Wishes Cruise

[Beep]

Found a picture of the Grand for you. You can just see people at the back:

I found the number on the other topic. It is 407-939-8687 and is the number for tours and cruises.

 

[feline figaro]

Found a picture of the Grand for you. You can just see people at the back:

I found the number on the other topic. It is 407-939-8687 and is the number for tours and cruises.

Now thats put a smile on my face

Thats what you call travelling in style

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Found a picture of the Grand for you. You can just see people at the back:

I found the number on the other topic. It is 407-939-8687 and is the number for tours and cruises.

IMO opinion it is worth every penny. Perfect way to experience in a different way.
We sailed on the day we were married & I also suprised DH with a surprise dinner on another trip.

 

[feline figaro]

IMO opinion it is worth every penny. Perfect way to experience in a different way.
We sailed on the day we were married & I also suprised DH with a surprise dinner on another trip.

We want to book this too for our wedding day as the perfect way to finish off hopefully what will already be a very magical day

 

[chipscinderelly]

The Grand One does change out on a regular basis (they replace the boat) so be sure to ask Disney for photos of the current boat just in case the ones we have here are older.

 

[feline figaro]

The Grand One does change out on a regular basis (they replace the boat) so be sure to ask Disney for photos of the current boat just in case the ones we have here are older.

Thanks for letting us know that although if the older boats look like they do in that pic i dont think we ll mind either way.

 

[DigitalLove]

Christina

Thankyou so much for the pics ,why did nt i think to google images, lol . I showed my DF the pics of the Pontoon Boats in comparison with the Grand 1 & hes exact words were "we re having the Grand 1 " so yay

Grand 1 does look so beautiful, it makes the whole cruise that bit more special

Thats sucks that your on your way to work now, cant say im exactly looking forward to getting up for work monday morning myself though . Roll on next wkend

Well, the Grand 1 is really my suprise to our guests The only other person who knows about it is DS who is nearly 13 (so probably everyone else knows about it now!). We're getting married off site but having our wedding dinner at The Chefs Domaine at Citricos... I guess everyone thinks we will just go back to our condo then following dinner but Nooooooooo!! I can't wait... I'm desperate to see everyones faces when they see what I've been upto! Plus call me a romantic old fool, but I'm really looking foward to DF and myself being able to 'wish upon our star' during the fireworks! I just have to sort out what I want Private Dining to organise... I was thinking champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries, or perhaps ordering the minature wedding cakes for us all (we've decided against a wedding cake as there is only going to be 6 of us in total and it just seems a bit of a waste!)

Only 32 more sleepies left to wait and i'm getting more and more giddy by the day!!! ))))

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

The Grand One does change out on a regular basis (they replace the boat) so be sure to ask Disney for photos of the current boat just in case the ones we have here are older.

The yacht gets traded in once a year.......Bon Voyage!

 

[madfelice]

For price information
MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES CRUISE BASIC PLAN -

21' Tracker Pontoon

-$225.00, tax included for up to 8 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda and bagged snacks

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES PREMIUM CRUISE

25' Tracker Pontoon

-$275.00 tax included for up to 10 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda, bagged snacks and AUDIO FEED

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES CELEBRATION CRUISE -

Same as Basic Plan plus decorations

-$250.00, tax included for the 21' Tracker Pontoon, up to 8 guests

-$300.00, tax included for the 25' Tracker Pontoon, up to 10 guests and includes audio feed

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

ILLUMINATIONS BASIC CRUISE -

-$250.00 tax included for up to 10 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda and bagged snacks

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

ILLUMINATIONS CELEBRATION CRUISE -

Same as Illuminations Basic Cruise plus decorations.

-$275.00, tax included

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

“Breathless” Cruise – a 1930 mahogany reproduction Chris Craft run-about boat. Six guest maximum, available at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. This cruise can be booked during Illuminations for $250.00. You can also rent it throughout the day at the following rate:

$23.58+ tax - 10 Minutes

$80.18+ tax - 30 Minutes

VIP Cruise on Grand I Yacht – a 45-foot Sea Ray yacht staffed by a captain and deckhand, 13 guests maximum, available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, $400.00 per hour,1 hour minimum booking required. Must call (407)-824-2682 to book.

Specialty cruise can be booked up to 90 days in advance and there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Call: (407)-WDW-PLAY

 

[JoJo1980]

I showed those photos to my DF and he 100% wants a wishes cruise now! YAAAAAAAY It's going to be fun trying to board in a wedding dress & flip flops

 

[Chilly]

In really want to do a wishes cruise after my wedding as well so thanks for the info.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

You gals will LOVE it!!!!!!!!! Happy Sailing!

