OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Gorechick]

Will the mermaid package be the same as was offered briefly last year?

 

[Berlioz70]

The mermaid face is nearly identical... but the accessories are different. I stopped by yesterday to see if they had any marketing materials they could share, they said it should be available on-line at some point today.

From what I gatherd:

Backbeard (which is replacing the Smokey Eye Jack) has darker eyes and beard, but no scar.

Jake has similar eyebrows to the hook, with black eyes, but no mustach or beard. It's also being paired with the Jake bandana with the black spike hair.

Empress has also been modified, more color to the eyes.

 

[Gorechick]

Info on the new packages has been added in the WDW site under Tours/Special experiences. Should I call and specify which package I'd like so they set aside the components? I'm worried about the popularity and running out of items.

 

[Berlioz70]

They do not set aside components, it's first come first serve (but accessories typically do not run out, only certain costume sizes). What you select on the phone is not communicated to TPL in advance, so it makes no difference what you request; you'll select the package at check-in.

 

[iheartphineas]

Info on the new packages has been added in the WDW site under Tours/Special experiences. Should I call and specify which package I'd like so they set aside the components? I'm worried about the popularity and running out of items.

When I booked this morning she didn't ask what package I was doing (I don't know yet, we'll see what the boys want); all she asked was my info and CC and the kids names and ages.

 

[Gorechick]

Thanks! We're doing PL around 10 am so I hope we'll be able to get what we'd like.

 

[Berlioz70]

When I booked this morning she didn't ask what package I was doing (I don't know yet, we'll see what the boys want); all she asked was my info and CC and the kids names and ages.

That's good news! Pirates keep telling the phone CMs not to ask about the package, but there are still some that do. Good to know some have stopped asking!!

 

[ChrisParker]

Wow. Great thread! Thank Berlioz! And I seem to have joined just in time to make the new theme reservations.

I've read the official information, but what is the difference between the packages really? I'm thinking about the Mermaid for my girls and the pirates for my boys...which pirate is the best? Do I need to specify when making the ressie? I think I"ll do that sooner than later...

Thanks!

 

[Berlioz70]

The main differences between the packages are the take home accessories, all are listed on the first post. The more expensive packages have more expensive accessories, that's why there's a price difference.

The empress is a female pirate, so the package is very similar to the First Mate, just has makeup included instead of fake teeth. Keep in mind, Mermaids are ENEMIES of pirates... so that package has the greatest accessory differences, as they get NO pirate themed merchandise.

 

[mickeymouseclubhouse]

Thanks so much, so excited to hear about the new Mermaid package

Just booked my 2 girls for September! Would love to see some pics of the accessories that come with this package when that info is available!
Last year they both did the Empress package and it was a great experience, this will be fun for something new, can't wait

 

[Gorechick]

Do they sell the pirate loot seperately? I think my daughter will want the mermaid package but since she likes pirates too she'll want the stuff that comes with Empress.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Keep in mind, Mermaids are ENEMIES of pirates... so that package has the greatest accessory differences, as they get NO pirate themed merchandise.

Interesting... Our DS and DD did this last year (pirate & empress) and LOVED it. We've booked it again this year, and I'm curious about the mermaid package. What happens with the pirate oath and pirate name assignments with mermaids??

 

[HalloweenNut]

They just posted more details and photos on the Disney blog.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/new-looks-sail-into-the-pirates-league-in-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-WDWFY12Q2FBDM0235

 

[audrey2580]

They just posted more details and photos on the Disney blog.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/new-looks-sail-into-the-pirates-league-in-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-WDWFY12Q2FBDM0235

yeah thanks!!

 

[Gorechick]

I looked at the new pictures on the blog and like the blue POTC vest the boy on the bottom is wearing. Is it one of the available boy costumes? Does it come wth the shirt underneath (I'd rather have just the vest)?

 

[Muslickz]

They just posted more details and photos on the Disney blog.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/new-looks-sail-into-the-pirates-league-in-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-WDWFY12Q2FBDM0235

thank you thank you love the pics.....

-M

 

[kadesha]

Interesting... Our DS and DD did this last year (pirate & empress) and LOVED it. We've booked it again this year, and I'm curious about the mermaid package. What happens with the pirate oath and pirate name assignments with mermaids??

I'm curious about this too. The kids will want the Mermaid package, but I want to make sure they get the full experience.

Also, I had been planning some Pirate t-shirts for them to wear. Any ideas on what they should wear for the Mermaid package?

 

[Berlioz70]

Do they sell the pirate loot seperately? I think my daughter will want the mermaid package but since she likes pirates too she'll want the stuff that comes with Empress.

You can buy a sword, eye patch, and earring... but the other items are exclusive to the Pirate experience.

What happens with the pirate oath and pirate name assignments with mermaids??

Mermaids do not participate in those... they have slightly modified experiences that are specific to being a mermaid.

I looked at the new pictures on the blog and like the blue POTC vest the boy on the bottom is wearing. Is it one of the available boy costumes? Does it come wth the shirt underneath (I'd rather have just the vest)?

That's the Captain Jack garb - you cannot purchase the vest separately.

I'm curious about this too. The kids will want the Mermaid package, but I want to make sure they get the full experience.

Also, I had been planning some Pirate t-shirts for them to wear. Any ideas on what they should wear for the Mermaid package?

The Mermaids still get a full experience, it's just different. It's the same differences that were done last summer when the package was tested - no one complained to me that they felt their mermaids got any "less" of an experience.

TLP used to sell the Mermaid shirt from POTC4, I'm not sure if they have something else planned. Anything girly and blue (to match the face) would be adorable.

 

[dimndgal1]

I asked on another thread but maybe this is better

I see the Mermaid is back - will be it be here awhile or is it limited again? DD wanted it so bad last time but it was gone before we went... would hate to have it happen again!

 

[Berlioz70]

Mermaid was tested last summer and was a great success, so it's here to stay!