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I know nothing about it....Is this like the Jedi Training? The kids have a Pirate league visit during our trip and I would love to know how to get them to participate in the Pirate Tutorial.
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Click on Magic Kingdom and scroll down to Adventureland. He has a link to a video, too. From what I recall, you don't sign up like you do at Jedi now. They just pick kids out of the audience.
EDIT: please note that the times on Steve's page are just for this week. He updates them every week.
They choose kids out of the crowd to join them. Both of my boys were chosen and got to be in this when they were younger. We were standing near the front, so I'd suggest getting there a bit earlier. When we did it, it took place just across the walkway from POtC.
If you are doing the Pirates League then they will have their own show later in the day. They have all the Pirates from the day parade around and do various things (however, depending on the age of the child this can be boring and seem silly. everyone has to hold on to a rope like the ones used at daycares/preschool)
But once the parade and pictures are done they take all the pirates to Jacks show and they call up kids from the pirates and almost all of the young pirates were able to get on stage the day we participated.
If you are doing the Pirates League then they will have their own show later in the day. They have all the Pirates from the day parade around and do various things (however, depending on the age of the child this can be boring and seem silly. everyone has to hold on to a rope like the ones used at daycares/preschool)
But once the parade and pictures are done they take all the pirates to Jacks show and they call up kids from the pirates and almost all of the young pirates were able to get on stage the day we participated.
Thanks for the info! How is this the first I am hearing about this?
Is this info they give you at the pirates league? Do the mermaids participate as well? This would be awesome! I would love to hear more details...
They told us about when we checked in. The parade and picture is for anyone who became a pirate and I am assuming a mermaid. Three of us became Empress Pirates and we were included. The parade includes the adults to and you walk around chanting and following the lead of the head pirates for the day. At the end you get to take something from Jack's treasure box and take a group picture. There was a photopass guy there taking pictures of all the kids who participated. It was great as he made to sure to get pictures of each person in the parade and also took pictures seperately as well and the group pictures. We were able to add them to our photopass and have some really great candid pictures.
After the picture then they walked all the kids interested in the Jack Sparrow show over to the stage which is right across from the Pirates League and the ride and were given front row seats. The show has Jack calling up several to help out in the show and it is totally random. Sometimes it is the ones that draw his eye or maybe waving their hand the fastest etc. But towards the end of the show he calls up about 15 or so pirates and they do various things and then get sworn in as part of his crew and are given a certificate.
He does the same thing for all of his shows so if you are around at another time you may get picked as well. We happened by his show several times during our stay and the girls ended up with multiple certificates and enjoyed each adventure with Jack.
The pirates league is an amazing experience and my girls can't wait to go back. The cast makes the experience and the more you play along the better time you will have. The loot you get is also great for the price. You do have to pay extra for the picture and once you buy the picture you can get it added to your photopass. However, you do have to buy a picture of each person in the group. They take multiple shots, in the private room and you are not allowed to use your camera because it is a special room and very much a part of the show. I think each of us had about 7 shots or different poses taken so it was well worth the cost at the end to get them added to our photopass.
I hope that helps and feel free to ask any other questions. We went a year ago before the mermaids were added so let me know how that is. I am curious for when we go back.
My daughter was picked last trip. Just have them stand in front near the rope and look eager to be chosen. My daughter was also wearing pirate princess Mickey ears.
The tutorial show was really cute! We got there early and got to sit right in the front. DD didn't want to do it, so we just watched. Jack Sparrow was so good!! Very fun!
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They told us about when we checked in. The parade and picture is for anyone who became a pirate and I am assuming a mermaid. Three of us became Empress Pirates and we were included. The parade includes the adults to and you walk around chanting and following the lead of the head pirates for the day. At the end you get to take something from Jack's treasure box and take a group picture. There was a photopass guy there taking pictures of all the kids who participated. It was great as he made to sure to get pictures of each person in the parade and also took pictures seperately as well and the group pictures. We were able to add them to our photopass and have some really great candid pictures.
After the picture then they walked all the kids interested in the Jack Sparrow show over to the stage which is right across from the Pirates League and the ride and were given front row seats. The show has Jack calling up several to help out in the show and it is totally random. Sometimes it is the ones that draw his eye or maybe waving their hand the fastest etc. But towards the end of the show he calls up about 15 or so pirates and they do various things and then get sworn in as part of his crew and are given a certificate.
He does the same thing for all of his shows so if you are around at another time you may get picked as well. We happened by his show several times during our stay and the girls ended up with multiple certificates and enjoyed each adventure with Jack.
The pirates league is an amazing experience and my girls can't wait to go back. The cast makes the experience and the more you play along the better time you will have. The loot you get is also great for the price. You do have to pay extra for the picture and once you buy the picture you can get it added to your photopass. However, you do have to buy a picture of each person in the group. They take multiple shots, in the private room and you are not allowed to use your camera because it is a special room and very much a part of the show. I think each of us had about 7 shots or different poses taken so it was well worth the cost at the end to get them added to our photopass.
I hope that helps and feel free to ask any other questions. We went a year ago before the mermaids were added so let me know how that is. I am curious for when we go back.
Thanks for the extra information. How much were the pictures?
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My daughter was picked last trip. Just have them stand in front near the rope and look eager to be chosen. My daughter was also wearing pirate princess Mickey ears.
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