SeaCBear Posted August 19, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Does anyone have any idea what this cruise is all about? It's a 3-day cruise on the Crown Princess, leaving Seattle on October 16, 2023. I've contacted Princess to ask - twice. This first time they told me it was a Magic Castle Conjurer's Cruise. That sounded great, and I immediately put a hold on a cabin. But after more digging I realized that's actually a 7-day cruise on the Discovery Princess, out of Los Angeles. The cruise title is completely different. On my second attempt to get more information from Princess, she read out the itinerary to me. I said I knew the itinerary, but wanted to know what "Hollywood Insider Behind the Screen EFX" meant. She said she couldn't provide me with any more information. I've Googled every term I can think of, but found nothing. So, does anyone here have any ideas? The date and itinerary would be great for us as a quick little get away, but we don't to book a mystery cruise! Thanks! Edited August 19, 2023 by SeaCBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx200gps Posted August 19, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, SeaCBear said: Does anyone have any idea what this cruise is all about? It's a 3-day cruise on the Crown Princess, leaving Seattle on October 16, 2023. I've contacted Princess to ask - twice. This first time they told me it was a Magic Castle Conjurer's Cruise. That sounded great, and I immediately put a hold on a cabin. But after more digging I realized that's actually a 7-day cruise on the Discovery Princess, out of Los Angeles. The cruise title is completely different. FWIW, that is correct. Princess turned our October 7 California Coastal sailing on the Discovery into a theme cruise with the Magic Castle folks. It happened just a few weeks ago, no prior notice, and they haven't even sent us passengers a formal notice about it. I learned about it from our Roll Call here on CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaCBear Posted August 19, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Yes, I'm sure I've looked at this 3-day cruise from Seattle before and it was just a plaid old cruise, not this Hollywood Insider thing! But after looking at various meaning for EFX I'm pretty sure it's a cruise about movie special effects. But it would be nice to have more specifics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted August 19, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Maybe it depends on if the strikes are over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetrosie Posted August 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I have booked this as a b2b just to get back to Vancouver... it was never advertised as such. I just saw it today.... hmmm will ask my ta and get back to u. Di Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nhlchik Posted August 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I too am booked on this cruise and just noticed the name change today too. Would be interested to find out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx200gps Posted August 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2023 We actually just received an Email from Princess today announcing a series of theme cruises, including our magic-oriented trip on October 7 on the Discovery. Oddly, there's no mention of this 3 day EFX themed cruise Hopefully this link works https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/special-events/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaCBear Posted August 21, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Thanks! Unfortunately there is no mention of our ‘special’ three day cruise. We did end up booking it, so we’re just hoping it will be incredibly interesting or entertaining! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted August 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Themed Cruises 2023_0817.pdf 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaCBear Posted August 21, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Thank you so much! Finally, some more information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted August 21, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2023 3 hours ago, ceilidh1 said: Themed Cruises 2023_0817.pdf 146.02 kB · 12 downloads Thanks for the link! The Hollywood Insiders: Music Connection intrigues me, though I prefer a straight 80s theme. I'm not sure why Princess puts big themes on random ships with limited notice. Are they that desperate to fill ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highloyo Posted August 21, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2023 4 hours ago, ceilidh1 said: Themed Cruises 2023_0817.pdf 146.02 kB · 15 downloads Thanks @ceilidh1 . I’m on the Discovery 10/21 cruise and very excited about the Hollywood Insiders musician theme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted August 24, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Thanks for this post. I was just wondering the same thing. Interested if the price drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangeOrder Posted August 24, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I've been booked on this one for a while now, and just noticed the odd name change on Princess. Thanks to CC for always having the answers before I know I need them!. No other info available online about the events or guests. Assuming this is a Princess theme cruise, and not an outside charter, the extras should be included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted August 24, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2023 16 minutes ago, ChangeOrder said: I've been booked on this one for a while now, and just noticed the odd name change on Princess. Thanks to CC for always having the answers before I know I need them!. No other info available online about the events or guests. Assuming this is a Princess theme cruise, and not an outside charter, the extras should be included? I'm a veteran of a couple of Princess cruises that added themes, but I booked after the theme was announced. You can expect the stuff related to the theme to be included at no extra charge - Q&As, lectures, maybe even a basic class. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted August 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 24, 2023 This is great news that someone in the industry has pivoted to find work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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