We were just on the Wishes cruise last Thursday. Had a GREAT time. It's true.... you can't really get the full effect of the show in the park. There is just so much more to see and appreciate being back away from the park (probably the only thing you'll miss by not being in the park is Tinkerbell flying overhead to start the show). Plus, our boat driver said they are trying to play around with the sound. We had a pontoon boat which doesn't have the sound piped in, but she pulled us up to another boat that did, and we heard the entire show. That being said, we really enjoyed the cruise and thought it was worth doing. Have a good time and enjoy!!!