OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[CatManDoo]

My DS7 is booked for this in a couple of weeks at 3:30. Does that mean he'll miss the parade? I wish someone had mentioned that to me when I reserved and I would've made it a little earlier. The reason I made it later is because we're doing Cinderella's Royal Table that night with his DS7 and two of his cousins, all of whom are getting BBB'ed. That should be fun, but I hate that he's going to miss the parade.

 

[Berlioz70]

Each day is different, there is a chance he'll make it, but odds are against you. Even if the League only has a 10 minute wait, you would still miss it. If there is no wait the process takes 30-45 min, so you would just make it.

If you indicate that you're interested in the parade right when you check in they can write it on the form. This does not mean you can bypass a wait, but once in the chair the Pirate Master will try to go faster. I also recommend checking in the full 20 min early (3:10).

 

[GoofyGirl75]

The lady at TPL who did my daughter's transformation kept referring to her black nail polish as something that sounded like "squid ink"... can you tell me if that's what she was saying?

If so, would she have called the pink polish something else? Just curious.

 

[KatyTheFairyPrincess]

You go off the boards for a couple of years and miss something amazing likt TPL appearing! I'm coming "home" for my 21st next year and was planning on getting my hair done at BBB again but now I'm torn between the pirate and the princess inside of me! ?
Maybe I could persuade OH and Mum to have it done with me since it's my birthday! Ooo decisions!!

 

[Berlioz70]

The lady at TPL who did my daughter's transformation kept referring to her black nail polish as something that sounded like "squid ink"... can you tell me if that's what she was saying?

If so, would she have called the pink polish something else? Just curious.

I actually have no idea what she was calling it. I shared with her your previous post (also with Nick) but she has not replied. Sorry!

 

[GoofyGirl75]

I actually have no idea what she was calling it. I shared with her your previous post (also with Nick) but she has not replied. Sorry!

lol, that's okay, thanks for trying! It's not a big deal... later that day I referred to it as "squinting", and my dd was like "Mooooom.... she was calling it SQUID INK. Not squinting." So now I call it squinting just to annoy her.

 

[Berlioz70]

Just heard back from Erin:

Hahaha, oh my. It is squid ink, and the pink is, too. You just have to feed the squid cotton candy and tickle it to make its ink turn pink.

 

[GoofyGirl75]

Just heard back from Erin:

LOL, awesome, thanks so much! Of course, now I'm getting "I told you so" from my dd, but that's okay.

Thanks again!

 

[Lidian]

Pirate's League visit review: May 25th, 2011
Picture heavy, my apologies if its too much.

Thanks to this thread, we decided to book a PL experience for DD9 and DS5. DD9 is a major PotC fan, so I knew this would be more her style than BBB (though, she adores the Princesses as well).

We scheduled a 12:20 appointment and arrived early. The Pirate at the desk gave DD the option of the Emporess or Mermaid and let DS look over the sheet to pick his new look. DD quickly picked Mermaid, while DS picked Multi-eyed Jack. The Pirate informed DS that he'd have to keep his eyes closed, but DS wasn't game for that. I asked if they could do it without painting the eyes on his eyes and they said, "No, he'll have to choose another look." DS burst into tears. He didn't want any of the other looks, but he didn't want them painting his eyes. (He was scared and misunderstanding.) DH told him to put him down for the Captain Hook look and I tried to calm DS5 down. At this point, he moved from being heartbroken to terrified. Once I promised him a hook to go along with his new face, he perked up and got excited.

TPL was backed up, and it was closing in on 1pm before we were called.

DS5 got to pick a new name. He loved Lonnie and Lonnie was soo great interacting with DS! He was merrily named Johnny Bilgerat and was later awarded documents to prove it!

DD9 was upset that she didn't get a new name, but Lonnie told her that her name was THE perfect mermaid name and then told her a story. She was in heaven!

Pirate Jenn took DS5 and Pirate Sara took DD9. I asked both Pirates if it was okay to take pictures - I didn't want the flash to disrupt their AMAZING work on transforming my kids! They told us to go ahead and take as many as we wanted. I did. lol

After Pirate Jenn was finished, DS5 had to take the oath. Pirate Jenn was absolutely hilarious and wonderful with DS5.

After he took the oath, she told him to sit tight and brought him a hook (that I requested, it was extra - around $3 or so). Once he had his sword and hook, he was ready! But DD9 wasn't finished yet.

