OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[rdominy]

Sorry if this was addressed somewhere in the posts...but there's a lot of posts...

I am prepurchasing the PhotoPass CD. Do you have to still buy one of the pictures to be able to put all the pictures they take on your photopass, or will they just scan one of your cards without purchasing a picture at that time?

Thanks

 

[Berlioz70]

I am prepurchasing the PhotoPass CD. Do you have to still buy one of the pictures to be able to put all the pictures they take on your photopass, or will they just scan one of your cards without purchasing a picture at that time?

Thanks

You still have to the purchase the photo at the League, sorry!

They do not scan ANY cards at the League. The Photopass ID is printed on your receipt so you can load it to your Photopass account when you get home, or have them add it to your card at Town Square Theatre. Without the receipt (only acquired after purchase), you will not have access to your photos.

 

[rdominy]

Thanks for the info.

Do they take multiple photos? If they do and you purchase just one, do you get all pictures they take when you enter the number on your receipt?

 

[movesky]

Guys I love this!

 

[movesky]

I'm not sure about that. Earlier in the thread someone mentioned a $5 increase. Not sure if that's happened yet or not.

Nice deal!!!!

 

[Luvin*Livvy]

We just got back from WDW and my girls (3 and 6) did The Pirate League and had an AMAZING experience! I cannot rave enough about the whole experience from start to finish. The ONLY issue we had was that it rained the entire day after we did it and the girls make-up didn't hold up very well....but honestly the experience was worth the $30 even with the make-up not lasting!
My kids had a blast...and even though they are totally girly girls.....and we've never done BBB...we will probably do this every time we go from now on!

The best part.....we got our own little private M&G with Cpt. Jack Sparrow and Mack (??) b/c my 3 YO is obsessed with him and decided when he walked thru the Pirate League to get dry before his next show she started flirting and blowing kisses at him! He and the other pirate came over to us, while we were waiting and talked to us for a GOOD 5-7 minutes, took pictures, and had some fun with my kids! It was an AWESOME experience and in the hour and a half we were there we didn't see them do this with anyone else...even the CMs were telling us how lucky we were b/c Jack Sparrow rarely does that (not sure if that's true)! When we left his super secret room and were paying... he came back inside to dry off..my little one was all done up and he made a little smile at my girls and said to the other guy "WOW! Look at Ava and Olivia!" I was shocked he remembered their names.....very magical! I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did!!!!

Here are a few pictures....(WHOA..sorry they are so big....how can I make them smaller???)
My little one.....

My slightly older one....

I didn't have my camera out when they whole thing unfolded b/c I wasn't expecting him......but I grabbed these!

 

[HalloweenNut]

We just got back from WDW and my girls (3 and 6) did The Pirate League and had an AMAZING experience! I cannot rave enough about the whole experience from start to finish. The ONLY issue we had was that it rained the entire day after we did it and the girls make-up didn't hold up very well....but honestly the experience was worth the $30 even with the make-up not lasting!
My kids had a blast...and even though they are totally girly girls.....and we've never done BBB...we will probably do this every time we go from now on!

The best part.....we got our own little private M&G with Cpt. Jack Sparrow and Mack (??) b/c my 3 YO is obsessed with him and decided when he walked thru the Pirate League to get dry before his next show she started flirting and blowing kisses at him! He and the other pirate came over to us, while we were waiting and talked to us for a GOOD 5-7 minutes, took pictures, and had some fun with my kids! It was an AWESOME experience and in the hour and a half we were there we didn't see them do this with anyone else...even the CMs were telling us how lucky we were b/c Jack Sparrow rarely does that (not sure if that's true)! When we left his super secret room and were paying... he came back inside to dry off..my little one was all done up and he made a little smile at my girls and said to the other guy "WOW! Look at Ava and Olivia!" I was shocked he remembered their names.....very magical! I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did!!!!

WOW!! What an incredible experience! You really were lucky that day. We have the Pirate League booked for our daughter as well which she'll love - knowing her she'll want the skeleton pirate face!! I doubt she'll luck out with Captain Jack the way you did but I guess we can always hope for rain!

 

[Wendy31]

We did Pirates League and the fireworks cruise the same day back in September and I, too, planned it thinking my son would want to stay dressed like a pirate all night. Umm, no. But he was only four at the time, so your mileage there may vary.

The makeup will definitely last for the cruise ... And long after, IF you can get them to keep their hands off it, because it's itchy, it smears and it makes a mess.

Anyway, the cruise was great but the best part of Pirates League, for my son anyway, was the parade that concludes with the Jack Sparrow sword tutorial. Now, he didn't get picked to go on stage (though all go on stage briefly at end for pirate oath), but he still had a blast and Pirates League kids sit in the front row.

I wrote a bit about our experience here, if you're interested.

We really loved the pirate cruise, though I think enjoyment depends heavily on your "pirate" host ... Ours was great so we had so much fun.

Thanks!

We're excited about the cruise, but I still can't decide about the Pirate's League. I think they would have fun, but I'm not sure I want to take that much time out of our last day...

And I'm not sure our 3 year old will like the makeup. For that matter, I'm not sure our older son will like having an itchy face. He's not a big fan of "discomfort".

But the experience looks really fun!!

Oh, & I went to your link - we were in WDW the same time last year!

My kids couldn't keep the make up on long. Mine would never make it the night. We barely made it a few hours! It's very itchy. They can def. book three together or at least within 15 min. of each other.

The "itchiness" factor worries me. DD would be fine; DSs not so much!

But that's good to know that I can 3 appts close together!

 

[carriern]

My son absolutely loved the pirates league. I bought him a light weight pirate costume from Amazon for $5 before we left. He put it on over his clothes just before going in and wore it the whole day. It was very loud inside the league and took over an hour from start to finish, but my little pirate didn't care. He wanted to go back the next day and do it again. The make-up was hard to get off even with the shaving cream. He still looked like he had black eyes the next morning.

