Alt Text 6
Navigation



 
Utilidors Audio Broadcasting :: View topic - Pirates League Coming to Magic Kingdom

Utilidors Audio Broadcasting Forum Index Forum FAQ Search Usergroups Memberlist Profile Log in to check your private messages

Pirates League Coming to Magic Kingdom

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Utilidors Audio Broadcasting Forum Index -> Walt Disney World Discussion
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
daguru
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Feb 21, 2006
Posts: 4196
Location: Sanford, Fl

PostPosted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:00 pm    Post subject: Pirates League Coming to Magic Kingdom Reply with quote

I've been reading about this for a few days now, but until today it was still considered to be "rumor"...

Yo ho: Pirate makeover coming to Magic Kingdom in June

The new Pirates League will try to do for buccaneers what the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has done for little princesses at Disney World.

The attraction, which will open at Magic Kingdom theme park June 29, will perform swashbuckling makeovers. Participants will receive pirate names before receiving a variety of accessories, including beards, eye patches, scarves, scars, earrings and gold teeth. These will be applied by a "veteran pirate" with sea-sailing tales.

After taking a sacred oath and an official portrait, guests will be part of Jack Sparrow's gang.


There will be three pirate packages.

+ First Mate Package ($49.95): bandana, choice of facial effects, sword and sheath, pirate coin necklace, 5x7 photo and a "personalized pirate oath."

+ Empress Package ($49.95): bandana, "shimmering" makeup, sword and sheath, pirate coin necklace, 5x7 photo and a "personalized pirate oath."

+ Captains Package ($124.95): choice of costume, facial effects, sword and sheath, pirate coin necklace, three 5x7 photos and the personalized oath.

The League will be located in the area between the entrance to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and the Pirates Merchandise shop. (Disney says this is currently backstage territory.)

But hang tight, mateys: Reservations cannot be made until May 11.

Source: Orlando Sentinel Blog; http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/04/disney-world-magic-kingdom-adventureland-pirates-league-jack-sparrow.html




Who didn't see this coming?!?! Ok guys, interested?
_________________
Up or Down North, South, East, or West An Adventurer's Life is Best!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website AIM Address
RavenStGermaine
Curbside Attendant
Curbside Attendant


Joined: May 22, 2007
Posts: 415
Location: Atlanta, GA

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If only adults could do this! The Empress Package sounds fun. Smile
_________________
Beth's Blog
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website AIM Address
WDWFan
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 10863

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My only surprise is that it took so long to do this.

There was one item in the write-up that I did find unusual. It mentioned scarves. Most themepark/amusement parks don't like folks wearing things that float or flow behind them on ride attraction. I'm wondering if this is just bad copy, if they are actually going to allow this, or if by scarves they mean more of a ascot type scarf.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Figmentathm
UAB's 1st Boston Marathon Finisher


Joined: Nov 09, 2005
Posts: 1995

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know a certain grandfather that would be happy to set his grandson up with a pirate package. Too bad it won't be open next week while we are visiting the Mouse.
_________________
[
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
daguru
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Feb 21, 2006
Posts: 4196
Location: Sanford, Fl

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think they are referring to the bandanas... those aren't long enough to be of an issue riding rides....
_________________
Up or Down North, South, East, or West An Adventurer's Life is Best!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website AIM Address
WDWFan
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 10863

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

must be a southern thing. here in the "North" a scarf and a bandanna are totally different...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
CTKnight3
Airline Food and Beverage
Airline Food and Beverage


Joined: May 27, 2007
Posts: 300
Location: Connecticut, USA

PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perhaps they meant Banderola???
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
wdwnut4life
Parking Lot Attendant
Parking Lot Attendant


Joined: Oct 08, 2008
Posts: 16
Location: erie il usa

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sounds cool. the ride will b open right? i'll b there july 16th! Smile
_________________
myspace.com/wdwdancetwirlnut
facebook-Tiff Prendergast
youtube.com/svhwdwnut
twitter.com/wdwdisneyland
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website Yahoo Messenger
daguru
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Feb 21, 2006
Posts: 4196
Location: Sanford, Fl

PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Orlando Sentinel has another article about the opening this coming Monday. The article includes photos from some soft openings, it actually looks pretty cool!

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/06/disney-world-magic-kingdom-pirates-league-pirates-of-the-caribbean.html
_________________
Up or Down North, South, East, or West An Adventurer's Life is Best!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website AIM Address
RavenStGermaine
Curbside Attendant
Curbside Attendant


Joined: May 22, 2007
Posts: 415
Location: Atlanta, GA

PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like their description of the three looks available: "Johnny Depp-y." Very Happy
_________________
Beth's Blog
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website AIM Address
WDWFan
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 10863

PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think this is a great idea. It keeps the franschise alive and gives the boys something to do... (while girls can do this too, not many boys were doing the princess routine...) a bit on the pricy side though. $50 as the starting level.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
daguru
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Feb 21, 2006
Posts: 4196
Location: Sanford, Fl

PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Disney and More has a ton of really cool photos, showing the different make-up options... If I was a kid again, I would be a cursed pirate! Totally Cool!
_________________
Up or Down North, South, East, or West An Adventurer's Life is Best!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website AIM Address
WDWFan
Pilot
Pilot


Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 10863

PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks like a lot of fun for the folks involved, and wrapping it into a game that is played in adventure land was a good idea as well.

I wonder how long the "Game" lasts. I can see Mom and Dad ready to move on and having to stay to "finish the game".

Also be curious as to how this effects the crowds in adventure land.

And finally, I'd like to see how well this make-up holds up to a day in the park with the various water effect and normal kid wear and tear. Particularly with the cursed pirate having make-up on hands, I'd think that would rub off on everything... clothes, parents, other guests...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Utilidors Audio Broadcasting Forum Index -> Walt Disney World Discussion All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
 
Utilidors Audio Broadcasting / Utilidors.com / uabmagic.com are in no way affiliated with, endorsed or promoted by the Walt Disney Company or any of its subsidiaries.

All Music and requestable media Copyright the Walt Disney Company or their respective artists / Composers.


Page Generation: 0.06 Seconds
 
Copyright © Smeego.com Home Now Playing Site Forum Chat My Account Logout
Powered by the AutoTheme HTML Theme System
Page created in 0.057275 Seconds