Pirate Sara turned DD9 into an almost unrecognizable girl! She looked AMAZING! I know that the mermaid look is supposed to be a temporary option, but I truly hope they make it permanent. DD9 looked stunning!

After the new mermaid was announced, the kids got their sashes (a pirate one, and a water one, so DD could remain on land) and went into the secret room!

I don't recall the Pirate who was in the Secret Room, but the kids absolutely had a blast with him!!! Upon our departure from the Secret Room, we were shown the pictures he took. Of course, I had to order them both. DD even wanted the Shattered nail polish, so we picked it up as well.

I truly can not wait for our next visit to WDW so we can book another experience. Watching the kids have fun really made me wish I booked the experience for myself as well. But that's the perfect reason to go back next year, right?

I also wanted to add ...

DS5 had the black paint all over his face by dinner time. DH took him into the bathroom to wash him up, the soap in the bathroom got the paint right off. I had been worried about forgetting makeup remover. DD's makeup, on the other hand, was a bit harder to wash off. She still had some blue around the eyes the next day, but it did eventually wear off.

Both kids adored the extra interactions they got from characters and CMs around the park that day. Many CMs stopped DD since they had not seen the mermaid look before. A couple CMs said that most of the mermaids they saw looked mean, but DD looked like a nice one. lol The Princesses were afraid that DS was there to kidnap them and DS had a blast trying to convince them he was a friendly pirate. Again, I can't wait to do this experience again!

 

[KELLY]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have the mermaids tear nail polish on my nails now. Both of my girls want to do the princess one but I haven't told them about the mermaid since it is only tempory and we leave in September.

If they have it I'm sure one of the girls will choose it.

Thanks again. I already plan on getting the pictures. What was the price of a picture?

 

[Lidian]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have the mermaids tear nail polish on my nails now. Both of my girls want to do the princess one but I haven't told them about the mermaid since it is only tempory and we leave in September.

If they have it I'm sure one of the girls will choose it.

Thanks again. I already plan on getting the pictures. What was the price of a picture?

It was $14.95 per picture with the mat (plus tax, I believe). I think she said $9.95 per without the mat. We loved the mats, so I bought the picture for each child with the mat. Once we purchased the pictures, they gave us a slip to take to the Photopass Kiosk to have the pictures added to our CD as well, so we could print more later, and see the different ones the photographer took.

 

[KELLY]

It was $14.95 per picture with the mat (plus tax, I believe). I think she said $9.95 per without the mat. We loved the mats, so I bought the picture for each child with the mat. Once we purchased the pictures, they gave us a slip to take to the Photopass Kiosk to have the pictures added to our CD as well, so we could print more later, and see the different ones the photographer took.

We get a photobook with our package this year so I do want those added.

Thanks

 

[Parla]

I am so confused as to what to do. I currently have DH and DS signed up for TPL during our October trip. DD is signed up for BBB. However she wants to be Rapunzel and they don't have Rapunzel anymore (was limited to movie release?). Now she hears about the mermaid makeover and wants that but it won't be available when we take our trip. She says she would rather be a pirate if she can't be Rapunzel. Arrrrrgh! Should I make another reservation for her at TPL and then just check the week before we go to see what everybody is offering and cancel the one she doesn't want? Also, if the rest of the family does TPL then shouldn't I?

 

[stephgles]

I am so confused as to what to do. I currently have DH and DS signed up for TPL during our October trip. DD is signed up for BBB. However she wants to be Rapunzel and they don't have Rapunzel anymore (was limited to movie release?). Now she hears about the mermaid makeover and wants that but it won't be available when we take our trip. She says she would rather be a pirate if she can't be Rapunzel. Arrrrrgh! Should I make another reservation for her at TPL and then just check the week before we go to see what everybody is offering and cancel the one she doesn't want? Also, if the rest of the family does TPL then shouldn't I?

You can bring your own custome to BBB and right now Disney stores have the older style on sale. For the mermaid league and believe it is just for a few months

 

[1girln3boys]

My boys had so much fun doing it. A word of advise though try to talk your kids out of getting the all white one with the black eyes. Took us forever to get the black off their eyes. The next day they both looked like they were wearing eye liner.
Some of the makeup artist were more in character then the rest.
After they were done we were leaving and the girl pirate from the new movie was outside and there was no line so they got their picture taking with her dressed as pirates.

