Ahoy Elizabeth!
Welcome to planDisney, and thank you for sending us this magical question. Wow, Elizabeth, what a magical trip you have planned there! As a fellow Walt Disney World Guest and new Disney Cruise Line fan, I am thrilled that you will be able to visit both destinations while in Orlando.
Although I would like to pretend that debarkation day doesn't exist and that your magical cruise will never end, it is important to plan how you will return to your Resort and to know what to expect. When planning your cruise, you can book
Disney transportation to take you to and from the port. Then, the night before your debarkation, you will receive luggage tags and have to place your luggage outside your room. Your luggage will be picked up and brought to the port by the fantastic Disney Crew Members, so you do not have to worry about it! All you will have to do is pick up your luggage before going through and head to your pick-up location. If you are unsure where your pick-up location is, a Cast Member will be outside to help direct you!
Now, I hope you will have time before or after your cruise to enjoy the special offerings at the
Walt Disney World Resort! Indeed, one of my favourite festive offerings is the
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which will be available from November 25th through December 30th, 2022. As a big foodie, I always love trying different food booths while learning about different holiday traditions. Plus, you will be able to end the day by watching the
Candlelight Processional with some of your favourite celebrities! The other theme parks will also be decked out for the holidays and have unique offerings like the Merry Menagerie at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park or "
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" with festive songs from Olaf's Frozen Adventure!
I hope this was helpful, Elizabeth, and that you will have the best day ever on your upcoming Disney vacation. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach back out! It is always an honour to help fellow international Guests like me.
Have a magical day,
Ariane