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

[betterlatethannever]

Originally posted by Diamond_Girls
I understand the illuminations cruise departs from the Beach & Yacht Club marina. I have ressies at Cape May at 6:30 at the beach Club. Can I get to the marina by 8:15? Apparently there are 2 marinas, how far is the marina I need to go to from the Beach Club?

Thanks!!!

There are two marinas that the boats depart from, BWI and YC. The BWI marina is right in front of the BWI (where the Friendship boats dock to go to MGM and Epcot).

The YC marina is at the far end of the YC (near S/D).

Cape May is a buffet, so if you stop eating, you can make it

It is about a 5 minute walk to the YC marina from Cape May.

Ed

 

[Diamond_Girls]

Thanks Ed! I appreciate the help! So it would make sense to park at the Yacht club and walk over to Cape May, then back to the marina for the cruise, right? That way we can get home quicker with the kids by being parked closer to the marina. Does that make sense?

 

[betterlatethannever]

Originally posted by Diamond_Girls
... So it would make sense to park at the Yacht club and walk over to Cape May, then back to the marina for the cruise, right? That way we can get home quicker with the kids by being parked closer to the marina. Does that make sense?

Yes, that's the way to go.

Ed

 

[Banshee]

Do you have to be a guest at a disney resort to book this cruise? We are staying off site this time and would really enjoy doing this! Thanks for any info

 

[EeyoreJMH]

Originally posted by ellenmiele
Well I shouls have read this thread all the way thru before I tried calling today for an Illumination Cruise. The beginning of this thread says to press 4 then 2 then 2 when you get thru but tevagirl and minnesota have to right info about having to enter you phone no. (or room reservation no.) then 1 then 1. Unfortunately I wasted precious seconds this am by just hitting 4 - 2 - 2 and as a result I didn't get a reservationist until 7:17 - too late!!! So I'll try again tomorrow but I hope I can save someone else from this mistake!

Yes, these new directions helped quite a bit. After a couple of unsuccessful tries, I tried the new steps and somehow ended up with a cruise (I'm still in shock)

 

[tevagirl]

Congratulations, EeyoreJMH!

 

[EeyoreJMH]

Thanks, tevagirl! I couldn't have found one without your wonderful assistance. We have my in-laws and my mom with us on this trip, so we're keeping it a surprise for them.

(yup, still can't beleive it . . . .)

 

[minniesota]

EyeoreJMH-

I'm so glad you got one! We are really excited since my parents who are both celebrating their 75th birthdays will be along on this trip and they have no idea what we have in store for them! Yipee!

 

[EeyoreJMH]

Originally posted by minniesota
EyeoreJMH-

I'm so glad you got one! We are really excited since my parents who are both celebrating their 75th birthdays will be along on this trip and they have no idea what we have in store for them! Yipee!

Isn't that the best? It's like having access to your own magic wand for an evening. Have a wonderful cruise, minniesota, and thanks for your help as well!

 

[LBurg93]

I also have been trying to get a boat from 11/1-11/7. So far no luck. If you have room to share. My family consits of 2 adults & my daughter. This is her first trip. If you have room or any new information, please email me at LawLee2000@aol.com or PM.

 

[chiconh]

My DW, DD and I are looking to share an Illuminations cruise. We will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge, celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary from 8/27 - 9/2. If you have availability, we would be willing to share the cost. Thanks.

 

[RAD]

As an FYI, I tried to book Breathless for 11/7. The cast member took 10 minutes then finally came back, Breathless is down for rehab, of course all the other boats were gone by then.

So if you're interested in Breathless I'd recommend you call them the day before and make sure that it's not still in rehab so you can make other plans.

 

[francie]

hello all. what's the most boats you've seen parked under the bridge to view illuminations? does the amount of boats affect your view? thanks in advance.

 

[betterlatethannever]

Originally posted by francie
hello all. what's the most boats you've seen parked under the bridge to view illuminations? does the amount of boats affect your view? thanks in advance.

I think there is a maximum of five.

If you do a search, about a year ago, Crazy Hakim posted a picture of the boats lined up for Illuminations.

Ed

 

[francie]

thanks for the info.

 

[MizlurksaLot]

Originally posted by tevagirl
EeyoreJMH...I just booked a cruise and this is what I did:

1-407-939-7529- then 4 -then 2 and your phone #- then 1- then 1 again. It worked for me. Each time hit the number as soon as the tape starts. I hope you get one next time!

I'm confused. In the beginning of the thread, it says to press 4, then 2 then enter phone or reservation number and hit the # key ~ then hit 1 and finish with 2

So ~ which is it? For the last number, is it 1 or 2

While I'm here, if I do get a reservation, will they charge my credit card right then??

 

[minniesota]

Mizlurksalot-

You want to dial 407-939-7529, hit 4, then 2, enter your home phone number followed by the pound sign, then 1 and 1 again. Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[jaugus]

Good afternoon,
I am going to try and book a cruise for Nov 15-16-17. Can you provide me with any other information. Do you board the boat in Epcot? If not where do you get it and should I know this before I book? CaN I spend the day at Epcot and top it off with this cruise to end the day? Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Please email me if you have time Jaugus9593@aol.com
Thanks
Jack

 

[MizlurksaLot]

Originally posted by minniesota
Mizlurksalot-

You want to dial 407-939-7529, hit 4, then 2, enter your home phone number followed by the pound sign, then 1 and 1 again. Hope this helps and good luck!

Just a little tip ~ It actually goes a little faster if you dial 407-939-7529, hit 4, then 2, enter your home phone number followed by the pound sign then hit 2 <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/37.gif' alt='Winky' border=0></a>

 

[heidica]

I have a question about exactly what to say when you finally get through and want to tell the CM that you want an illumination cruise? Earlier in this thread it said not to say "illumination cruise" because the cm will waste time telling you that there is no such thing, so instead say "specialty cruise". But with different firework cruises (illuminations and wishes) how do you tell them which one you want? When my 90 days comes up, I want to try and reserve a birthday pontoon boat for illuminations. What do you recommend, so there is no confusion and I am not wasting time?