OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Disneyfriend]

I apologize for asking a basic question. . . but where *is* the Pirate's League? We have appointments in October, and I realized that I have no idea where to go. Well, I do know that it's somewhere in Adventureland. Is it near Pirates of the Caribbean?

We are surprising the kids, so I appreciate the warning to give them a bit of a heads up ahead of time.

Ok, I just answered my own question with the first post. Sorry!

Thank you everybody for sharing on this great thread!

 

[knitster]

We're going to WDW in May 2011 and I'm signing my 9 year old boy and my 4 (will be 5) year old girl up for TPL. They are soooooooooo excited! I can't wait!

 

[Honeystar120608]

Is there only one pirate's helper to tip? DS is doing up a Than you card and Envelope for the tip. BBB there will be 2 for dd, so just thought I'd double check for PL.

 

[one2admire]

Thanks for all the info! Just booked my lil' man a ressie. He's going to be so excited, he loves pirates.

 

[lissiesmum]

Buccaneer Brigade/Pirate Parade. It's held once a day for TPL Pirates. It's a chance for the pirates to walk around the Caribbean Plaza to show off their new looks. At the end there is a group picture and the Pirates will get jewels and a certificate.

A photopass is also there so you can add those photos to your account.

Here's a video of an older version of the parade from January.

Buccaneer Brigade.

Thanks for the info, sounds like fun! I apologize, I went back a few pages and couldn't find the info...what time is the parade held each day? We'll be there the week after Easter...I want to make sure we're around for it...my DD will be all about the jewels!

I seem to remember that getting jewels and a certificate was part of the makeover...do you not get these anymore? Only if they participate in the parade?

 

[Berlioz70]

I know this isn't entirely a PL question but...

While DS is doing PL, DD is doing BBB. Is there some kind of parade for her later in the day? I would love for DS to do the parade but don't want DD to feel left out.

I believe DTD BBB has a parade, we stole the idea from them, however, MK does not. When I worked there we allowed Princesses in our parade, I assume they still do.

My DD is getting ready to do this for MNSHP and I'm wondering if they sell shoes with the costumes like they do at BBB? Thanks!

No shoes, sorry.

Is there only one pirate's helper to tip? DS is doing up a Than you card and Envelope for the tip. BBB there will be 2 for dd, so just thought I'd double check for PL.

TPL and BBB handle tipping the same way, all tips are combined together in a community "box." Then the money is distributed evenly among the entire group - this way people who work the check in desk, costumes, etc, are still getting tips.

Thanks for the info, sounds like fun! I apologize, I went back a few pages and couldn't find the info...what time is the parade held each day? We'll be there the week after Easter...I want to make sure we're around for it...my DD will be all about the jewels!

I seem to remember that getting jewels and a certificate was part of the makeover...do you not get these anymore? Only if they participate in the parade?

Jewels and Certificates are only part of the parade, however, the Pirate Name is printed on an oath during the experience.

Check out the first post for the most current information on times for the parade.

 

[NemoMom07]

I just got back from our trip and bought one of the portraits that were taken at the Pirates League. There were a total of four of us,but I just chose the one of my ds. When I got home uploaded the number from the portrait I did get more poses of my ds, but none of the other three. Is there a way to retrieve these or did I need to buy one portrait of the each of us to have those as well?

 

[kissesbykim]

We leave in 2 weeks for our DS6 Make a Wish trip and his whole wish revolves around TPL. He's so excited! I'm bringing his Disney Pirate Costume with us and I can't wait to see him "in character". Disney is so fun!

 

[Berlioz70]

I just got back from our trip and bought one of the portraits that were taken at the Pirates League. There were a total of four of us,but I just chose the one of my ds. When I got home uploaded the number from the portrait I did get more poses of my ds, but none of the other three. Is there a way to retrieve these or did I need to buy one portrait of the each of us to have those as well?

Hmmm, that's interesting. It's my understanding you should have access to all photos that were taken in the same sitting in the Secret Room and you paid for together. My best suggestion is to contact the Photopass Department (should be contact info on their website) with the date and time of your pictures.

We leave in 2 weeks for our DS6 Make a Wish trip and his whole wish revolves around TPL. He's so excited! I'm bringing his Disney Pirate Costume with us and I can't wait to see him "in character". Disney is so fun!

Horray - I hope you and he have a blast!!

