Magical greetings, Molly, and welcome to planDisney! It sounds like you're planning quite an adventure for spring of 2028. I must say that a land and sea combination is my favorite type of vacation. Let's help you figure out when you'll be able to get this booked.
Based on past history, I expect you'll be able to book the
Disney Cruise Line portion of your trip first. As a point of reference, fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries were released in August of last year. If the timing is similar for spring 2028 cruises, we may hear something any day now, meaning you might be able to book this part of your trip soon. That being said, the timing isn't always the same every year, so it could be later. I recommend keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog and official Disney Cruise Line social media accounts for the latest information. These are usually where official news breaks first. Often, once itineraries are released, you'll have a few days to consider your options before they go on sale. Then,
Castaway Club members get priority access based on membership level before the general public. Those details are also usually released along with the itineraries.
For the land portion of your trip, the good news is since you'll already have your cruise plans settled, you'll know exactly what dates you want to book your
Walt Disney World Resort stay once those become available. Again, based on past history, bookings typically open for the next year sometime in the spring. So, you'll want to start watching for spring 2028 shortly after the new year in 2027, in case they release earlier than the spring. The Disney Parks Blog and official Disney social media accounts are your best resources for information on this as well.
I know this still isn't the definitive answer you were looking for regarding when you can book, yet Disney likes to keep that specific information in the vault until they're ready to make the announcements. Hopefully, this gives you an idea, though, of when you can expect to see more information.
Molly, I hope this has been helpful to you. As you begin to plan this wonderful vacation, please visit us again if you have any other planning questions we can help with. We want you to have the best time ever!
Grab hold of your dreams!
Melanie