Illuminations Cruise Central--MAY

TravelinGal

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I'll jump in and start a May thread since there isn't one yet - just copying the post from April...



Hi there

Anyone looking to share an Illuminations Cruise during MAY? If you have reserved an Illuminations Cruise and are willing to share, please post your date here. Perhaps we can coordinate this and help each other out.

When you post your reply, use the subject box to tell whether you need space (and how many you need) on a cruise or if you have space available and include the dates. I think that might make it a little easier to coordinate a match.

Even with the new changes, you can still get an Illuminations Cruise

There have been some changes made in the Illuminations Cruises. First, they are no longer called Illuminations Cruises, all of the fireworks cruises at WDW are known as "Specialty Cruises" because they cannot guarantee that you will see Illuminations.

There are also daytime "Specialty" cruises. They are booked at two hour intervals beginning at 12 noon. In order to have a chance to see Illuminations, you will need to call 407-WDW-PLAY 90 days in advance and request the 8:00 PM cruise, telling them that you hope to see Illuminations (or the Magic Kingdom fireworks). They will then schedule your cruise for 1/2 hour prior to the beginning of Illuminations.

Why can't they guarantee that you will see Illuminations? These cruises last 45 minutes, only. If, for some reason, Illuminations is delayed, your boat will still return to the marina when 45 minutes have passed, whether or not Illuminations has finished.

So, who has a cruise to share in MAY?
 
I'll start!

I have a resie for 9 May on the Illuminations cruise Pontoon boat.

UPDATE: All Full! Looking forward to meeting my fellow DISers!

Robin
 
I would love to find someone who might have extra space for two adults on their cruise during May 14th to May 17th. Tried to book but I had no luck. Please e-mail me at m.rukavina@verizon.net if you wouldn't mind sharing.

Thank you
 
Anyone have room for 2 adults on one of these nights 5/2, 5/3 or 5/5, 5/6, 5/7, 5/8?
 

I will be in Disney World May 12th to May 21. Would like to share a Wishes or Illumnations cruise. Only need space for one. I have never been on either of the cruise.
 
Well behaved family of 3 (DH41, DW37, DD7) looking for fun family with extra space on Illuminations Cruise for May 6. If you have what we are looking for, please PM or email me.

Thanks, Mary
 
My husband and I will be at WDW for our 1st anniversary...I'd love to get on one of the cruises (pref Illuminations) but by the time I called the ENTIRE week was booked! :(
Anyone have space for two friendly adults? :teeth: :worship:
PLEASE let me know.
Thanks in advance.
Sandi
 
DBF and I will be in the World from May 10-21st. Epcot specifically on the 12th and 18th. Anyone have room for two adults (see picture below, LoL)? We would LOVE to do this! TIA! :goodvibes
 
My advice to everyone wanting to take a specialty cruise would be to keep calling, as you never know when others may cancel their reservations.

When I originally booked our vacation for this coming May, I was told that all of the cruises had already been sold out. But I called back each morning for two weeks, and I managed to eventually get the Breathless Illuminations Cruise one night and then the Wishes Cruise on the next night.

Persistence (or stubbornness, as my ma always called it) can pay off!

Padraig :wizard:
 
I too am looking for a spot on a boat for Illuminations. I am open for any date between April 25 and May 8.

Please let me know if you have a spot for 1.

RU
 
We have a Wishes Cruise booked for May 12th leaving the grand Floridian at 8pm. I think we have room for a family of 3 or 4 ? We will have Me (29), DH (29), DS (8yo), DD (1yo) and my mom and dad both in their 50's.
 
I am still searching if anyone has room for two adults during those dates, please let us know.

Thank you
 
If anyone has room on 5/22, for our friendly family of four (me, dh, ds(13) and ds(7)), on an Illuminations cruise please pm me! TIA! :boat: :goodvibes
 
Hi all,

I have a Wishes Cruise booked for Monday night May 8th, leaving from the Polynesian at 9:00pm for a scheduled 10:00pm fireworks show (of course the time may change, I'll call to confirm the closer we get). Currently we have 7, 4 adults and 3 children ages 12, 7 and 5.

We have room for 3 more if interested.

I don't post much but used this board LAST May to share a cruise and it worked great!!!

Take care and PM me if you wish to join us or have any questions at all.

Bob
 
Hi, I am looking for a Wishes cruise for my 12 year old son and I for any night May 9,10,11,12, or 13th. Pleaase PM me if you have space.

Thanks
 
After hearing how difficult it was to obtain the cruises, both me and my mom called and we each got one.

I will be cancelling an Illuminations Cruise for Wednesday, May 3 and would love to see a DISer get it. I am willing to coordinate my cancel - your call to reserve time. PM me if anyone is interested.

Thanks - champagne27

I think this has been taken - will post a confirmation once confirmed.
 
champagne27 - that is VERY kind of you! I'm sure someone will be thrilled to have the space!
 
Thanks for the info but a cruise will no longer fit into our schedule.
 

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