Fireworks cruises

[Captain UP]

Hello...I have some questions if anyone would indulge me:

The fireworks cruises are priced "starting at $449". Is that total for the boat or per person?

Also, for the Epcot one- is the view actually any good or are you a million miles away?

Thanks!!!

 

[Chuck96]

My wife did this with her close friends, celebrating her birthday, last fall for the WDW fireworks.

1) $449 is for the boat
2) They got a tour of the Seven Seas Lagoon for about 30-45 minutes before settling it for a centerline castle view of the fireworks.
3) She loved it, and said it well worth the cost. It includes sodas and whatnot, but you can bring wine if you'd like.

 

[Captain UP]

Thanks Chuck! That's very helpful.

Since we would be doing Epcot, I'm wondering still about that view, but the money info is super helpful.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Just confirming that is the price for the boat, up to 10 people (I believe), and a captain for the trip. The views of Luminous are really good, a bit from the side, but absolutely nothing in front of your view - plus you get to sit down to enjoy the show!

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I should have mentioned, the boats (5 pontoon boats make up the entire cruise - you'll get one of them!) park under the bridge going from Great Britain to France. Only water in front of you.

 

[Captain UP]

This is awesome stuff. Thank you all so much!

 

[Captain UP]

So, fun fact: turns out it's very difficult to book a fireworks cruise for July 3rd!

 

[scrappinginontario]

So, fun fact: turns out it's very difficult to book a fireworks cruise for July 3rd!

Oh yes! Those would have gone on sale at the 60 day mark and likely filled in a very few minutes. Does Epcot do a pre-July 4th fireworks display on July 3rd similar to the pre-NYE fireworks on Dec 30th? I'm guessing you needed to be ready to book the moment the Jul 3rd fireworks cruise went on sale a month ago.

Hope you're still able to find a great spot to enjoy the fireworks!

 

[Captain UP]

Oh yes! Those would have gone on sale at the 60 day mark and likely filled in a very few minutes. Does Epcot do a pre-July 4th fireworks display on July 3rd similar to the pre-NYE fireworks on Dec 30th? I'm guessing you needed to be ready to book the moment the Jul 3rd fireworks cruise went on sale a month ago.

Hope you're still able to find a great spot to enjoy the fireworks!

Well, this was just silly on my part- I'm not new! But sometimes I act like I am...

Yes- Epcot does their big Independence Day display on the third and MK on the 4th...which somehow, I miraculously managed to get a pre-party for.

 

[Dave006]

So, fun fact: turns out it's very difficult to book a fireworks cruise for July 3rd!

Yes for MK since they run the July 4th Fireworks show on both days.

Dave

 

[Dave006]

Yes- Epcot does their big Independence Day display on the third and MK on the 4th...which somehow, I miraculously managed to get a pre-party for.

You have that backwards. MK holiday display is on July 3rd & 4th, and Epcot is only on the 4th.

Dave

 

[Captain UP]

You have that backwards. MK holiday display is on July 3rd & 4th, and Epcot is only on the 4th.

Dave

Oh, thank you!

 

[thanxfornoticin]

So, fun fact: turns out it's very difficult to book a fireworks cruise for July 3rd!

Sorry - that wasn't part of your initial questions! But yes, they are difficult to get and you need to be calling right at 60 days most of the time. Second - that's especially true for a busy holiday period.

Something to keep in mind - it wouldn't hurt to call again 2-4 days out from your date. I would imagine there are some late cancellations some dates. I think folks need to cancel 48 hours in advance to get a refund, but I'd have to verify that. If you're still hoping to do it, it can't hurt to check again a couple days prior.....

 

[flowergirl45]

For the Epcot fireworks cruise, is theme park admission also required?

 

[thanxfornoticin]

For the Epcot fireworks cruise, is theme park admission also required?

No, you technically never actually enter the park - you can't get off the boat, just view the Luminous show.

 

[Dave006]

No, you technically never actually enter the park - you can't get off the boat, just view the Luminous show.

And it is the same way for the MK Fireworks cruises in addition to Epcot.

Dave

 

[Minnie1222]

Also, for the Epcot one- is the view actually any good or are you a million miles away?

You will be in the lagoon where the action takes place.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Yup, I think I see us tucked comfortably into one of the boats there under the bridge, enjoying our Diet Coke and popcorn during the show!