pirates. I already have an appointment booked for them. Can't wait. Thanks for starting this.

 

[alayne]

Can you purchase pirate outfits when you get there? Is it ok if your kids just want the make over and don't want to change clothes. I had a pirate shirt made for them and they just want to wear that. Is that ok?

One more question if we do buy an outfit will they let you send it back to your resort the way they do other purchases or do you have to carry it all day?

 

[mjohnson96]

Hi, I just booked TPL for my two daughters for a day in September

I did have a question though...the woman who made the reservation said that the Emperess package is $49.95 but the First Mate package is the one that is $29.95. Based on what I have read I thought the Emperess package was similiar to the First Mate package just more "girly" (pink bandana, eye make-up, etc)

Can someone please clarify?

Thanks!

I bet they got confused with BBB

Here is what is on WDW website today

Choose a Package

The Pirates League offers 2 packages to choose from at $29.95 plus tax - "The First Mate" or "Empress". All packages include:

•Choice of facial effect (5 to choose from)
•Reversible bandana
•Earring and Eye Patch
•Sword and Sheath
•Temporary Tattoo
•Unique Pirate Coin Necklace
•Personalized Pirate Oath
•Official Pirate Name
•Removable Teeth*
•Participation in a daily Adventureland Pirate Parade

* Empress package does not come with removable teeth but does come with vibrant and bold makeup, plus nail polish and face gem!

Costumes, headwear, and imaging sold separately and are available at the location

 

[mickeymouseclubhouse]

I bet they got confused with BBB

Here is what is on WDW website today

Thanks! I hope you're right! I saw that on the website too, hopefully that's still the case! Though the castmember was insistent that if my daughters wanted the girly version with pink bandana, nail polish, eye make-up, etc it would be the $49.95 price and not the $29.95 like it is for the "boys" version.

I really hope Disney isn't going to charge $20 more just for the girls!

 

[seobaina]

Thanks! I hope you're right! I saw that on the website too, hopefully that's still the case! Though the castmember was insistent that if my daughters wanted the girly version with pink bandana, nail polish, eye make-up, etc it would be the $49.95 price and not the $29.95 like it is for the "boys" version.

I really hope Disney isn't going to charge $20 more just for the girls!

I'd be annoyed too. I've booked this for my friend and I in May (two adult females) and they didn't mention anything about a price difference.

 

[Berlioz70]

Hi, I just booked TPL for my two daughters for a day in September

I did have a question though...the woman who made the reservation said that the Emperess package is $49.95 but the First Mate package is the one that is $29.95. Based on what I have read I thought the Emperess package was similiar to the First Mate package just more "girly" (pink bandana, eye make-up, etc)

Can someone please clarify?

Thanks!

First note - the people you talk to when booking a reservation are not the CMs that work at the location, therefore, information is sometimes dated.

With that said, the person you spoke with is wrong. The Empress, First Mate, and Captain Packages were discontinued OVER a year ago. There are no longer packages, just different face options. Everything cost the same. See the first post for current pricing and pictures.

1) Can you purchase pirate outfits when you get there?
2) Is it ok if your kids just want the make over and don't want to change clothes. I had a pirate shirt made for them and they just want to wear that. Is that ok?

3) One more question if we do buy an outfit will they let you send it back to your resort the way they do other purchases or do you have to carry it all day?

1) Yep!
2) Most certainly!!
3) If you purchase the pirate garb while at the League, they'll get dressed there so your kids will leave wearing the clothing. However, if you want to purchase pirate garb at any of the other merchandise shops, yes, they can send it back to your Disney resort just like standard Disney Merchandise.

 

[mickeymouseclubhouse]

First note - the people you talk to when booking a reservation are not the CMs that work at the location, therefore, information is sometimes dated.

With that said, the person you spoke with is wrong. The Empress, First Mate, and Captain Packages were discontinued OVER a year ago. There are no longer packages, just different face options. Everything cost the same. See the first post for current pricing and pictures.

Thank-you! Glad to hear that! I couldn't believe it was going to cost that much more for the girls version, lol
I did read the first page that's why I was so confused when she told me what she did and gave me a price of $49.95

Glad that's cleared up, I don't want any surprises when I get there

 

[Berlioz70]

Thank-you! Glad to hear that!

No prob - you're quite welcome!

 

[Vandercapellen]

I have ready in previous posts that you should not have sunscreen on before the PL, but how would the make up hold up if you spray sunscreen on after the PL?

 

[MOM POPPINS]

Berlioz70Hi My son, Junior Smith from Texas said to tell "Nick Cannon" hello from him. He has had Nick do his Pirate adventure 4 times. He is hoping for Nick again! We made our reservation for May 11 at 12:40, I hope Nick is working that day. He told us he was going on vacation this Spring but would be back in May.

 

[Berlioz70]

I have ready in previous posts that you should not have sunscreen on before the PL, but how would the make up hold up if you spray sunscreen on after the PL?

Should be fine!

Berlioz70Hi My son, Junior Smith from Texas said to tell "Nick Cannon" hello from him. He has had Nick do his Pirate adventure 4 times. He is hoping for Nick again! We made our reservation for May 11 at 12:40, I hope Nick is working that day. He told us he was going on vacation this Spring but would be back in May.

I just forwarded him your post!