 

[feline figaro]

madfelice

Thanks for inc all the info on all the pricing, is that the current pricing for 2008 though??

JoJo

Good for you hun , yay for getting your DF on board the idea of having a Wishes Cruise. That ll be so very romantic just the two of you

Wedding dress & flip flops ehhh!!! a girl that takes after my own heart ie likes comfort

Does anyone have a pricing list for Private dining showing what they offer & more importantly how much it ll cost ???

For the Wishes Cruise do most people just hire the Yacht out for an hour??

 

[DigitalLove]

madfelice


Does anyone have a pricing list for Private dining showing what they offer & more importantly how much it ll cost ???

For the Wishes Cruise do most people just hire the Yacht out for an hour??

Nope, but give me 20 minutes because I have grand plans of phoning Private Dining very very shortly!!

I've just hired it for an hour... From 9-30 until 10-30 as Wishes is at 10pm that night. There really was no point in me booking if for that much longer... We won't have enough time following dinner to have booked it any earlier, and I figured we'll all probably be getting a wee bit tired to be bothered with staying out on the water that much later than 10-30

Okies, will be back in a few... I'm off to phone and see what the say!

Oh, and the Grand 1 for 2008 is $450 + tax + gratuity... that I do know for certain as I also thought it was $400 until I called 90 days out!

Be back soon!

 

[feline figaro]

Nope, but give me 20 minutes because I have grand plans of phoning Private Dining very very shortly!!

I've just hired it for an hour... From 9-30 until 10-30 as Wishes is at 10pm that night. There really was no point in me booking if for that much longer... We won't have enough time following dinner to have booked it any earlier, and I figured we'll all probably be getting a wee bit tired to be bothered with staying out on the water that much later than 10-30

Okies, will be back in a few... I'm off to phone and see what the say!

Oh, and the Grand 1 for 2008 is $450 + tax + gratuity... that I do know for certain as I also thought it was $400 until I called 90 days out!

Be back soon!

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay im so excited now, i cant wait to read your update on Private Dining

At least i know what this years pricing for it is so can kinda get an idea on how much we re gonna be looking at for 09!!

I ve been told that you need to call bang on 90 days as the Wishes cruises get booked up very very quickly. I need to start working out excatly when that 90 days will be so i can put lots of stars against that date

 

[DigitalLove]

P'ah! I got through to voicemail BUT I did find this on another website... I've just copied and pasted the parts I thought would be applicable really.... Alot of the menu is for full meals, but the end of the menu shows the prices for platters etc etc


PRIVATE DINING WINE LIST
(Alcoholic Beverages cannot be served between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am)

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES RED WINES
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Blanc de Blanc 33.00 Cabernet Sauvignon
Iron Horse, Fairy Tale Cuvée, Sonoma 50.00 Robert Mondavi Costal 33.00
Moët & Chandon, White Star 69.00 Estancia, Alexander Valley 39.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut 74.00 Kendall Jackson, Vintners Reserve,Ca 41.00
Dom Perignon 275.00 Marcelina Vineyards, Napa 48.00
Chappellet Signature, Napa 66.00
Merlot
CHARDONNAY & OTHER WHITES Columbia Crest, Washington 35.00
Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, Ca 39.00 Sterling Vintners Collection, Central Coast 39.00
La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma 43.00 Markham Vineyards, Napa 48.00
Silverado Chardonnay, Napa 48.00 Pinot Noir
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa 66.00 Anapamu, Central Coast 37.00
Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa 83.00 Estancia Pinnacles, Monterey 41.00
Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc, Napa 43.00 Other Reds
Pighin Pinot Grigio 37.00 Chianti Classico, Borgo Pretale 39.00
Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara 39.00 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 33.00
Beringer White Zinfandel, Ca 21.00 Greg Norman Shiraz, Australia 49.00


PRIVATE DINING BEVERAGES

BEER AND ALES (BY THE BOTTLE)
Domestic: Michelob Light, Miller Lite, Coors, Budweiser, Samuel Adams 3.75
Imported: Beck’s, Heineken, Amstel Light, Beck’s Dark, Labatt’s Ale 4.25
Non-Alcoholic Beer: O’Doul’s, Sharpes 3.50

