Hi, Alaina!
Thanks so much for sharing your itinerary question with us!
I think your plan is genius, and I'm happy to share that you will have a wonderful time at the Disneyland Resort before or after your
Disney Cruise Line adventure.
Since you'll do a lot of walking at the
Disneyland Resort, I suggest visiting the parks before the cruise. This way, you can use your time aboard to relax and recover!
In my opinion, the best way to do this is to reach out to a travel agent who can book your flights and your
Disneyland Resort stay simultaneously. Working with a travel agent is immensely convenient, and I bet your agent will be able to share many tips, too!
My favorite hotel at the Disneyland Resort is
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and I hope you like it, too! It's the closest option to the theme parks and has an exclusive entrance directly into Disney California Adventure Park!
Please let us know if you have more questions along the way, Alaina. We will be delighted to help!
May the magic be with you,
Julie