Birthday Illuminations cruise ??

[florida res]

Has anyone taken one of these birthday cruises? I am trying to find out the price. My son will turn 12 the day after we get to YC and someone mentioned this cruise in another post. Just trying to get an idea on the cost. There would be 5 of us in our party. Also, how long is it..any specifics would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Mommy Poppins]

From www.wdwig.com:

BIRTHDAY FIREWORKS CRUISE

A Birthday Fireworks Cruise (50 minutes) is also available, which includes the pontoon fully decorated, and a cake and soft drinks.

Price for 1-12 Guests (maximum of 10 adults) is $220 plus tax. Cruise around Crescent Lake and then over to Epcot to view IllumiNations (voyage lasts approximately 45 - 50 minutes). Departs 30 minutes prior to IllumiNations. Cost includes a driver.

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Originally posted by florida res
Has anyone taken one of these birthday cruises? I am trying to find out the price. My son will turn 12 the day after we get to YC and someone mentioned this cruise in another post. Just trying to get an idea on the cost. There would be 5 of us in our party. Also, how long is it..any specifics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

The other reply is correct.
A few additional items:
You get to specify the cake you want as far as cake flavor, filling, frosting and decoration. The cakes are SO good, and I have heard them described as "dense"
The pontoon boat will be decorated with Birthday Ballons and a "Happy Birthday" Banner. This will cause many guests on-shore to wave and yell out Happy Birthday!
Your Captain will try to park a little early at Epcot in order to serve the cake and soft drinks before IllumiNations begins.

 

[Mommy Poppins]

Wanted to add, we actually did the birthday pontoon in 2000 for my mother-in-law and it was wonderful. We are seriously thinking of doing it again in December for DS' and my birthday.

 

[florida res]

Thank you all for the fast replies! Sounds wonderful!