OFFICIAL The Pirates League Thread

[tinkerbell615]

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

Thank you!

 

[smitch425]

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.

Sorry for more questions, but will Mack ignore the mermaids or will he still interact with them? DS will be Jake and DD will be a mermaid, and if they are treated as outsiders should we skip the tutorial? I don't want them to feel left out. I would hate to surprise them with their makeovers and have them come away feeling disappointed.

 

[Marshay]

Sorry for more questions, but will Mack ignore the mermaids or will he still interact with them? DS will be Jake and DD will be a mermaid, and if they are treated as outsiders should we skip the tutorial? I don't want them to feel left out. I would hate to surprise them with their makeovers and have them come away feeling disappointed.

I'm wondering about this, too! My DD6 is scheduled to become a mermaid in July and it sounds like Disney hasn't really done a lot for the mermaids yet...

 

[kkandaj]

Here is a picture of "my" finished Jake:

and my finished Pirate Empress:

My kiddos had a blast doing this, along with us adults watching. It was a really fun experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. And as a mom--I would not be hesitant at all to do this with my son. In fact, my MIL wondered why we didnt make her an appointment.

DS WOULD NOT let us wash his eyebrows off, even though he took his "hair" off because it was hot and steamy. I kept forgetting his eyebrows were painted on, so when I would look down at him, I would crack up. I had to use face moisturizer after he fell asleep that night to get those eyebrows back to normal.

Btw, these are TPL photos that were taken. We bought the Photopass+ so got them for free.

Peter Pan literally ran right into us and said "You look just like my friend Jake!" He told us to follow him to where he was going for pictures and we were the first in line. DS's FAVORITE is Peter Pan, so this was a really magical experience.

 

[DisneyGuess]

^^ Those are great pics! Love it! I wish my LO would do Jake but he is so stuck on Capt. Jack, lol. I can't wait to do this with him in December!

 

[Berlioz70]

Sorry for more questions, but will Mack ignore the mermaids or will he still interact with them? DS will be Jake and DD will be a mermaid, and if they are treated as outsiders should we skip the tutorial? I don't want them to feel left out. I would hate to surprise them with their makeovers and have them come away feeling disappointed.

I'm wondering about this, too! My DD6 is scheduled to become a mermaid in July and it sounds like Disney hasn't really done a lot for the mermaids yet...

Anyone who participates in the parade gets the same instruction for the interaction. Mack just says something and those that did the parade respond. It's not a pirate thing, it's a parade thing, and anyone that happens to be in the area is welcome to join in.

 

[tinkerbell615]

"kkandaj" ... Such cute pictures!! Thanks for sharing. I wasn't sure if they actually gave you a wig for Jake's hair or if they just used your child's hair and spiked it up a bit.

 

[Marshay]

Here is a picture of "my" finished Jake:

Peter Pan literally ran right into us and said "You look just like my friend Jake!" He told us to follow him to where he was going for pictures and we were the first in line. DS's FAVORITE is Peter Pan, so this was a really magical experience.

Great photos and so neat to have PP give you some pixie dust!!

Anyone who participates in the parade gets the same instruction for the interaction. Mack just says something and those that did the parade respond. It's not a pirate thing, it's a parade thing, and anyone that happens to be in the area is welcome to join in.

Cool! Thanks.

 

[Kathy Jetson]

My ds8 wants to do this. I can't remember the name of the one he wants its the one that looks like a ghost. We will be there in June. Do you think he will just sweat the makeup off? I hate to get it done just to have it start to come off right away.

 

[JoshAndEvsMom]

My ds8 wants to do this. I can't remember the name of the one he wants its the one that looks like a ghost. We will be there in June. Do you think he will just sweat the makeup off? I hate to get it done just to have it start to come off right away.

I have the same exact question! My DS really wants the "cursed pirate" (the skeleton-looking one) But we're going in JULY! I'm wondering, too, if it's just going to melt off... or if it will feel itchy or hot. Anyone with experiences?

 

[iheartphineas]

I have the same exact question! My DS really wants the "cursed pirate" (the skeleton-looking one) But we're going in JULY! I'm wondering, too, if it's just going to melt off... or if it will feel itchy or hot. Anyone with experiences?

My son was just made into Captain Hook on Thursday the 17th. His appointment was at 1:10 and we were out of there by 2:30 (probably even sooner) by the 4:00 brigade his makeup was already "running" from sweat. I was able to use a baby wipe to "fix" it, but by the time the brigade was over he wanted all the make up off because it was bothering him. Hope this helps.

On another note the makeup does come off very easily with a baby wipe.

 

[lotus14]

DD5 and DD8 are doing PL this August for the first time. DD5 wants a mermaid but DD8 wants a beard. Do many girls come in and ask for something other than Empress or Mermaid? She doesn't care what people think of her but I wonder if the pirates have experience turning girls into Captain Hook.

