OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Berlioz70]

what exactly is it? I've heard about it and you've greatly explained what happens to getting ready, you mentioned a parade?

also whats it like for the older kids at heart who are thinking of giving it a go?

Check the first post of this thread.

 

[nogreenworld]

my daughter did this for the first time last week, and i just want to say the experience is a great time. now, some of it is dependent on how personable your makeover consultant is, but overall, the mood and ambiance and experience of this is great. from the pirate name, to the artistry of the makeover, to the pirate oath, the secret treasure room and the certificate, it's great. we'd do it again in a heartbeat. we didn't get to do the parade because we had a conflicting FP+, but the whole thing was great. my daughter did the empress makeover, and as she is one who often wants to take off accessories and whatnot after something like this, i was surprised that she wore the whole thing for the whole day, and looked awesome.

 

[Cluelyss]

my daughter did this for the first time last week, and i just want to say the experience is a great time. now, some of it is dependent on how personable your makeover consultant is, but overall, the mood and ambiance and experience of this is great. from the pirate name, to the artistry of the makeover, to the pirate oath, the secret treasure room and the certificate, it's great. we'd do it again in a heartbeat. we didn't get to do the parade because we had a conflicting FP+, but the whole thing was great. my daughter did the empress makeover, and as she is one who often wants to take off accessories and whatnot after something like this, i was surprised that she wore the whole thing for the whole day, and looked awesome.

Thanks for the wonderful feedback!!

My kids did the PL last October, and I thought it was a wonderful experience as well! Maybe even better than BBB!

 

[Vaninou]

Hello,

We're from Switzerland and my son doesn't speak english (he's almost 4).
I could translate of course... But Does the CM speak other languages? DS speaks French, Spanish and Italian...
Many thanks

 

[cynditech]

I had read somewhere that the Pirates League stays open later on party nights (MNSSHP). Will I be able to get a reservation after 4:00 pm on a party night? I didn't want to use a park ticket that day. TIA

You should be able to. Last October, we had reservations for the kids at 4:30 on a MNSSHP night. But, I remember when I originally made the reservations, they did not have later times, I took a 3:00pm time. Then, a few months prior, I called again and switched the times. I know there were a ton of people still coming in after we left, which was probably around 5:30 or so? I videotaped some of it too - if you check our trip report, a few minutes into the video, you can see the kids at Pirates League

 

[nogreenworld]

Hello,

We're from Switzerland and my son doesn't speak english (he's almost 4).
I could translate of course... But Does the CM speak other languages? DS speaks French, Spanish and Italian...
Many thanks

i know a few of the cast members there the day we were in did speak spanish. i would ask the person on the reservation line when you set it up, and make a request.

 

[KayW]

Do they get to keep the makeup that is used? My DD will be doing the Empress next week. Was just curious because I am sure would like to freshen up before our Anna and Elsa FP. SHould I just plan on bringing my own to add to it later in the night?

 

[CinderElsa]

Do they get to keep the makeup that is used? My DD will be doing the Empress next week. Was just curious because I am sure would like to freshen up before our Anna and Elsa FP. SHould I just plan on bringing my own to add to it later in the night?

You get the makeup to keep. It's a little seashell palette. I think it's the same one used at the BBB because we were asked not to mention their stash to the princesses. Seems those palettes left the castle under suspicious circumstances.

 

[KayW]

You get the makeup to keep. It's a little seashell palette. I think it's the same one used at the BBB because we were asked not to mention their stash to the princesses. Seems those palettes left the castle under suspicious circumstances.

Great! Thanks for the info. I thought I had read it somewhere.

 

[nogreenworld]

Do they get to keep the makeup that is used? My DD will be doing the Empress next week. Was just curious because I am sure would like to freshen up before our Anna and Elsa FP. SHould I just plan on bringing my own to add to it later in the night?

Maybe the other poster had a different experience, or maybe they did the PL a while ago, but as of a week ago, you only get to keep part of the makeup. we had two girls do it last week, and they get to keep the lip gloss and the nail polish. the eyeshadow, shimmering makeup, blush, etc, are actually from a professional makeup kit now that they do not give away. they also are re-using it all day long (though they will use new q-tips to apply a lot of it, but i'm not so sure about the brushes). the makeup stays on very well, and you can certainly freshen up the lip-gloss.

beware...anna and elsa are a bit afraid of pirates, so make sure to tell them you are nice pirates. they suggested our girls became the pirates of arrendale and guard all the chocolate there.

