2017 dates? UPDATE!!!!! April 20, 2017

[danv3]

Also, if you have completed 2 or more ABDs you do receive a small discount per person.

Really? I just completed trip #2!

 

[west&east]

They are not posted publicly yet but basic info was made available to travel professionals today and gold/platinum apparently could book. Here is what they are offering :

The following Cruise Vacation Packages are available in conjunction with select summer 2017 itineraries and voyages:

Magic of the Baltic 7-night cruise
Magic of the Baltic 10-night cruise
Mediterranean Magic 5-, 7- and 10-night cruises
Copenhagen Escape (pre-cruise)
Barcelona Escape (pre-cruise)

 

[aggiedog]

I wonder if they've worked the kinks out of the cruise add ons? Given reports from last year, I'd be hesitant to do them.

 

[danv3]

I was able to see 2017 dates a few minutes ago, but now they've vanished. Prices looked pretty reasonable, but at least half of the 2017 Backstage Magic were "now accepting waitlist" the day before they go on sale.

 

[TexasMouseFan]

It looks like everything is posted now. The only thing new seems to be the Rhine River cruises.

 

[Cousin Orville]

It's interesting to see some of the changes.

Australia - They've switched Gold Coast for Tasmania. I'm glad to have had the chance to see Tasmania, but I'd be interested to hear more about Gold Coast. It looks like they've upgraded the hotel in Sydney. They've added a camel ride in Uluru and several new activities in Sydney. Too bad they couldn't swing New Zealand. Hopefully they'll add a NZ ABD one day.

China - Also changed quite a bit ending in Shanghai to visit Disneyland. Surely this will push many who were on the fence hoping to see both HKDL and SDL to take the ABD to China.

I also noticed the Amazon/Galapagos ABD now ends in Guayaquil, Ecuador rather than flying back to Quito. Not sure why.

 

[Rapunzellover]

Spain has been rearranged.
The France only trip has been vastly improved,imo, cutting out Versailles. I'm actually tempted on it.

 

[calypso726]

We were considering doing BSM in March next year after our visit to Aulani and the dates would have worked perfectly, but it looks like it has been booked by a group since it shows wait list call for details. That makes the decision to do Italy for next year instead much easier. Can anyone spot any significant differences between the current itinerary and the new one?

 

[DCPhotoGal]

I also noticed the Amazon/Galapagos ABD now ends in Guayaquil, Ecuador rather than flying back to Quito. Not sure why.

I did the Ecuador/Galapagos trip, but I believe on the way to and from Galapagos we had to connect through Guayaquil, so perhaps they thought it would save time and lower the # of flights by ending there.

 

[TexasMouseFan]

DU Kevin. I sent you a PM.

 

[lola1972]

Booked July 15, 2017 Rhine River Cruise....Traveling with a party of 9... Maybe to go up to 13. Anyone want to start a meet group? If so join the party and tell us which sailing your on and who you are traveling with. So far roll call includes:
Myself
DH
DS-13
DS-9

My best friend
Her DH
DD-12
DS-14
DS-8

This will be my 3rd ABD
Ireland -2015
Prague, Germany Vienna- 2016
Rhine River Cruise -2017