Illuminations Cruise and a Baby

[scanne]

I'm hoping to be able to be lucky and get an Illuminations cruise for our trip in August. We will have a one year old in our party. Right now (at 9 mos. old) he really isn't startled or afraid of much. We've also been showing him our videos of past WDW trips with fireworks and Fantasmic!

Anyway, has anyone ever taken a little one on a fireworks cruise? What was the experience like? I'd love any and all opinions......even those that are going to tell me that it will be too noisy for the baby.

Thank you!!!!!!!

 

[scanne]

Lori,

I had thought of that, BUT my son doesn't go to sleep until 9:30 or 10 at night. I know that could change between now and August, but he's always up late. Also, loud noised, presently don't bother him. He was with me and my DH during a the musical Bye Bye Birdie that I directed and it was quite loud. He fell asleep for about 45 minutes during the performances and wasn't cranky at all. So I'm thinking he'll either be awake to enjoy the show or be asleep on me or his daddy.

I appreciate your opinion...in fact I was hoping to get both sides of the coin if you know what I mean.

I will continue to think about what you said and see how he is when he gets a little older. I can also always cancel the cruise if we find he does not respond well to the loud "booms" of the fireworks at MK or Fantasmic.

Thanks again!!!!

 

[jel0511]

Regardless of the noise, I wouldn't do it. Illuminations starts at 9:00, by the time it's over, you cruise back and get off the boat it's going to be at least 10:00. Then you have to make it back to the WL, not a good recipe with a one year old, in my opinion. I know when my children are tired, the last thing they want to hear are LOUD noises. You might end up with one VERY cranky child, and it might make an unplesant expensive experience for all.

 

[NotUrsula]

DS was 2 the first time we did Illuminations, and we were thrilled to have gotten a really good spot. He liked the laser show and the colored fireworks, but he did not like the fire effects; we were close enough to feel the heat (having never done the cruise, I don't know if you can feel the heat on the water.) The noise and concussions frightened him, however. Since then, he has worn foam earplugs for close-in fireworks shows, and he enjoys them much more when they are not quite so loud. I'm not sure you could get such a little guy to use earplugs, but muffs would probably work.