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

[eeyoregon]

Ditto. My son (12) and I will be at the World August 23-26 (fly home 27th) and would love to do a cruise with some fellow DIS'ers.

eeyoregon@aol.com

gina

Not looking good.

 

[mcrabeck]

Okay- Now that the November hours are out, it looks like the night we were hoping to do a Wishes Cruise is a night when the MK has MVMCP. According to the calender Wishes is at 6:00pm, which is too early for our plans. Do they let you book a Wishes cruise to see the MVMCP fireworks or would the 6pm fireworks be our only choice? Thanks

 

[MajorWoody]

Okay- Now that the November hours are out, it looks like the night we were hoping to do a Wishes Cruise is a night when the MK has MVMCP. According to the calender Wishes is at 6:00pm, which is too early for our plans. Do they let you book a Wishes cruise to see the MVMCP fireworks or would the 6pm fireworks be our only choice? Thanks

Hello,

You can book either the regular, 6:00pm Wishes, or the later 9:30pm Christmas Wishes. Make sure you specify which one you want when you call in, sometimes the operators are not too up to date on things. If you get someone who tells you that you can't do it, call back and get another operator. It's usually a slow time of year cruise wise, so it's easy to get the date you want.

Hope that helps,

Take care,

Bill

 

[stitchywoman]

I didn't see an answer somewhere else on the board, so I'll ask it at the risk of repeating an old question. I got the platinum plan for my honeymoon in August, and it comes with a cruise for wishes and illuminations. We booked wishes, and I'm wondering, is it the same cruise everyone on here is talking about, or is it something else? Do they fill it with platinum plan people?

 

[Crazy Hakim]

>I got the platinum plan for my honeymoon in August, and it comes with a cruise for wishes and illuminations. We booked wishes, and I'm wondering, is it the same cruise everyone on here is talking about, or is it something else?

First, Congrats on your upcoming nuptials! Wishes is discussed here, but it is mostly IllumiNations topics. They are both cruises on pontoon boats to watch Disney Fireworks. Wishes is at the Magic Kingdom, and IllumiNations is at Epcot's World Showcase Lagoon.

>Do they fill it with platinum plan people?

Yes, most boats can hold up to 10 ppl, so you may be the only 2 on the boat, or you may be with other groups/families/couples. It's booked on a first come, first served basis and the number of guests on the boat will vary from night to night.

 

[stitchywoman]

thank you for the info. I was wondering if it would be some big boat packed with 100 people or if it was the same one that others could book (that sounded really nice) and now I know. I'm not so worried about being uncomfortable anymore. Thanks again!

 

[Jo'Michelle]

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We will be celebrating my sons 14th Birthday that evening but not sure what time we will be going. We have six definites. Didn't know we could add people but it makes sense to offset the price. Also does anyone know if there are any discounts to look for or is it one flat rate.

 

[Jo'Michelle]

Hi Wendy,

My wife and I would love to share a Wishes Cruise. We had tried last year in Sept. but were rained out the night of the cruise. We will be at WDW Sept. 12-Sept. 22 but the 18th would be perfect.

Planning on September 15th for my sons 14th birthday - have six definites - need passengers

 

[Jo'Michelle]

Planning on September 15th for my sons 14th birthday - have six definites - need passengers

You did mean the 15th? I hope so, how many mouseketeers?

 

[Crazy Hakim]

[Also does anyone know if there are any discounts to look for or is it one flat rate.

No discounts, no DVC, no AP Holder, not even Cast Member. When you only have 6 available boats, you don't have to discount. They are almost always sold out.

 

[disneybridetobe]

We have a Specialty Cruise to share with other friendly Dis'ers to view Wishes outside of the Magic Kingdom in the Seven Seas Lagoon at 9:00 on August 31.
It'll be myself, DH, and DD1. (She's a cool, friendly baby, not afraid of fireworks!)
The total is $290 + tip, divided by however many people we have going with us. (up to 10) So far we need 5 more.

We went on this same cruise in 2006, it was AMAZING. We got pics of fireworks, it's also a little boat tour, and they supply sodas and snacks.

PM me if you're interested!

 

[Jo'Michelle]

Planning on September 15th for my sons 14th birthday - have six definites - need passengers

Please leave me your email so I may contact you on the 17th of this month after I reserve the date. I will be sure to let you know.

 

[mtblujeans]

There will just be 2 adults in our party ~ DH & me ~ and we plan to be at Epcot on 9/12 & 9/16, would love to share an Illuminations Cruise.

We plan to be in the Magic Kingdom on 9/14 and would love to share a Wishes Cruise if anyone has room in their reservations.

 

[Anc96]

STILL trying to find a Wishes Cruise for anytime between now and July 3rd.

One adult and one disney adult (my dd, 11).

Please pm me.

TIA

 

[Jo'Michelle]

There will just be 2 adults in our party ~ DH & me ~ and we plan to be at Epcot on 9/12 & 9/16, would love to share an Illuminations Cruise.

We plan to be in the Magic Kingdom on 9/14 and would love to share a Wishes Cruise if anyone has room in their reservations.

Fabulous, just send me your email and I will email you as soon as I make definite reservations. Again, that was for September 15th.
Michelle

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Is it possible to have beer and wine supplied for the cruise? We want to do the tuxedo strawberries and a small cake and some champagne but the men "don't drink" champange. Any thoughts?

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Is it possible to have beer and wine supplied for the cruise? We want to do the tuxedo strawberries and a small cake and some champagne but the men "don't drink" champagne. Any thoughts?

Anything on the Private Dining (Room Service) Menu at the Yacht Club Resort is available. Beer, Wine, Cheese, Vegetables, Nachos, Hot Wings, Pizza, Hot Chocolate, Fruit.........

 

[disneybridetobe]

Is it possible to have beer and wine supplied for the cruise? We want to do the tuxedo strawberries and a small cake and some champagne but the men "don't drink" champange. Any thoughts?

I don't see why not! Although the men don't know what they're missing!

The tuxedo strawberries are to die for!

 

[Paigey]

We're a family of five and wondered if anyone had a cruise booked during the week of July 12-19th that they wanted to share?
I've always just gone down to WDW and winged everything and this is the first year that I'm actually making an itinerary, so I thought I'd just check to see what was available.

 

[mtblujeans]

There will just be 2 adults in our party ~ DH & me ~ and we plan to be at Epcot on 9/12 & 9/16, would love to share an Illuminations Cruise.

We plan to be in the Magic Kingdom on 9/14 and would love to share a Wishes Cruise if anyone has room in their reservations.

We got in on a Wishes Cruise. Still looking for an Illuminations Cruise to join on 9/12 OR 9/16.