Ahoy there, Lizbeth! Welcome aboard planDisney! I see you have an exciting adventure planned for later this year, and I'm so glad you thought to ask us your questions!
One of my favorite things about a Disney vacation - whether to Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, or my favorite, Disney Cruise Line - is the flexibility that comes with the planning process! From deciding which Disney Resort Collection hotel to stay in, or which cruise itinerary to book, to researching all the incredible activities that are "just around the riverbend," the waiting is almost as fun as the trip!
Ok, so maybe not really as fun as the vacation itself, but the anticipation and excitement that comes with planning is so invigorating - it's why my fellow planDisney Panelists and I are where we are today, helping Guests just like you make magical memories!
I'm happy to report that while there isn't an official payment plan, in most cases you can definitely make payments over time as you see fit! For
Disney Cruise Line vacations especially, my family and I usually make a reservation and pay our deposit to secure our stateroom and
itinerary, and then during check out we make note of when our final payment is due. Once we know that date, we usually divide the rest of the payments by the number of months to go in our countdown! This is a great way to budget for our vacations, and helps us concentrate on the fun we'll be having rather than the price tag! As our cruise gets closer, we can check our progress under the "
My Reservations" section of the website or in the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app!I know the same applies to any vacation packages that aren't required to be paid in full at the time of reservation! This applies to Disney Cruise Line as well as both
Disneyland Resort and
Walt Disney World Resort, so if you're planning multiple vacations, you can use the same strategy! Oh, and if you're looking to combine a stay at Walt Disney World Resort either before or after your cruise, I'd definitely suggest making it an official
Disney Vacation by Land and Sea - it's the best way around to experience everything that Disney has to offer!
Hopefully that helps you set a course for your upcoming adventure, Lizbeth! I can't wait for you and your crew to set sail! Thank you so much for your question, and if you think of any others as you continue your planning, please send another message in a bottle my way!
May your anchor be tight and your compass true!
Andrew