OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Noelle Luvs Disney]

Ok, trying to decide whether or not to get my dds costumes for Pirates league in August and then for our cruise in March--(pirates night?). Right now I have tank tops for them with sparkly girl skulls on them to wear for pirates league. Last year we went in August and we brought princess dresses from home. When they got hot, they changed into shirts/shorts. They got alot of comments. Should I splurge and get the costumes? Would the costumes be too hot? Maybe I could pack the shirts to bring with if the costumes get too hot--opinions?

Here are the costumes:
http://www.buycostumes.com/Treasure-Hunt-Pirate-Girl-Child-Costume/61965/ProductDetail.aspx

http://www.buycostumes.com/Decked-Out-Child-Teen-Costume/60674/ProductDetail.aspx

Thanks for any opinions.

I just wanted to give you info on the Treasure Hunt Pirate Girl costume - that is the one my youngest daughter wore (pics are a few pages back). I really, really liked this costume & it was VERY lightweight. Very comfy & very thin - the kind of thin material that you can throw in the suitcase & doesn't get all wrinkly. I would just say that this costume ran VERY small. My daughter is on the brink between a 6x and 7/8 and I wasn't sure if I should order the medium or the large since the large was a size 7-10, but I went ahead and ordered the large since I figured too big was better than too small. Well, the large fit her perfectly. I think if I had ordered the medium, it would've been indecent. Anyway, my daughter is a girly girl & wanted a pink costume & the one they have at the PL is long sleeved, so I ordered this one & was very happy with it - hope this helps!!

 

[2littleprincesses]

THanks for the input. Your dd looked so cute in that outfit--that is why we picked it. Dd is wearing 7/8 tops and 6x bottoms. Do you think that would be too small for her? She would like to wear it to halloween and in March. Thanks!

 

[Noelle Luvs Disney]

THanks for the input. Your dd looked so cute in that outfit--that is why we picked it. Dd is wearing 7/8 tops and 6x bottoms. Do you think that would be too small for her? She would like to wear it to halloween and in March. Thanks!

Oh, thank you! She really, really loved wearing that costume. It also comes with it's own cute bandanna that she didn't wear since I knew they'd get one at the PL.

I think that the large will be perfect then since my daughter wears some 6x's still & some 7/8s. I think it would fit perfectly at Halloween & what I would do is, if it's starting to get a little on the short side in March, have her wear some little, lightweight shorts underneath just in case. (I know I'm constantly having to get onto my daughters to sit nicely when they are in their dresses - even the 10 year old!) Or you could also do some lightweight pink bloomers - that could be cute!

 

[LovesHerTaurus]

Do the bandannas fit the adults too? All four of us have it booked, but if the bandana won't fit is there another option? Can we buy hats at the league?

We have big heads

 

[Twingle]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post here that we had an *AMAZING* time at the Pirates League on Monday, June 21st. This was our second time there, and surprisingly - our pirates remembered us from last May! Pirate Lonnie and Pirate James were incredible, but Pirate Jason really made my little girls day by getting her stuffed animal a pirate booty sack and remembering the story he told her last year (he fell in love with a mermaid, but sadly, things just didn't work out!)

I'll post pictures soon, but it was just a wonderful experience for my kids. The CM's really went above and beyond what they needed to do, I've already contacted Guest Services about their committment to the whole storyline.

So, so fun! I highly recommend this for anyone - so cool.

 

[Berlioz70]

Do the bandannas fit the adults too? All four of us have it booked, but if the bandana won't fit is there another option? Can we buy hats at the league?

We have big heads

Yep - the bandanas are designed for adults and if anything, are a little too big for some of the kids.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post here that we had an *AMAZING* time at the Pirates League on Monday, June 21st. This was our second time there, and surprisingly - our pirates remembered us from last May! Pirate Lonnie and Pirate James were incredible, but Pirate Jason really made my little girls day by getting her stuffed animal a pirate booty sack and remembering the story he told her last year (he fell in love with a mermaid, but sadly, things just didn't work out!)

I'll post pictures soon, but it was just a wonderful experience for my kids. The CM's really went above and beyond what they needed to do, I've already contacted Guest Services about their committment to the whole storyline.

So, so fun! I highly recommend this for anyone - so cool.

