OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Berlioz70]

Just explain your situation and they should let you test the product on the arm. The scar is pretty safe, the black around the eyes would be my concern. They also have info on all the paints used, they should let you review the list if you request.

Hopefully the Jake package will exist by April (March is still the target, as far as I know).

 

[jcjen519]

We are going to Disney in May 2012 and have an appointment for our son to do the pirates league. He will be a month shy of 3 at the time. I understand that violates the rules but lied to make the appointment anyway. Is the Jake option just the regular package without make up? Or do we not know what it will be yet? Thanks for any information

 

[Eli's 1st trip]

I see people who are going in May booking appts now, we arent going until Jan 2013, but its making me worried that Pirates League popularity is skyrocketing and that it will be so hard to get an appt. How early? When? should I look to make an appointment? who do I call as well?

thanks in advance!

 

[jcjen519]

My grandparents have been DVC members since I was 7 or so and now we are too so we've had plenty of experience not being able to get the things we want booked. We do all booking just as soon as we can and know what we want to do. I just booked pirates league last week and had no trouble getting the exact appointment I wanted. I don't think its booked up for may or anything but my suggestion is always to book as early as possible for your family. so if you know you want to do something and you can book it, then book it. if that makes sense? good luck and have fun in January!

there is a phone number on the disney website: (407) 939-2739, I'm not sure when the earliest you can book is, maybe 180 days like dining? not sure.

 

[Berlioz70]

Berloioz,
We have appointments in May 2012, do you believe the mermaid will then be available? DD really wants the mermaid, are there any more updated photos of the different options available for the face painting?



TIA!

No news... still waiting for late March for updates.

We are going to Disney in May 2012 and have an appointment for our son to do the pirates league. He will be a month shy of 3 at the time. I understand that violates the rules but lied to make the appointment anyway. Is the Jake option just the regular package without make up? Or do we not know what it will be yet? Thanks for any information

No info on the Jake option yet, waiting for late March. My understanding is that it would be something new and different focused on the Jake storyline.

I see people who are going in May booking appts now, we arent going until Jan 2013, but its making me worried that Pirates League popularity is skyrocketing and that it will be so hard to get an appt. How early? When? should I look to make an appointment? who do I call as well?

thanks in advance!

You can book 180 days in advance. TPL is typically fully booked about 2-3 weeks ahead of time.

 

[kadesha]

Just booked for May 27!

 

[AR81]

I have a couple of questions about booking. First, do I call the dining reservations number to book this? Can I book this online? Also, do they require a credit card to hold, or do they charge the credit card immediately at booking? I have never done BBB but thought I read that is how BBB does it so just curious. I would rather pay cash at the time of the appointment. Do these book up pretty fast? Our trip is the first week of August. Thanks

 

[kadesha]

I have a couple of questions about booking. First, do I call the dining reservations number to book this? Can I book this online? Also, do they require a credit card to hold, or do they charge the credit card immediately at booking? I have never done BBB but thought I read that is how BBB does it so just curious. I would rather pay cash at the time of the appointment. Do these book up pretty fast? Our trip is the first week of August. Thanks

I just booked for May and had no problem getting 2 early morning appointments the day before Memorial Day. You have to call. I called the dining reservation number. They take your credit card number but do not charge anything until the day of the appointment, at which time you can pay cash.

 

[KingK12]

My niece and I did this and she was a little scared at first, but by the end of it she was smiling and had a great time! She ended up making me do it again!

 

[AR81]

I just booked for May and had no problem getting 2 early morning appointments the day before Memorial Day. You have to call. I called the dining reservation number. They take your credit card number but do not charge anything until the day of the appointment, at which time you can pay cash.

Are the prices the same that is on the first page of this thread? 29.95 without costumes?

 

[kadesha]

I'm not sure about that. Earlier in the thread someone mentioned a $5 increase. Not sure if that's happened yet or not.

 

[jcjen519]

Are the costumes on the first page current? are the items you can purchase in the pirate league different from the ones in the store off the ride?

 

[Berlioz70]

Are the prices the same that is on the first page of this thread? 29.95 without costumes?

Are the costumes on the first page current? are the items you can purchase in the pirate league different from the ones in the store off the ride?

The first post is still up to date.

