OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Berlioz70]

... I don't see the sash listed as part of the package...

It's called a sheath - Pirates don't wear sashes, that sounds like something a princess would wear.

 

[Sheilby]

Looks like you're all set! I will just add that if you want to participate in the daily pirate parade, head over to PL a few minutes before 4pm. The sash is included with each makeover, and is yours to keep.

Thanks!

 

[Sheilby]

It's called a sheath - Pirates don't wear sashes, that sounds like something a princess would wear.

Ha, I guess I should stop calling it a makeover too.

 

[frisbeego]

I should be tipping both of our pirate guides (or what ever they are called) - is $5 each right?

My understanding is that you shouldn't tip the pirate guides. If you feel you received exemplary service (which we did!), then you should thank the pirate guide and/or send a note to guest relations. I believe a CM recently confirmed this in a separate thread.

My personal experience: While I was in the chair, a boy handed my pirate guide a tip. The pirate guide told me, "please don't tip us." Another CM walked by, and my pirate guide handed the money to her.

 

[Sheilby]

My understanding is that you shouldn't tip the pirate guides. If you feel you received exemplary service (which we did!), then you should thank the pirate guide and/or send a note to guest relations. I believe a CM recently confirmed this in a separate thread.

My personal experience: While I was in the chair, a boy handed my pirate guide a tip. The pirate guide told me, "please don't tip us." Another CM walked by, and my pirate guide handed the money to her.

That's weird. I totally understand if you aren't allowed to tip the pirate guide, but then they should have handed the money back to you, not given it to another CM, that would have ticked me off.

Does anyone else have any experience with tipping the pirate guides?

 

[Dan Murphy]

We tipped both cast members who did our two grandsons back in April. No problem.

 

[frisbeego]

That's weird. I totally understand if you aren't allowed to tip the pirate guide, but then they should have handed the money back to you, not given it to another CM, that would have ticked me off.

To clarify, it was a young boy who (I'm assuming per his parent's instruction) thrust the money at the pirate guide and then ran off. By the time the pirate guide looked in his hand, the kid was gone.

At the time, I thought that the CMs might be obligated to pool tips. Others here have suggested that the tips might be given to charity.

 

[jenjersnap]

They accept tips but only cash. I assumed that I could add it to my tab only to be told cash only by the man checking us out. He wouldn't make change so I had to find someone in the POC willing to. Moral of the story: bring small bills.

 

[Berlioz70]

Ha, I guess I should stop calling it a makeover too.

HAHA - yes!

My understanding is that you shouldn't tip the pirate guides ... I believe a CM recently confirmed this in a separate thread.

The CM that confirmed that is likely NOT a CM at The Pirates League. Pirates (and FGiTs at BBB) ARE allowed to accept tips.

At the time, I thought that the CMs might be obligated to pool tips.

Yes - tips are pooled. The pirate who checks you in, the pirate that gives the name, and the pirate that gives the sword are all given a cut of the day's treasure as well as the one who actually paints.

They accept tips but only cash. I assumed that I could add it to my tab only to be told cash only by the man checking us out. He wouldn't make change so I had to find someone in the POC willing to. Moral of the story: bring small bills.

Just confirming this! Cash only, they do not have change.

As a reminder - this is discussed in the first post of this thread. Pirate salaries are not dependent on tips (not like a waiter), any tip you give is your way of saying thanks for going above and beyond. While it's a nice to do, it is certainly not expected!

 

[Crabb]

I am going in May of next year. What costumes do they have now? My son is a youth xl or men's small. We did it a few years back and he got the now discontinued Captn Jack costume. He loves getting all decked out.

 

[Berlioz70]

The first post is still current for garb - the only option for adults is a shirt, the Boney costume does run large so the XL will hopefully fit!

 

[ariane37]

The answer to this is probably in the thread somewhere, but it's too long to read through For the women who have done the PL: do you wear any makeup when you go, like your foundation? Or do you go totally sans makeup? Not sure if they put any base on; think I'm doing the Mermaid
Thanks!

 

[smitch425]

The answer to this is probably in the thread somewhere, but it's too long to read through For the women who have done the PL: do you wear any makeup when you go, like your foundation? Or do you go totally sans makeup? Not sure if they put any base on; think I'm doing the Mermaid
Thanks!

I would go with makeup already on. The look includes eye shadow and lip gloss. I don't think there was any blush, but can't remember for sure. They definitely don't do a base.

 

[ariane37]

Thank you Smitch425 !

 

[gracer9977]

We just got back from Disney last week. Had 4 kids who did the Pirate League. 2 pirates and 2 mermaids. This was our first time doing this and it was WONDERFUL!!! The kids all had a blast and the staff was amazing!! Not only did they do a great job but they were totally funny while they were doing it.

I thought the price for this experience is so worth it. The kids loved it.

I did tip. You tip the person that you check out with. She makes sure that everyone that was involved in the experience gets part of the tip. You do need cash, it can't be added onto the cost of the experience.

Also just so you know the face makeup/paint comes off with soap and water. My DD had the pirate empress and she really just had on eye shadow, blush and lip gloss which was pretty much gone by the end of the day. My DS beard came off really easy, was a little tougher to get off all the eye makeup. It's on really thick and had to be careful with soap around his eyes. The mermaid makeup took a little longer but still came off with soap and water.

 

[thebs19]

We're thinking about booking this for our son, 7, for our trip in May. He saw it featured in the planning DVD and looked excited.

Do they accept reservations this far out? We have a general idea of which park we are going to on what day and I could probably book it. One day we plan on MK we have a Chef Mickey's reservation at 5:15 - If I tried to balance doing it at end of the day with that reservation, would something like a 2:30 reservation leave enough time for him to participate in the parade and get us to Chef Mickey's all in time do you think??

Also, a question on the "add-ons" - while I don't know for sure, he is a big Jake fan so I'm thinking he may chose that package (also looks like less face paint which i think he'd prefer.) I know it comes with a tshirt if you do the "deluxe" Jake package - are there any Jake-themed "extras" on top of that? Or is that the whole Jake "costume"?

Thanks!

 

[Rachel77]

We're thinking about booking this for our son, 7, for our trip in May. He saw it featured in the planning DVD and looked excited. Do they accept reservations this far out?!

My son is going for the first time this May too. I was able to reserve 180 days out.

Have a great time!

 

[mousefan4ever]

we are also going in May and I already have my son's reservation set up...he is 12. I would suggest calling as soon as you can. I am trying to figure out how much $$ to set aside for this.

 

[tarak]

We did this last month and our kids all loved it. I'll try to post pictures later. My son picked the Jake package, my oldest went with the mermaid package, and my middle daughter went with the Empress. My personal favorite was the Empress - but part of that was because my daughter was really into the role playing, even faking an English accent when she took the oath. Jake and the mermaid don't get pirate names, either. Teagan became Cat Redburne, and spoke with an accent the rest of the day. Our total was just over $100 for the three of them. They all want to do it again. I'd purchased memory maker, so the pictures were downloaded to my card for no extra cost (I don't think they are included automatically, but don't quote me on that). The pictures were quite nice, in my opinion.

One word of warning - the Jake eyebrows and sideburns are fairly difficult to remove. It's more like stage makeup than face paint. Which is nice, because it lasts. But he was over the eyebrows within a few hours and it took several baby wipes and a bath to completely get rid of them.

 

[misse320]

After reading through this thread, I signed our three kids up for this experience when we are there in March. I can't wait! I'm very tempted to call back and add me to the reservation too.