Ahoy, Vielka!
I'm so happy to hear you're interested in planning and
Land and Sea adventure for your family. There's nothing better than a vacation that combines the magic of a visit to Walt Disney World Resort and the majesty of a Disney Cruise Line voyage. My family loves the transition from Cinderella Castle to sand castles - it's truly the best of both worlds!
The best way to get started planning your surf and turf getaway is to first choose your sail dates. Simply visit the
"Find and Plan a Cruise" page on the Disney Cruise Line website, and you can filter your cruise choices by Dates, Destinations, Departure Ports, and Ships. Once you've decided where and when you want to sail, you can then add on the "land" portion either before or after your sailing. We've sailed before visiting the theme parks, we've sailed after, and we've also bookended a couple of our Disney Cruises with visits to Walt Disney World Resort.
The easiest way to plan a seamless Land and Sea vacation is to call Disney directly at (800)951-3532, or to get in touch with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. They can help book your cruise, your resort stay, and also your Disney Ground Transportation to ensure a smooth transition from land to sea and back again. It doesn't cost a penny extra to use a Disney travel planner, and they can handle all the details for your magical vacation.
I hope this helps with your planning, and you're soon counting down the days until your Land and Sea vacation. Have a pixie-dusted day! - Diane W.