OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[Pine View]

Ok, I thought this was started so boys could have something. With all the Princess stuff going on boy get the shaff. I know I got a survey on this after one trip. I had two grandsons and one granddaughter and the park are way geared to girls. When they do have something for the boys it is soon converted to co-ed.

 

[dimndgal1]

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

Ok, I thought this was started so boys could have something. With all the Princess stuff going on boy get the shaff. I know I got a survey on this after one trip. I had two grandsons and one granddaughter and the park are way geared to girls. When they do have something for the boys it is soon converted to co-ed.

I don't see PL as being introduced just for boys but rather to monopolize on the popularity of the Pirates franchise.

Also, as an avid tomboy growing up, I would never have done BBB but would have loved the option to have look like a pirate. BBB offers the Knight's package and PL offers Empress and mermaid... it seems equitable and fair and a great marketing technique by Disney. Just as Jedi Training appeals to the Jedi in all kids, BBB appeals to the prince or princess and PL the pirate in each.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

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

Ooohhh... what are those like?

 

[arwood82]

I love the new jake package. I am hoping they have a jake costume by the time we go. My 3yo loves JAKE and i would love to have the whole costume for him. Does anybody know if they do later appts on the night s of MNSSHP. We will be going this year and i am hoping i can get an appt before the party.

 

[romburgundy]

Hey how strict are they on this age limit business.

It's frustrating because my son will be 3 months away from 3 years old and his older 5 year old brother will be doing the pirates league and he will be left out.

and he is Jake Crazy!

With the Jake package the young kids are the real target market for that recent change so the age limit seams a little extreme.

I called and they said that the products used have not been tested on children younger than three.

Has anyone had success just booking and doing it for kids of this age "group".

I mean what kind of proof of age does he need to have?

PM me if you'd rather not talk about this in open forum.

 

[missmissy]

Does anybody know if you can use the Disney gift cards to pay for it? Thanks

 

[jcjen519]

Hey how strict are they on this age limit business.

It's frustrating because my son will be 3 months away from 3 years old and his older 5 year old brother will be doing the pirates league and he will be left out.

and he is Jake Crazy!

With the Jake package the young kids are the real target market for that recent change so the age limit seams a little extreme.

I called and they said that the products used have not been tested on children younger than three.

Has anyone had success just booking and doing it for kids of this age "group".

I mean what kind of proof of age does he need to have?

PM me if you'd rather not talk about this in open forum.

we're going to be in Disney in May and again in September. My son will be a month shy of 3 in May. I lied when I booked the reservation. They won't book it if you don't.

 

[Berlioz70]

Ok, I thought this was started so boys could have something.

Common misconception... the girls and boys have always been pretty equal. I used to get furious when people called TPL the "boy" version of BBB, but got over it since that seems to be the way people want to perceive it. From the beginning, it has always been marketed as a FAMILY experience, check out the main image on The Pirates League website (side note, I'm the red head in the background).

Ooohhh... what are those like?

If I told you.... I'd have to kill you.

Do a mermaid search on the thread, there are some reviews of what those experiences include, I try to keep some surprise in there.

Does anybody know if they do later appts on the night s of MNSSHP. We will be going this year and i am hoping i can get an appt before the party.

If history is any indication - nope.

They stayed open late in 2009, but in 2010 & 2011 they maintained the same hours, taking the last appt. at 3:30.

Hey how strict are they on this age limit business.

Check the FAQ (first post) for info on the age limit.

Does anybody know if you can use the Disney gift cards to pay for it? Thanks

You can!

 

[miprender]

I just booked our PL for our trip in June after seeing they added the mermaid package.

We did the PL last year and it was a great experience for my sons and daughter but she is really excited they decided to bring the mermaid package back.

 

[Jonesloonybin]

I did a search on Mermaid and no reviews came up. Could you tell us about what the Mermaid Experience will be like?

Thanks!
Terri

 

[iheartphineas]

I love the new jake package. I am hoping they have a jake costume by the time we go. My 3yo loves JAKE and i would love to have the whole costume for him. Does anybody know if they do later appts on the night s of MNSSHP. We will be going this year and i am hoping i can get an appt before the party.

I'm hoping for a Jake costume too! The boys are turning to pirates on May 17th.

 

[Berlioz70]

I agree - a Jake costume would be great; I do not believe merchandise has created one yet. There are some PJs on DisneyStore.com, but hopefully something else is in development.

 

[Funfire240]

I have a feeling we'll be seeing a Jake costume through Disney Store soon - not too long ago I ended up on the UK site while searching and they had a costume, the plush, the plate & bowl and not long after the plush and dinnerware were available on the US site. I'm hoping to get a costume because my DS is too young to do the pirates league for the package (will only be 2 1/2 when we go).

 

[Berlioz70]

Stopped by TPL today and got a photo of their new marketing sheet!

 

[mickeymouseclubhouse]

Thanks for the pics of the marketing sheet Berlioz!

Have there been any pictures yet of what the necklace included in the mermaid package looks like?

So excited for my girls do this in September!

 

[Mad Hattered]

If Pirate Nick is still there tell him that friends of The Pulcher say hi!

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks for the pics of the marketing sheet Berlioz!

Have there been any pictures yet of what the necklace included in the mermaid package looks like?

So excited for my girls do this in September!

I didn't even think to look for the necklace, I'll try to grab a pic when I visit again!

If Pirate Nick is still there tell him that friends of The Pulcher say hi!

I placed your message in a bottle and set it out in the ocean; should get to Nick on the Black Pearl by morn!

 

[annette20071]

Are the costumes the same as on the first page? The long sleeves (for the girl outfit) sound kind of warm! I know DD will want a costume but I can't picture her wearing the long sleeves for long.

 

[Berlioz70]

The costumes on the first page are still correct.

The good news - the Maiden Dress is a pretty light weight material...

The bad news - ladies certainly get the short end of pirate costumes. Sorry! On the other hand, boys do not have much in terms of Prince costumes, so I guess it evens out?

 

[rileyroo120]

Romburgundy I am in the same predicament only my daughter will be 2 weeks shy of 3. I am curious if you were able to get away with the Pirate League expreience with your almost 3 yr old.

Hey how strict are they on this age limit business.

It's frustrating because my son will be 3 months away from 3 years old and his older 5 year old brother will be doing the pirates league and he will be left out.

and he is Jake Crazy!

With the Jake package the young kids are the real target market for that recent change so the age limit seams a little extreme.

I called and they said that the products used have not been tested on children younger than three.

Has anyone had success just booking and doing it for kids of this age "group".

I mean what kind of proof of age does he need to have?

PM me if you'd rather not talk about this in open forum.