Fireworks Cruise & Wedding Cake

[evey82]

Hi can you take your wedding cake (or whats left of it in the evening) on your cruise? I know the Grand Floridian lets you order cake from them but if you have already got your cake and maybe have a layer left, can you take this on with you to eat during the cruise? Technically its a disney cake your eating

 

[lurkyloo]

Yes. We once got a cake delivered to a restaurant and carried it on an IllumiNations cruise with us. Our captain even dug up some plates and utensils when we showed it to her!

 

[evey82]

Thanks, you are so helpful! Im pretty set on having 2 x pontoon boats for a wishes cruise and having some cake on the boats. I do also love the idea of an epcot dessert party tho.........what did you prefer?

 

[lurkyloo]

Well, I'm not a huge Wishes fan so I haven't done one yet, but the IllumiNations cruise was all right. I think I prefer being closer to the fireworks than you can get on a boat at Epcot—they park just under the bridge between UK and France. On the other hand, the pre-fireworks cruise down to DHS and back was pretty fun, so it's still a neat experience.

 

[evey82]

Thanks Carrie, too many options lol Disney spoils us!

 

[Disney Princess UK]

Is it possible to hire the Grand 1 or the pontoon boats just for a trip round the lake before the fireworks? Does anyone know how much this would be? I am planning to have about 20 guests so might need 2 pontoon boats? Thanks

 

[evey82]

Hi i've looked into getting 2 pontoon boats as there will be about 20 of us afaik. I found this info:

MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES CRUISE (PREMIUM)

25' Tracker Pontoon

Price: $346.13, tax included for up to 10 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda, bagged snacks and audio feed of the fireworks music -Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise. The sound from the fireworks show is provided on the boat


X 2 = $692. I dont know how long this cruise lasts for though but i think i seen something somewhere saying it leaves half an hour before the fireworks are due to start.

Also have some info on the Grand I as I had looked at this too but its not big enough for 20 ppl.

VIP CRUISE ON GRAND I YACHT – a 45-foot Sea Ray yacht staffed by a captain and deckhand, 17/18 guest maximum, available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Price: $480 for 60 minutes $720 for 90 minutes $960 for 120 minutes Call (407)-824-2682 to book.



Hope this helps, Eve

 

[Disney Princess UK]

Thanks that's great, do you know if the prices are different if you want to go earlier in the day say 6pm or is that not possible?

 

[lurkyloo]

The price for the Grand 1 has actually been $520 + tax per hour for some time now—I wish WDW Info would update that page already! The price does not change with time of day, and there is a 2-hour minimum at the holidays.

 

[evey82]

thanks Carrie, do you know if the pontoon prices are right or are they out of date too?

 

[lurkyloo]

Yes, that price is correct, although there's also a cheaper cruise with no audio feed for $292.88 incl. tax. It only seats 8 people though.