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land and cruise
My son has asked to go to WDW for his 8th grade graduation next year. I am looking at surprising the family with possibly tacking a 3 day cruise on the end. I would like to hear your thoughts especially anyone who has done this. Is it better to just have more time at WDW? It will be me my DH and DS 14 and DD 4
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1987 offsite
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Dec 2005 Poly concierge
June 2007 Poly Concierge just me and my DS (thanks hubby!)
May 2012 first trip with our princess!
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We've done it twice already and loved it. Only thing is, I think you should go to the parks first then relax at the boat.
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Originally Posted by susie & perla's mom
We've done it twice already and loved it. Only thing is, I think you should go to the parks first then relax at the boat.
We just did a day at MK, 4-nt Bahamas cruise, then at day each at AK, Epcot & HS. I fully recommend the parks first then the cruise. You will not regret the cruise! It was awesome!! And the character meet & greets are terrific. One night we were able to hit 6 characters in less than 20 minutes. No waiting in long, hot lines in the sun at a park
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Thanks! That was what I planned if we can swing it is to do the parks first and then suprise with the cruise. I would really like to say to my son.. Nope, not heading to the airport heading to the ship port
Does anyone mind me asking what type cabin they stayed in? We will be staying at the Poly as we won't stay anywhere else. But with that cost we might just do 3 nights 4 days and then the 4 night cruise. I'm just super excited! Even if we don't do the cruise we will absolutely be at the parks!
1978 offsite
1987 offsite
1994 GF (honeymoon)
1997 CBR
2002 Poly first trip with boys
Dec 2005 Poly concierge
June 2007 Poly Concierge just me and my DS (thanks hubby!)
May 2012 first trip with our princess!
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We stayed in a Deluxe Family Oceanview stateroom on Deck 7 forward. Big porthole window and plenty of room for the 3 of us (me, hubby & son). The girls stayed in the room next to us.
2008 - DVC owner SSR
2010 - DVC owner OKW
2011 - DVC owner AKL
2013 - Additional DVC points at AKL :)
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I have never combined both but took one Disney Wonder 4 night cruise and many trips to WDW. Our next trip we plan on ending in a 3 night cruise to the Bahamas. I don't like the cruising as much as my wife but it is good food and good service all included. To get that kind of service at the WDW Resort, it costs major money. It's nice to get the fast paced activity filled fix I like at the resort and let my wife get the relaxation of a cruise.
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April '91, '93 Magic Kingdom with HS Band
November '93, '03, '04, '06, '10
January '08, December '08
Fall '11 New Central Florida Resident
February '10: Disney Wonder Cruise
November '12: Disney Dream Cruise
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We did a 5 night at Disney World and then took a 3 night cruise. We did not book a 'land and sea" package as we wanted to stay at Coronado Springs. We actually saved money that way. We hired a private transfer to take us to the port.
I agree, doing WDW ahead of time would be best.
One question though - is this your family's first time to WDW? If so, you might want to stay longer to get all out of it as possible.
"Girls, come on. Leave the saving of the world to the men? I don't think so."
- Elastigirl
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We just did 3 nights at WDW and the 4 night cruise. It was fantastic! We had the Deluxe Room with a verandah on Deck 7. We feel that the verandah is a must. It was so awesome to get up early and see the sun rise in my pj's!!
I really liked the 4 night as it gives you that day at sea to recuperate from Castaway Cay and explore the ship. We even did laundry that day. Castaway Cay is awesome! We got the Getaway pacakge that included snorkel gear, a float or tube rental, and a 1-hour bike rental. Totatlly worth it!
September 2002 - Coronado Springs
June 9-17, 2005 - All-Star Movies
June 11-18, 2009 - Pop Century
May 19-22, 2011 - POR
May 22-26, 2011 - Disney Dream - our first Disney cruise
June 11-18, 2015 - POR
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Originally Posted by DisneyFr33k
One question though - is this your family's first time to WDW? If so, you might want to stay longer to get all out of it as possible.
This will be my 4yo DD first time. The rest of the family has been a few times (not as much as I would like ) I will be using Magical journeys as Karen has helped me on my last 2 visits. I am just fishing for some info before hand.
1978 offsite
1987 offsite
1994 GF (honeymoon)
1997 CBR
2002 Poly first trip with boys
Dec 2005 Poly concierge
June 2007 Poly Concierge just me and my DS (thanks hubby!)
May 2012 first trip with our princess!
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