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  • On Jul 18, 2024
    Pollyanna from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are planning a Disney cruise out of port canaveral in April 2025. We are wanting to stay a couple of nights at a WDW hotel before our cruise and a couple of nights after our cruise at 2 different hotels with one park day at beginning and one at the end.

    Hi Pollyanna!

    Thanks for cruising over to planDisney for more information on enjoying the best of both worlds when you combine your Disney Cruise Line vacation with a stay at Walt Disney World Resort!  I often find myself having a hard time deciding which Disney destination to visit and can personally attest to the fact that a Land & Sea vacation is a choice you'll be very happy you made!  

    Pollyanna, you have a few choices when adding a pre- and post-cruise stay at Walt Disney World Resort to your cruise from Port Canaveral.  The easiest option is to call a Disney Cruise Line representative who can work with you on adding your resort stay and ground transportation to your existing Disney Cruise Line reservation.  You could also visit the Walt Disney World Resort website to book your own hotel stays before and after your cruise and then reach out to Disney Cruise Line to add your ground transportation.  Since it sounds like you only want a single park ticket during each stay, you will likely purchase your tickets separately instead of as a package with your hotel stay.  

    Now that you're ready to plan your resort stay, the fun part begins - selecting which hotels you want to enjoy in the Disney Resorts Collection!  If you're looking for options that are closest to the theme parks and provide many amenities to extend that luxurious and restful time on the cruise ship, you may want to check out the Deluxe Resorts.  Disney's Contemporary Resort has been one of my favorites with its close proximity to Magic Kingdom Park, but I'm also partial to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge when I want to feel like I'm escaping to my own little retreat.  Both resorts also have fabulous dining options including my favorite breakfast at Walt Disney World Resort which is found at Boma - Flavors of Africa inside Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.  Other great choices are Disney's Caribbean Beach and Disney's Pop Century Resort which both have easy access to EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's BoardWalk courtesy of the Disney Skyliner.  With more than two dozen options, there really is something for everyone!  Regardless of where you choose to stay, you'll enjoy many fantastic benefits including Early Theme Park Entry to make the most of your day in the parks.

    Pollyanna, I hope this information is helpful as you continue planning for what promises to be a magical vacation next year!  If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney!

    Cheers,
    Kristi



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Meet the Panelist: Kristi, Maryland

Hi! I'm Kristi and I've been making magical memories at the Walt Disney World Resort since my first visit in 1989. While I cherished my childhood visits, my favorite memories have come sharing all of the excitement and wonder of a Disney Parks vacation with my husband and three boys. Whether you're planning a runDisney racecation, a trip with little ones, a land and sea adventure, or anything in between, I'm ready to help you make some bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful plans for your next Disney Parks vacation! Learn More About Kristi

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