SPIRITS
Scotches Vodkas
Chivas Regal 75.00 Smirnoff 80 45.00
Johnnie Walker Black 65.00 Stolichnaya 60.00
Glenlivet 12 year 75.00 Absolut 60.00
Blends Tequilas
Canadian Club 45.00 José Cuervo 50.00
Seagram’s Royal Crown 50.00 Sherries, Cognacs and Ports
Bourbons Dry Sack 35.00
Jack Daniels Black 55.00 Harvey’s Bristol Cream 58.00
Wild Turkey 101 55.00 Martell Cordon Bleu 125.00
Gins Fonseca Bin 27, Porto 46.00
Beefeater 55.00 Liqueurs
Tanqueray 55.00 Drambuie 75.00
Rums Grand Marnier 75.00
Bacardi Silver 35.00 Bailey’s Irish Cream 65.00
Meyer’s Original Dark Rum 55.00 Kahlua 60.00

Bottled Spirits are served with your choice of the following:
Tonic Water, Soda Water, Gingerale or Bottled Water

Private Dining $3.00 delivery, 6.5% Sales Tax and 18% Service Charge will be added to all orders.
Please touch Private Dining key on you phone or dial 7-2474
GRAND FLORIDIAN FULL BAR
To host a hospitality suite, Private Dining will provide bar set-ups. Beverage Hosts are also
available upon request at 50.00 for up to three hours. Standard Full Bar set-ups are 625.00 plus
18% Service Charge and 6% Sales Tax. (Premium Full Bar set ups available starting at 725.00)

Set-ups include:
Bloody Mary Mix, Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Cranberry Juice,
Ice, Glasses, Stirrers, Bar Fruit, Utensils and Napkins.

Standard Full Bar Set-Up

1 Bottle J & B Scotch 1 Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
1 Bottle Canadian Club 1 Bottle of Chardonnay
1 Bottle Jack Daniel’s 1 Carafe of Orange Juice
1 Bottle Beefeaters Gin 1 Carafe of Bloody Mary Mix
1 Bottle Bacardi 4 Bottles of Coca-Cola Classic
1 Bottle Smirnoff 4 Bottles of Tonic Water
24 Bottles of Michelob Light 4 Bottles of Club Soda
24 Bottles Heineken 4 Bottles of Sprite
Spirits with unbroken seals may be returned for 75% credit. Gratuities are not refundable.
We will replenish upon request at an additional charge per bottle.
Daily refreshing charges: $25.00 per trip. Ice, Glassware, Garnishes, Napkins and Stirrers.


MIXERS BAR FRUIT
Tomato Juice Lemon Twists, Cherries, Limes
(32 oz.) 10.00 and Olives 6.99
(64 oz.) 18.00
Orange/Grapefruit Juice DRY SNACK TREATS
(32 oz.) 12.00 Chips & Dip
(64 oz.) 20.00 Crispy potato chips or corn tortilla
Bloody Mary Mix (Qt.) 10.00 chips served with your choice of:
ranch style, bleu cheese, salsa or
VERMOUTH French Onion dips. 12.50 lb.
Sweet and Dry, 375 ml. 16.00 Pretzels 10.50 lb.
Mixed Nuts 19.00 lb

HORS D’OEUVRES “BY THE DISNEY DOZEN”
Please allow additional preparation time, as everything is made fresh to order.

Iced Gulf Shrimp, Jumbo Shrimp with our own tangy Cocktail Sauce 34.50
Crab Cakes, with Cajun Rémoulade 65.00
Crudité Platter, with our house-made Onion Dip (serves 2-4) 16.50
Seasonal Fruit Platter, an assortment of Florida’s finest fruits (serves 2-4) 21.50
Imported and Domestic Cheeses, with breads and crackers (serves 2-4) 23.00
Vegetable Spring Rolls, with horseradish marmalade sauce 35.00
Assorted Finger Sandwiches 25.00
Imported Beluga Caviar, One ounce of the finest Caviar served
with traditional garniture and two glasses of iced Russian Vodka. Market Price

Private Dining $3.00 delivery, 6.5% Sales Tax and 18% Service Charge will be added to all orders.



Not sure if it will have copied OK, but you get the general idea. I think I'm perhaps going to order a fruit platter, a cheese platter, soft drinks and a bottle of bubbly

Oh decisions, decisions!!

