OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[kadesha]

Do you have the hard copy of the package photo? See if there is a long # on it somewhere (side? back?). If you find a #, enter it into you Photopass account. This is how it used to work with meal photos, not sure if PL is the same.

ETA: Did your DD happen to get the mermaid makeover? I am desperate to see what the necklace looks like, and what special things the mermaids do if they are not given a pirate name or do the pirate oath.

If not, we are doing the Mermaid Package next week so I'll be sure to post a review and pics when we get back!

 

[smitch425]

If not, we are doing the Mermaid Package next week so I'll be sure to post a review and pics when we get back!

Oh that would be WONDERFUL!!!! Here are the questions I posted earlier in the thread. Any help you can give me would be SOOOO appreciated!!!

1. Do the mermaids get to participate in the parade?
2. What do the mermaids do if they do not get a pirate name and say the oath?
3. Does anyone have a picture of the mermaid necklace?
4. What is the best makeup remover for the black makeup? (I don't wear makeup, so I have no idea what works!)
5. Does the parade end with a viewing of the pirate tutorial show, or should we try to see it before we do the parade?

I hope you have a fantastic trip!

 

[Funfire240]

For anyone that is interested. I found a Jake costume online last night available for preorder on buycostumes.com. It will not be available until 7/15/2012, but you can preorder now and it is only around $30. It looks super cute and my little guy LOVES Jake and will be 3 on our next trip so we will be doing PL.

I pre-ordered today and it was $39.99! I can't wait!
They also have Izzy that is available for shipping now (29.99)- DD is going to be so excited all she talks about is her and DS being Jake and Izzy for trick or treating at Disney (I'm doing PL with her before hand that day so this is perfect! - DS is a little too young yet)

 

[arwood82]

Can anyone post a picture of what the sword looks like that comes with the Jake package? My 3 yo son will be getting this package in September and I was just wondering if it really looked like jakes sword or if I needed to order him one to go with his costume. I would greatly appreciate anyone's help. Thanks

 

[BellaBaby]

We have a 9am appt. and MK opens at 9am that day. They said to arrive 15 min. early, so is there a special gate where we can get in early? Maybe we give our name or something?

TIA!!

 

[smitch425]

We have a 9am appt. and MK opens at 9am that day. They said to arrive 15 min. early, so is there a special gate where we can get in early? Maybe we give our name or something?

TIA!!

You should have no problem entering early. There will be lots of guests with dining reservations entering the park, too. Just go to the open turnstyle and let them know you have a PL appt. You might want to have your conf# available just in case.

 

[Millermom0606]

ok, let me figure out how to post pics and I can show you LOL

the mermaids do not get names, neither does Jake......
the pirates and 'Jakes' all get the same sword too......
they all get the fake leather sash,
the pirates and 'Jakes' get the dabluoon
Jake gets a paper that states he is part of the crew
Pirates get a paper with their pirate name and the pirate oath on it
Mermaids get nothing like that
Empresses get face jewels and nail polish and lip gloss, eye patch, bandana and 'silver to trade if you need to get away' and sword and sash
Mermaid gets makeup kit from BBB, necklace that changes from white to blue in the sunlight, hair flower that changes to purple in sunlight, and a sea green nail polish and sash
Jake gets Jake hair, sword, and sash

my kids LOVED it, but I really think they could do more with the mermaids..... I have a few ideas that I have considered writing Disney about, ESP with having a Submariner as a husband, they have a LOT to do with Davey Jones and King Neptune :::

 

[smitch425]

ok, let me figure out how to post pics and I can show you LOL

the mermaids do not get names, neither does Jake......
the pirates and 'Jakes' all get the same sword too......
they all get the fake leather sash,
the pirates and 'Jakes' get the dabluoon
Jake gets a paper that states he is part of the crew
Pirates get a paper with their pirate name and the pirate oath on it
Mermaids get nothing like that
Empresses get face jewels and nail polish and lip gloss, eye patch, bandana and 'silver to trade if you need to get away' and sword and sash
Mermaid gets makeup kit from BBB, necklace that changes from white to blue in the sunlight, hair flower that changes to purple in sunlight, and a sea green nail polish and sash
Jake gets Jake hair, sword, and sash

my kids LOVED it, but I really think they could do more with the mermaids..... I have a few ideas that I have considered writing Disney about, ESP with having a Submariner as a husband, they have a LOT to do with Davey Jones and King Neptune :::

Thanks for the info! Any idea if Jake and the mermaid participate in the daily parade? What's the deal with the pirate tutorial...do they watch it as a group after the parade? A little bummed about the lack of special things for the mermaid, but hopefully DD will be fine with that. I don't think she'll really know the difference--especially since her brother won't get the pirate name either.

