Pirates and Pals

by Magic Maker® Megan Fago

For our family, the fireworks shows at Walt Disney World® Resort  in Florida are always one of the highlights of our trip.  On our most recent trip, we experienced Magic Kingdom® Park’s Wishes fireworks show in a truly unique way.  We booked a Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage to celebrate grandma’s retirement.  It was a magical evening filled with surprises that topped everyone’s list of favorites for this trip!

Your Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage adventure begins when you check in at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.  We were greeted by our fellow pirates and given a Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage kerchief and assigned a boat.  After fashioning ourselves to look like pirates and posing with the pirate statue in the hall, we headed in to a feast of pirate treats.  There were all sorts of “booty” to snack on, including brownies, popcorn, gold coins, pirate cake, non-alcoholic drinks, and much to my children’s delight, we even found a freezer full of Mickey Bars!  During this reception, we also took time to pose for a picture with two very special guests, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee!

Before we knew it, our host for the evening, Patch, was ready to lead us out to our boat and we were off to see the fireworks.  As we slowly cruised out into the Seven Seas Lagoon,  Patch entertained us with jokes, sing-a-longs, and by getting to know each of the dozen or so families on board.  As the sky darkened, we cruised by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and finally came to rest right in front Magic Kingdom® Park.  The boat lights were dimmed, Wishes fireworks show music was piped in, and the entire boat was in awe as we enjoyed Wishes fireworks show like never before!

After a truly spectacular show, our boat started back towards Disney’s Contemporary Resort.  As we sailed, Patch led us in a rousing game of trivia, complete with Pirate prizes such as hooks, swords, and flags.  Finally, he told us the story of Peter Pan.  Just as we pulled up to the dock, guess who was there to surprise us all!  After we chatted and took our picture with the one and only Peter Pan, we walked back towards Magic Kingdom® Park to catch a bus back to our resort.  Everyone agreed, The Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage was the highlight of our trip!

If you are a fan of pirates or Peter Pan, or even if you’re not, Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage is a great way to celebrate in a special way at Walt Disney World® Resort!   Be sure to ask your Off to Neverland® Magic Maker® about booking this special trip for your family!