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  • On Aug 23, 2026
    Amy from NC Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are driving down and staying at Disney resort a couple days prior to our cruise. We have scheduled DCL from the resort to port canaveral and back. Does anyone know of places we can park our vehicle in Orlando? I’m thinking we may have to use the airport

    Hello, Amy! Thanks for visiting planDisney with your question. Welcome! 

    I absolutely love staying a few days at a Walt Disney World resort before setting sail on a Disney Cruise. It's nice to relax and get into vacation mode, especially after a road trip! If you are hoping to park your car for the duration of the cruise, I have a couple of suggestions. First, yes, there are a few options for long-term parking at the Orlando airport or in lots nearby. You could change your Disney Cruise Line ground transportation to be from the airport to Port Canaveral if that makes more sense to you.

    Alternatively, you could drive your car to Port Canaveral and park at the long-term parking garage connected to the cruise terminal. It might be a further drive than the airport, but it could save time in the long run, especially because you won't have to drive from Walt Disney World to the airport and then take transportation to Port Canaveral. Just something to consider. The parking garage at Port Canaveral is very convenient, and no reservations are required. 

    I hope you can get your transportation plans shipshape and that you'll be ready to sail soon! It's almost time! Before you leave home, I suggest that you have the latest version of the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app on your smartphone. The app will point your compass toward everything you could need on the ship. You'll see your dining rotation, menus, activities, and all entertainment options within the app once you step aboard the ship. 

    I'm wishing you the best cruise ever! Have fun!

    Adrianna

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Meet the Panelist: Adrianna, California

Welcome, fellow voyagers! Like my favorite bibliophile princess, I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I’m a wife, a mom of two, and my favorite way to find adventure is on board the Disney Cruise Line. I’d love to help you and your sailing crew plan for your own adventures, filled with magic and memories that last a lifetime. Learn More About Adrianna

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