Oh, and here is a link to an ADR calculator... Just type in your date and it will work out for you when you can book. I kept hitting redial on the phone at about 11-50am here as the lines open 7am Florida time... Just follow the instructions as they have you pressing various keys... In fact I practiced for a few days beforehand and just hung up when I finally got through to a CM each time!!!

http://pscalculator.net/allearsnet/pscalcae.php

 

[feline figaro]

P'ah! I got through to voicemail BUT I did find this on another website... I've just copied and pasted the parts I thought would be applicable really.... Alot of the menu is for full meals, but the end of the menu shows the prices for platters etc etc


PRIVATE DINING WINE LIST
(Alcoholic Beverages cannot be served between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am)

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES RED WINES
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Blanc de Blanc 33.00 Cabernet Sauvignon
Iron Horse, Fairy Tale Cuvée, Sonoma 50.00 Robert Mondavi Costal 33.00
Moët & Chandon, White Star 69.00 Estancia, Alexander Valley 39.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut 74.00 Kendall Jackson, Vintners Reserve,Ca 41.00
Dom Perignon 275.00 Marcelina Vineyards, Napa 48.00
Chappellet Signature, Napa 66.00
Merlot
CHARDONNAY & OTHER WHITES Columbia Crest, Washington 35.00
Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, Ca 39.00 Sterling Vintners Collection, Central Coast 39.00
La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma 43.00 Markham Vineyards, Napa 48.00
Silverado Chardonnay, Napa 48.00 Pinot Noir
Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa 66.00 Anapamu, Central Coast 37.00
Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa 83.00 Estancia Pinnacles, Monterey 41.00
Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc, Napa 43.00 Other Reds
Pighin Pinot Grigio 37.00 Chianti Classico, Borgo Pretale 39.00
Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara 39.00 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 33.00
Beringer White Zinfandel, Ca 21.00 Greg Norman Shiraz, Australia 49.00


PRIVATE DINING BEVERAGES

BEER AND ALES (BY THE BOTTLE)
Domestic: Michelob Light, Miller Lite, Coors, Budweiser, Samuel Adams 3.75
Imported: Beck’s, Heineken, Amstel Light, Beck’s Dark, Labatt’s Ale 4.25
Non-Alcoholic Beer: O’Doul’s, Sharpes 3.50

SPIRITS
Scotches Vodkas
Chivas Regal 75.00 Smirnoff 80 45.00
Johnnie Walker Black 65.00 Stolichnaya 60.00
Glenlivet 12 year 75.00 Absolut 60.00
Blends Tequilas
Canadian Club 45.00 José Cuervo 50.00
Seagram’s Royal Crown 50.00 Sherries, Cognacs and Ports
Bourbons Dry Sack 35.00
Jack Daniels Black 55.00 Harvey’s Bristol Cream 58.00
Wild Turkey 101 55.00 Martell Cordon Bleu 125.00
Gins Fonseca Bin 27, Porto 46.00
Beefeater 55.00 Liqueurs
Tanqueray 55.00 Drambuie 75.00
Rums Grand Marnier 75.00
Bacardi Silver 35.00 Bailey’s Irish Cream 65.00
Meyer’s Original Dark Rum 55.00 Kahlua 60.00

Bottled Spirits are served with your choice of the following:
Tonic Water, Soda Water, Gingerale or Bottled Water

Private Dining $3.00 delivery, 6.5% Sales Tax and 18% Service Charge will be added to all orders.
Please touch Private Dining key on you phone or dial 7-2474
GRAND FLORIDIAN FULL BAR
To host a hospitality suite, Private Dining will provide bar set-ups. Beverage Hosts are also
available upon request at 50.00 for up to three hours. Standard Full Bar set-ups are 625.00 plus
18% Service Charge and 6% Sales Tax. (Premium Full Bar set ups available starting at 725.00)

Set-ups include:
Bloody Mary Mix, Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Cranberry Juice,
Ice, Glasses, Stirrers, Bar Fruit, Utensils and Napkins.

Standard Full Bar Set-Up

1 Bottle J & B Scotch 1 Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
1 Bottle Canadian Club 1 Bottle of Chardonnay
1 Bottle Jack Daniel’s 1 Carafe of Orange Juice
1 Bottle Beefeaters Gin 1 Carafe of Bloody Mary Mix
1 Bottle Bacardi 4 Bottles of Coca-Cola Classic
1 Bottle Smirnoff 4 Bottles of Tonic Water
24 Bottles of Michelob Light 4 Bottles of Club Soda
24 Bottles Heineken 4 Bottles of Sprite
Spirits with unbroken seals may be returned for 75% credit. Gratuities are not refundable.
We will replenish upon request at an additional charge per bottle.
Daily refreshing charges: $25.00 per trip. Ice, Glassware, Garnishes, Napkins and Stirrers.