 

[NemoMom07]

Hmmm, that's interesting. It's my understanding you should have access to all photos that were taken in the same sitting in the Secret Room and you paid for together. My best suggestion is to contact the Photopass Department (should be contact info on their website) with the date and time of your pictures.



Horray - I hope you and he have a blast!!

Thanks for the help. I did just that and they found the other ones and sent me the id's to enter into photopass.

 

[jlhay]

"Also, wait times for MNSSHP were sometimes about an hour (with an appointment) so take that into consideration."


Hour wait with reservation?? Is that during mnsshp or before? We have 220pm reservation 10/28 before mnsshp. If we can't wait an hour or more will they still charge us? We have dinner ADR too

 

[counselormom]

Hmmm... tips to make it better...

Well, one thing for sure, either tell them about it before approaching the Quartermaster or tell the Quartermaster ahead of time that your girls will need a quick overview of the event.

Sometimes the check in process can get long so the pirates may be moving very quickly through this process. There is not a "welcome" spiel or anything to explain what's going on, so lots of times kids get confused if their parents didn't tell them anything in advance. If the Quartermaster is warned first that the kids will need a quick intro that would help. Otherwise they'll hand them a sheet and ask them to pick out a face without any other info.

We've also seen a lot of kids who are being surprised, but then are clearly not interested in becoming a pirate. So that gets a little uncomfortable for everyone.

Other then that, the pirates will take care of everything! Once the experience starts in the league there's a pretty specific pattern everything happens so there's little you'll have to do. Make sure you've got a camera and you're ready to take those candid shots.

Maybe I'll see you on the 6th. I'm the very loud red head, pretty easy to identify.

Thanks for the tips! We will see you on the 6th. One more question:
I've already bought their pirate costumes and we are bringing them with
us, I guess our best bet is to rent a locker to store them until our afternoon
appointment??

 

[Berlioz70]

"Also, wait times for MNSSHP were sometimes about an hour (with an appointment) so take that into consideration."


Hour wait with reservation?? Is that during mnsshp or before? We have 220pm reservation 10/28 before mnsshp. If we can't wait an hour or more will they still charge us? We have dinner ADR too

The MNSSHP wait start times vary on the day of the week and regular park attendance. 2:20 is early enough that you should be fine. Nope, you will not be charged. That $10 charge is applied to Guests who simply do not show up at all.

Thanks for the tips! We will see you on the 6th. One more question:
I've already bought their pirate costumes and we are bringing them with
us, I guess our best bet is to rent a locker to store them until our afternoon
appointment??

A locker is probably your best bet. Just make sure they change into their pirate costume BEFORE checking in. I know there has been some confusion about that with other Guests and I'd hate for them not to get a chance to change before their pictures.

 

[hannahon]

Have appts for my three kiddos before MNNSHP on Oct 28!!!! I have no doubt what the experience is going to be like for my 2 boys, but am still a little foggy on my princess??? Do they do anything with her hair, or should I do her hair before we go if I want something special done with it???

 

[Naisy68]

Have appts for my three kiddos before MNNSHP on Oct 28!!!! I have no doubt what the experience is going to be like for my 2 boys, but am still a little foggy on my princess??? Do they do anything with her hair, or should I do her hair before we go if I want something special done with it???

They do not fix hair at the Pirates League - they will put a bandana on it however. So, if you want her hair fixed special, you will have to do it yourself.

 

[jlhay]

Thanks berlioz70!! Huge sigh of relief

 

[ChrisHartman]

"Also, wait times for MNSSHP were sometimes about an hour (with an appointment) so take that into consideration."

Our appointment is at 5pm on Oct. 11th, should I be worried???

 

[NemoMom07]

we had appointments at 5:20 for 4 of us on sat mnsshp and we were out at 6:30.

 

[Berlioz70]

I wouldn't be worried about it, just be prepared when you show up. I think it's better to prepare for the worse and then you'll have extra time if you get through earlier!

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

"Also, wait times for MNSSHP were sometimes about an hour (with an appointment) so take that into consideration."


Hour wait with reservation?? Is that during mnsshp or before? We have 220pm reservation 10/28 before mnsshp. If we can't wait an hour or more will they still charge us? We have dinner ADR too

Holy Moley!! I thought I was being smart booking out CP reservation for 1 1/2 hour after our PL ressie (PL ressie at 4:00, CP at 5:30.) I sure hope we can make both....