Also, any ideas on what to have a my girl pirate with a beard wear? It's going to be HOT and they don't want to wear pirate costumes. DD5 will be wearing a tank dress but DD8 doesn't want that and I don't want her in something that's black or too boyish.

 

[kkandaj]

DD5 and DD8 are doing PL this August for the first time. DD5 wants a mermaid but DD8 wants a beard. Do many girls come in and ask for something other than Empress or Mermaid? She doesn't care what people think of her but I wonder if the pirates have experience turning girls into Captain Hook.

Also, any ideas on what to have a my girl pirate with a beard wear? It's going to be HOT and they don't want to wear pirate costumes. DD5 will be wearing a tank dress but DD8 doesn't want that and I don't want her in something that's black or too boyish.

I think if she wants to play the part of Captain Hook, let her. I remember dressing like hobo for Halloween and painting on a beard numerous times.

I don't understand the clothing statement about not wanting her to look too boyish though. She is going to be painted up like a man with a beard. She is going to look like a boy. IMO, she should wear some sort of outfit that fits with the face. A tank dress with a face painted like Captain Hook is what would be odd. A little girl dressed up like a pirate with a painted face, I would think nothing of it. My son (in the pic above) wore black/white striped shorts and a red tank. Would something like that be an option? That isn't too "boyish" for before the PL appointment, but would still tie her into the pirate theme.

It's a wonderful experience and no matter, your girls will have a blast!

 

[Kathy Jetson]

My son was just made into Captain Hook on Thursday the 17th. His appointment was at 1:10 and we were out of there by 2:30 (probably even sooner) by the 4:00 brigade his makeup was already "running" from sweat. I was able to use a baby wipe to "fix" it, but by the time the brigade was over he wanted all the make up off because it was bothering him. Hope this helps.

On another note the makeup does come off very easily with a baby wipe.

Thank you for info! I think I will just wait until we go during a cooler time.

 

[HalloweenNut]

Our daughter did TPL and picked the Cursed Pirate (photos back in Post #1048). We had TPL at around 11:00am, met Goofy and did Capt. Jack's but by the time we were eating a late lunch it was starting to bug her - a little itchy. We were heading back to the resort then so we washed it off as best we could then and did the rest later. Even though it was only on for a relatively short time she really enjoyed it and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. She proudly wore her pirate medallion for days afterwards in place of her lanyard.

(The dark makeup around her eyes took a few days to come off fully - I wish we had brought baby oil as I've read that's good.)

 

[smitch425]

I think if she wants to play the part of Captain Hook, let her. I remember dressing like hobo for Halloween and painting on a beard numerous times.

I don't understand the clothing statement about not wanting her to look too boyish though. She is going to be painted up like a man with a beard. She is going to look like a boy. IMO, she should wear some sort of outfit that fits with the face. A tank dress with a face painted like Captain Hook is what would be odd. A little girl dressed up like a pirate with a painted face, I would think nothing of it. My son (in the pic above) wore black/white striped shorts and a red tank. Would something like that be an option? That isn't too "boyish" for before the PL appointment, but would still tie her into the pirate theme.

It's a wonderful experience and no matter, your girls will have a blast!

I agree about the clothing. I think the hope of not looking "boyish" kinda goes out the window once the beard goes on.

I wonder why the Hook look has a beard. Captain Hook doesn't have a beard. Odd.

 

[lotus14]

I agree about the clothing. I think the hope of not looking "boyish" kinda goes out the window once the beard goes on.

I wonder why the Hook look has a beard. Captain Hook doesn't have a beard. Odd.

Good point. I think what I was thinking was to try to avoid the black t-shirt thing since it's going to be so stinking hot. I'll see what we can come up with.

To the lady with the girl in the Cursed Pirate look, your daughter looks GREAT and that's now what my daughter wants to get. Just have to figure out something to go with it.

 

[JoshAndEvsMom]

Our daughter did TPL and picked the Cursed Pirate (photos back in Post #1048). We had TPL at around 11:00am, met Goofy and did Capt. Jack's but by the time we were eating a late lunch it was starting to bug her - a little itchy. We were heading back to the resort then so we washed it off as best we could then and did the rest later. Even though it was only on for a relatively short time she really enjoyed it and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. She proudly wore her pirate medallion for days afterwards in place of her lanyard.

(The dark makeup around her eyes took a few days to come off fully - I wish we had brought baby oil as I've read that's good.)

Your daughter looks great! I know DS will really want this. I guess its ok if he doesn't want the face paint all day. I'm sure its more about the whole experience anyway Thanks for the feedback!

 

[KELLY]

Anyone know the cost of the mermaids package ? I called and made a reservation but I could't make out what he said. I thought he said 40.00 something but last year the empress package was only around 30.00.

 

[KELLY]

Anyone know the cost of the mermaids package ? I called and made a reservation but I could't make out what he said. I thought he said 40.00 something but last year the empress package was only around 30.00.

Found what. I was looking for. Helps if you check the first page.