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Disney Ferrytale Wishes Cruise

November 11, 2015 | Disney, family, Travel

During our recent Disney trip, I surprised my mom with a Disney Ferrytale Wishes cruise. This is something very new that had only been going on for about two weeks when we participated. I was very happy with this experience and would do it again for adults, but I don’t think it’s as worth it for kids. Here’s a quick recap of the fun!

Mom and I walked over from the Polynesian to the Transportation and Ticket center. Poor mom was clueless and had not idea what we were doing. I went over to the ferry dock and saw balloons and a sign that said “check in”, and even after we walked up she was confused, so I let the guy checking people in explain it to her.

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We were given a pin and a menu, and he led us down towards the boat where others were gathered.

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We were then given glow in the dark necklaces and a glowing champagne glass filled with cider and we were told to hang onto it. We waited around until 9:00 to board the ferry.

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Once onboard we were given a plate, and told to have fun! We found coffee, alcohol (beer, wine, vodka punch, prosecco), and lots of desserts.

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We watched the Electrical Water Parade and sailed around the Seven Seas Lagoon chowing down and watching the beautiful views.

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Later they had mickey bars and ice cream sandwiches as well as some fruit flavored popsicles.

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When it was time for Wishes at 10:00, the boat parked and everyone had a great view. The music was piped in and it was really beautiful with the reflection on the water.

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When Wishes was over, the boat sailed back to the dock and we got off. They were handing out extra ice cream bars as we got off so of course we took one…and they were giving out all the balloons, SURE! Why not?

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Oh, there was even a Photopass photographer onboard.

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The staff was so friendly, and everyone seemed to be having a really good time. We met some very nice people and chatted with a bunch of different folks as we went. There were maybe only 10 kids onboard (remember, we didn’t get ON the boat till 9:00). The reason I say it is worth it for adults but not kids is because it was $100 for adults and $69 for kids. Adults get all you can drink alcohol and a really cool experience but the kids seemed bored and that’s an expensive ticket for an hour and a half boat ride. I will be doing a more detailed review on another blog at the end of the month, I will be sure to post a link on Facebook when it’s live.

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  1. Paige Phillips says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:46 am

    My husband and I did the Halloween Party last year (at $76 dollars a pop). We enjoyed it, but didn’t feel like we got our money’s worth…for just a little more money, this seems like a MUCH better deal for us—drinks? food? YES!!!!! Thanks for sharing–I had no idea about this!

    We just returned from WDW on Monday, and I am already scheduling dates for next year. Too fun!

    • Heather says

      November 13, 2015 at 11:11 am

      It was a blast, and I can see it being totally fun with a bigger group of people. Just one of those special little things to make the trip more magical!

  2. Kaitlin says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Mickey bar hands down!

  3. Rachael @ Catch Me if You Can says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:33 am

    ive heard a few other reviews say the same thing that its not really for kids and maybe that not such a bad thing. looks like you guys had a great time…and Im torn the ice cream sandwich is cookies and cream but the mickey bar is a classic! !!

    • Heather says

      November 13, 2015 at 11:10 am

      The few kids I did see looked exhausted and a little bored. I was exhausted as it was! It was late!

  4. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    November 11, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    What a fun idea!!! And Mickey bar for sure!!!

  5. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    November 11, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    We hadn’t done this particular cruise but we did do a private wishes cruise with our family the night before our wedding. It really was fabulous watching wishes out front of magic kingdom like that. We liked it so much that the following year we booked an illuminations cruise through Epcot which was equally great!
    Looks like you had some really fabulous treats on your cruise! I still have not had one of those glass slipper desserts. That’s on my list! Glad that your mom had a good time!

    • Heather says

      November 13, 2015 at 11:09 am

      Sounds so fun! I haven’t done those yet but have heard great things

  6. Kari says

    December 10, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    What a fun experience!
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