I have been to MNSSHP for the past two years. This past year I saw a few pirates/Jack Sparrows, and one was amazingly convincing. It would be very unlikely for you to be confused as a cast member because
A) The cast members are not in costumes without their nametags (in other words you always know a cast member when you see one)
B) there have not yet been any characters that walk around from Pirates of the Carribbean at MNSSHP to my knowledge.
We like to get all elaborate when planning our costumes (Ryland and I). Our first year we were Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas, and last year we were Mary Poppins and Bert. (Both years were well done, esp. Poppins and Bert, if I do say so myself! :animwink: PM if you'd like to see pics!) The first year, two CMs on stilts in Ariel's Grotto assumed we were also CMs.
This past year, coming in as Mary and Bert, we were told "You're not allowed to sign any autographs while you're in the park."
We said, excuse me?
The (very kind) CM at the turnstiles said that because our costumes were so good people might think we were CMs, especially kids, and if they did, we weren't allowed to fake it and pretend to sign autographs. They're very specific about the way characters sign autographs. She said we were more than welcome, however, to take pictures with guests (AND BOY DID WE!!!!) Sure enough, not two minutes after she said that, a mommy with two little girls asked to take their picture with us. It was kindof fun!
It was certainly flattering to have them tell us that, although it caught us off guard, because it meant we really did look good!
Ryland and Drew (our friend who dressed up as another chimney sweep) had even choreographed a little bit of Step In Time right out of the movie and periodically stopped and performed it in the street throughout the night.
(While waiting at the TTC for some friends, a band of four men in overalls and Disney hats came up behind us and started playing Supercalifragilisticexbealidocious! So much fun!)
My best advice for MNSSHP as "adults" is don't chicken out of dressing up! Some of my friends chickened out because they were convinced no one else would be in costume or that only little kids would be. Not true! LOTS of people will be dressed up, adults included. DO IT!!! It adds so much to the experience. Go for it!
We've already started thinking about our plans for next year! :sohappy:
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