MK New Cast Member Costumes for Pirates of the Caribbean Ride, Shop, and Tavern

[DCBaker]

Here's a look at the new costumes:

 

[Comped]

Reminds me a bit much of Halloween costumes.

 

[Purduevian]

Can anyone post an old one for comparison? I almost feel like they went similar to Batuu where the CMs have some options (like the hat) which I personally think is great.

 

[DCBaker]

Can anyone post an old one for comparison? I almost feel like they went similar to Batuu where the CMs have some options (like the hat) which I personally think is great.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Those look great! Make many a CM envious. Heck, I want one!

 

[Purduevian]

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Yeah I like the new ones a lot better

 

[WorldExplorer]

These are the first redone costumes I do not think are a big downgrade.

 

[Stupido]

I like the idea of plug and play pieces to make each cast member feel a bit more unique and like a real pirate, but some of these final designs are a miss for me. They're a little costumey, and the modern day shoes are really breaking the illusion for me. Some of these outfits look like a pirate outfit out of things you'd already have in the closet. I think my biggest issue is that they look cheap without the vest/sash on, at least one of the two should be a required piece of the costume at all times. The guy in the second photo looks like a cast member on his break trying to be incognito moving around on stage. I don't think a kid would immediately recognize him as a cast member, and that's a problem. Compared to the previous iteration, I also think the high socks are really missing here too, the bare calfs feel wrong to me. This redesign is very close to getting it right, but the magic kingdom costumes should feel a bit more whimsical. Hopefully they refine the look's best practices a bit more.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I like the idea of plug and play pieces to make each cast member feel a bit more unique and like a real pirate, but some of these final designs are a miss for me. They're a little costumey, and the modern day shoes are really breaking the illusion for me. Some of these outfits look like a pirate outfit out of things you'd already have in the closet. I think my biggest issue is that they look bad without the vest/sash on, at least one of the two should be a required piece of the costume at all times. The guy in the second photo looks like a cast member on his break trying to be incognito moving around on stage. I don't think a kid would immediately recognize him as a cast member, and that's a problem. Compared to the previous iteration, I think the high socks are really missing here too, the bare calfs feel wrong to me. This redesign is very close to getting it right, but the magic kingdom costumes should feel a bit more whimsical. Hopefully they refine the look's best practices a bit more.

That seems fair as far as certain options being required - as for the shoes I think when working the attraction or the tavern I think guests really won't notice vs when outside like where these videos were taken

 

[WorldExplorer]

All of these photos are straight on and do not show the most important thing: is there still a feather in the hat? That is essential.

 

[etc98]

All of these photos are straight on and do not show the most important thing: is there still a feather in the hat? That is essential.

And do they call it macaroni?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I agree the older costumes were more clearly “I’m a CM” in appearance - some of the versions of this costume shown look pretty casual.

But the over all design works.

I’m not sure where the balance should be - ideally a uniform is… uniform, but allowing some individual choices can be nice.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Looks great. Two hats, two pants (one short). Two shirt prints, with one being lined for colder weather and for a contrasting cuff and also a short sleeve. Two sashes. A belt that could be by itself or over the sash.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I’m not sure where the balance should be - ideally a uniform is… uniform, but allowing some individual choices can be nice.

It is though also a costume. Everyone wearing the same thing would stick out as odd in other storytelling mediums.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

It is though also a costume. Everyone wearing the same thing would stick out as odd in other storytelling mediums.

I agree. Especially “lived in” environments like galaxies edge.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

It is though also a costume. Everyone wearing the same thing would stick out as odd in other storytelling mediums.

Exactly.

I'm a big fan of this move toward "customizable" costumes. I wish it had been an option when I worked Attractions.

 

[Figments Friend]

I like these.
Looks nice!



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[James Alucobond]

... and the modern day shoes are really breaking the illusion for me.

The shoes are a universal problem across all non-character costumes, not just these. I understand why they do it, but I do wish they'd invest in some faux boot covers or something for the costumes where they feel especially anachronistic.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

It is though also a costume. Everyone wearing the same thing would stick out as odd in other storytelling mediums.

Indeed. I can understand why in other areas you may need a more recognisable and standardised costume to clearly identify CMs, but within an environment like this it seems like a positive development to be adding more variety to the costumes. It would be nice to see this approach expand across the parks and, at the end of the day, you will always be able to identify a CM by their name badge.

 

[wdrive]

The shoes are a universal problem across all non-character costumes, not just these. I understand why they do it, but I do wish they'd invest in some faux boot covers or something for the costumes where they feel especially anachronistic.

I believe Disneyland Paris Pirates cast have faux boot covers.