OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[eyor44]

Where did you get the mermaid costume? Did you bring it with you? Is it the Ariel one? DD has an appt for November and we are hoping the mermaid package will be back.

 

[LibrarianBecky]

Any opinions on when is the best time of day to get PL done? I called and scheduled a 10:05 appointment for Wednesday, September 21st. Nothing wrong with getting it done early, right? I don't know if we will do the parade or not, and we aren't doing MNSSHP (don't think it is even that day), so that doesn't really play into it.

 

[eyor44]

My DD's appt is for 10:00am. That way they can go around all day in character, yet it isn't too late for the PL to get too backed up yet.

 

[Arnir]

Hi.

Pirates was my favorite ride as a kid and that instilled a pirate interest in me that I still have. On the front page it says adults are welcome. Do they have adult sized costumes? And big ones at that? I usually run a 2x shirt, etc. I think this could be cool for my solo trip.

BTW, I haven't read all the pages yet so my apologies if this has been answered already.

 

[kjh73]

This sounds like an amazing thing to do. I know my boys would love it. I tried to get appointments for our MNSSHP but there is nothing available that day....I am hoping for extended hours!!

 

[disneysplash]

Where did you get the mermaid costume?

We brought the Ariel costume from home and bought the necklaces at the Pirates gift shop next door.

 

[Berlioz70]

Berlioz, you are so kind to be so helpful and give first hand info!

I'm glad you find the info helpful - just happy to help!

Do they have adult sized costumes? And big ones at that? I usually run a 2x shirt, etc. I think this could be cool for my solo trip.

If you check that first post you'll see a picture of the Garb shirt, which comes in adult sizes. The largest is an XL, but it does run a little large and fits very loose.

 

[eyor44]

Hi.

Pirates was my favorite ride as a kid and that instilled a pirate interest in me that I still have. On the front page it says adults are welcome. Do they have adult sized costumes? And big ones at that? I usually run a 2x shirt, etc. I think this could be cool for my solo trip.

BTW, I haven't read all the pages yet so my apologies if this has been answered already.

FYI - while adults are welcomed (and encouraged) to visit the BBB and PL, they are not allowed to dress in full costume unless it is during the MNSSHP.

 

[Arnir]

FYI - while adults are welcomed (and encouraged) to visit the BBB and PL, they are not allowed to dress in full costume unless it is during the MNSSHP.

Good reminder. I was thinking that this might be a fun way to get a cool halloween costume.

 

[weheartdisney]

I'm wondering if they will braid - or however they do it - beads into kids hair? Sorry if this has already been asked. I'd love for my youngest to have some beads like Capt. Jack.

 

[disneysplash]

I asked if they sold anything with the beads like those in Jack's hair. They said they used to sell a bandana with beads similar to what the Cast Memers wear, but it no longer available.

 

[daisylove]

After reading everyones posts I just made an appt for Aug 15 for my ds3 and dd12. I hope that he stays awake and is not cranky. I know it has probably been asked but how is the make ups lasting power? I am sure DS will get tired and rub it off.
Thanks.

 

[snowangel72]

After reading everyones posts I just made an appt for Aug 15 for my ds3 and dd12. I hope that he stays awake and is not cranky. I know it has probably been asked but how is the make ups lasting power? I am sure DS will get tired and rub it off.
Thanks.

Even with the appt. time we had to wait 20 min. before they took us in, and it was another 10 min. before they started. It was super busy last week.

The make up stays on nicely! I thought for sure it would melt off but it didnt. My DS is sensitive and kept rubbing up against my arm, some came off but most lasted right til evening. It was impressed! It washed off fine except around the eyes but with all the pool swimming it came right off the next day.

 

[Berlioz70]

Good reminder. I was thinking that this might be a fun way to get a cool halloween costume.

You can definately enjoy a well themed shirt, hence our Garb shirt.

I'm wondering if they will braid - or however they do it - beads into kids hair? Sorry if this has already been asked. I'd love for my youngest to have some beads like Capt. Jack.

Sorry, Pirates do not touch hair (only for Empress). There are no beads available at TPL.

 

[AllyElly]

I took my daughter to this in May and she loved it! We are planning a big family trip in January and I wanted to do this for all of the kids. My son will only be 2.5 then and I know the minimum age is 3, but I thought I read somewhere that you could still get it done if they are under 3 and able to sit and cooperate throughout the process. Does anyone know if this is possible? I would hate for him to be the only one not able to participate.

 

[PirateMommy]

I'm so excited about our upcoming trip to WDW, and our Pirates day! We have reservations for DS5 and DS7 on 8/13, but I'm confused about the time of the parade.

When I made my reservation (originally for 8/11), I was told the parade would be at 2pm.

Everything I've read here indicates its at 4pm.

So I called back a few days later, and spoke with a woman. She told me it was at 4pm.

I called today to move our appt to a different date so we could do Pirates League the same day we do the Pirates and Pals cruise. I was able to move it to 8/13 (yay!!), but now this person booking me told me the parade was at 2pm. I questioned him extensively about 2pm vs. 4pm, and he swore up and down it was at 2pm.

Have the parade times moved?

 

[Berlioz70]

The parade was initially at 2, but was moved to 4 shortly thereafter. Perhaps people are looking at old information?

Keep in mind that the people on the phone do NOT work at TPL, so they are relying info second hand. Therefore, it is common for them to not have the most current info (even though the parade has been at 4 for quite a long time).

 

[anorman]

I have my two DDs signed up to do this on our first MK day. The heat in August is going to be astronomical so I don't see the costumes really working out. Instead, I went on eBay and ordered a couple of tank tops with a pirate logo on them......fingers crossed that they will fit!

 

[PirateMommy]

The parade was initially at 2, but was moved to 4 shortly thereafter. Perhaps people are looking at old information?

Keep in mind that the people on the phone do NOT work at TPL, so they are relying info second hand. Therefore, it is common for them to not have the most current info (even though the parade has been at 4 for quite a long time).

Thanks, Berlioz!

I felt certain the parade was at 4pm when I called this afternoon, but the man was SO certain that it was 2pm, I started to wonder if maybe there was something special going on during August.

He made a point of giving me an earlier slot, because anything 1pm or later would mean we might not make the 2pm parade. Oh well. At least I have a spot!

 

[PirateMommy]

I have my two DDs signed up to do this on our first MK day. The heat in August is going to be astronomical so I don't see the costumes really working out. Instead, I went on eBay and ordered a couple of tank tops with a pirate logo on them......fingers crossed that they will fit!

I went back and forth on this, too, and I'm just going to put my boys in their LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean t-shirts. Still toying with the idea of Captain Jack hats/hair, but I can't see them wearing them long with the heat, either.