Illuminations Cruise Central--MAY

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<font face="comic sans ms"><font color=purple>Hi there

Anyone looking to share an Illuminations Cruise during <b>May</b>? 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 <b>need</b> space (and how many you need) on a cruise or if you <b>have</b> space available and <b>include the dates</b>. 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 <b>Mayl</b>?

Katholyn</font>
 
Not one to share - but if someone has one I have a party of three adults Memorial Day Weekend that would like to join in if someone has space.

I did the cruise for the Millenium when I was on the Grand Plan and it was tremendous!
 
I have space on the Saturday, May 3 8:15 PM cruise, leaving from the Boardwalk. We are parents of two kids, ages 14 and 12, so we'd have space for 6 more! Let me know!
 

Fredms,
It is too early to even get ressies for Memorial Day. I suggest you try and book a cruise for that day by calling at 6:58 AM on the 26th of February( check dates for 60 days out to be sure). You will have no problem filling the boat with eager Memorial weekend travelers.
Marylyn
 
Please help!!!!!
I tried again today and still have no reservation for our May trip. Today was the last day. If there is anyone who can share with a party of 8 (4 children so we can have 12 on the boat) please let me know. I need May 3, 4, or 6.
Thanks!
 
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We are a party of 3 adults and 2 children. We are celebrating Mother's Day, My daughters 5th birthday falls during our trip and the rest of our birthdays are the following week.

I will be trying for a cruise on the evening of 5/10 or 5/12, if I dont get the first date.

Anyone interested in sharing the cruise with us? Also, to maybe be a back up caller to better our chances?

You can pm or email me at JLBEEKEN@AOL.COM

Thanks
 
I wouldn't have known about the Illuminations Cruise, never mind trying to book the thing if it wasn't for this forum :)

Just got off the phone and reserved a pontoon from the boardwalk on 5/8 for me & my better half.

There are only 2 of us so we'd be happy to accomodate a few more, just email me if you're interested.

Thanks again everyone!

Oh, forgot one thing - I started calling @ 6:55 and I got picked up @ 6:58, so don't wait until 7:00 to call
 
I have a Mk fireworks cruise booked for saturday may 10. I was unable to secure an illumanations cruise for my available dates. We are a party of 5 (3 adults and dd turning 5 this trip and ds who will be almost 2) and would be interested in sharing the cost of the cruise.

Please pm or email me at JLBEEKEN@AOL.COM if you are interested.
 
I am too excited about the cruise. I swear if someone in the group poo poos it I will spit....lol!!!

Thanks for giving a spot with you and your family. I am totally ready to leave right now.



cindy
 
I shared at Christmastime (Dec.22) and it worked out very well. It sure keeps costs down to share. The viewing location is wonderful. It sure beats seeing it regularly in the park and saves time.

The pantoon boat is set-up as a left and right section as you face the front of the boat when you get in. There's a back section, too. It's larger. I feel you fit 3 people on each of the front sections and 4 people in the back. We are partial to the front left section; so, the other two areas are available as first come, first serve. E-mail me and give me your e-mail, etc. so I can respond to you if you are interested in our date. The cost will be divided evenly among those who share including a tip for the captain. I expect pre-payment.

Our boat will launch from the Beach and Yacht Club resort. Heavy rain and/or lighting can cause the cruise to be cancelled. The cruise will go out in a light rain. Obviously, if monies are refunded to me they will be refunded to you.
 
We are going to try to get an Illuminations cruise for May 28

There are only 3 of us, would anyone be interested???
Just trying to get ideas!

Kamy
 
My husband and I and our two 13 yr old girls would like to share a cruise with another family for sometime between May 15 thru May 20. You can email me at JoEllencox@msn.com.
 
I meant to put this under the May cruise info. I had offered to share our May 3 cruise.. Can you move it?
 
I always liked the idea of the cruises but thought that for just the two of us it would be a bit expensive, sharing the cruise sounds like fun and sharing the cost is a great idea!! - Brilliant Idea for a post!

DH and I are set to arrive in WDW on April 28th (our 2nd Wedding Anniversary, honeymoon was in WDW 2 years ago :) )It may be a few years untill we are able to come back over after this time as our priorities will be leaning towards our growing family (fingers crossed ;) ) Having read the posts about the Illuminations cruises it would be a really nice way of doing something extra special to celebrate... So, if anyone has room for two we would love to share with you, any day between April 28th and May 11th.

I'll put this post on the April Thread as well - just in case! :)

Heres hoping :)

Thanks
 














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