Disney’s pirate themed vacation
Yo Ho Yo Ho a Pirate’s Life. . .
Have you ever fantasized about being a pirate for a day? Walt Disney World Resort can help you realize your dream.
Start with a pirate-themed room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. In the midst of the swaying palm trees of a Caribbean island and pastel colored villages surrounding the white sands of Barefoot Bay you can nestle down in a pirate ship bed surrounded by décor that would make any pirate feel right at home. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort offers 350 pirate-themed guestrooms with two double pirate-themed beds starting at $179 per night for a standard view room.
Then, enlist in Captain Jack Sparrow’s crew. The Pirates League, in the Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, recruits and trains buccaneers ages 3 and up daily. You’ll be given an official pirate name, recite a sacred pirate oath, and after being outfitted with bandana, scars, tattoos, fake teeth, earrings , eye patch and sword – depending on which pirate package you choose – you become an official crew member and have your “pirate portrait” taken.Choose from 3 pirate packages:
• First Mate Package: Includes bandana; choice of facial effects; scars; tattoos; fake teeth; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one 5 x 7 – inch photo; and personalized pirate oath – $49.95 plus tax.
• Empress Package: Includes bandana; shimmering makeup; face gem; tattoos; nail polish; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one t x 7 – inch photo; and personalized pirate oath – $49.95 plus tax.
• Captains Package: Includes choice of costume/outfit from selection; choice of facial effects; scars; tattoos; fake teeth; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; three 5 x 7 – inch photos; and personalized pirate oath – $124.95 plus tax.
Top it all off with the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage. Four nights a week, Friday – Monday, set sail from Disney’s Contemporary Resort for a 1 – 3 hour voyage around Seven Seas Lagoon. Before casting off you are treated to beverages and snacks in a pirate-themed setting. You will be greeted at the docks by none other than Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. While onboard, your host, Patch, leads the crew in song and games of Disney trivia. Then enjoy the Wishes™ Nighttime Spectacular fireworks show over Cinderella Castle from the best seat in the house. Also, on select nights, guests are treated to the Electrical Water Pageant. Upon return, a special guest waits to welcome you back on shore. The price for the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage is $54 for ages 10 and over, $31 for ages 3 – 9.For more information or to make reservations for the Pirates League call: (407)WDW-CREW, (407)939-2739. Or, go online to: http://disneyworld.com/crew.
For information or to make reservations for the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage call: (407)WDW-PLAY, (407)939-7529. Or, go online to:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/tours-and-experiences/pirates-and-pals-fireworks-voyage/
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We loved the Pirate and Princess parties at WDW. I wish they would bring those back.