2016 INTERCOT/Magical Journeys Cruise Meet

[Tink1]

Spoke with John about this last month.

We are looking into doing a 2016 cruise meet with y'all. Since most of the DCL 2016 itineraries are not yet released (we expect them next month) I thought we could at least get an idea if anyone would be interested in cruising together.

So my questions are:

1. Would you be interested?

2. what month would be good?

3. how long of a cruise?

Disney no longer does group space which makes this a little more difficult, but I have started looking into what surprises we could do!

Nanc

[Dopey's Girl]

Fun!

I can't do first quarter because of work, but would be up for any other time, place or length!

[Mickey'sGirl]

Well, we're already booked on a 7 day Fantasy cruise in March of 2016. That would be our choice!

[dtootsie42]

Sounds very interesting. We are thinking of doing the Panama Canal for our 30th anniversary...but might be interested in doing something else

[AgentC]

I'd be interested. Probably a shorter length cruise because I haven't cruised in a long time but I's be open to anything,

[Yungbuck73]

How about the October 2nd, 2016 Disney Magic from NYC to Canada. Since we are already booked. Just putting it out there.

[John]

I think my wife would kill me if our 25th wedding anniversary were a Disney Cruise - so around Oct 5 would be bad for me. Otherwise open to ideas 😏. Shorter length might allow others who might not be able to afford or go for as long a time to go...

[CanadianWDWFan]

Has anything been decided?

[BrerGnat]

This could be fun! Summer is best since kids are out of school, but prices are also sky high, so...

I vote for a 5 day Dream Cruise. Double Dip, Castaway Cay itinerary, if available.

[Tink1]

This could be fun! Summer is best since kids are out of school, but prices are also sky high, so...

and therein lies the problem! Anytime the kids are out of school the prices are high.

Nanc

[BrerGnat]

and therein lies the problem! Anytime the kids are out of school the prices are high.

Nanc

Yeah, I know. But it will be hard for members with kids to come during the school year. I mean, I would like to come WITHOUT kids, but not sure I could make that happen so it would be hard to commit.

[NJGIRL]

We might be interested if it is in the fall and no more than 4 days.

[NJGIRL]

How about the October 2nd, 2016 Disney Magic from NYC to Canada. Since we are already booked. Just putting it out there.

I looked at this cruise but I wanted to do it for the summer for the warmer weather.

[NJGIRL]

Has anything been decided on this?

[Tink1]

Not yet Rita.

Prices for the summer were so high, I didn't think anyone would be interested.

But then in the fall we run into kids and school.

I am afraid there wont be a good time that can satisfy everyone, so what to pick?

Nanc'

[CanadianWDWFan]

How about the August 29th sailing on the Fantasy!

I agree it is tough to pick a date that would be good for all. We did find though that the sailings before the Labour day week to be cheaper than the usual summer fares.

[Tink1]

A 7 night would be fine with me, and the Fantasy is my fav of the 2 new ships.

Was thinking more of a 4 night though since they are usually cheaper.

Anyone else want to pipe in?

Nanc

[Tink1]

Yeah, I know. But it will be hard for members with kids to come during the school year. I mean, I would like to come WITHOUT kids, but not sure I could make that happen so it would be hard to commit.

When do your kids normally get out and go back to school? I know we are early for each here in NE PA, and NY goes much later.

Nanc

[BrerGnat]

When do your kids normally get out and go back to school? I know we are early for each here in NE PA, and NY goes much later.

Nanc

Well, we are moving back to California. They will be starting on August 26 and finishing on June 9 for the 2015-16 school year. I assume the following year will be similar.

Even here where we currently are (VA), they moved the start date up quite a bit. We used to start the week after labor day, but next year they are starting Aug 31. I don't think many districts start after labor day anymore, or they are at least moving towards late August start dates in most places.

Which is a shame, since those last week in August sailings are usually pretty cheap.

[NJGIRL]

Not yet Rita.

Prices for the summer were so high, I didn't think anyone would be interested.

But then in the fall we run into kids and school.

I am afraid there wont be a good time that can satisfy everyone, so what to pick?

Nanc'

So True... lol

I know I wouldn't go for more than 3 or 4 days. I have found that Disney cruises are more expensive than other lines so I am not willing to pay summer prices either....I think the ocean is rougher in the summer too isn't it?

But you will just have to pick a date that you think more people can come. ICOT15 was held in Oct and we had a nice crowd....but I always cruise in Oct so I am partial to it. ......When it comes down to it I don't even know at this point if I would be able to go....the time of the year, the cost, and where my son ends up at college is going to be a big part of it.

I think whatever you decide will be fine!