 

[Parla]

You can bring your own custome to BBB and right now Disney stores have the older style on sale. For the mermaid league and believe it is just for a few months

Thanks, I did look around a couple of months ago when I first started getting my ADRs together. The dress that's on sale on the website is only is XXS. The other one is $44.50. I would hate to buy bits and pieces and then get there and see they have something better and pay again. My daughter is so funny though. She just walked in the room while I was fretting about TPL vs. BBB and grabbed an Ariel doll off the shelf. Then she said, "Mom, I don't know why you're freaking out did you forget about her? If they don't have Rapunzel I can still be a mermaid!" Eight year olds.

 

[pilferk]

Thanks, I did look around a couple of months ago when I first started getting my ADRs together. The dress that's on sale on the website is only is XXS. The other one is $44.50. I would hate to buy bits and pieces and then get there and see they have something better and pay again. My daughter is so funny though. She just walked in the room while I was fretting about TPL vs. BBB and grabbed an Ariel doll off the shelf. Then she said, "Mom, I don't know why you're freaking out did you forget about her? If they don't have Rapunzel I can still be a mermaid!" Eight year olds.

Not sure when your trip is:

We were looking high and low for a Rapunzel costume/dress, and found them all sold out.

I went do the Disney store in hopes of finding some "leftovers"...and while they had a few, they were the wrong size.

I was told they were discontinued because they would be releasing a new "version" late this summer. I've done some poking around and found pre-sales on a deluxe version slated for summer of 2011 (likely released for Halloween?). So you may find something as you get closer to September/October.

 

[KELLY]

I am so confused as to what to do. I currently have DH and DS signed up for TPL during our October trip. DD is signed up for BBB. However she wants to be Rapunzel and they don't have Rapunzel anymore (was limited to movie release?). Now she hears about the mermaid makeover and wants that but it won't be available when we take our trip. She says she would rather be a pirate if she can't be Rapunzel. Arrrrrgh! Should I make another reservation for her at TPL and then just check the week before we go to see what everybody is offering and cancel the one she doesn't want? Also, if the rest of the family does TPL then shouldn't I?

Thanks, I did look around a couple of months ago when I first started getting my ADRs together. The dress that's on sale on the website is only is XXS. The other one is $44.50. I would hate to buy bits and pieces and then get there and see they have something better and pay again. My daughter is so funny though. She just walked in the room while I was fretting about TPL vs. BBB and grabbed an Ariel doll off the shelf. Then she said, "Mom, I don't know why you're freaking out did you forget about her? If they don't have Rapunzel I can still be a mermaid!" Eight year olds.

I here you one of my girls wanted BBB the other PL. Well the youngest now wants PL. Lucky for me I was able to get a reservation fairly easy. But I made sure to get the PL one before cancling BBB. I haven't even shown my oldest the mermaid package since it is only limited. I know sometimes they keep things around longer but I don't want her disappointed. My oldest wants the empress package and my younger dd wants captin hook.

 

[princessreilly]

I wish they would extend the mermaid makeover. I'm going in September and DD and my niece want to do this. I keep telling them they might not have it and they may have to be pirates.

 

[Parla]

Not sure when your trip is:

We were looking high and low for a Rapunzel costume/dress, and found them all sold out.

I went do the Disney store in hopes of finding some "leftovers"...and while they had a few, they were the wrong size.

I was told they were discontinued because they would be releasing a new "version" late this summer. I've done some poking around and found pre-sales on a deluxe version slated for summer of 2011 (likely released for Halloween?). So you may find something as you get closer to September/October.

Oh thanks, I'm so focused on our trip I didn't even think about the new Halloween costumes coming out at the end of summer. Our trip is October 15. I'm thinking I could order it September 17 or so and then if they have a nicer costume there can't I ship it back from the resort?

I here you one of my girls wanted BBB the other PL. Well the youngest now wants PL. Lucky for me I was able to get a reservation fairly easy. But I made sure to get the PL one before cancling BBB. I haven't even shown my oldest the mermaid package since it is only limited. I know sometimes they keep things around longer but I don't want her disappointed. My oldest wants the empress package and my younger dd wants captin hook.

I wish they would extend the mermaid makeover. I'm going in September and DD and my niece want to do this. I keep telling them they might not have it and they may have to be pirates.

I guess it's possible they could extend it if it does really well. Thank goodness for Berlioz keeping us all up to date.