eandesmom did the Illuminations cruise and wrote about it in her trip report
Dr. Jones and the Spitting Camel
It's been years since we did the Illumination Cruise but way back when, the boats parked right under that bridge. First we went for a spin around Crescent Lake and then parked for Illuminations (except it wasn't Illuminations then
). We really enjoyed it but I liked the fireworks cruise for MK a bit more. I know our skipper brought soft drinks and I think we brought champagne but it was so many years ago that both things may have changed. Have fun!!
We did our first Illuminations cruise from the YC/BC marina last July. We had dinner at Captain's Grille prior and with such a large group (10 of us) it took a little longer so our voyage was modified a bit.
We started with a cruise around the YC/BC, BW......
....Glad we did it at least once. We go often and like to try to do something new each time we do so this was last year's "thing." Have fun!
I really can't add much more then what was already posted but just wanted to say we went on it two years ago and I really enjoyed it.
We actually joined up with a group I found on the illumination share thread. The people we shared with were great fun and we all ended up going to Jellyrolls afterwards. Which was also a fun time.
Thanks so much for all the great info, everyone! We do try to plan at least one "special" thing on each trip - and this year we thought we'd try a cruise. Now it makes sense on the timing, etc, and I'm really excited!
Just need to pray to the rain gods....
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2069267
or this one
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=62582&highlight=illuminations+cruise
Hopefully the links work, if not if you do a search with "Illuminations cruise" you should find the thread and maybe even more options.
Awesome, thanks!
Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes.
Things are definitely looking up and improving with my mom. Of course nobody knows why this happened but she seems to be doing a lot better and they are checking into side effects from all the medications she is taking.
Robyn, this is wonderful news to hear! Your mom, you, and your family continue to remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks! If we do go to DTD for lunch, we will probably take a cab back to the YC afterwards. But it's not easy to find one at TL to get to DTD -- I remember waiting for the buses to get to TL last time (and it was quite a wait...)
We did this last year, Spa at Saratoga Springs - Bus to DTD for lunch - Cab back to YC. The only thing is that cabs (at least during the middle of the day) are somewhat hard to come by. You can get one, but you'll have to walk down past Planet Hollywood / Movie Theater to get to the "cab stand" (really just a row of cabs parked in the lot).
We will have 3 day park hoppers. We won't be visiting a theme park on the first day of the trip (pool time and pizza party) or the day we are leaving.
I haven't been following the Starbucks news to know how soon and where they are going to be in the parks, I just know they are coming.
I believe there is a coffee stand in one of the world showcase countries (maybe near UK) that sells a decent cup of coffee. It may be a cash/credit (not room charge) only stand, though, and would require that park admission to EPCOT.
First off Dee, glad you're getting at least a little bit more info on the trip! 3 day park hoppers though....hmmm....wonder what that touring plan is going to look like?
For the OP who asked about the coffee in the parks, I can vouch for the following:
- Starbucks via packs - I bring these and little creamers on all our trips, just in case.
- Kona Coffee in Poly - the best? no. But noticeably better.
- any restaurant w/ French Press (from our experience, BdP, V&A, CG)
- The cart Dee is referring to is between UK and Canada in WS. It is open in the mornings as you walk through the IG entrance to Epcot. They do espresso and cappuccino along with other iced coffee drinks. I'm not saying they use Illy, but it's still pretty good coffee.
Can't help but share The latest Mousekeeping and turndown envelopes... DD would kill me! Of course some are DS's. Those will be obvious. LOL
DD apologized for our skin tone in the last one. She said we look like we were on the Real Housewives because we were orange! OMG don't know where she saw that show but LOL!
That just made my morning, between the Mickey Rejects (adorable) and the Real Housewives comment. I remember one family New Years party where the majority of the guests were downstairs in the karaoke room (yes, my family is crazy, they have a full club build in the basement....) and I came upstairs to grab something from the kitchen...all my nephews and nieces are sitting on the couch....watching JAWS. (they range in age from 5-9)
First thought - oh #@%!.
Second thought - wow, that movie is dated.
I went over to turn it off and the kids started in on "Aunt Jen! Come look at the big evil plastic fish!"
I love kids.
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Well, I'm off to make yet ANOTHER phone call to someone with my new credit card information. Remember that breach awhile back? Yeah, my number was compromised, so they're sending a new card. Even better? Someone created a card with my number and has been trying to use it in CA for the past few days. So now ALL my bank numbers are changing.
Ugh.
Ah well, on the bright side, they caught it.
I'm so excited i can't sleep, think, or eat. 
And Teena if you're there...I'll bring the Tastycakes 
