We started our day at The Pirates League ($34 or so) which I can't recommend highly enough if you have an adventurous little boy or girl. The first thing they did was have Cole spin a ship's wheel to tumble a treasure chest from which his pirate name was drawn. Let me introduce you to... Jeffrey Sharkbite!
Next Jeffrey Sharkbite was taken to a chair where he was given a pirate bandana, an eye patch, and a gold loop earring. He declined face painting, but later decided to go back for a scar (that he got in a sword fight). He was also given a treasure chest that held a velvet bag to hold a treasure he would later receive.
After taking his pirate oath, he went to the next area where he was given a pirate sash and sword!
Once he received that, he entered the SECRET ROOM. A pirate was waiting for him and eventually helped him find his treasure. If you ask Jeffrey Sharkbite where he got his treasure he will tell you, "I don't know!" because that is what he was instructed to do. Pirates can't tell just anyone where to find treasure!
Warning! This experience is so magical and fun that you should be prepared to buy anything at the end: photos, hooks, whatever. You will be under the spell and the pirates will definitely plunder your wallet.
At 4:00 in the afternoon all the little pirates gather for a pirate parade.
After marching around Adventureland terrorizing tourists and shouting for treasure, everyone gathered for a group shot.
About the time we were ready to leave the park for the day we discovered Treasures of the Seven Seas where guests use a pirate map and magic talisman (Disney card or band) to help them complete five different pirate raids throughout Adventureland. The goal is to help locate different Treasures of the Seven Seas and fight off pirate enemies like the Royal Navy and Captain Barbossa, among others. If guests help Captain Jack succeed in all the missions, they’ll be welcomed as part of his new crew. We will definitely allow time to do this next time - there is no fee!
We did get a map and try out one stop.
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After the pirate adventure we rode The Pirates of the Caribbean. It was great!
Then we rode The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. They also have a little play area at the entrance that Cole loves.
We made a quick trip to Pete's Silly Sideshow so Cole could get autographs from Goofy and Donald Duck.
There are machines throughout all of the parks where you can press pennies. Because Cole loves having "treasures" in his pockets, he enjoys doing this. It takes 51 cents to press each penny so pack a little bag of quarters and pennies to have on hand.
The line for the speedway was only 20 minutes so we did that as well.
We caught the show at the castle...
Explored the Swiss Family Treehouse...
Watched the Country Bear Jamboree...
We also rode Peter Pan's Flight and Buzz Lightyear Ranger Spin.
Things we have done in the past that Cole liked:
-Prince Charming Regal Carousel
-Mad Tea Party
-It's a Small World
-Dumbo the Flying Elephant
There is a Splash n' Soak Station that you can take advantage of if it's hot outside, so pack a change of clothes if you want to do that.
I love eating at Pinochhio Village Haus. The wait has never been too long and there have always been plenty of places to sit. And...the food is good. I love their caprese flatbread.
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