Most of the items sold at TPL are available at the Bazaar as well. However, if the Bazaar is sold out, you cannot just purchase the item at the League without the experience.

 

[jcjen519]

The first post is still up to date.

Most of the items sold at TPL are available at the Bazaar as well. However, if the Bazaar is sold out, you cannot just purchase the item at the League without the experience.

Thanks! Are there always costumes at the pirates league store? I want to get one there for our son because I think it would be part of the fun, but don't want to end up with no costume if they are sold out.

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

I can't wait to add this to the list of surprises for my son on our December trip! He is going to LOVE this!

If we don't need to purchase any costumes, I can just do the $30 package correct?

 

[KDilly]

I can't wait to add this to the list of surprises for my son on our December trip! He is going to LOVE this!

If we don't need to purchase any costumes, I can just do the $30 package correct?

Awesome!!! I love stacking awesome suprises on top of a disney trip makes me a good daddy/uncle lol

-KD

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks! Are there always costumes at the pirates league store?

Mostly yes, but not always the one desired. In other words, if DS wears a 6, they may be out of 6 Hooks, but will have a 6 Captain Jack. So if your heart it set on a specific costume, I recommend buying something ahead of time and changing into it before your appt. If the specific costume doesn't matter, you should be fine.

If we don't need to purchase any costumes, I can just do the $30 package correct?

Correct!

 

[Wendy31]

We are planning the "Pirates & Pals" Fireworks Cruise for our last night.

So I was thinking of surprising the kids' w/ the Pirate League, but I really didn't want to stay in the MK for the Pirate Parade. (I had planned to go back to our resort & rest before dinner at 'Ohana & then the cruise.)

My questions:

1. Are we missing a huge part of the experience if we don't do the Pirate Parade? My older two will be 12 & 11, &, in the video posted, it looks like mostly younger kids, so they feel out of place anyway. But our 3 year old would probably fit right in! But, again, I'm not sure we wanted to stay in the MK that long - I'd rather our younger DS be rested for the night's activities.

2. If we plan the Pirate League for right after lunch & then maybe ride PotC before heading back to our resort, would the makeup last through dinner & then the cruise?

3. I read were you can only get 2 appts at at time. Is it possible if all 3 of my kids are there at the same time, they can go ahead & take all 3 at the same time?

Thank you!!

 

[coopersmom]

We are planning the "Pirates & Pals" Fireworks Cruise for our last night.

So I was thinking of surprising the kids' w/ the Pirate League, but I really didn't want to stay in the MK for the Pirate Parade. (I had planned to go back to our resort & rest before dinner at 'Ohana & then the cruise.)

My questions:

1. Are we missing a huge part of the experience if we don't do the Pirate Parade? My older two will be 12 & 11, &, in the video posted, it looks like mostly younger kids, so they feel out of place anyway. But our 3 year old would probably fit right in! But, again, I'm not sure we wanted to stay in the MK that long - I'd rather our younger DS be rested for the night's activities.

2. If we plan the Pirate League for right after lunch & then maybe ride PotC before heading back to our resort, would the makeup last through dinner & then the cruise?

3. I read were you can only get 2 appts at at time. Is it possible if all 3 of my kids are there at the same time, they can go ahead & take all 3 at the same time?

Thank you!!

We did Pirates League and the fireworks cruise the same day back in September and I, too, planned it thinking my son would want to stay dressed like a pirate all night. Umm, no. But he was only four at the time, so your mileage there may vary.

The makeup will definitely last for the cruise ... And long after, IF you can get them to keep their hands off it, because it's itchy, it smears and it makes a mess.

Anyway, the cruise was great but the best part of Pirates League, for my son anyway, was the parade that concludes with the Jack Sparrow sword tutorial. Now, he didn't get picked to go on stage (though all go on stage briefly at end for pirate oath), but he still had a blast and Pirates League kids sit in the front row.

I wrote a bit about our experience here, if you're interested.

We really loved the pirate cruise, though I think enjoyment depends heavily on your "pirate" host ... Ours was great so we had so much fun.

 

[snowangel72]

My kids couldn't keep the make up on long. Mine would never make it the night. We barely made it a few hours! It's very itchy. They can def. book three together or at least within 15 min. of each other.