Welcome aboard, Sharon!
Disney Vacations by Land and Sea are my family's favorite Disney vacations! We get to enjoy the many attractions and entertainment options at Walt Disney World Resort and a magical ocean voyage to boot!
So, let me see if I have this right. You will be staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge for a week prior to cruising. As if experiencing a WONDERful 2-weeks voyage aboard a DREAMy Disney FANTASY Very Merrytime cruise afterward wasn't MAGICal enough, you will then be returning for a post-cruise stay at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort too?! Wow, can you please adopt me?
By the way, don't miss Mickey's Tree-Lighting ceremony in the Atrium Lobby, the Winter Wonderland Ball and the Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Party where even Santa Claus makes an appearance!
Sharon, your refillable drink mugs will only remain active for the length of your stay, or up to 14-days from your check-in date at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Unfortunately, since the second half of your stay at Walt Disney World Resort will take place 14-days post-cruise, you won't be able to use the same mugs at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort in January.
The above being said, and in your situation, having both pre- and post-cruise stays, you might consider purchasing one of the
Disney Dining Plans for just one of the two Disney Resort hotel reservations. If you add the Disney Dining Plan to one and the other, you'll receive refillable drink mugs for both portions of your stay. This can only mean one thing. More pixie-dusted keepsakes to take home with you! So, don't forget to pack them!
Wishing you a most memorable vacation with Captain Mickey and his landlubber friends too!
Hope to "Sea" Ya' Real Soon!
Ritzy °O°