 

[HalloweenNut]

I was thinking for an easy costume we'd get one of the t-shirts sold in the POTC store (they're on the Disney Store site so I assume they'd be there in the park) like this one. Also makes for a good souvenir. I might have to get one for myself too!

 

[ireland_nicole]

I actually bought that shirt for my DS- I figured in June it's the only way for him to be comfortable in Pirate wear LOL. He's going to wear it on our pirate day- starting with Pirates league and finishing with the Pirate and pals cruise

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks for the info.

Do they take multiple photos? If they do and you purchase just one, do you get all pictures they take when you enter the number on your receipt?

They typically take 2 or 3. A Gunner (DPI Photog) is in the back Cargo Room and will select the best picture to be printed and presented to you - that's the one you'll have to purchase. When you enter the code on-line, if there are any other pictures they'll pop up on-line. Unfortunately, there is no way to see all of the images at the League, it's just the one they print.

I was thinking for an easy costume we'd get one of the t-shirts sold in the POTC store (they're on the Disney Store site so I assume they'd be there in the park) like this one.

You're right - they are!

IN OTHER NEWS

CHANGES TO OCCUR ON MONDAY, MARCH 19th:

Empress and First Mate packages are being increased to $34.95.

NEW Mermaid package will be $39.95.

NEW Jake package will be $29.95.

And finally... the Smokey Eyed Jack is being replaced by a Blackbeard look.

I know you want more... hopefully photos will become available on Monday!

 

[kadesha]

You're right - they are!

IN OTHER NEWS

CHANGES TO OCCUR ON MONDAY, MARCH 19th:

Empress and First Mate packages are being increased to $34.95.

NEW Mermaid package will be $39.95.

NEW Jake package will be $29.95.

And finally... the Smokey Eyed Jack is being replaced by a Blackbeard look.

I know you want more... hopefully photos will become available on Monday!

Exciting to see the new packages! We are booked for May 27 under the "Empress" package. Will we need to call and change it to the "Mermaid" package or can we just tell them which package we'd like when we arrive?

 

[Berlioz70]

Exciting to see the new packages! We are booked for May 27 under the "Empress" package. Will we need to call and change it to the "Mermaid" package or can we just tell them which package we'd like when we arrive?

Just tell them when you arrived.

I know they tell you your "booking a package" on the phone, but in truth you aren't. The Pirates will have you select your package when you arrive.

 

[TiggerStac]

What will they be doing for the Jake package?? My son is one that I asked about the make up on..not sure how that will work with his skin (he has a rare disease and has "spots" that are actually colored hives all over his body.

Anyways, just wondering what they are doing, cuz Jake may be perfect.. PS> he loves jake.

If I book both boys, will they still not charge, if my middle son freaks and doesn't want to do it? He did it 1.5 years ago, but is now in an I'm scared of everything stage. I'm afraid not to book it and have him want to do it.

TIA! Looks like I may be on phone tomorrow am.

 

[kkandaj]

Just tell them when you arrived.

I know they tell you your "booking a package" on the phone, but in truth you aren't. The Pirates will have you select your package when you arrive.

The CM I talked to on the phone never asked about a package, just asked gender and birthdates.

Thank you for the updates! I am so glad to see Jake and the Mermaid packages! Can't wait until May 16th!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Oh, I can't wait to see pictures of the Jake package!

My Jake is going to love that!

 

[coopersmom]

The best part.....we got our own little private M&G with Cpt. Jack Sparrow and Mack (??) b/c my 3 YO is obsessed with him and decided when he walked thru the Pirate League to get dry before his next show she started flirting and blowing kisses at him! He and the other pirate came over to us, while we were waiting and talked to us for a GOOD 5-7 minutes, took pictures, and had some fun with my kids!

By the way, our fantastic pirate cruise host was the same "pirate" as pictured here with Capt. Jack. He's is a hoot! He was also at the pirate's league tutorial that afternoon as Capt. Jack's hand, then as a different "pirate" that night at the cruise. Apparently, for a scalawag, he's got quite a work ethic.

I think the Jake and The Neverland Pirate tie-in is a great addition. My four-year-old had never heard of Capt. Jack ... He was all about Capt. Hook and Jake. He kept saying, "Who's Capt. Jack?" every time they talked about him.

And, by the way, he still won't tell anyone where he got his pirate treasure charm--which he wants to wear every now and again--so he definitely bought in to the whole thing.

 

[Berlioz70]

What will they be doing for the Jake package?? My son is one that I asked about the make up on..not sure how that will work with his skin (he has a rare disease and has "spots" that are actually colored hives all over his body.

Anyways, just wondering what they are doing, cuz Jake may be perfect.. PS> he loves jake.

If I book both boys, will they still not charge, if my middle son freaks and doesn't want to do it? He did it 1.5 years ago, but is now in an I'm scared of everything stage. I'm afraid not to book it and have him want to do it.

TIA! Looks like I may be on phone tomorrow am.

They do not charge if a child is scared... they only charge for no shows.

Here is the info I've got on the Jake package, since I no longer work there I'm getting this info second hand now so I can't guarantee it.

"...eyebrows, eyeliner, sideburns and blush, plus the Jake bandana with the hair sticking up."

I'm not sure what "blush" means?!

And, by the way, he still won't tell anyone where he got his pirate treasure charm--which he wants to wear every now and again--so he definitely bought in to the whole thing.

These stories are my favorite!!

 

[iheartphineas]

Yay! Just booked my kids for Pirates League for May 17th! I can't wait to see the Jake Package for my youngest son I think he is gonna love it!!!