Illuminations and Wishes

[wilma-bride]

Hi, my first post here

Can anyone tell me where I can find out the days that the Illuminations and Wishes take place for September. The only info I have managed to find out so far says to refer to the Daily Park Guides but, obviously, we want to do some forward planning so would like to know exactly what days so we can plan our visits accordingly.

Thanks.

 

[Netty]

Specialty cruise can be booked up to 90 days in advance and there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Call: (407)-WDW-PLAY


SPECIALTY CRUISES PRIOR TO 10/1/05:


Specialty cruises during Illuminations and Wishes book quickly and need to be called in exactly at 7:00am 90 days in advance.

A maximum party size of 12 (10 adults, 2 children.) Package plans range from Basic Plan (boat only) to Birthday/celebration packages that can include snacks, desserts, wine and cheese, and decorations for an additional fee.

$140.84 + tax for Basic Illuminations or Wishes Cruise

Cruise lasts for 1 hour and a credit card is needed to book. A 24-hour notice of cancellation is required to avoid penalty. Boats depart from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn & Villas, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

“Breathless” Cruise – a 1930 mahogany reproduction Chris Craft run-about boat. Seven guest maximum, available at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. This cruise can be booked during the fireworks for $179.24 + tax.

hope this is the info you wanted

 

[carolfoy]

Did you specifically mean the cruises 'cos illuminations and wishes fireworks shows are on every evening

 

[Netty]

oooooppsssss
sorry if i read the post wrong!

 

[wilma-bride]

Did you specifically mean the cruises 'cos illuminations and wishes fireworks shows are on every evening

I wasn't referring particularly to the cruises. I was under the impression, from when we visited last year, that in September the fireworks aren't on every day. Am I wrong then?

 

[arieljasmine]

Hi Wilma

This link shows fireworks/parades for September: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/sepfw05.cfm

Wishes is truly the most spectacular fireworks display I have ever seen, the music and commentary make it so atmospheric, and I have been known to shed a tear whilst watching! I hope you are able to see it whilst you are there.

Have a great time!

ArielJasmine

 

[carolfoy]

I'm sure you'll soon find out if otherwise but I'm pretty certain they do run every night, unless there are bad weather problems (which may have happened last sep) Spectro magic is the not every night parade which you may be confusing it with

 

[aengus]

They run every night except for unusual circumstances. Illuminations is almost always at 9:00pm (and almost always is 99.99% of the time)

 

[wilki32]

Jeanette, read your post with interest, would love to to the illumination cruise as a surprise for DW & DD is the $140 each or per boat?
Anthony

 

[aengus]

The prices are changing in October (i think around 180ish). So it depends on when yoru going but to answer your question... Yes that is per boat. You can read all about the Cruises and how to book them in this thread here.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=560160

 

[Netty]

hi anthony
the price is per boat, we hope to do this next year, but its just a thought at the moment along with loads of other things we like to do

 

[slinky101]

can't recommend the illuminations cruise enough, we did it in may for my Dd's 9th birthday, it was totally amazing. would love to do a wishes one next time.

 

[wilki32]

More questions!
Where does the boat stop to watch the fireworks?
Is it ok for just 3 of us to hog the whole boat?
And finally has anyone done this, is it a better or just different experience?
Thanks
Anthony

 

[Netty]

hi anthony, just to let you know i have sent you a pm!