Heard Anymore About A 10-Day Christmas/New Year's Cruise?

[myfourkitties]

I was just wondering if there had been any decision made about a 10-day Christmas/New Year's cruise? I believe I had read something about that earlier this year, and I believe it was Webmaster Michelle (correct me if I'm wrong, please) that said that Disney was still kicking the idea around and would have a decision in a couple of months. Does anybody know what I'm talking about or is this just wishful thinking on my part?

 

[MarkRG]

Yes, I do know what you're talking about.

They are putting the idea of a 10 day cruise forward for the holidays, specifically because they'd be in a closed port for both holidays. Nothing firm was set as far as what an itinerary could be at the time I was told this, about a month ago.

 

[Michelle]

Sit tight, more info should be forthcoming by the end of the month.

 

[myfourkitties]

Thanks you guys!

 

[joanb]

I heard that the Wonder was going on a 3 day cruise Dec. 21, instead of a 4 day and perhaps it would be the Wonder that made a 10 day covering Christmas and New Years-WOW wouldn't that be fun!!!

 

[rae519]

I'd start thinking hard about it NOW!~

Rae

 

[BethA]

the concierge at AKL told us they will be doing a 10 day cruise-not if it is this year.

 

[ohioMickey]

I just want to clarify...

We are talking about December 2004, correct?

I recall hearing the same rumor about a month ago. I called DCL and was basically told "we can neither confirm nor deny the presence of a ten day cruise for the holidays...now, please move along Sir."

So an official announcement by the end of the month would be GREAT!!!

 

[LG123]

Sounds like so much fun. And so much money! Will have to start saving for that one.

 

[rae519]

Mike, when I talked with DCL about the alternate ports - the only comment made by the rep was, "You might change your mind again after we come out with the rest of December 2004. "

Former CM's have tipped us off that they were informed that December 2004 would probably be a longer cruise due to Christmas and New Years on Saturday.

Again, until it's set in concrete, DCL will not make a formal comment, but forewarned is....well, changing schedules maybe AGAIN!

Rae

 

[ToDisney]

How fast do you think it will book? We better start saving money cuz I want to be on that cruise!!!

 

[ohioMickey]

Hi Rae

Thanks for the additional info. It really makes the cruise sound promising. As soon as it is announced, we'll be calling DCL! And it sounds like it might end up being a DIS meet cruise at that.

 

[rae519]

I will post it as soon as I see/hear anything. Like I did with the other ports of call.

Last bit of information said that July 1 would be the announcement date, but I'd start looking before that! Wonder what the DVC points would be for it!

Rae

 

[LG123]

I called Disney today to check on something and asked about the 10 day cruise. I was told to call back on Monday. Sounds promising and I just found out that the Disney Visa is interest free for 6 months when booking vacations directly through Disney. Yeah!!!

Happy Cruising!

 

[BethA]

Do you know the date of the 10 day?

 

[LG123]

Originally posted by BethA
Do you know the date of the 10 day?

They won't tell you anything. If you ask for the 7-day at that time they just tell you that it is not available yet.

Happy Cruising!

 

[Scratch42]

Available Monday!

I was informed that it would be sailing on Saturday the 25th, but I find that hard to fathom but time will tell!LOL

Also mentioned was Key West, St. Lucia, Antigua(sp), St. Thomas, St. Martin, Castaway Cay.

But like I keep reiterating, Monday seems to be the day!

Scratch


Let's keep those fingers crossed!

 

[WDWLVR]

If it sails on the 25th I don't think we'd be interested. Just too much traffic at the airport on Christmas and Christmas Eve.

I was hoping they would do the 4 day first on the 18th and then we would sail on the 22nd so be on the ship for both Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve - then get off the ship on New Years Day.

Oh well. We'll call on Monday and see what the deal is and then decide.

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by Scratch42
Available Monday!
I was informed that it would be sailing on Saturday the 25th, but I find that hard to fathom but time will tell!LOL

If we embarked on the 23rd, we could disembark on Jan 2. By doing that you wouldn't be getting on or off the ship on any holiday OR the "holiday eve." I'd also hate to get off on the 1st after a very very late night on the 31st (including packing up your luggage on NYE)

So I'm crossing my fingers for dec 23-jan 2!

Which would also mean we'd be sailing on my birthday!!! (28th!)

Can't wait for Monday (even though I start jury duty that day--I can see them dismissing me because I'm babbling stuff about a cruise and can't focus on the case!)

 

[LG123]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Can't wait for Monday (even though I start jury duty that day--I can see them dismissing me because I'm babbling stuff about a cruise and can't focus on the case!)

I wish it was Monday already! There is your good way out of jury duty. Just keep talking about the "Mouse" and I am sure they will think you are a nut!

Happy Cruising!