MIXERS BAR FRUIT
Tomato Juice Lemon Twists, Cherries, Limes
(32 oz.) 10.00 and Olives 6.99
(64 oz.) 18.00
Orange/Grapefruit Juice DRY SNACK TREATS
(32 oz.) 12.00 Chips & Dip
(64 oz.) 20.00 Crispy potato chips or corn tortilla
Bloody Mary Mix (Qt.) 10.00 chips served with your choice of:
ranch style, bleu cheese, salsa or
VERMOUTH French Onion dips. 12.50 lb.
Sweet and Dry, 375 ml. 16.00 Pretzels 10.50 lb.
Mixed Nuts 19.00 lb

HORS D’OEUVRES “BY THE DISNEY DOZEN”
Please allow additional preparation time, as everything is made fresh to order.

Iced Gulf Shrimp, Jumbo Shrimp with our own tangy Cocktail Sauce 34.50
Crab Cakes, with Cajun Rémoulade 65.00
Crudité Platter, with our house-made Onion Dip (serves 2-4) 16.50
Seasonal Fruit Platter, an assortment of Florida’s finest fruits (serves 2-4) 21.50
Imported and Domestic Cheeses, with breads and crackers (serves 2-4) 23.00
Vegetable Spring Rolls, with horseradish marmalade sauce 35.00
Assorted Finger Sandwiches 25.00
Imported Beluga Caviar, One ounce of the finest Caviar served
with traditional garniture and two glasses of iced Russian Vodka. Market Price

Private Dining $3.00 delivery, 6.5% Sales Tax and 18% Service Charge will be added to all orders.



Not sure if it will have copied OK, but you get the general idea. I think I'm perhaps going to order a fruit platter, a cheese platter, soft drinks and a bottle of bubbly

Oh decisions, decisions!!

Oh, and here is a link to an ADR calculator... Just type in your date and it will work out for you when you can book. I kept hitting redial on the phone at about 11-50am here as the lines open 7am Florida time... Just follow the instructions as they have you pressing various keys... In fact I practiced for a few days beforehand and just hung up when I finally got through to a CM each time!!!

http://pscalculator.net/allearsnet/pscalcae.php

You re a diamond thanks for all the info hun

So many choices its slightly over whelming

If the 90 days falls on a weekend is someone still there to take the booking or do you have to wait till mon??
Lines open at 7 am then, glad you told me that as i would of presumed it would of been 9am

 

[DigitalLove]

I'm pretty sure the lines will be open over the weekend! I know some of my ADR's at the 180 day mark fell during the weekend but I was still able to book... I should imagine it will be the same for the cruises. You're being put through to a CM who works something like 7am - 10pm Florida time on a central booking line... rather than being put through to an individual in an office like you are when you call your wedding planner etc.

What time are you planning on getting married and having dinner etc, and did you start a PJ yet?!

 

[feline figaro]

I'm pretty sure the lines will be open over the weekend! I know some of my ADR's at the 180 day mark fell during the weekend but I was still able to book... I should imagine it will be the same for the cruises. You're being put through to a CM who works something like 7am - 10pm Florida time on a central booking line... rather than being put through to an individual in an office like you are when you call your wedding planner etc.

What time are you planning on getting married and having dinner etc, and did you start a PJ yet?!

Our weddings at the start of May 09 , i want pref the 10 am slot. We re gonna have our MK photo shoot before our wedding ceremony as it ll be a perfect way to start our magical day . We dont belive in the whole thing of "bad luck seeing each other before th wedding". We ve been though so much together so superstition on that day will go out of the window .
We will after the MK Photoshoot return to the Poly heading back to diff rooms & then go to WP separately so everything from that point will run like a normal start to a ceremony

I ve not yet started my PJ although i probably should , im trying to hold out until we ve booked Disney so i then can really go mad writing it !!!

I have started a thread showing my dress choices, my tiara, hair & makeup etc so if you ve not had a look have a peek & see what you think

 

[JoJo1980]

JoJo

Good for you hun , yay for getting your DF on board the idea of having a Wishes Cruise. That ll be so very romantic just the two of you

Wedding dress & flip flops ehhh!!! a girl that takes after my own heart ie likes comfort

Does anyone have a pricing list for Private dining showing what they offer & more importantly how much it ll cost ???

For the Wishes Cruise do most people just hire the Yacht out for an hour??

I'm so excited! Just hope its available, I think I'm going to be spending sooo much time worried that everything is available

Oh yes! Flip flops rule! I love heeled shoes too, but only when I really have to wear them - they cause so much pain though, why is it that the prettiest ones always hurt most?

I think we'll just be doing it for 1 hour - I think we might just have little snacks on there & drinks