Cruises

[Mrs Mouse]

Hi,
Does anyone know what firework cruises are and where they go ?
How long do th cruises take and where do you get on the boat and off? Does it cost you more and do you have to place an order? If anyone can answer please do because I am really confused !!! LOL !!!
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[Crazy Hakim]

1. Does anyone know what firework cruises are and where they go ?
2. How long do the cruises take and where do you get on the boat and off?
3. Does it cost you more and do you have to place an order?

1. A "Wishes" Cruise departs one of the 5 - 7 Seas Lagoon Resorts and drifts in front of the Magic Kingdom to watch the fireworks. An "IllumiNations" Cruise departs from Bayside Marina at the Yacht Club Resort, and docks under the bridge between UK and France pavilions in Epcot to view the fireworks.

2. The cruises offer a minimum 1-hour on the water, usually departing about 30-45 minutes prior to the scheduled presentation, and returning after the full presentation is finished. Departs as outlined in #1 above.

3. The cost at IllumiNations is $250.00 for the boat, not a per person charge. Flat rate no matter if you are a sole rider or a maximum party of 10. And it's YOUR boat, Disney does not add people to your boat. The price for "Wishes" is tiered, but I do not know the exact amounts. The lesser price is a slightly smaller pontoon boat, the higher price is a 24 foot pontoon and also has the soundtrack of Wishes audio on the boat to enhance your enjoyment.

Can anybody help with the few things I am missing?

 

[NYDisGuy]

Fireworks cruises are for Wishes (Magic Kingdom) and Illuminations (Epcot). They do cost money to book (about 200 dollars) and you need to do it the earliest possible because only 5 boats per day are released for each fireworks show. I believe it is a 1-2 hour boat ride and the boats board at a designated resort (i.e. Grand Floridian)

 

[Mrs Mouse]

Hi,
Thanks for all of your helpfull info!!! A bit expencive but I will probabily do it for a family surprise !!! Thanks!!!
XMrs MouseX

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

If you are interested in getting a boat I strongly suggest that you call at exactly 7 AM EST exactly 90 days before you want the cruise. The number is 407-WDW-PLAY. We did the IllumiNations cruise last October - it was fun!

 

[Mrs Mouse]

Has my ticker worked for the first post I made on this page ??????? I am no good with computers ! LOL !

 

[Mrs Mouse]

It sounds like you know what you are talking about!!! LOL!

 

[Mrs Mouse]

Which cruise do you think is the best ??? I have been put in charge of finding a day in July 2007 and a cruise to do but I know nothing about the cruises !!!!