 

[Cluelyss]

Maybe the other poster had a different experience, or maybe they did the PL a while ago, but as of a week ago, you only get to keep part of the makeup. we had two girls do it last week, and they get to keep the lip gloss and the nail polish. the eyeshadow, shimmering makeup, blush, etc, are actually from a professional makeup kit now that they do not give away. they also are re-using it all day long (though they will use new q-tips to apply a lot of it, but i'm not so sure about the brushes). the makeup stays on very well, and you can certainly freshen up the lip-gloss.

beware...anna and elsa are a bit afraid of pirates, so make sure to tell them you are nice pirates. they suggested our girls became the pirates of arrendale and guard all the chocolate there.

Did your girls do the mermaid makeover or the empress package? We got to keep our mermaid makeup in October (similar to what they have at BBB) but my son didn't keep anything from his pirate makeup.

 

[KayW]

Maybe the other poster had a different experience, or maybe they did the PL a while ago, but as of a week ago, you only get to keep part of the makeup. we had two girls do it last week, and they get to keep the lip gloss and the nail polish. the eyeshadow, shimmering makeup, blush, etc, are actually from a professional makeup kit now that they do not give away. they also are re-using it all day long (though they will use new q-tips to apply a lot of it, but i'm not so sure about the brushes). the makeup stays on very well, and you can certainly freshen up the lip-gloss.

beware...anna and elsa are a bit afraid of pirates, so make sure to tell them you are nice pirates. they suggested our girls became the pirates of arrendale and guard all the chocolate there.

Thanks. Was really hoping for just the lip gloss since we are eating at BOG right after wards. Not seeing Anna and Elsa until 8:30 PM. My DD is 10 so she will be able to let them know she is a good pirate

 

[CinderElsa]

Maybe the other poster had a different experience, or maybe they did the PL a while ago, but as of a week ago, you only get to keep part of the makeup. we had two girls do it last week, and they get to keep the lip gloss and the nail polish. the eyeshadow, shimmering makeup, blush, etc, are actually from a professional makeup kit now that they do not give away. they also are re-using it all day long (though they will use new q-tips to apply a lot of it, but i'm not so sure about the brushes). the makeup stays on very well, and you can certainly freshen up the lip-gloss.

beware...anna and elsa are a bit afraid of pirates, so make sure to tell them you are nice pirates. they suggested our girls became the pirates of arrendale and guard all the chocolate there.

This was the Mermaid package, first week of December.

The only thing they actually used from the palette was the lip gloss, but they gave the whole palette. The rest of the makeup was indeed from a professional kit.

 

[nogreenworld]

This was the Mermaid package, first week of December.

The only thing they actually used from the palette was the lip gloss, but they gave the whole palette. The rest of the makeup was indeed from a professional kit.

that must be the difference, unless they changed gear at the new year. we did the empress package. the lip gloss comes in a bottle. nail polish choices were piratess pink or cannonball gray.

 

[CinderElsa]

that must be the difference, unless they changed gear at the new year. we did the empress package. the lip gloss comes in a bottle. nail polish choices were piratess pink or cannonball gray.

I think you're correct in thinking the difference is in the package. The Mermaid nail polish is in a Pirates League bottle, but my friend recognized it as Mermaid's Tears by OPI.

 

[DisneyCAL]

We are looking into doing this for our 5 year old boy/girl twins in September 2015. My daughter wants to do the Mermaid package. What exactly does the mermaid package get to do as I know it is a good bit different from the
other packages?
Also, I doubt our kids will make it peacefully to a 4pm parade [they will most likely need a nap]. Is the parade worth the wait if that means the potential of doing the parade with one or both melting down?

 

[Cluelyss]

We are looking into doing this for our 5 year old boy/girl twins in September 2015. My daughter wants to do the Mermaid package. What exactly does the mermaid package get to do as I know it is a good bit different from the
other packages?
Also, I doubt our kids will make it peacefully to a 4pm parade [they will most likely need a nap]. Is the parade worth the wait if that means the potential of doing the parade with one or both melting down?

The mermaids get to sign their name onto an official scroll when they enter, but do not get a pirate name or secret treasure when the makeover is over. They do get hair and nails, plus the shimmering mermaid makeup, a sash, and photos at the end. DD liked it better than BBB, if that says anything

 

[Osugal9]

Do they still have the pink pirate dress for the empress package? If so does anyone know how large the sizes go? I would need an 8. I was showing my daughter to see if she'd rather do BBB or Pl and she fell I love with the dress. I saw the the boys costume run about $70. Is that about the price for the girls costumes as well?

 

[nyck]

What size do the costumes go up to? I have an 8 y old girl that is size 8, 11 y old girl size 10/12, and 10 y old boy size 10/12 and I know they will want the whole package with makeup and costumes. Thanks!!

 

[mamawee]

My oldest did Pirates League when we were at disney 2 weeks ago - such a wonderful experience. I wrote about it here - with pictures also