Ok....please don't freak out on me here people....I'm not that into Disney. Never have been & I don't know that I ever will be. I know LOTS of people are, my dh & I are just not some of them.
We haven't cruised with Disney before, but have with other lines. Why are we willing to pay the higher price to go with Disney when we go next spring? Because of two reasons; well, one reason with two subsets:
1) We are parents now.
a) Our dd is in love with Micky Mouse (& Cinderella, & Beauty & the Beast, etc) & I know she will be the happiest toddler on the face of the earth for 7 days.
b) They have such a fantastic kids program that I won't worry about keeping her entertained while on board.
Lastly on a selfish note, I really don't want to go to the parks. I know, I know....I guess I'm weird that way. I also know that in a few more years I will HAVE to take my dd (& likely a future child) to either
Disneyland or WDW, so for now....the cruise is the best compromise. Disney for her, ports I want to go to.
And while it is more money (somewhat surprisingly so), I think the wonderment my dd will have on her face will be worth every penny. Scratch that...it will be priceless.