OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[nejjie]

Hi all, if I do a 2pm appointment in November.. will I make it to the 3pm parade?

 

[crusoe2]

The new female look has officially been approved and will be launching on May 20th, in conjunction with the new movie.

It will start out in a 6 week test mode, but if it's popular may stick around longer. Images and more info will be posted on the 20th!

Thanks so much for the update. Sounds like this will be available while we're there. DD will be so excited. Does this include a new costume for girls too?

 

[Berlioz70]

Hi all, if I do a 2pm appointment in November.. will I make it to the 3pm parade?

Perhaps... but I wouldn't count on it. 90 minutes is a better bet for planning purposes.

For example, yesterday was a 50 minute wait, then add the 45 min experience. Granted it's a busy week for the parks, but it was an average day for the league.

Thanks so much for the update. Sounds like this will be available while we're there. DD will be so excited. Does this include a new costume for girls too?

Hoping to post info sooner rather than later, just waiting for management approval. There is not a new costume.

 

[HoltDisney07]

I see lots of ?'s about times. We have two appts, 3:25 & 3:30 and have an ADR at CRT for 5:25, this should work right?

Any adults do this and did you like it?

Final question I have an almost 3 year old whom I don't want to feel left out (he is one of those...gotta do everything my older siblings are doing no matter what kinda kids), all items can be purchased there right? Any suggestions on doing his makeup like the pirate league does? I would love to make him have a beard as that is the makeup choice his older brother wants to get.

Funny my 7yr old daughter now decided she doesn't want to do the BBB after all so I was able to get her an appt right before her brothers for the Pirates League. Love that we won't be trekking all over the place for appts that day.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

Your times will workout fine! We have been several times and we always get out within 1 1/2 hours. Is there an age limit? If not I would let the 3 year old join in! If not you could buy him the necklace and sword next door in the shop, but the time you pay for those he may as well have gotten the full treatment. You will also might want the bandana, I don't know if they sell those next door???

 

[HoltDisney07]

They have to be 3 in order to participate. He won't be, he'll miss it by 2 months. I see there is a link to info about makeup on the first page. I'll look into that as an option and just buy the accessories when we get there. Thanks for the input!

Your times will workout fine! We have been several times and we always get out within 1 1/2 hours. Is there an age limit? If not I would let the 3 year old join in! If not you could buy him the necklace and sword next door in the shop, but the time you pay for those he may as well have gotten the full treatment. You will also might want the bandana, I don't know if they sell those next door???

 

[MOM POPPINS]

I would ask when I got there, if they could sell you the stuff that comes with the makeover without doing the make up part. That way he will still feel like he got the same stuff. I don't see why that would be a problem, explain the situation. That way he gets exactly the same as brother and sister. The CM's all are very nice at the pirates league.

 

[Berlioz70]

Note of the day - we've noticed a lot of families are booking appointments in between 3-3:30 and then want to participate in the 4:15 parade. Because of the waits we typically have in the afternoon, many of them are missing the parade.

Just wanted to let you readers know that the parade does not hold for pirates still in the League; it must start at 4:15 in order to lead into the 4:25 Pirate Tutorial. If your heart is set on the parade, make your appointment no later than 2:45. I've updated the first post as well.

Final question I have an almost 3 year old whom I don't want to feel left out (he is one of those...gotta do everything my older siblings are doing no matter what kinda kids), all items can be purchased there right? Any suggestions on doing his makeup like the pirate league does? I would love to make him have a beard as that is the makeup choice his older brother wants to get.

Unfortunately, many of the items are exclusive to the League experience and you cannot purchase them separately; such as the TPL coin, sheath, teeth, bag, etc.

 

[ewerstruly]

Thanks for all the info. Didn't someone say there was no parade and pirate training on MNSSHP days? Thought I read that somewhere.

 

[Berlioz70]

Correct, no parade on MNSSHP. You probably read it in the first post of this thread.

The Pirate Tutorial will still occur on MNSSHP days.

