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

[Crazy Hakim]

Do you have to have the park admission to see Illuminations?

Nope, you never enter Epcot thru the gates and after the show, you go back to the dock.

 

[Tiffer]

I am trying to find someone with room for 2 for an illuminations cruise for May 22, 23, or 24th. Anyone with room.....send me a pm!

Thanks!

 

[Amyrlin]

Do any of the crusies for wishes leave from WL?

 

[DISNEYFAMILYOFFOUR]

>Save your money
Definitely a matter of opinion.

>We took the illuminations cruise 4/26/06.
Hmmm, 13 days from today? Was that via Time Tunnel?

>For a special treat I surprised my family by booking the illuminations cruise. We were all thrilled. It's an extra expense. What a waste. First of all the evening was cold. That was OK because we were dressed for it.
Blame Disney for the cold weather?

>The refreshments were we each got a choice of a bag of pretzels or potato chips and either water or pop.
There is no "limit", not one per person....

>Parking under the bridge----3 boats on either side of the middle structure--which might be OK if you one of the 2 center boats----but we weren't.
The two middle spots? All 6 spots are just about equal in view, the further right you park (closer to France) the slightly longer before you see the globe moving to the center of the lake, but the majority of the show happens directly in front of all 6 boats.

>We would have had a better view up top.
If you had secured a space early enough, and stood there and guarded you spots.

>Plus the kicker----the show was shorter. The part were all the kids sing---didn't happen.
Cannot see this happening, the show is sequenced and automatic, I cannot fathom how the middle of the show was skipped.

>the lasers between building---didn't happen.
I have no idea what you expected, I do not recall seeing lasers between the buildings, definitely have lasers making a waving water effect when the globe is making its way to the center of the lake..... but between the buildings?

>we mentioned this to the person at the marina that night and he said "Oh NO-----that never happened!!!!" Guess what it did!
I would tend to agree with the CM who sees the show many more times than any normal guest.

>Save your money get PS at rose and crown---you can see better, and not spend the money

Well, it is all a matter of opinion. I for one than the view from the boat is the best view, absolutely nothing between you and the show, you are at water level, and your view seems to be ideal for the fireworks positions through the show. Add to that, you are seated on a couch like, padded seat! You arrive minutes before the show begins, you are relaxed, and don't have to fight the crowd after the show.

Can anybody else back me up?

I will also back you up.

It was a wonderful experience and worth every penny. Hoping for another one this fall.

 

[Hugpug]

I back up as well. It was wonderful. Did it a couple years ago. Was lucky to hook up with a family from here on the board who let me share the cruise with them. I hope I can do the same this year for a Wishes cruise. Almost got my wish last year but the cruise got cancelled last year due to changes the family I was to join had to cancel. I will be looking for another family this year whom will let me join them. When everyone on the cruise splits the bill it really is not all that expensive for a once in a lifetime experiance.

 

[JuneChickie]

Anyone looking to share a fireworks boat or cruise on Friday ,, May 12 th .
there are 2 of us adults and we would love to join your family. either wishes or
illimunations will be great ,, pm me if you have room for 2

Thank you,,
JUne

 

[doodle]

Is anyone looking to share a cruise in July?? I have an Illuminations boat to share on July 8. If you are interested please PM me since there is no IC Central for July up yet. Thanks!

 

[cruislovin]

We would like to share a cruise the week of June 4, 2006. We need room for 2 - my daughter, age 14, and myself. Can anyone assist with this request?

My daughter and I are still looking for 2 seats on June 6, 7, or 8. Anyone have anything available?

 

[jmhkd]

We have room available for some on a June 2nd (Friday) Wishes cruise. It is on one of the premium pontoon boats (guess it's premium because it has the sound feature.) Anyhow it holds ten people and we are a family of four (me (37), DW (31), DD1(5), and DD2(3). If interested please PM. We would like to find others to share the boat and cost with.

 

[zoarswimmer]

Hi everyone,
A nice couple from NY is hoping someone has availability on their specialty cruise to accomadate two fellow dis'ers.. We are flexible with they dates while we are there. If anyone has availability please PM me..thank you so much..

 

[spookysarah]

Hiya,

Does anybody have space on their cruise for 4 during any night 21st June - 2nd July? It's me, my DH and my DD's 9 and 7. Please pm me if you can help.

Many thanks!!

 

[nurseypoo5]

when they go on sale, id be willing to share a boat for some night October 1-7..there are 4 of us! thanks

 

[magiroux]

Edited: was able to book a cruise

 

[jasheehy]

I am looking for a cruise anytime between July 16th through the 25th. There are 6 of us, 2 adults, 2 19 year olds, 14 year old and 10 year old.

thanks

 

[NeilDrum]

My Husband and I were wondering if anyone had any room on a Premier Pontoon Boat for Wishes. We shared a cruise in January for Illuminations and would love to do the Wishes one.

We are only in WDW for a week in May so any date between 14 and 19 May would be great.

Please pm me.

Regards

Claire & Neil

 

[narson]

Hi
We (party of 3 adults) looking to share (I don't have the reervations) an Illuminations Cruise on June 13 or 15, 16 or 17th.
Thanks

 

[XxStaceFacexX]

Looking to do an illuminations cruise for 9/18. I dont have reservations yet but it will be a party of 3, all adults (well, maybe on the outside )

 

[dkort]

Hi.

We are a RELIABLE family of three, two adults and one well-behaved 9 yr old looking to share a cruise for July 4.

Pls PM me directly.

Thanks so much for your help.

Cathy

 

[David79]

hey all,

If anyone has space for 2 people for an Illuminations cruise on June 9th, I'd love to fill it. My fiancé is a huge fireworks fan and it seems this is the best way to see the show. If you have space, PM me here (haven't posted enough on the board to put up my email address yet). Thanks!

d

 

[Yvet]

We are in Epcot on sat May 20.

Is there anyone who already have a reservation for a boat and have some room left for 2 adults??

Please send me a PM.

Thanx Yvet