Illuminations and Happily Ever After Cruises - Find One To Share

I assume they drop you back at the Marina, what is the best way to get back to your resort if you're not staying in the EPCOT area? (Animal Kingdom Lodge or Coronado Springs).
 
You can be dropped off at any open dock, Epcot, BoardWalk, Swan/Dolphin, Hollywood, and Yacht Club. Hollywood Studio is the best, but some nights its already closed. Epcot would be next best. At these two, you can catch a direct bus from park to resort with least stops. At the resorts, you would have to take a bus to a park or, TTC, or DD and transfer. Of course, the fastest would be a cab ride from any resort.
 
We did the Illuminations Cruise about 4 years ago and there was clearly an expectation that we tip the boat pilot. Unfortunately I didn't have a lot of cash on me and tipped what I suspect was below his expectations. What is the polite thing to do? How much would you tip?

Thanks!
 

It's a long shot, but i'll try it!
There are 6 of us in Disney between July 31st and August 11th (with the exception of the 5th) if anyone has space for us? We'd bring cash of course to cover our share :) The youngest is 12 and she's seen the show easily 50 times so she wouldn't make much noise :p
Thanks! And if anyone wants to contact me, just quote this or private message (won't let me post my email until i've done 10 posts!) :) x
 
My DBF (24) and I (21) are looking to join either a Wishes or Illuminations cruise any night between 8/17-8/24!! Let me know or send me PM!! Thank you!!
 
It's a long shot, but i'll try it!
There are 6 of us in Disney between July 31st and August 11th (with the exception of the 5th) if anyone has space for us? We'd bring cash of course to cover our share :) The youngest is 12 and she's seen the show easily 50 times so she wouldn't make much noise :p
Thanks! And if anyone wants to contact me, just quote this or private message (won't let me post my email until i've done 10 posts!) :) x


How does 8/10 sound? We have illuminations booked for that night. There are 4 in our party. 3 adults and 1 11yo so we have room for 6. I don't have enough posts to pm or email either.
 
Anyone have any openings for 9/6/10 for either cruise? :worship:
It would be for 5 people.... 3 adults and 2 teenagers
Thanks in advance .....
 
Looking for a wishes cruise on September 18th. 2 adults and one well-behaved 10 year old. If you have room and would like to split the costs, please PM me as this is a surprise for Dh.

TIA!!
 
we have 3 adults going on 9/19/10, willing to share, if you want to split the cost or divide evenly between passengers
 
We did the Illuminations Cruise about 4 years ago and there was clearly an expectation that we tip the boat pilot. Unfortunately I didn't have a lot of cash on me and tipped what I suspect was below his expectations. What is the polite thing to do? How much would you tip?

Thanks!

Hi
We did a Wishes cruise about 3 years ago and my DH and I tipped $20.00. I know another couple did the same, but I don't know what the other couples tipped. We're still looking for an Illuminations for 9/25 for 4 adults. Anyone have any openings?
 
we have 3 adults going on 9/19/10, willing to share, if you want to split the cost or divide evenly between passengers

I so wish we could but we are leaving the 19th. Good Luck and have fun! Thanks for the offer, too!!
 
How does 8/10 sound? We have illuminations booked for that night. There are 4 in our party. 3 adults and 1 11yo so we have room for 6. I don't have enough posts to pm or email either.


You are an angel!! We'd love to!

Sorry for the delayed response - we're english do we've been in bed :p where are you from?

My email is rachaelfrizzy@hotmail.com if you would like to email me :) is it half 8 from the yacht club then?

Thanks again, and we look forward to meeting you!

Rachael x:grouphug:
 
I have the boat reserved under my name...right now, we have 9 people...I konw I plan to have some stuff brought to the boat (it is our HM), but what if the otherd want to have their own stuff brought ? Do they have to go through me? :confused3
 
I have the boat reserved under my name...right now, we have 9 people...I know I plan to have some stuff brought to the boat (it is our HM), but what if the others want to have their own stuff brought ? Do they have to go through me? :confused3

No, they can order food and/or drink and pay for it themselves, the most important thing is they tell Private Dining who's name the boat is under, just so the cruise drivers know which boat to put it on. It will be very confusing if a food or drink order arrives for the "Jones" party, and none of the 6 boats are booked for the Jones party.
 
I so wish I had have looked into the cruises sooner. We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary on September 23rd while at Disney and this would have been wonderful!!!!

:cool1:we have an Illuminations cruise on 9/19/10, willing to share if this date works. we have 3 adults.
 
Anyone have room to share for 2 adults/2 kids Illuminations Cruise Oct 6th...or 8th? It is our 15th Wedding Anniversary. Please PM me if so, thanks. :)
 
Due to a group having to reschedule their trip we have room for up to 5 more people on our Illuminations Cruise on Aug 16th As of now, it is myself, my kids ages 12 and 16, and an adult DIS couple joining us. PM me if you'd like to join us. We are celebrating my 40th :scared1: and shhh I'm surprising my kids ;)
 





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