Originally Posted By MomofPrincess I haven't really been a part of this board (the cruise line portion of it), so forgive me if it's already been discussed... But I read somewhere that there may be another West Coast Disney Cruise. Is that true??? Please tell me it is.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo MoP - there certainly are major rumours floating around that a 3rd ship is about to be commissioned with an Italian Ship Yard. They have been holding off due to the cost of steel and the exchange rate with the Euro, but it seems they are tired of waiting. The rumour is one of the existing ships will be going back to Ports o Call, while this new ship is built. The new ship is rumoured to be able to better deal with inclement weather to manage Alaska cruises as well as the Mexian Riviera. All of these are unconfirmed rumours, but they seem to be everywhere in cyber space. I do hope it proves true. I know the Mediterranian Cruises are not going down nearly as well as they hoped. But at $8000 for my small family, that's more expensive than the American Cruises. And we have cheap flights, for most US passengers, it takes three flights to get to Barcelona. A real shame. Anyway, let's watch this space.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo BTW - the Med cruise is too rich for my blood, so we are passing this time ;-( Glad to be of service.
Originally Posted By hopemax There are two questions: 1. Will there be west coast cruises again? 2. Will there be a west coast based ship? #1 is definitely yes, in 2008. An administrator at the DIS (I'm assuming through Dreams Unlimited communications) said that they have gotten the word from Disney that the press announcement will be the 17th, with bookings started the 31st. And the Puerto Vallarta port authority has "D" listed on their docking schedule. #2 There are rumors that there will be an announcement this month, along with the other rumors (Midway Madness, west coast DVC, etc). But there have been rumors of a new ship since the second one was built, so who knows.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne I heard just today that a special spot has become available for the Disney Magic at the Port of Los Angeles...so it sure looks like the Western Cruises are going to happen again. My son and I went on this in 2005 and it was our first cruise (7 days) and by far the best vacation we've ever taken. We loved it! Were planning on going to the Caribbean next. Mexico was fun, but we've seen it and the Meditterrean is just way to expensive. The flight alone would cost me a bundle... But...if you've never cruised before, going on the DCL is absolutely the best!!!! ºoº
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess OMG, thank you SO MUCH for the information. I will look for the announcement on the 17th. My best friend & I are dying to take a Disney cruise (with our families), but to fly to Florida would just be too expensive and time-consuming on top of the cruise itself. This gives me hope! Thanks again!
Originally Posted By LacyBelle As a west coaster, I am also thrilled at the thought of regular DCL cruises on this side of the country. I'm anxiously awaiting the official announcement!
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 I think....and I could be wrong...that the Magic will probably be heading there for the summer of 2008 only. Even if they FINALLY approve the building of a third ship, it would take a while obviously to get it built. The Caribbean market is a strong one and thh Magic already splits it's time between Eastern and Western itineraries. I highly doubt they would pull a ship out to put it on the west coast without having one to replace it. Also the Wonder does very well with it's short 3 and 4 days cruises so I don't see them abandoning that market either. I would love to plan a trip to CA in summer 2008 though to do DLR & a cruise!
Originally Posted By hopemax Right, the Magic is only out west for summer 2008, not permanently. If the rumor of a third ship announcement is true, it would be delivered in 2010.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Do you know approximately how much money a person would have to put down on the 31st of this month to reserve a 2008 cruise? (Family of 4, probably a 4-day cruise?) Just ballpark figure even?
Originally Posted By hopemax Deposit should be somewhere between $250-$500 per person. And as long as you aren't booking Cat 1-3, they are fully refundable until the "paid in full date." However, the cruises are expected to all be 7 days, like they were the last time. And last time, prices started at $ 2,861 for two adults in a category 12 stateroom.
Originally Posted By debtee I'm so excited about this news. It's so much easier for us to get to the west coast from Australia. Does anyone know if they are already taking bookings for 2008?
Originally Posted By hopemax January 31st for the west coast cruises. Disney had a waiting list but they closed it, Small World Vacations (which is the travel agency associated with Mousesavers) is continuing with their own wait list. <a href="http://www.mousesavers.com/dcl2008.html#special" target="_blank">http://www.mousesavers.com/dcl 2008.html#special</a>
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I'm wondering if I can swing a West Coast cruise so soon after my 7 Carribean. Maybe we could work out a "meet" and see if we can get a group rate. Lacy B and Autopia D terrorize the high seas, avast!
