Olde Tyme Pyrate Pics and Other Misspelled Activites

One Ring and I were talking yesterday about how, no matter what tourist trap we go to, we always seem to find those photo shops that dress you up in antique looking clothes and then take your picture. Thing is, these places are always set up in a wild west theme. It doesn't matter where you are - we were in Virginia Beach last month, for example - or how far away from the "wild west" you are, there are going to be photo studios that do that style of picture.

But try to find one that will dress you up as a pirate. Is that possible? Oh, heck no! Unless you live near one of the two studios I found on the internet (I think both are in California - yeah, there was a pirate hotspot!), your choices are cowboy, cowgirl, or ahem, lady of the evening.

Until now.

And of course, it's Disney World that's taking the issue head on!

Eye-liner not necessarily included ...











Here's the news from All Ears Net:

The Pirate League opens in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland on June 29, 2009. The new location will be the spot for aspiring buccaneers to acquire special costumes and accessories, as well as an official pirate name. Guests can chose from three daily pirate packages:

-- First Mate Package: Includes bandanna; choice of facial effects (scars, tattoos, fake teeth, earring and eye patch); sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one 5x7 inch photo and personalized pirate oath for $49.95 plus tax.

-- Empress Package: Includes bandanna; shimmering makeup (face gem, tattoos, nail polish, earring and eye patch); sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one 5x7 inch photo and personalized pirate oath for $49.95 plus tax.

-- Captain's 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 5x7 inch photos and personalized pirate oath for $124.95 plus tax.

For reservations (for boys, girls and adults), call 407-WDW-CREW beginning May 11.

One Ring has already said that she's forking over the cash and getting me photographed the next time we head down there (July 18th!). You can bet that the picture is going to show up on facebook and this blog. The big question is: Will she make me a Captain, or a lowly swab? Leave your comments, and I will forward them on to her. Piracy was a democratic enterprise, you know. So let's put this to a vote!