A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford — posted by kristin ford on September, 26 2011
Captain Jack Sparrow coaches my son during his Pirate Tutorial recently at Magic Kingdom. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel)
For the five years that Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial has been staged in the Magic Kingdom, we have walked past the crowds without stopping, my children eager to get to other attractions. But my son’s recent interest in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise prompted not only a look, but also a plan to stake out a front-row spot in hopes of being picked to join the action.
Our swashbuckling adventure began that day with a trip to the adjacent A Pirate’s League, where my son was transformed into a pirate. (More on that makeover experience to come.) Then we wandered over to the empty stage, where we had our choice of concrete; this 20-minute show is designed for guests to gather informally. Cast members will, however, direct the crowds to leave space for the performers.
The show starts with Sparrow’s shipmate Mack searching for him. When the good captain appears, his appearance and mannerisms are remarkably similar to those of Johnny Depp in the movies. He picks four children to teach the art of sword fighting on stage. (You can see that humorous segment in the video below.) Afterward, more children are invited to come up and take the Pirate Oath with Sparrow.
Certainly the experience was ideal for my son because he was chosen from the audience. But the show is inclusive, allowing many kids the opportunity to participate at the end, and they all received printed scrolls and PhotoPass cards to access all the professional photos taken during the show.
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial takes place daily at 10:15 and 11:20 a.m. and 12:25, 2:15, 3:20 and 4:25 p.m.
Video
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/09/captain-jack-sparrow-teaches-kids-to-sword-fight-at-disney-world/
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