 

[tannersmama]

Reservations are taken 180 days out. Is it the same as ADR's. My 180 for ADR's is 4/25. Can I do it then or do I have to wait till 180 days from the date I want the Pirates League Appointment. We are wanting to go on 10/25. Thanks

 

[chepic]

Last year we saw "pirates" jump off a boat at the Poly, look for some treasure, and then left. What Pirate experience is this? I am assuming this is not the same one at the park.

Thanks

Cheryl

 

[HoltDisney07]

Thanks! I didn't even think something like this was a possibility. I didn't want to book it knowing it said 3yrs+ and he wasn't 3 yet. My biggest reservation about having him do it was the makeup anyway. Maybe the Pirates league should offer an under 3 package for those kids to just participate in the other activities offered and skip the makeup.

Unfortunately, many of the items are exclusive to the League experience and you cannot purchase them separately; such as the TPL coin, sheath, teeth, bag, etc.

However, a young child can go through the experience without the face paint. When you call to book, just say that the child is three (the CMs on the phone are not the same as those at TPL so if you try to explain it they probably will not have the resources needed). When you arrive, tell the Quartermaster (Pirate behind the desk) that he is under three, but you still wanted him to participate with his brothers. They'll indicate no face on his form, but he'll get to go through everything else.

 

[GreatGranny]

Reservations are taken 180 days out. Is it the same as ADR's. My 180 for ADR's is 4/25. Can I do it then or do I have to wait till 180 days from the date I want the Pirates League Appointment. We are wanting to go on 10/25. Thanks

It works the same as ADR's, so if you're staying on site you can book at 180 from arrival for up to 10 days, if off site it's 180 days from the appt.

 

[chepic]

Last year we saw "pirates" jump off a boat at the Poly, look for some treasure, and then left. What Pirate experience is this? I am assuming this is not the same one at the park.

Thanks

Cheryl

found my answer!!!
Cheryl

 

[tannersmama]

It works the same as ADR's, so if you're staying on site you can book at 180 from arrival for up to 10 days, if off site it's 180 days from the appt.

Thanks so much Looks like I need to make a phone call on Monday

 

[ewerstruly]

HIstorically does anyone know when they announce extended hours for MNSSHP? Or when they start scheduling for past 4 in October? I guess officiLmparty dates will at least need to come out first, huh?

Also, they say park admission is required. Does the party ticket count as pArk admission? They let you do pirates league with your MNSSHP ticket and not a full's day admission.

 

[Pixiedust530]

HIstorically does anyone know when they announce extended hours for MNSSHP? Or when they start scheduling for past 4 in October? I guess officiLmparty dates will at least need to come out first, huh?

Also, they say park admission is required. Does the party ticket count as pArk admission? They let you do pirates league with your MNSSHP ticket and not a full's day admission.

I would like to know this as well! I hope someone has the answer!!!

 

[dntd]

The costumes look too warm for Aug, I think I'll have to come up with pirate theemed shirts.

 

[mnightin]

All-
First of all, thank you for all the useful information. So thankful you take the time to share your experiences and knowledge.

So now I need help with some planning and the Pirate Tutorial. This is my and my family's very first trip to WDW - hooray! We have me, DH, DS (8), DD (5), DD (6mo, 1 at time of trip), and nanny to help out with the baby.

As I look at all the trip planning advice, those afternoon breaks/naps seem pretty important for families with kids this young. So need the wise folks here to help me choose.

We'll be in the parks 10/15-10/22 this year, hopefully low crowds. Planning two days in MK and would like to book Pirates League on one of those days.

MK first day: (Monday)
Arrive at rope drop
Lunch 11:20 Chef Mickey's
Nap after lunch until early evening
Return evening for Wishes Dessert Party

MK second day: (Wednesday)
Cinderella's Royal Table 8:10
Tour in the morning, lunch flexible
Afternoon nap
Optional return evening, or park hop

When would you schedule DS for PL?
- Before lunch day one?
- Bring him back early Day one while others continue to nap?
- Later morning Day two?
- Late afternoon Day two?

On one hand, I'm a little hesitant to commit to a return to the park because I just don't know how the kids will be doing by then. Then again, DS is older and always a trooper and won't require a nap, so we could divide and conquer. One of us could bring him back and the others could join us a bit later.

Thanks for your patience with an over-planning mom!