Reviews of Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruises

Reviews

4

Rating

9.25 / 10

Recommended By

100%



Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/27/2023

Rating: (9)
Recommended

Got to go for the release of the 50th anniversary firework show. Absolutely phenomenal experience. Got to learn a lot about the lagoon and the tour guide was extremely pleasant! Would definitely recommend for a special event.

Pros:

Private firework experience, able to hear the music piped in to the boat, educational for the Disney nut

Cons:

Not the cheapest experience
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Reviewed by Jason V Review Date: 09/29/2018

Rating: (10)
Recommended

This is a really cool event. You can drink all you want, eat all the deserts you want and its cool to see the fireworks for a far. I wouldn't do this as a replacement to seeing the fireworks in MK but if you have done that want want to splurge, we had a great time

Pros:

All you can eat and drink (including alcohol)

Cons:

Once the fireworks are done it's over quick, would not do this as a replacement to seeing fireworks in the MK
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Reviewed by D1sneyg1rl Review Date: 09/03/2013

Rating: (8)
Recommended

Our family of 4 (including two boys, ages 2 and 5) did the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage on 8/23/13. This was our first experience doing a special tour / cruise with Disney. We loved it!

The boys were greeted by friendly staff who gave us pirate bandanas and offered to take our picture with several pirate statues!

TIP: Arrive early...they have coloring and sticker stations set up outside the ballroom at the Contemporary. The kids can take part in these activities before the actual event begins.

At the starting time, you are ushered into a ballroom where you can eat (all you want) from a selection of desserts, coffee, juice, and other snacks (popcorn, cotton candy, chocolate coins). You can enjoy treats before or after meeting Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. Both were friendly and posed for pics. This part was a little rushed for us....you only get about 30 mins in the ballroom total and the line is long to wait (depending on where you are -- we were toward the back). We waited to meet the characters first and then only had a few minutes to eat. Our little ones couldn't even finish a Mickey ice cream / popsicle in that time, let alone try anything else. We didn't feel like we were able to fully enjoy ourselves at this portion because we were rushed. Also there are no sit down tables....only chairs along the edges of the room. With a 2 and 5 year old, balancing their plates and drinks was a challenge. I think next time we would eat and let the line go down, then pop up to meet Captain Hook / Mr. Smee at the end. Still, we didn't let this overshadow our experience!

Afterward, you get instructions from your pirate crew on how / where to board the fireworks cruise.

The cruise itself is excellent. You are able to see the Electrical Water Pageant up close before the fireworks begin. The crew is very funny and they engage everyone on board in singing, jokes, dancing, and recognition of birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Our oldest is afraid of fireworks and loved watching them from a distance without hearing the big booms! It is great that they pipe in the music....very magical! It was a wonderful way to really enjoy how the fireworks are organized and displayed around the castle and with the music.

When we left the ship, our boys were each given a sword.

And the very end of the cruise, well, I won't spoil it but that is the most magical part of all!!!!!!

Pros:

Unique experience, fun for kids, meeting Peter Pan!

Cons:

Pre-party felt a little rushed
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Reviewed by mawdryn Review Date: 07/09/2013

Rating: (10)
Recommended

My family of 6 took the Wishes Cruise for the second time on July 2nd. I cannot say enough about this experience. It was absolutely amazing!
Chris, our captain was the best! He was friendly and told us a lot of interesting facts about different things on Disney property.
Our boat was decorated with balloons and a "Happy Anniversary" banner. There were Coke products, bottled water and an assortment of crunchy snacks available to us. We were able to take anything that was leftover back to our resort.
We were lucky enough to see the 4th of July fireworks, for they shot them off all week instead of the usual "Wishes." It was a 15 minute show that lit up the sky set to music about our country. Again, amazing!!!
I know this is expensive, but let me assure you, worth every penny. It's a private cruise, and we all had tears in our eyes when it was over...

Pros:

EVERYTHING!

Cons:

NOTHING!
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