What a wonderful story!!! Be sure to include the pirates names in your letter as CMs get special recognition if a Guest writes a positive letter about them.

 

[mousescrapper]

It is like an ADR so you may have to wait. They generally do not tell a wait time as it really depends on how fast the Pirates on the chairs are going and some new recruits just take longer than others. A 30 minute wait should be expected on a normal day (especially around lunch). An hour or longer on MNSSHP (based on last year's wait average).




No limit to sit in the main room and watch. There is a limit to enter the sacred sanctorum, usually 6 but it depends on the physical size of the Guests (obviously more children can fit than adults).



No, the looks are approved by legal and the pirates are not allowed to take "special orders." With that said, kids are kids and if they just cannot finish the look the Pirate Master will adjust. But this is done in the spur of the moment, no alterations will be agreed on beforehand.



Yes, it is louder than most places in the parks. However, we have had several children with autism in the past and have been notified to be cautious of our volume while the child is present.

thank you for all the answers this is really helpful and appreciative...

 

[momof1+1+2]

Great thread! Thanks for all the info. I will be trying to get my son an appt for this tomorrow!!

 

[Figmificent]

Ok I know this is an off the wall question, but is there anyone I could contact to find out if the eye patch band is latex? Allergy... can ya tell? LOL

 

[Berlioz70]

My best guess is that it is not, as one of our Pirates has an allergy to latex and I've seen her wear one. When you check in you can always ask to see one first, they are in individual packages with the earring. If it turns out to be latex just make sure your Pirate Master knows so he or she does not put it on (which they do automatically).

 

[ChrisHartman]

We're getting our pirate makeover on 10/11, which is a MNSSHP day. I had heard that the Pirate's League is open later on MNSSHP days, but when I called to make a later reservation for DS, they said the last appointment was at 3pm, like all the other dates? I was hoping for a later appointment (after naps) like around 5pm given it was a MNSSHP night, but was told that wsn't the case.

So which is it??

 

[tink too]

Our DD's appointment is at 5.30pm on 3rd October (an MNSSHP night).

I'd try calling back.

 

[NemoMom07]

I would call back also. Our appointment is at 4:50 and 5:20pm on Sept. 18 a MNSSHP.

 

[ChrisHartman]

Whew - I was able to move our appointment to 5PM. I think he'll do much better with that...and so will we. That way we can spend our time in the morning on the rides and such, and then get the pirate makeover after naptime. Much better scenario!!

Thanks!!

 

[Berlioz70]

I'm glad you were able to get a better appt. time. Sometimes the people on the other side of the phone do not get information as quick as people on the DISBoards!

 

[donipan]

I've been two days at the phone with the Pirates League, or rather without. Do they ever pick up the phone??? I just keep getting all this info about rides (which I don't need thank you, I've joined the DIS forums... )

 

[Berlioz70]

I've been two days at the phone with the Pirates League, or rather without. Do they ever pick up the phone??? I just keep getting all this info about rides (which I don't need thank you, I've joined the DIS forums... )

Are you calling 407-WDW-CREW?

The number is one of several that will connect you to the Disney Reservation Center; it is the specific line that typically involves other general reservations (non-Dining). The actual TPL phone numbers are not released to Guests as they do not make reservations at the physical location.

 

[daisy2jae]

I want to do this while we are at WDW but my DS3 hates even putting on chap stick so doesn't look like we'd be able to do this. I guess when he's older.

 

[hstrickland]

We went to WDW back in May. DS9, DS3 and grandpa experienced the Pirates League. We had an excellent experience. Here are few pictures of our pirates. The boys loved every minute of it.

If you would like to see a full report on the Pirates League, you can click on my TR link below. It was well worth the money for this adventure. Would certainly do it again!

 

[tink too]

Whew - I was able to move our appointment to 5PM. I think he'll do much better with that...and so will we.

Glad you got a more suitable time sorted out. Over the years, I have found that if you get an answer from a reservations CM that you are unsure about, wait a little while and call back!

We went to WDW back in May. DS9, DS3 and grandpa experienced the Pirates League. We had an excellent experience. The boys loved every minute of it.

All your pirates look awesome, but I especially love your DS3's look of concentration while he's making his "hook".