 

[MarriedToAPrince]

I am super excited that all three of us are doing this when we go in August. I struggled to get appts but I was able to thankfully. I ordered DD a pirate dress from a seller on etsy. It is a sundress so she will be cool but still be dressed up as a pirate princess as she calls it. Right after our appts we are heading over to HS to have lunch at HnV with Jake! She is going to be thrilled!

 

[arwood82]

Here is a crazy question. If we have an appt on a MNSSHP night will they let us in early with our confirmation # or do I need to use on of our park tickets to get in early for the appt.

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks for the info! Any idea if Jake and the mermaid participate in the daily parade? What's the deal with the pirate tutorial...do they watch it as a group after the parade? A little bummed about the lack of special things for the mermaid, but hopefully DD will be fine with that. I don't think she'll really know the difference--especially since her brother won't get the pirate name either.

Anyone can participate in the parade; you do not even have to go to TPL first, you can just be walking by and join in! After the parade, the kids are led to the front row for the tutorial and Mack does a very short interaction with them at the start of the show that is not done during the other shows.

Keep in mind, mermaids are enemies to the pirates... so their storyline is that they are pledging to be nice to Pirates. That's why they do not get any piraty stuff, it's the complete opposite of who a mermaid is supposed to be.

Here is a crazy question. If we have an appt on a MNSSHP night will they let us in early with our confirmation # or do I need to use on of our park tickets to get in early for the appt.

You have to use park tickets; I'm afraid no one is let in before 4 on a party ticket, even with confirmation.

 

[DisneyGuess]

Planning on letting YDS do this on our trip in December, he is so excited, he'll be almost 4 then & right now, he wants to do the Black Beard because he thinks it looks most like Capt. Jack.

Anyway, he's taken to saying I'm going to do TPL with him & he wants me to be a pirate princess. I know I will take crap from my DH & my older boys if I do it, but.....please tell me I wouldn't be the only adult pirate princess.....if it will make my son happy, I will do it right alongside him, lol.

I'm thinking of doing it on the day we do the Pirate & Pals Voyage, I know the fireworks cruise is prepaid, but is TPL? Or is that paid for when we actually get it done?

 

[Berlioz70]

You will not be the only adult - there is a fair amount of adults that do the experience each day. I can't promise they'll be getting done the same time as you, but it's very common.

You pay for TPL afterwards; they take the CC when you book just to make sure everyone shows up ($10 no show fee).

 

[arwood82]

You have to use park tickets; I'm afraid no one is let in before 4 on a party ticket, even with confirmation.[/QUOTE]

Thank you so much. That is what I thought but I wanted to make sure before I decided how many days tickets I needed to add to our package.

 

[disneymomma76]

I love these threads that help me with my planning! THANK YOU!

We are going in just a few short weeks so it will be HOT! Does anyone have any good places to get a "cool" costume for an 8 year old and 2 year old? My DS8 will be doing TPL and I thought about dressing both of them up.

I don't want to spend a ton of money nor do I want hot, hot, hot costumes.

THANKS!

 

[Mom2six]

My DD6 will be doing this in September as an Empress. We got her a cute pirate costume online. It has short sleeves and is a dress so it will be cooler. So many of the pirate costumes look like she'd be so hot in them!

 

[Mom2six]

We are going in just a few short weeks so it will be HOT! Does anyone have any good places to get a "cool" costume for an 8 year old and 2 year old? My DS8 will be doing TPL and I thought about dressing both of them up.

I don't want to spend a ton of money nor do I want hot, hot, hot costumes.

THANKS!

I've seen lots of pirate costumes online at places like ebay, amazon, and buycostumes. We got ours from amazon, but it is a girl costume and I didn't pay attention to the boy costumes. Good luck! I'm sure they will have so much fun.

 

[Berlioz70]

We have a 9am appt. and MK opens at 9am that day. They said to arrive 15 min. early, so is there a special gate where we can get in early? Maybe we give our name or something?

TIA!!

I just saw this... technically the park opens 8:55 and the lands open at 9. You can try to get in early, but if you want to watch the welcome show then head in, you should be fine.

Even with a confirmation, Adventureland will not open until 9, so the farthest you'd make it is to the Adventureland Bridge. The vast majority of the 9am appts are late, it's normal so don't sweat it if you don't get there until 9:05.

This is also the reason I recommend attempting a walk-in at 9, as we'll take the first people who show up and put 'em a chair.

 

[tinkerbell615]

I haven't read this whole thread, so I am sorry if I missed it, but does anyone have any pictures of what Jake looks like when completed? We will be there with our DGS who will turn 5 while we are there. We are thinking about taking him as part of his birthday gift from us. I would just love to see the finished product! Is it ever possible to get in without the advanced reservation?

 

[Berlioz70]

Check the first post for pictures of all the looks, and the FAQ section on how to get in without an appointment.