ILLUMINATIONS CRUISES-What they are--How to book--FIND ONE TO SHARE

[Crazy Hakim]

what time do the illuminations cruise depart the yacht club? i'm trying to figure out our schedule...
thanks!

Jan 1st thru Thanksgiving Night - IllumiNations at 9pm
Check in at Bayside Marina at 8pm, depart between 8:10-8:20

Friday after Thanksgiving thru December 30th - IllumiNations at 9:30pm
Check in at Bayside Marina at 8:30pm, depart between 8:40-8:50

NYE (usually two shows, one at 7pm, one at 11:30pm)
July 4th - IllumiNations at 10pm
Check in at Bayside Marina at 9pm, depart between 9:10-9:20

And of course all of this is subject to change.

 

[materdawg]

Would like to share the boat (there are 2 of us ) Mom & daughter anytime the week of Sat Oct.27th anytime thru the following Friday Nov. 2nd.
I was at Disney on opening day in 1971 and would love to share this experience. Hope to see you there Thanks, Mater Dawg.

 

[materdawg]

Dumb question? What is the difference between the Wishes Cruise & the Illuminations Cruise? materdawg

 

[snowdrift7]

I have a Wishes Cruise on Sept 11th and there are two spaces available (a couple had to back out unexpectedly). This cruise departs from Grand Floridian at 8PM on Tues, Sept 11. The cost is $32.50 per person (includes tax & tip). It's a deluxe cruise (with audio) and there will be snacks onboard and we're having a big cake delivered.

Our group is made up of DIS-ers. Let me know if you're interested in joining us.

cheers
cyn

 

[smithhefler]

wishes goes to see the wishes fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Illumiations watches that show at EPCOT

 

[suevee]

I just called the speciality cruise line and asked about the Pontoon boats. I was told they only hold 8???? Is there a change in the number of people allowed on the boat??? We are looking for March and I am trying to get all my ducks in order. Does anyone know of these changes? Thanks.

 

[snowdrift7]

I just called the speciality cruise line and asked about the Pontoon boats. I was told they only hold 8???? Is there a change in the number of people allowed on the boat??? We are looking for March and I am trying to get all my ducks in order. Does anyone know of these changes? Thanks.

I don't know - A few days ago, I confirmed 2 cruises (illuminations & wishes) for next week - we're taking pontoons both times. I confirmed that we had 10 people for each cruise. They didn't mention that there were too many.

Anyway, have a great trip when you go and I'll report back if I learn anything.

cyn

 

[Crazy Hakim]

At Wishes there are some smaller boats that only hold a maximum of 8, these are 20ft pontoons. All 5 pontoons at IllumiNations are 24ft, so they all hold a maximum of 10.

 

[materdawg]

I got a pm to go on the Wishes Cruise on Nov 1 . Thank you. I would love to meet up with you but when I tried to reply it said I didn't have enough posts/counts to answer. Now what? materdawg

 

[jklms]

PM'd materdawg and added them to our special night.

Have room for 3 more on Nov 1.

 

[Hobbes]

Does anyone have space for 2 adults on a Wishes cruise during the period 27November to 5 December. We are British but you will be able to mock our accents, and although we are chubby, we will make excellent flotation devices if our weight causes the boat to sink.

 

[kdsjjb]

DW and I are celebrating our anniversary in Disney.

We are looking for two spot on an Illuminations cruise on Thursday 9/13.

If anyone has room, please let me know!

I know it's a long shot, but a guy can wish can't he?

 

[barb53lac]

Hoping someone would be willing to share their illuminations cruise if you have seats available. We are 2 adults celebrating our 33 anniversary and first time to wdw.

 

[OK GRUMPY]

Does anyone have room for 2. My sister and I are looking gor a luminations cruise October 29 to November 2?

 

[materdawg]

Am looking forward to the cruise. materdawg.

 

[newtodcl]

We are 2 adults, well behaved 2 1/2 year old and an infant...

 

[froggy33]

I would love to grab seats for two adults on a MNSSHP wishes cruise on Wednesday, October 31. Please PM me if available.
Thanks so much!!!

Jessica

 

[snowdrift7]

Last chance; if you're going to be in disney on Sept 11th and are considering finding a last minute wishes cruise - i have 2 spaces left. PM me between now and tomorrow night if you're interested.

cyn

 

[My WDW Happy Place]

Hello All,

I was just able to book a Magic Kingdom Wishes Premium Cruise during the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Sunday, October 14, 2007. I have 3 adults in my group and would like to share the cruise with up to 7 other people to split the cost of the boat rental. I was told by the CM who book the cruise that the fireworks are different for the Halloween party and that the cruise would leave at 8:30 pm for the 9:30 fireworks. Please send me a PM if you are interested in joining us for this cruise. The cost would be $27.50 per person.

 

[My WDW Happy Place]

QUOTE=My WDW Happy Place;20658612]Hello All,

I was just able to book a Magic Kingdom Wishes Premium Cruise during the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Sunday, October 14, 2007. I have 3 adults in my group and would like to share the cruise with up to 7 other people to split the cost of the boat rental. I was told by the CM who book the cruise that the fireworks are different for the Halloween party and that the cruise would leave at 8:30 pm for the 9:30 fireworks. Please send me a PM if you are interested in joining us for this cruise. The cost would be $27.50 per person.[/QUOTE]

With a very quick response to my post, this cruise is now full.

Thanks guys and gals!