Ahoy, Diane!
I love planning for my Disney vacations as early as possible because I enjoy the planning almost as much as the vacation itself! It's also a big thrill for my family to count down the days until our next visit to the Disney Parks or aboard
Disney Cruise Line! I also love your idea to combine a stay at
Disney's Yacht Club Resort with your cruise vacation! You'll definitely feel like your land to sea transition is seamless with a pre-or post night stay at this nautically themed hotel. I checked the
Walt Disney World Resort website, and it appears that you can only book stays through the end of 2016 at this time, so you have two options. The first is to wait until 2017 rates and packages are released (typically happens in the summer) or call the
Walt Disney World Resort at (407) 939-1936 to book your hotel stay. Disney does allow Guests to book their room only reservation up to 499 days in advance. But, you will be charged a single night's stay at current 2016 rates, and these rates will be adjusted once the 2017 rates are released.
Thank you for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Diane! Please keep us posted as you continue to plan for your 2017 adventure!
Have a magical day!
Nancy