Pirate's League vs. BBB

[IceQueen182]

My 5 year old daughter has done BBB a couple times (and loves it!), but I'm considering whether Pirate's League might be a fun alternative for a change. I see they have a mermaid package which looks cute. I'm wondering if others have any recent experiences with Pirate's League or advice on how it compares to BBB. Thanks!!

 

[AngiTN]

We've done it a few times.
There really isn't much comparison.
It's so much more laid back. DGD really likes it but she likes BBB too.
It's funny, she comes out of them acting so differently. BBB does turn her in to a prissy princess but PL she's more like her usual self. She prefers the Pirate Empress, or whatever it is they call the girl pirate. I've never gotten her to do the mermaid, despite my gentle encouragements to do so.
It's never been nearly as crowded as BBB, PL often can take walk ins. Though I think around Halloween Party season that is not the case.

 

[naneliz]

My 5 year old daughter has done BBB a couple times (and loves it!), but I'm considering whether Pirate's League might be a fun alternative for a change. I see they have a mermaid package which looks cute. I'm wondering if others have any recent experiences with Pirate's League or advice on how it compares to BBB. Thanks!!

I took my niece to BBB & PL on the same trip, as her favorite Princesses are Cindy & Ariel. She LOVED BBB and was a bit shy through the process, I think she loved the mermaid treatment much more. Since it is more relaxed and her brother was a pirate so they played into that very well. Lots of fun! I would highly recommend it.

 

[IceQueen182]

Sounds like PL is worth trying! I didn't know there was a girl pirate option- that sounds cute too!

 

[AngiTN]

And remember, PL can be a family affair. No upper age limit on it

 

[cassie58]

DD has done both and enjoyed them. As PP said, no real comparison, but both have great theming and immersion. DD also did mermaid, and it was very pretty, and comes with cool color changing necklace and hair clip. We found a teal blue dress on Amazon that she wore to compliment the makeover. We got FP to meet Ariel in the Grotto after. Here is a link to a previous thread where I posted some pics if you would like to check them out:. https://www.disboards.com/threads/pirates-league-help-please-for-girls.3455073/#post-54673899

 

[IceQueen182]

And remember, PL can be a family affair. No upper age limit on it

Too fun! Mother/daughter mermaid makeovers would definitely be memorable!!

 

[IceQueen182]

DD has done both and enjoyed them. As PP said, no real comparison, but both have great theming and immersion. DD also did mermaid, and it was very pretty, and comes with cool color changing necklace and hair clip. We found a teal blue dress on Amazon that she wore to compliment the makeover. We got FP to meet Ariel in the Grotto after. Here is a link to a previous thread where I posted some pics if you would like to check them out:. https://www.disboards.com/threads/pirates-league-help-please-for-girls.3455073/#post-54673899

Great pics- thank you so much! I love the teal dress- I need to fine one like it for my DD.

 

[luckystar2]

Dd just did mermaid makeover at PL for the 9/1 Halloween party. We haven't done BBB before so can't compare. We went with PL since she's 9 and a little over princesses. She loves mermaids though.

Thoughts: personally I found all the humor stuff a bit annoying/over the top. Dd can be very shy so I don't think she enjoyed it either. All the joking around took up time. We had plenty to spare so that was fine but It definitely added some time. I'm sure lots of kids would love it but my dd would have probably preferred the environment at BBB but with the mermaid makeover.

The makeover itself was great. I thought the scale makeup turned out fantastic. It rained at our party and I was impressed with how it held up. Also held up to the heat earlier. I loved the color changing clip, necklace and bracelet.

Afterwards we went over by Ariel's grotto and got a photographer to do Sebastian magic shot and some pictures in front. Then we had fast pass to meet Ariel. Was great way to get some pics with her makeover. For her outfit I was able to find a blue/teal shirt with sequins (scale like) and a mermaid skirt (was swim coverup) from Justice. They ended up being perfect and colors went so well with makeup.

 

[Crystal824]

My oldest, 7, has done both. She prefers PL. They are different experiences for sure. IMO, PL is more about the make-up and BBB is more about the hair. Both are definitely immersive and fun. She did the mermaid package but wants to go back and do the Pirate Empress package. I agree PL is a way more calm environment. BBB is way more chaotic.

 

[AngiTN]

My oldest, 7, has done both. She prefers PL. They are different experiences for sure. IMO, PL is more about the make-up and BBB is more about the hair. Both are definitely immersive and fun. She did the mermaid package but wants to go back and do the Pirate Empress package. I agree PL is a way more calm environment. BBB is way more chaotic.

That is a great way to summarize the difference