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

[Steffy]

There is an Illuminations cruise available for the 28th of Sept.

 

[Hugpug]

I am looking for some group who would be willing to share a WISHES cruise. There is only one of me. I have Dec 11,12,14,and 16th open. It is just to expensive for one person and I would truely love to go on one. Please PM me if you are willing to share.
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[denecarter]

answers to your questions
1. still 90 days
2. they know the difference between Specialty and Wishes Cruises
3. you have to put in your phone#

My experience...

3. not if you cheat... (just like ADR)

 

[princesspiglet]

If I want to book a Wishes cruise, do I just say to the CM, "Wishes cruise, 11/25" or do I still have to say speciaity cruise?

 

[mushumadness]

Hiya

I managed to book an illuminations cruise for 13th december, there are 8 seats spare if anybody is interested, please pm me

 

[HulaHoop]

How Do You Cheat?

 

[rsmithx]

Press I believe 3, to say that you are either calling from the local orlando area or booking something that is less than 7 days out, that will connect you instantly without having to enter your phone number (which is just used for survey purposes anyway).

I am not sure if it is option 3, you might want to call today and figure out exactly what option it is so you can press it immediatly tomorrow morning, but I believe the sequence is 1,1,3 but I don't remember exactly, it might be 1,3,1 or just 1,3.

Like I said, been a while since I have done it, so call, memorize or write down the sequence (The key phrase to listen for is the "Calling from the local Orlando area or booking 7 days or less out") and choose that option.

Hope that helps.

 

[tzuhouse]

I have a Wishes Cruise booked for 12/4. My DH, my boys 6 and 4, and then another DISer with her Dad. We have space for four more people. This is for the Pontoon Premium boat, so the music will be piped in. If you have 4 in your party and are interested in sharing the boat (and the cost), please PM me. The boat will be leaving from Wilderness Lodge. I won't know the exact time until I call them, two weeks ahead of time. Our family and possibly the other group of two, are having dinner at Whispering Canyon, beforehand.

TTYL
Mary

 

[Therapeutic Smile]

2. they know the difference between Specialty and Wishes Cruises

No, they really don't... the past few days, my girlfriend and I have been getting up before 4am (west coast) to get a stinkin' Illuminations Cruise, and followed the instructions in this thread to a T. One time, asked for a Specialty Cruise and the CM went "huh? A what? what's that?" and by the time I said "Pontoon boats that go around the lagoon in Epcot" they were gone.

This morning, my girlfriend tried, and the CM went plugging along, she asked "this is the pontoon boats, and we'll get to see Illuminations, right?" "Oh yeah, absolutely" says the CM... and when she reads back the reservation, it's for a Wishes Cruise.

We must be getting the stupidest CMs on the planet, but quite frankly, this is too frustrating to get up at 4am and try again and again. Ridiculous.

 

[eab]

My sister are looking for a wishes cruise December 8 thru 13. Thanks aw:

 

[denecarter]

How Do You Cheat?

rsmithx was right... call ahead, figure out the sequence that goes for local or within 7 days... I used that method for Illuminations Cruise and for ADR, nobody has ever said "hey, your in Texas and your not within 7 days!"... personally, I don't think the CM knows which buttons we pushed to get to them

 

[Crazy Hakim]

We must be getting the stupidest CMs on the planet, but quite frankly, this is too frustrating to get up at 4am and try again and again.

OK, please remember Disney has multiple sites that house CRO. One is on Disney Property, one is in Tampa, and one is (I am not sure of the exact location) but I think its in St Louis, or Omaha, or some other remote location.
You may be unlucky enough to be talking to somebody who has never stepped foot on Disney Property. Even those who have, can you imagine being expected to know each and every thing available at WDW? Can you imagine being expected to answer any question about a resort, a restaurant, a theme park, an attraction, the hours, the schedule, the route, the best transportation between two sites, ............. pretty overwhelming don't you agree.

I can understand your frustration, but please cut them a break.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

No, they really don't... the past few days, my girlfriend and I have been getting up before 4am (west coast) to get a stinkin' Illuminations Cruise, and followed the instructions in this thread to a T. One time, asked for a Specialty Cruise and the CM went "huh? A what? what's that?" and by the time I said "Pontoon boats that go around the lagoon in Epcot" they were gone.

I understand your frustrations. When I called Tuesday the CM I got was very nice but also very frustrating. When I first called and said I wanted a specialty cruise for Dec. 12th he says "Did you want to see the fireworks or Illuminations?" I said "Illuminations" He said "Do you have any packages with us?" I said "no" he said "Ok this'll take a minute. It's very busy first thing in the morning here" So after a few seconds he gets back on the phone "Well sorry to tell you this, but they're all gone". I even practiced the night before! Oh well, maybe there will be a cancellation. I don't blame the CM, I was just frustrated with all of the extra questions.

 

[mushumadness]

eab we have spaces on the illuminations cruise for the 13th

 

[funshipm174]

NOV 10TH. Y&B CLUB. I still have room for 2 people. Please PM me if interested!



ARRGGGHHHH!!!

 

[flagen]

Hello

We are looking for 2 seats Illuminations Cruise Nov 11th. Please send a IM or email..more then happy to share

 

[funshipm174]

ILLUMINATIONS CRUISE........NOV 10TH. Y&B CLUB. I still have room for 7 people. Please PM me if interested!





ARRGGHHHH!!

 

[kocar]

Anyone have room for DH and I for any fireworks cruise any night Dec. 18-21? This is our first couples only trip and a cruise sounds fun!

Thanks.

 

[DebbieF]

If anyone has room for 3, for Nov. 1-4th, our family would love
to join yours on an Illuminations Cruise !

 

[WDW TRIP NUT]

My day to start calling for an Illuminations cruise is tomorrow (Monday-19th). I'm so nervous that I won't be able to get one for our time at the world. If I can get one, I would be glad to share. If not, I'm hoping that someone will be willing to share with us. This is a girls only trip.(two adults) My best friend and I are leaving the husbands and children at home this time. (Don't feel too sorry for them, we all went as a family this summer ) My friend has never been on an Illuminations cruise and I would LOVE to be able to surprise her with one. We could go on Dec.18,19,20, or 21. I'll update and let everyone know if I was able to get one.