Pirates and Pals arrival time?

[CatKel1202]

I have reservations for the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise on a MVMCP night. They told me to call 2 weeks in advance to find out our arrival time, but I'd like to have a general idea so I can make my ADRs accordingly. Anyone know what time we would generally be expected to arrive in November for a Holiday Wishes cruise?

 

[ErinsMommy]

If i remember correctly we had to be there 10 minutes prior to scheduled start time which was about 7:00, this event was so much fun. Enjoy!

 

[cincystamper]

We did the cruise on a MVMCP night in 2013 and our start time was 8:00 p.m.

 

[TheyCallMeStacey]

I just scheduled mine for November and they said to get there around 6:30 for a non MVMCP night and on a MVMCP night, just after 8. I plan on double checking when it gets closer

 

[MissDisneyDora]

From the website:

• The extravaganza begins 1 hour and 15 minutes before the start of the scheduled fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park. November through May, Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage operates every night except Wednesdays. June through October, the show occurs every night but Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• To check in for this event, please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Check the Daily Events Board in the lobby for the location to start your pirate experience.

 

[tinkerhon]

I have reservations for the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise on a MVMCP night. They told me to call 2 weeks in advance to find out our arrival time, but I'd like to have a general idea so I can make my ADRs accordingly. Anyone know what time we would generally be expected to arrive in November for a Holiday Wishes cruise?

Try and get there early enough to do the "Scavenger Hunt" --- lot of fun !!!

 

[Newsies]

Get there very early and hop in line to meet Smee and Hook as soon as you're allowed in. Have fun!!!

 

[amagalski]

I've been told about 1 1/2 hours prior to Wishes scheduled start

 

[MermaidMommy]

From the website:

• The extravaganza begins 1 hour and 15 minutes before the start of the scheduled fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park. November through May, Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage operates every night except Wednesdays. June through October, the show occurs every night but Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• To check in for this event, please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Check the Daily Events Board in the lobby for the location to start your pirate experience.

This is the correct information.

Getting there any earlier won't be of any benefit, because the ballroom won't open until 1 hour and 15 minutes before Wishes. Any earlier than that, and you'll just be standing around waiting. As some PP's have mentioned, they have a Contemporary scavenger hunt that you can do after you check in, but that's not part of the party.

 

[Kebby]

We just booked. Wishes is at 9, and we need to be there at 7 :30 with the party starting at 7:45

 

[CatKel1202]

Thank you everyone. I know what the website says but Wishes is not on the schedule so I did not know the timing during MVMCP. I will plan to be in the vicinity by 7:30 to be safe.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Masin thing is to be there at the Contemporary about 1 1/2 hours before Wishes, party starts about 1 1/4 hours before. A great evening of fun!!

 

[MudBud]

I think during MVMCP the fireworks are at 9:30 so then the party would start at 8:15.