Originally Posted By Rebekah This topic is for discussion of the 5/3/2004 news item <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040503/ap_on_bi_ge/disney_cruise_expansion_1" target="_blank">AP: Disney to Offer West Coast Cruises</a></b> A May 3rd <I>Associated Press</i> article announces the Disney Cruise Line will begin offering cruises from the West coast in 2005 as a part of the celebration for Disneyland's 50th anniversary.
Originally Posted By retlawfan I thought this might happen. I am looking into a cruise as part of the 50th celebration. the only problem right now is that the website has NO information on the cruises for the wet coast. I guess we just have to wait...
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 My guess is 90% of the tickets will go to cooporations and celebrities, the average Disney fan doesnt have a chance.
Originally Posted By JazzCat William, you're probably right. I just went to the Disney.com website to book the July 9th cruise and no dates in July were available.
Originally Posted By JazzCat Okay, it now worked, but it's about $1600 per person for a 7-day cruise after all the fees. Yikes!!!!!
Originally Posted By imtigger2 Hi all... the Disney Cruise site (www.disneycruise.com) has been just pounded on for the last couple hours and is now down because of the traffic. I was 'almost' able to connect, got to the final page, then they closed the site for "maint.." reasons. I called the Castaway Club number and just reserved a Cat 6 w/ Veranda room on the May 28th cruise for $3946.16. They took a $500 deposit (which was due by May 10th) and the balance by June of next year. The regular number 800-951-3532 has been busy or 'out of service' all morning, the Castaway Club number, which is 800-449-3380 is easier to get to and I don't think (not totally sure) you have to be a member to reserve at that number. You WILL be on hold for about 15-20min right now, they're extremely busy. However, seeing how I was able to call once and reserve a Cat 6 room mid-ship (best rooms) with no problem, then call back again and change it from Port to a Starboard room mid-ship with no problems, it seems they do have a good selection available. If you're thinking about it, just do it! You can always cancel before your final payment is due. This cruise IS going to book up. As well, try for as early as possible. July and August is HOT in southern Mexico (av. temp is around 102, my mother in-law lives there). As well and just as a reminder, don't book during the weeks around July 17th for the 50th B-day party at Disneyland and the NFFC Convention. Take care! Dan Bejma Carlsbad, CA
Originally Posted By goofysgr8 I just booked the August 20, 2005 through the Panama Canal. Any Laughing Place members going too? Let's do a LP meet!
Originally Posted By LuvinDisney2005 imtigger2- How many people was that price for? We would have 2 adults and 2 children. How are the Disney cruises vs. a regular cruise? We've only been on a regular cruise a few times, and without kids. Are there characters on the cruises, is it very Disney in atmosphere? Please inform me..............
Originally Posted By imtigger2 Luvin... there's soooo much information that I can't begin to scratch the surface here. You may want to look at the various Disney fan sites (this one included) for all the info you seek. My cruise is for 2 Adults in a Catagory 6 (deck 6) w/ Veranda. That's the lowest catagory possible with a full veranda, which I feel is essential on any cruise. You can take this same cruise for as low as $799 per person for an inside stateroom (no windows). Children are less I'm sure. Generally speaking, the Disney Cruise is VERY magical compared to any other. Just having that Disney quality and showmanship onboard makes all the difference. The shows, the pools, the spa, the child care areas, the clubs, the incredible dining experiences, the quality of the rooms, the shopping... all done Disney style. Disney Cruises ARE more expensive than most, but in my opinion, worth it. I don't care for the 'cheesy' shows and the pretentious smiles on most cruises. I suppose Disney does the same thing, but it just feels right with them doing it. If you want to do the same West Coast cruise (same ports o' call) for less, this market out here is flooded with cruises that cost less, but you don't get the Disney magic (literally) and quality with it. Take care, Dan Bejma Carlsbad, CA
Originally Posted By imtigger2 Ooops... couple things I forgot: 1. Correction to my post above, the balance due on my cruise is due in March, not June (which happens to be after the cruise date of May 28th) 2. In my second posting I forgot to answer a question to me; yes, there are Disney characters on board the ships, but not at the meals. They'll show up for the deck parties, like the departure party for example, and the stage shows. Take care! Dan Bejma Carlsbad, CA
Originally Posted By velogirl Does anyone have more detailed info on the cruise? Besides "on" the boat, will there be any "Disney Stuff" on land? I realize that they don't have their own island to go to over here but I'm wondering what other special stuff is included.
Originally Posted By LuvinDisney2005 thanks for the info. I need any info. I can get before I hit hubby up with this idea for a vacation next year. Wish me luck.
Originally Posted By JeffG >> "In my second posting I forgot to answer a question to me; yes, there are Disney characters on board the ships, but not at the meals. They'll show up for the deck parties, like the departure party for example, and the stage shows. " << On the East coast, the 7-night cruises do include a character breakfast. Since the West coast cruises will all be 7-nights, I would imagine there will be one on there as well. -Jeff
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i wish i could go on the west coast disney cruise.but i do not have the money! i was so excited about it coming here and probably going on it. but it looks like i won't be able to go im never going have the money to go to florida for the cruise! i have a job that pays really nothing, and im trying to save up for a car, and with gas the way it goes, i probably wont have money for the longest time, unless i win the lotto someday.so if any of you are going, enjoy!
Originally Posted By JazzCat >>You can take this same cruise for as low as $799 per person for an inside stateroom (no windows).<< Can you please tell me the website you find this price on? The lowest price I can find is $1299. I can only find the $799 price on the east coast cruises.
Originally Posted By -em I want to go back! <<-- on Wonder withdrawls now We did get a door hanger thingie telling us about the West Coast cruises wish I could $$$ it -em
