Ahoy there, Zahira! Welcome to planDisney. I'm really excited to hear that you're planning a spring adventure with
Disney Cruise Line! As a fan of combining a magical cruise with some time at
Walt Disney World Resort, I'll be happy to share some suggestions for a practically perfect vacation. Let's dive right in, friend!
There are two schools of thought on how to order a land and sea vacation: cruise first, or theme parks? Our family has done both, and I generally prefer to do the parks before setting sail. It is great to have some time relaxing on a cruise after the hustle and bustle of the parks.
Zahira, I would start by selecting the cruise itinerary that works best for your family. You can't go wrong with any of the DCL ships, but the destination and entertainment options may help make the decision for you! I love sailing out of Port Canaveral, as you can book
ground transportation with DCL and go directly from your Walt Disney World
Resort Hotel to the port.
Once you lock in your cruise, you can then work backwards and reserve your Disney World dates. Keep in mind that late March and early April are peak spring break season in the United States, so availability at some hotels may be limited. You are already within the 60-day window to make Disney World
dining reservations, so you can get started on those as soon as you're booked!
I hope this information is just what you need to embark on planning your adventures, Zahira! Thanks so much for sailing on over to planDisney, and please reach out again anytime if our crew can help with any other questions as you're ironing out the details for your vacation.
SEA Ya Real Soon!
Susan