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I'm sure this question has been asked and answered many times, but where do you recommend staying the night before a Disney Cruise? And what is a "must see" in that area? We will arrive in the early afternoon the day before our cruise, so we will have time to sightsee.
Also, for those who have done it, realistically how soon can I be at Disney World once the ship disembarks? We are planning two nights after the cruise at Pop Century (not a land/sea package deal). I am trying to decide whether it is worth getting 2 day passes, since we won't get a full day in on Saturday, or just visiting Downtown Disney on Saturday and getting a one day pass for Sunday. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions?
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We stayed at the Residence Inn! It was great and I'd highly recommend it We had gone to KSC earlier in the day, and at night, we went to the Ron Jon Surf Shop (you can't miss that)
As for getting back to WDW, we were off the ship by 7:45 AM, and going thru the gates (driving) at AK before 9:00
Wow! I wasn't sure if it was possible, but I'd definitely want a 2 day pass if that is the case. Should probably spring for the Park Hopper passes as well, huh?
Did you rent a car or use a towncar service? I'm looking at towncar service from airport to port and port to WDW. Then maybe Disney Magical Express back to airport on Monday....or towncar again.
Does the Raddison have shuttle service to the port?
I bought a Passporter when I started planning this trip a year ago, but time has passed, and I'm all full of questions again! for the input!
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We stayed at the Hampton Inn at Cocoa Beach. We enjoyed this hotel very much. Great breakfast that came with the room and a path that lead right to the beach. We rented a car from Budget and drove to CC. On the day we were to cruise we just dropped the car off and they shuttled us to the ship. It was flawless. When we returned we were off the ship by 8am we again took the shuttle to Budget and were at Downtown Disney by 9:30. Definetly buy a 2 day pass. I also think it would be wise to get a park hopper, that way you dont have to worry about only being at one park.
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Mousesavers.com has hotel suggenstions for Port Canaveral and some discount deals too for those hotels. It won't hurt to read there reviews. Hope this helps.
We're thinking of staying at either the Raddison or Residence Inn in Nov. Our plan is to see the KSC the day before our cruise. Thanks for asking this question, I like to see what others have to say.
I'm sorry, you said Residence Inn, not Raddison. Does the Residence Inn have a shuttle to the port?
We rented a car the last time, and drove it to the port. At that time, it was only either $10/day or $12/day to leave it (and it was a 4-night cruise) so it wasn't too bad. Plus we were in Disney for 10 days before, and 3 days after, so we left stuff in the car. The next time, I think we'll probably rent a car and drop it off, since we're going for a week and it's now $15/day to park (and probably more next year)!
The Residence Inn does have a shuttle, but I believe you can only reserve for it when you check in (I'd call them to make sure). I'm pretty sure you could leave your car there as well.
We are staying at the raddison, closest hotel to the port, they have shuttle service to the port also. Great pool and if you bring your car, you can leave it there for free during your cruise.
Raddison is the BEST for a nice way to start the cruise..... If you have kids then they will really love yea... A couple of tips that we do.... We don't use the hotel shuttle to the port... If you use the shuttle you get there with the early crowds... We hire a taxi to take us and we beat the folks there so we are in the first to get into the cruise center ... getting there early means you in the first group to get on the ship. So you ask... why is that important.... we we go right to deck 9 and grab chairs and let the kids get into the pool with no one else in... we all sit and have a drink and eat on deck 9 instead of how they try to direct you to the dinning on deck 3. So once the crowd gets upstairs we have our seats and the kids have had their fill of the pool. Plus you have prime seating to hangout in!!
Give it a try... WE have tested this and found it to be foolproof!!
Raddison is the BEST for a nice way to start the cruise..... If you have kids then they will really love yea... A couple of tips that we do.... We don't use the hotel shuttle to the port... If you use the shuttle you get there with the early crowds... We hire a taxi to take us and we beat the folks there so we are in the first to get into the cruise center ... getting there early means you in the first group to get on the ship. So you ask... why is that important.... we we go right to deck 9 and grab chairs and let the kids get into the pool with no one else in... we all sit and have a drink and eat on deck 9 instead of how they try to direct you to the dinning on deck 3. So once the crowd gets upstairs we have our seats and the kids have had their fill of the pool. Plus you have prime seating to hangout in!!
Give it a try... WE have tested this and found it to be foolproof!!
Great tip!!! I believe this is what we will be doing in May .
Great tip!!! I believe this is what we will be doing in May .
MontiMouse.... I would almost say it is a money back offer... I can't believe how great it was... even others that have cruised with us were a bit suspecious... but that changed quick when we were on the ship enjoying and others were still sitting in the terminal building...
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We had gone to KSC earlier in the day, and at night, we went to the Ron Jon Surf Shop (you can't miss that) 
Wow! I wasn't sure if it was possible, but I'd definitely want a 2 day pass if that is the case. Should probably spring for the Park Hopper passes as well, huh? 
for the input!
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